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Hazieview · 10-11-2010, 02:26 AM

Will this wheel fit on my truck? It is an 18x9 with 5" backspacing

click the image for specs...

What size tire do I need without having rubbing issues?

I need to be absolutley curtain these will fit and that I order the right tires before I make my purchase. Otherwise it would be a VERY COSTLY mistake!

Thanks guys!

gchemist · 10-11-2010, 04:35 AM

Use this site as a guide: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

The front is important. The front will rub the fender before the rear. Are front and rear tires going to be the same size?

Hazieview · 10-11-2010, 08:39 AM

I think that my front and rear tires will be the same. I would like to have 8" wheels in the front and 10" wheels in the back but I can't find them in this particular wheel with the right bolt pattern.

Also... Thanks for the chart but the diamater of the tires I have now are going to be way smaller than the 18s. So I dont have anything to really configure with the chart.

*nbpro* · 10-11-2010, 08:53 AM

adding bigger tires affects gas milage. Speedo is off, your Odometer is off too so think about gear ratio for your gas milage to

Hazieview · 10-11-2010, 05:54 PM

Yeah I dont think I'm realy concerned about gas mileage at this point. I'll be running premium gas with a 10:1 sb400.

Does anyone know if these wheels will fit?

*nbpro* · 10-11-2010, 10:48 PM

Suspension http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=25 may get an answer there but what i was referring to tire size and gear ratio need to be considered along with the tranny just something to think about

slugish · 10-11-2010, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazieview

Will this wheel fit on my truck? It is an 18x9 with 5" backspacing

click the image for specs...

What size tire do I need without having rubbing issues?

I need to be absolutley curtain these will fit and that I order the right tires before I make my purchase. Otherwise it would be a VERY COSTLY mistake!

Thanks guys!

275x18x50 on the back
255x18x50 on the front
should not be a problem

Pm me if you need more info

gchemist · 10-12-2010, 12:02 AM

The wheels will fit. Your problem is how much tire do you want? Rubber bands or some sidewall. The link above will help you determine size based on actual truck measurements.

10-11-2010, 02:26 AM	#1
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Will this wheel fit on my 1981 with a 2.5"/4" drop Will this wheel fit on my truck? It is an 18x9 with 5" backspacing click the image for specs... What size tire do I need without having rubbing issues? I need to be absolutley curtain these will fit and that I order the right tires before I make my purchase. Otherwise it would be a VERY COSTLY mistake! Thanks guys!

10-11-2010, 04:35 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Will this wheel fit on my 1981 with a 2.5"/4" drop Use this site as a guide: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html The front is important. The front will rub the fender before the rear. Are front and rear tires going to be the same size? __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

10-11-2010, 08:39 AM	#3
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: Will this wheel fit on my 1981 with a 2.5"/4" drop I think that my front and rear tires will be the same. I would like to have 8" wheels in the front and 10" wheels in the back but I can't find them in this particular wheel with the right bolt pattern. Also... Thanks for the chart but the diamater of the tires I have now are going to be way smaller than the 18s. So I dont have anything to really configure with the chart.

10-11-2010, 08:53 AM	#4
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Will this wheel fit on my 1981 with a 2.5"/4" drop adding bigger tires affects gas milage. Speedo is off, your Odometer is off too so think about gear ratio for your gas milage to Last edited by nbpro; 10-11-2010 at 08:56 AM.

10-11-2010, 05:54 PM	#5
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: Will this wheel fit on my 1981 with a 2.5"/4" drop Yeah I dont think I'm realy concerned about gas mileage at this point. I'll be running premium gas with a 10:1 sb400. Does anyone know if these wheels will fit?

10-11-2010, 10:48 PM	#6
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Will this wheel fit on my 1981 with a 2.5"/4" drop Suspension http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=25 may get an answer there but what i was referring to tire size and gear ratio need to be considered along with the tranny just something to think about

10-12-2010, 12:02 AM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Will this wheel fit on my 1981 with a 2.5"/4" drop The wheels will fit. Your problem is how much tire do you want? Rubber bands or some sidewall. The link above will help you determine size based on actual truck measurements. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos Last edited by gchemist; 10-12-2010 at 12:03 AM.

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