18" wheel/tire combo sizing - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67Fleet · 08-15-2005, 09:50 AM

Hey guys, I recently sold my 20" wheels/tires from my '03 to get some scratch together to buy some rollers for the '67. I want to get some 18's for it so I still have a little meat on the sidewalls. What backspacing should I get for the wheels to tuck? Also what size tire do you recommend? Heck, I may even be open to do a 18/20 combo. Probably 8" wide front and rear if I stay with 18's, and 8" front, 10" rear if I got 18/20. Thanks!

SCOTI · 08-15-2005, 12:36 PM

Up front, 18x8's w/245-45 or 235/50 using 5" back spacing. Out back, 18x10's w/295/45-18's or 20x10's 295/40-20's using 5" back spacing.

*Shane* · 08-15-2005, 01:10 PM

here's a question ... not meaning to hijack your thread 67fleet, but I have four 18" x 8.5" Billet Specialties Pomona's that I picked for a steal. I would like a little side wall in the rear too ... what would you guys recommend for this wheel combination?

I was thinking about 245 - 45's on the front ... but unsure of the rear.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

67Fleet · 08-15-2005, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

here's a question ... not meaning to hijack your thread 67fleet, but I have four 18" x 8.5" Billet Specialties Pomona's that I picked for a steal. I would like a little side wall in the rear too ... what would you guys recommend for this wheel combination?

I was thinking about 245 - 45's on the front ... but unsure of the rear.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

no prob Shane. Hey, what's the backspacing on those Pomonas? That size is exactly what I'd be looking for. Wanna sell 'em???

70chevc10 · 08-15-2005, 07:36 PM

i run 255/55/18 on my truck all around with a 2" drop. i plan to run these sames tires (hopefully) when i do a 4/6 drop. and i agree with the backspacings stated above.

*Shane* · 08-15-2005, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67Fleet

no prob Shane. Hey, what's the backspacing on those Pomonas? That size is exactly what I'd be looking for. Wanna sell 'em???

Backspacing is 4.5" if I remember correctly.

They are brand new ... never had tires mounted on them. Yeah ... I will sell them.

PM me ... we can talk.

*screamin_c102* · 08-15-2005, 07:55 PM

*Shane* · 08-15-2005, 10:07 PM

Billet Specialties GTX 40 - was known as the "Pomona" when the GTX line was called the Premier line. The matching steering wheel is still known as the Pomona.

http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...scid=18&pid=31

67Fleet · 08-15-2005, 10:37 PM

GRRRRR 5-lug. I've got 6-lug. They woulda been as good as sold.

08-15-2005, 09:50 AM	#1
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	18" wheel/tire combo sizing Hey guys, I recently sold my 20" wheels/tires from my '03 to get some scratch together to buy some rollers for the '67. I want to get some 18's for it so I still have a little meat on the sidewalls. What backspacing should I get for the wheels to tuck? Also what size tire do you recommend? Heck, I may even be open to do a 18/20 combo. Probably 8" wide front and rear if I stay with 18's, and 8" front, 10" rear if I got 18/20. Thanks!

08-15-2005, 12:36 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,943	Up front, 18x8's w/245-45 or 235/50 using 5" back spacing. Out back, 18x10's w/295/45-18's or 20x10's 295/40-20's using 5" back spacing. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-15-2005, 10:07 PM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Billet Specialties GTX 40 - was known as the "Pomona" when the GTX line was called the Premier line. The matching steering wheel is still known as the Pomona. http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...scid=18&pid=31 Last edited by Shane; 08-15-2005 at 10:08 PM.

08-15-2005, 10:37 PM	#9
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	GRRRRR 5-lug. I've got 6-lug. They woulda been as good as sold. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

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08-15-2005, 01:10 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	here's a question ... not meaning to hijack your thread 67fleet, but I have four 18" x 8.5" Billet Specialties Pomona's that I picked for a steal. I would like a little side wall in the rear too ... what would you guys recommend for this wheel combination? I was thinking about 245 - 45's on the front ... but unsure of the rear. Any suggestions? Thanks!

08-15-2005, 07:36 PM	#5
70chevc10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 535	i run 255/55/18 on my truck all around with a 2" drop. i plan to run these sames tires (hopefully) when i do a 4/6 drop. and i agree with the backspacings stated above.

08-15-2005, 07:55 PM	#7
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775



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