Anyone running 10" wheels up front (w/disc brakes)... How? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

100mph · 05-29-2009, 03:38 PM

Hi, I'm a bit confused... I've put drop spindles/disc brake kit on a truck I bought that came with 10" wheels all around - backspacing seems to be about 3.5" to 4".

I honestly wasn't paying too much attention to the wheels prior to the drop spindles as to how far they stuck out but now they're out almost 3".

I read last night that CPP has newer spindles that should bring it back about 1.5" but that's not quite enough from what I can see.

Soooo... I just wanted to know if anyone else has had the same problems or is running with 10" up front w/disc/drop spindles??

I know 10" isn't too common up front my problem is the truck came with Boyd Cottington's Nemesis wheels -for the price of two 8"'s I can buy a new set of 4 all around (and maybe tires).

Also, as a side note as I'm fairly certain I'm buying new wheels - what are people running with this setup, I'd like to keep 10"'s in the back and 8" up front - would 4.5 backspacing work for both??

Thanks guys!!(and maybe ladies)

PanelDeland · 05-29-2009, 04:20 PM

Drop spindles give you a wider track in front 3/4 in per side,I think.So you need to figure the difference in track width into your wheel purchase.Back spacing will also come into play.Any good tire man should be able to take your measurements(Mounting flange to mounting flange) and set you up with wheels/tires to look right.You will need both front and rear track width to do this.You will need to be sure you go with a short enough and narrow enough tire to keep from rubbing.Unless you're removing inner fenders.

100mph · 05-29-2009, 10:27 PM

Hey Thanks for the input!

I'll likely go the route of new wheels/tires but if anyone reading this has successfully put 10" wheels out front I'd surely like to know what they did.

Everyone is saying it only pushes out an inch or so with drop spindles but seriously, I'm almost 3 inches and lookin like a tonka truck (I'd post pics but bodies apart waiting on paint).

Thanks!!

05-29-2009, 03:38 PM	#1
100mph Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lewiston NY Posts: 70	Anyone running 10" wheels up front (w/disc brakes)... How? Hi, I'm a bit confused... I've put drop spindles/disc brake kit on a truck I bought that came with 10" wheels all around - backspacing seems to be about 3.5" to 4". I honestly wasn't paying too much attention to the wheels prior to the drop spindles as to how far they stuck out but now they're out almost 3". I read last night that CPP has newer spindles that should bring it back about 1.5" but that's not quite enough from what I can see. Soooo... I just wanted to know if anyone else has had the same problems or is running with 10" up front w/disc/drop spindles?? I know 10" isn't too common up front my problem is the truck came with Boyd Cottington's Nemesis wheels -for the price of two 8"'s I can buy a new set of 4 all around (and maybe tires). Also, as a side note as I'm fairly certain I'm buying new wheels - what are people running with this setup, I'd like to keep 10"'s in the back and 8" up front - would 4.5 backspacing work for both?? Thanks guys!!(and maybe ladies)

05-29-2009, 04:20 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Anyone running 10" wheels up front (w/disc brakes)... How? Drop spindles give you a wider track in front 3/4 in per side,I think.So you need to figure the difference in track width into your wheel purchase.Back spacing will also come into play.Any good tire man should be able to take your measurements(Mounting flange to mounting flange) and set you up with wheels/tires to look right.You will need both front and rear track width to do this.You will need to be sure you go with a short enough and narrow enough tire to keep from rubbing.Unless you're removing inner fenders. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 05-29-2009 at 04:23 PM.

05-29-2009, 10:27 PM	#3
100mph Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lewiston NY Posts: 70	Re: Anyone running 10" wheels up front (w/disc brakes)... How? Hey Thanks for the input! I'll likely go the route of new wheels/tires but if anyone reading this has successfully put 10" wheels out front I'd surely like to know what they did. Everyone is saying it only pushes out an inch or so with drop spindles but seriously, I'm almost 3 inches and lookin like a tonka truck (I'd post pics but bodies apart waiting on paint). Thanks!!



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