Wheel setup question *first post, just joined* - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CC69Rat** · 01-17-2011, 01:51 PM

What's going on guys .. I have been a fan of this site for a long, long time but until last Sat I just didn't have a truck so I never registered.

I am now the proud owner a 69 short step frame off project a guy was working on and couldn't finish. I have a nice 69 Big Block just waiting to go in it. I'll post build pics as soon as I can.

I have a question about wheel / tire setup. What do you guys run on the SWB step trucks? I think you can get more tire under a fleetside as I have read (?) Just need some help with the offset and wheel / tire combo. I'm thinking 18's all the way around, or possibly 18/20. I like a little tire and I'm not sure 20's would leave enough sidewall for my personal taste.

Any suggestions? Maybe some pictures with wheel / tire size and what backspace you're running? I like the Coys wheels, Boss 338, Rocket, etc.

Thanks in advance.

**lolife99** · 01-17-2011, 06:00 PM

CC69Rat,... Welcome to the Board.
I also own a stepside truck.
Mine is a '70 model.
You can definitely get more wheel and tire under the fender of a fleetside bed.

My question is:
What suspension mods to you have planned?
If you are looking at just a stock suspension, or a static drop,... the wheels can hang outside of the rear fenders or flush with the fenders.

If you plan on bagging it,... that's a total different story with those narrow rear stepside fenders.

Have you looked in the 67-72 Message Board area?
There should be a few "show us your stepside" threads.

Again,... Welcome!

**CC69Rat** · 01-18-2011, 10:20 AM

I'm looking at a 4/6 static drop. From what I can tell, that's seems to be the norm from other posts and signatures as to how I'd like mine to sit. I want the truck to look low and lean but not so low I can't drive and enjoy it. I'd like to tuck the tires under the wheelwells a bit.

I'm still feeling my way around the site. I'll definately check out the Message Board.

You guys are great! I should have joined a long time ago.

**lolife99** · 01-18-2011, 10:43 AM

I suggest lowering your truck first.
And then you'll have the exact dimensions to order your wheels.

**lolife99** · 01-18-2011, 11:29 AM

Look here for stepside related threads:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=2101879&pp=25

01-17-2011, 01:51 PM	#1
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Wheel setup question first post, just joined What's going on guys .. I have been a fan of this site for a long, long time but until last Sat I just didn't have a truck so I never registered. I am now the proud owner a 69 short step frame off project a guy was working on and couldn't finish. I have a nice 69 Big Block just waiting to go in it. I'll post build pics as soon as I can. I have a question about wheel / tire setup. What do you guys run on the SWB step trucks? I think you can get more tire under a fleetside as I have read (?) Just need some help with the offset and wheel / tire combo. I'm thinking 18's all the way around, or possibly 18/20. I like a little tire and I'm not sure 20's would leave enough sidewall for my personal taste. Any suggestions? Maybe some pictures with wheel / tire size and what backspace you're running? I like the Coys wheels, Boss 338, Rocket, etc. Thanks in advance.

01-17-2011, 06:00 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: Wheel setup question first post, just joined CC69Rat,... Welcome to the Board. I also own a stepside truck. Mine is a '70 model. You can definitely get more wheel and tire under the fender of a fleetside bed. My question is: What suspension mods to you have planned? If you are looking at just a stock suspension, or a static drop,... the wheels can hang outside of the rear fenders or flush with the fenders. If you plan on bagging it,... that's a total different story with those narrow rear stepside fenders. Have you looked in the 67-72 Message Board area? There should be a few "show us your stepside" threads. Again,... Welcome! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-18-2011 at 10:41 AM.

01-18-2011, 10:20 AM	#3
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: Wheel setup question first post, just joined I'm looking at a 4/6 static drop. From what I can tell, that's seems to be the norm from other posts and signatures as to how I'd like mine to sit. I want the truck to look low and lean but not so low I can't drive and enjoy it. I'd like to tuck the tires under the wheelwells a bit. I'm still feeling my way around the site. I'll definately check out the Message Board. You guys are great! I should have joined a long time ago.

01-18-2011, 10:43 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: Wheel setup question first post, just joined I suggest lowering your truck first. And then you'll have the exact dimensions to order your wheels. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-18-2011 at 10:43 AM.

01-18-2011, 11:29 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: Wheel setup question first post, just joined Look here for stepside related threads: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=2101879&pp=25 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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