Escalade Wheels on my '69? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ford Assassin · 02-15-2009, 06:19 PM

Hey guys, I just scored some brand new in the box 17" Escalade chrome wheels. I know I'll need some spacers to make them fit since they have 5.5" of backspacing, but how much should I have front and rear? I plan on running 275/55/17 tires all the way around. I know someone has used these before on our '67-'72 trucks, so help me out guys.

Thanks!!

Zeke · 02-16-2009, 09:53 AM

I tried a set of escalade wheels looked good but didn't put them on. on the front hub if I remember I would have needed 1 1/5 spacers to keep them from rubbing the A frame and more so the center cap would go on. best thing jack the truck up and put them on then turn steering wheel to see where they will hit. have a tire shop put a used tire of the size you want. the center hole was tight but did go on.

Ford Assassin · 02-16-2009, 11:06 AM

Just from looking, I will prob put a 1.5" billet spacer up front and a 3.0" spacer in the back.

02-15-2009, 06:19 PM	#1
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Escalade Wheels on my '69? Hey guys, I just scored some brand new in the box 17" Escalade chrome wheels. I know I'll need some spacers to make them fit since they have 5.5" of backspacing, but how much should I have front and rear? I plan on running 275/55/17 tires all the way around. I know someone has used these before on our '67-'72 trucks, so help me out guys. Thanks!! __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608 Last edited by Ford Assassin; 02-15-2009 at 11:40 PM.

02-16-2009, 09:53 AM	#2
Zeke Active Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: L.A. Lower Alabama Posts: 453	Re: Escalade Wheels on my '69? I tried a set of escalade wheels looked good but didn't put them on. on the front hub if I remember I would have needed 1 1/5 spacers to keep them from rubbing the A frame and more so the center cap would go on. best thing jack the truck up and put them on then turn steering wheel to see where they will hit. have a tire shop put a used tire of the size you want. the center hole was tight but did go on. __________________ 1969 C10 350 3spd 1995 GMC 3500 XC 350 dually When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure it made the work seem that much more urgent. George Carlin

02-16-2009, 11:06 AM	#3
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: Escalade Wheels on my '69? Just from looking, I will prob put a 1.5" billet spacer up front and a 3.0" spacer in the back. __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

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