tire rubbing problem, how to fix it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1968GMC · 08-08-2003, 01:14 AM

Ok heres what I got. 68 GMC,2"drop spring + 2.5" drop spindels,total front drop is 4.5". Tires are 275/60/15. rims are 15x8. Back space, I dont know. What is the proper backspace for front wheels? I would like to keep that size of tire if possible. If not I would go with 255/60/15. I find 245/60/15 too small. Would a 15x7" rim help my situation?

Hotrod70C10 · 08-08-2003, 02:04 AM

Man.... that's a lot of tire for a 4.5 drop. I've got a 4" drop with 255/60/15's on 15x8 rally wheels and i only have like an inch and a half of clearance. I would say go with a smaller tire like a 235/60/15 with a 15x7 wheel. there's a few people with that setup on the board (i think). Maybe they'll shoot you some pics. here's mine with a 4/4 drop 255/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear.

cdowns · 08-08-2003, 10:03 AM

might help if you told people where the tire was rubbing

1968GMC · 08-08-2003, 10:35 AM

it rubs on the outside part of tire. It hits the bolt that hols the inner fender. some ppl has 17" rims in front and I dont hear them complating abbout rubbing. That rim/tire combo is taller than my combination.

miket · 08-08-2003, 10:50 AM

Guys,

I had 295/50's on my 67 that was lowered that far and I didn't have a scraping problem inside or outside...I think it is a backspacing issue...does the front tire rub when the wheels are straight or turned?

**old Rusty C10** · 08-08-2003, 10:51 AM

best tip put it back to stock height and it wont rub

Tx Firefighter · 08-08-2003, 10:56 AM

First, a 275-60 is 28 inches tall. That's really too much tire for the front of a lowered truck. I usually either run 235 or 245-60s. Also, keep in mind, that most guys running 17s have a shorter overall package than those 28 in tall tires you got.

Of course, the backspacing is pretty critical when you drop one down, but no measure of backspace is going to help you much with that size tire.

A good number for front backspacing is 4 1/2 or 5 with an 8 inch wheel. Remember, those drop spindles widened your front track by about an inch overall.

My truck in the pic below is dropped 4 1/2 inches in the front, with a 235-60 tire. I really wish it was a 245 though. 7 inch wheel with 3 1/2 backspacing on the front.

miket · 08-08-2003, 10:57 AM

These aren't the greatest pics, but here is the 67 I had with 15X10's all the way around and 295/50's...The front was an inch lower but I raised it back up....

miket · 08-08-2003, 10:58 AM

and another

Tx Firefighter · 08-08-2003, 11:00 AM

A 295/50 is way shorter than his 275/60 though. That's why it cleared so well.

miket · 08-08-2003, 11:02 AM

TX Firefighter.....ah...you are correct...my bad....I was thinking width for some reason. Time to go back to bed!

1968GMC · 08-08-2003, 11:28 AM

it rubs when tires are straight and/or turnedé

miket · 08-08-2003, 11:29 AM

I am with TX Firefighter....too tall in the front.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 08-08-2003, 01:20 PM

Get some different wheels and tires. Common sense man
Or what Rusty said lift it back up. Cut the finders out!!!!!

08-08-2003, 01:14 AM	#1
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	tire rubbing problem, how to fix it? Ok heres what I got. 68 GMC,2"drop spring + 2.5" drop spindels,total front drop is 4.5". Tires are 275/60/15. rims are 15x8. Back space, I dont know. What is the proper backspace for front wheels? I would like to keep that size of tire if possible. If not I would go with 255/60/15. I find 245/60/15 too small. Would a 15x7" rim help my situation?

08-08-2003, 02:04 AM	#2
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Man.... that's a lot of tire for a 4.5 drop. I've got a 4" drop with 255/60/15's on 15x8 rally wheels and i only have like an inch and a half of clearance. I would say go with a smaller tire like a 235/60/15 with a 15x7 wheel. there's a few people with that setup on the board (i think). Maybe they'll shoot you some pics. here's mine with a 4/4 drop 255/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-08-2003, 10:03 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	might help if you told people where the tire was rubbing __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-08-2003, 10:50 AM	#5
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Guys, I had 295/50's on my 67 that was lowered that far and I didn't have a scraping problem inside or outside...I think it is a backspacing issue...does the front tire rub when the wheels are straight or turned? __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

08-08-2003, 10:51 AM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,306	best tip put it back to stock height and it wont rub __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-08-2003, 10:35 AM	#4
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	it rubs on the outside part of tire. It hits the bolt that hols the inner fender. some ppl has 17" rims in front and I dont hear them complating abbout rubbing. That rim/tire combo is taller than my combination.

08-08-2003, 10:56 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	First, a 275-60 is 28 inches tall. That's really too much tire for the front of a lowered truck. I usually either run 235 or 245-60s. Also, keep in mind, that most guys running 17s have a shorter overall package than those 28 in tall tires you got. Of course, the backspacing is pretty critical when you drop one down, but no measure of backspace is going to help you much with that size tire. A good number for front backspacing is 4 1/2 or 5 with an 8 inch wheel. Remember, those drop spindles widened your front track by about an inch overall. My truck in the pic below is dropped 4 1/2 inches in the front, with a 235-60 tire. I really wish it was a 245 though. 7 inch wheel with 3 1/2 backspacing on the front. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-08-2003, 10:57 AM	#8
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	These aren't the greatest pics, but here is the 67 I had with 15X10's all the way around and 295/50's...The front was an inch lower but I raised it back up.... Attached Images __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

08-08-2003, 10:58 AM	#9
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	and another Attached Images __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

08-08-2003, 11:00 AM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Miket A 295/50 is way shorter than his 275/60 though. That's why it cleared so well. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-08-2003, 11:02 AM	#11
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	TX Firefighter.....ah...you are correct...my bad....I was thinking width for some reason. Time to go back to bed! __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

08-08-2003, 11:28 AM	#12
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	it rubs when tires are straight and/or turnedé

08-08-2003, 11:29 AM	#13
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	I am with TX Firefighter....too tall in the front. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

08-08-2003, 01:20 PM	#14
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Get some different wheels and tires. Common sense man Or what Rusty said lift it back up. Cut the finders out!!!!!

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