How Can i Fit 14 Inch wide tires in the rear?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MobbinINmy69 · 06-12-2010, 01:12 AM

I'm looking to buy some 20x14 Rims for my 1969 Chevy Stepside Pickup...Am i insane or something?! Don't answer that. i want to find a way to put them on without Tubing and without rubbing. This is my first Resto/mod so i don't know a whole lot about these things. Any help or insight or expertise i could get would be very welcomed!

cdowns · 06-12-2010, 06:05 AM

with a backspace of 41/2 you can do it by mearly widening your rear fenders aroud 6"i'd think
you may not fit into parking spaces
check with the motor vehicle dept as you may exceed width specs of the law and be liable for equipment tickets or maybe get by with a special liscence waiver for some tax money

prostreetC-10 · 06-12-2010, 09:22 AM

Let me get this straight......you want all that to the outside? Won't you look like the slot cars I had when I was young? Just remember when you have tons of dish/offset to the outside.....it's really hard on the bearings!

SCOTI · 06-12-2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MobbinINmy69

I'm looking to buy some 20x14 Rims for my 1969 Chevy Stepside Pickup...Am i insane or something?! Don't answer that. i want to find a way to put them on without Tubing and without rubbing. This is my first Resto/mod so i don't know a whole lot about these things. Any help or insight or expertise i could get would be very welcomed!

Why no tubbing? It would be far easier when fabricating.... No tubs in the bed = widening the rear fenders if your plan is to stuff a 15" wheel where it's a tight fit for a 10" wide wheel.

QKENUF4U · 06-12-2010, 02:21 PM

no way to fit anything like that without atleast a little bit of tubbing.... my 31x18.5s fit on 14" rims with 10" backspacing...(been a long time so i could be wrong on BS-got the info from this board)

**steinepstein** · 06-12-2010, 02:47 PM

QKENUF4U,

Do you have a narrowed frame back there? I measured about 18.5-19" from the frame to the inside of the fender... Just wondering, I'd love to go that wide....very cool.

Thanks.

72freak · 06-12-2010, 04:53 PM

This is the only way I know to fit it all in there...........

QKENUF4U · 06-12-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steinepstein

QKENUF4U,

Do you have a narrowed frame back there? I measured about 18.5-19" from the frame to the inside of the fender... Just wondering, I'd love to go that wide....very cool.

Thanks.

no frame mods/no axle mods.... with the right BS and rim width it works perfect.... no longer have the truck thanks to an EX-FIANCE....

prostreetC-10 · 06-13-2010, 12:54 AM

Just look at my build thread in my signature line. It will show you how to get 18.5's with 14" wheels and no narrowed rear end.

**steinepstein** · 06-13-2010, 08:26 PM

Awesome, thanks!

06-12-2010, 01:12 AM	#1
MobbinINmy69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 24	How Can i Fit 14 Inch wide tires in the rear?? I'm looking to buy some 20x14 Rims for my 1969 Chevy Stepside Pickup...Am i insane or something?! Don't answer that. i want to find a way to put them on without Tubing and without rubbing. This is my first Resto/mod so i don't know a whole lot about these things. Any help or insight or expertise i could get would be very welcomed! __________________ '69 Chevy Stepside 350sbc 4speed automatic 2wd ~There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure. ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

06-12-2010, 06:05 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How Can i Fit 14 Inch wide tires in the rear?? with a backspace of 41/2 you can do it by mearly widening your rear fenders aroud 6"i'd think you may not fit into parking spaces check with the motor vehicle dept as you may exceed width specs of the law and be liable for equipment tickets or maybe get by with a special liscence waiver for some tax money __________________ 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

06-12-2010, 09:22 AM	#3
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: How Can i Fit 14 Inch wide tires in the rear?? Let me get this straight......you want all that to the outside? Won't you look like the slot cars I had when I was young? Just remember when you have tons of dish/offset to the outside.....it's really hard on the bearings! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-12-2010, 02:21 PM	#5
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: How Can i Fit 14 Inch wide tires in the rear?? no way to fit anything like that without atleast a little bit of tubbing.... my 31x18.5s fit on 14" rims with 10" backspacing...(been a long time so i could be wrong on BS-got the info from this board)

06-12-2010, 02:47 PM	#6
steinepstein Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 374	Re: How Can i Fit 14 Inch wide tires in the rear?? QKENUF4U, Do you have a narrowed frame back there? I measured about 18.5-19" from the frame to the inside of the fender... Just wondering, I'd love to go that wide....very cool. Thanks. __________________ Project Burro Viejo: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3778216

06-12-2010, 04:53 PM	#7
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: How Can i Fit 14 Inch wide tires in the rear?? This is the only way I know to fit it all in there........... Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

06-13-2010, 12:54 AM	#9
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: How Can i Fit 14 Inch wide tires in the rear?? Just look at my build thread in my signature line. It will show you how to get 18.5's with 14" wheels and no narrowed rear end. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-13-2010, 08:26 PM	#10
steinepstein Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 374	Re: How Can i Fit 14 Inch wide tires in the rear?? Awesome, thanks! __________________ Project Burro Viejo: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3778216

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