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bmrrwolfe · 04-07-2009, 03:08 PM

I found a great sale at 4wd.com and was wondering if either of these rims would fit? im not sure as to what backspacing i need, im still new to the c10 life!
but i have a 1972 with front discs (im pretty sure i saw it was a 5x5)
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.as...0&partID=43326
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.as...0&partID=43340
Thanks!

kcjones · 04-07-2009, 03:17 PM

Whether a wheel will fit depends on more than the wheel size and backspace - 5x5 is the correct bolt pattern for 71+ C10...is your truck dropped? What size tires will you run? Are you going to run the same size tire front and back?

bmrrwolfe · 04-07-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcjones

Whether a wheel will fit depends on more than the wheel size and backspace - 5x5 is the correct bolt pattern for 71+ C10...is your truck dropped? What size tires will you run? Are you going to run the same size tire front and back?

For now just a 2" drop in the rear to level, may end up going with a 2-4 drop in the future, tire size has not yet been decided and i do plan on same size tires front and back.
I just wanted to double check bolt pattern, and get the backspacing i need, and be sure they will clear the brakes.
Thanks!

bmrrwolfe · 04-07-2009, 07:25 PM

So they should fit right?
Also whats a 2-4" drop with 18s look like? any one got some pics?

DjS71 · 04-07-2009, 08:09 PM

I test fit the first set on my truck last saturday, they fit, should do alright with a 255/50r18, though if you have a sway bar it might hit at full lock.

bmrrwolfe · 04-07-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjS71

I test fit the first set on my truck last saturday, they fit, should do alright with a 255/50r18, though if you have a sway bar it might hit at full lock.

cool thanks!

**lks dcvn** · 04-07-2009, 09:03 PM

Bobby - if you get them - post up some pix.

bmrrwolfe · 04-07-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Bobby - if you get them - post up some pix.

Well now i gotta decide which ones like more.
I figured $300 total and free shipping to the store about 20 mins from me, i think i could easily sell them for that.

bmrrwolfe · 04-07-2009, 09:45 PM

Well the truck is still in piece, but i decided with the chrome ones, and these should be a huge motivation to get it driving again!

bmrrwolfe · 04-07-2009, 10:12 PM

now what size tires would fit well?
i found these as 255/55zr18
look great and priced great
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=Grabber+UHP

DjS71 · 04-09-2009, 11:19 AM

All depends on the drop, if any. 1010tires.com has a nifty calculator that will tell you recommended rim width for a given tire size and all the dimensions of up to 4 tires + 1 control tire (say, stock size?).

Short answer is yeah, if you want a taller sidewall those should work. Just keep in mind the rims you ordered are 9in wide, don't want rim sticking out any farther than the tire

Any tire shop worth its salt will test fit one for you, especially if you have cash in hand to buy tires.

bmrrwolfe · 04-09-2009, 11:35 AM

Well i got a call yesterday and they didnt have anymore sets left of the rims i ordered, but they gave me a deal on another set for the same price
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.as...0&partID=43325
but they said they will take a bit longer to get shipped since there coming from texas, but im in no hurry

04-07-2009, 03:08 PM	#1
bmrrwolfe 1970 C10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 212	Will these rims fit?? I found a great sale at 4wd.com and was wondering if either of these rims would fit? im not sure as to what backspacing i need, im still new to the c10 life! but i have a 1972 with front discs (im pretty sure i saw it was a 5x5) http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.as...0&partID=43326 http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.as...0&partID=43340 Thanks!

04-07-2009, 03:17 PM	#2
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Will these rims fit?? Whether a wheel will fit depends on more than the wheel size and backspace - 5x5 is the correct bolt pattern for 71+ C10...is your truck dropped? What size tires will you run? Are you going to run the same size tire front and back? __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

04-07-2009, 07:25 PM	#4
bmrrwolfe 1970 C10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 212	Re: Will these rims fit?? So they should fit right? Also whats a 2-4" drop with 18s look like? any one got some pics?

04-07-2009, 08:09 PM	#5
DjS71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 267	Re: Will these rims fit?? I test fit the first set on my truck last saturday, they fit, should do alright with a 255/50r18, though if you have a sway bar it might hit at full lock.

04-07-2009, 09:03 PM	#7
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: Will these rims fit?? Bobby - if you get them - post up some pix.

04-07-2009, 09:45 PM	#9
bmrrwolfe 1970 C10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 212	Re: Will these rims fit?? Well the truck is still in piece, but i decided with the chrome ones, and these should be a huge motivation to get it driving again!

04-07-2009, 10:12 PM	#10
bmrrwolfe 1970 C10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 212	Re: Will these rims fit?? now what size tires would fit well? i found these as 255/55zr18 look great and priced great http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=Grabber+UHP

04-09-2009, 11:19 AM	#11
DjS71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 267	Re: Will these rims fit?? All depends on the drop, if any. 1010tires.com has a nifty calculator that will tell you recommended rim width for a given tire size and all the dimensions of up to 4 tires + 1 control tire (say, stock size?). Short answer is yeah, if you want a taller sidewall those should work. Just keep in mind the rims you ordered are 9in wide, don't want rim sticking out any farther than the tire Any tire shop worth its salt will test fit one for you, especially if you have cash in hand to buy tires. __________________ 1971 C10 Short/Fleet 307-2BBL/3OTT 1999 Silverado 2500 ECSB 6.0/4L80

04-09-2009, 11:35 AM	#12
bmrrwolfe 1970 C10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 212	Re: Will these rims fit?? Well i got a call yesterday and they didnt have anymore sets left of the rims i ordered, but they gave me a deal on another set for the same price http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.as...0&partID=43325 but they said they will take a bit longer to get shipped since there coming from texas, but im in no hurry



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