what size tire/rim look good on a 59 stepside? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

michaelt55 · 10-01-2014, 01:08 PM

Was looking at rims for my truck, liked some of the rocket rims but they only come in 15 and 16 inch. I was thinking of using 17 inch rims on mine but only have the stock steelies on now. What looks good to you? Tire size variations front and rear? Was thinking of 17x 9 rears and 17x 7 or 8 fronts...

Whatta ya think?

Katrina/10 · 10-01-2014, 02:16 PM

It's hard to fit a wide tire on the rear of these trucks because the fenders are cut so low.

**G&R's57GMC** · 10-01-2014, 02:53 PM

8" with a 4 1/4" backspace on the standard width axle is about as wide as one should go on the rear. This will give good fender / bed clearance.

Tire size is another mater.

Best to mock the tire in the fender at ride height and figure the wheel measurements.

Then find the wheel that will work or have one made.

10-01-2014, 01:08 PM	#1
michaelt55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 67	what size tire/rim look good on a 59 stepside? Was looking at rims for my truck, liked some of the rocket rims but they only come in 15 and 16 inch. I was thinking of using 17 inch rims on mine but only have the stock steelies on now. What looks good to you? Tire size variations front and rear? Was thinking of 17x 9 rears and 17x 7 or 8 fronts... Whatta ya think?

10-01-2014, 02:16 PM	#2
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: what size tire/rim look good on a 59 stepside? It's hard to fit a wide tire on the rear of these trucks because the fenders are cut so low. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

10-01-2014, 02:53 PM	#3
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: what size tire/rim look good on a 59 stepside? 8" with a 4 1/4" backspace on the standard width axle is about as wide as one should go on the rear. This will give good fender / bed clearance. Tire size is another mater. Best to mock the tire in the fender at ride height and figure the wheel measurements. Then find the wheel that will work or have one made. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275



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