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Newby needs wheel BS help 15x10/12
Well, looks like I found the right place.. I have a 67 SWB fleetside that I'm trying to order wheels for. The truck has a 4/6 drop and my back tires are MT P315 60 15 drag radials. I haven't purchased my fronts yet but figured some 15x7's with 3.5" BS and some 245 60 15's.
Was thinking a 10 or 12 rear wheel just don't know what spacing to get to keep them from rubbing the wheel opening. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Newby needs wheel BS help 15x10/12
Welcome to the board!
Does your truck have the original '67 6-lug rearend?
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Re: Newby needs wheel BS help 15x10/12
From experience I wouldn't go any less than 7" of backspace with a 6" rear drop. I have 20x12's with a 4" rear drop and it would hit the outside inner fender if it was 2" lower.
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Re: Newby needs wheel BS help 15x10/12
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It is the original housing but we replaced the axles with Dutchman 5 lug replacements. And the front is a Early Classic 5 lug disc brake conversion as well. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Newby needs wheel BS help 15x10/12
I could go with 10" wheels if I had too
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Re: Newby needs wheel BS help 15x10/12
Since you have the early rearend housing that is narrower than the 71-72 housing,...
I would use a 4.75"-5" BS with a 10" wheel. And 2" more with a 12" wheel. (6.75"-7" BS)
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Re: Newby needs wheel BS help 15x10/12
What tire did you plan to run with the 12" wheel?
The same 315?
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Re: Newby needs wheel BS help 15x10/12
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Here are the specs I just copied from Jegs. Tire Compound: R2 Tire Overall Diameter: 30.0'' Average Roll Out/ Circumference: 94'' Tire Tread Width: 11.9'' Tire Section Width: 12.9'' Wheel Diameter: 15'' Spec Wheel Width: 9.5'' Approved Wheel Widths: 8.5-11.0'' Tire Weight: 39.0 lbs Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Newby needs wheel BS help 15x10/12
Anyone else have any info?
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Re: Newby needs wheel BS help 15x10/12
Lowlife99 hit you with some good stuff. Take it to the bank.
On my '69, which has the same rear end as your truck did when new, I put a15x10 on it with a 5-inch backspace. It fits perfectly in the wheel well. The front is a 15x8, with a 4-inch backspace and it also sits perfectly. Here's a pic that might help. The first pic is from the side (as you can tell). The 2nd pic is not showing you much, but it is what you don't see that is important, namely the tires.
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Re: Newby needs wheel BS help 15x10/12
hey loray, what size are your rear tires
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