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88Ironduke · 06-18-2013, 07:00 PM

I've been trolling on here ofr a while and I am getting started on my fathers 1972 C-10 2wd long bed truck. First objective is to get rims and tires that it can roll on. I am looking at American Racing AR32 series rims in a 5x5 pattern at 7 inches wide for the front. The offset is -5 mm and has 3.8 inches of back space. I ahve read several post about clearance issues with the calipers so before I go and order is any one running these rims or can tell me about back spacing/clearance issues.

Thanks
88Ironduke

kcsa75 · 06-18-2013, 07:41 PM

Welcome!

I can't offer much on your wheels question, but we'd all like to see your truck.

88Ironduke · 06-18-2013, 08:00 PM

Making a road 4'th of July weekend to go get it. Parked it at a very good freinds place while I was in the service. Now I am retired and finally was able to get access to a garage here in Jersey and not be raped for $$$$. Its a special build as my father bought this particular truck in Detroit brand new.

I will post pics upon completion of a Pennsylvania road trip! Its a very wide state you know.

**Already Gone** · 06-19-2013, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 88Ironduke

Making a road 4'th of July weekend to go get it. Parked it at a very good freinds place while I was in the service. Now I am retired and finally was able to get access to a garage here in Jersey and not be raped for $$$$. Its a special build as my father bought this particular truck in Detroit brand new.

I will post pics upon completion of a Pennsylvania road trip! Its a very wide state you know.

Looking forward to seeing the truck.

SS Tim · 06-18-2013, 08:27 PM

Might just want to consider getting a set of steel wheels and some tires (used) as rollers. Then once you get it home and settle on a build direction you can make some informed choices as to tires and wheels.

cubber · 06-19-2013, 03:08 AM

If you get in a hurry to buy wheels and tires, you may end up buying three sets, like I did, lol. I think those wheels will fit, though, as long as you're not using a drop spindle.

88Ironduke · 06-19-2013, 08:29 AM

Thanks for the feed back. I will just hold off for now and see if I can find a set of decent steel rims and used rubber. Pics forth coming.

06-18-2013, 07:00 PM	#1
88Ironduke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Willingboro, NJ Posts: 489	Will these rims clear? I've been trolling on here ofr a while and I am getting started on my fathers 1972 C-10 2wd long bed truck. First objective is to get rims and tires that it can roll on. I am looking at American Racing AR32 series rims in a 5x5 pattern at 7 inches wide for the front. The offset is -5 mm and has 3.8 inches of back space. I ahve read several post about clearance issues with the calipers so before I go and order is any one running these rims or can tell me about back spacing/clearance issues. Thanks 88Ironduke

06-18-2013, 07:41 PM	#2
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Will these rims clear? Welcome! I can't offer much on your wheels question, but we'd all like to see your truck. Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

06-18-2013, 08:00 PM	#3
88Ironduke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Willingboro, NJ Posts: 489	Re: Will these rims clear? Making a road 4'th of July weekend to go get it. Parked it at a very good freinds place while I was in the service. Now I am retired and finally was able to get access to a garage here in Jersey and not be raped for $$$$. Its a special build as my father bought this particular truck in Detroit brand new. I will post pics upon completion of a Pennsylvania road trip! Its a very wide state you know.

06-18-2013, 08:27 PM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Will these rims clear? Might just want to consider getting a set of steel wheels and some tires (used) as rollers. Then once you get it home and settle on a build direction you can make some informed choices as to tires and wheels. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

06-19-2013, 03:08 AM	#6
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Will these rims clear? If you get in a hurry to buy wheels and tires, you may end up buying three sets, like I did, lol. I think those wheels will fit, though, as long as you're not using a drop spindle. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

06-19-2013, 08:29 AM	#7
88Ironduke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Willingboro, NJ Posts: 489	Re: Will these rims clear? Thanks for the feed back. I will just hold off for now and see if I can find a set of decent steel rims and used rubber. Pics forth coming.



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