ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

David67 · 04-28-2010, 11:23 PM

Hey I'm trying to figure out what wheel/tire size I will need. I recently got an ECE 4/6 drop kit and I'm wondering what sizes would look best. Can anyone running a similar setup post pictures of their truck with the wheel/tire dimensions? Thanks.

gferris5 · 04-29-2010, 01:57 AM

there is a thread around here with the whole purpose of showing pics with different wheel tire combos, I Think, it's something like, "wheel/tire fitment pics" or something, search around and you'll find it.

68Stepbed · 04-29-2010, 08:14 AM

What size rims?

72BlckButy · 04-29-2010, 03:01 PM

Take your pick... been there done it.

Check out my build thread (Project: Blank Slate) for a complete break down of the install of the 4.5/6" ECE drop kit, as well as the right of passage it took to find the right shoes.

15x8 6-lug ralleys on all 4 corners:

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15x7 (f) 15x8 (r) 6-lug ralleys:

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20x8.5 (f) 20x10 (r) 6-lug Billet Specialties Vintec SoftLip:

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Leviticus · 04-29-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Take your pick... been there done it.

Check out my build thread (Project: Blank Slate) for a complete break down of the install of the 4.5/6" ECE drop kit, as well as the right of passage it took to find the right shoes.

15x8 6-lug ralleys on all 4 corners:

Attachment 578574

15x7 (f) 15x8 (r) 6-lug ralleys:

Attachment 578573

20x8.5 (f) 20x10 (r) 6-lug Billet Specialties Vintec SoftLip:

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Well if I haven't said it before, man I love your truck...beautiful.

72BlckButy · 04-29-2010, 06:23 PM

Thanks Leviticus!

big mike71 · 04-29-2010, 07:14 PM

Your new wheels look slick Nate.

tommyd241 · 04-29-2010, 08:55 PM

I would venture to say.... There are many different size wheels that will work. It's more about the overall height of the tires and the backspacing of the wheels.

I think for a lowered truck you want a tire that is about 1-2" shorter than a stock tire in the front and about the same in the rear. Also, I think you want more of a "street" or "performance" tire as opposed to an all-terrain tire.

David67 · 04-30-2010, 04:40 PM

Thanks everyone! I'll do that search for the thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

What size rims?

I'm thinking either 17 or 18s all around, 9.5" width in the rear and 8" in the front. I need to figure out the backspacing as well regarding what my limits are.

David67 · 04-30-2010, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Take your pick... been there done it.

Check out my build thread (Project: Blank Slate) for a complete break down of the install of the 4.5/6" ECE drop kit, as well as the right of passage it took to find the right shoes.

15x8 6-lug ralleys on all 4 corners:

Attachment 578574

15x7 (f) 15x8 (r) 6-lug ralleys:

Attachment 578573

20x8.5 (f) 20x10 (r) 6-lug Billet Specialties Vintec SoftLip:

Attachment 578572

Your truck looks amazing.....thanks for sharing!

big_al_71 · 04-30-2010, 04:43 PM

18/20 wheels 255/50/18 and 295/45/20 in the rears with a 4/6

David67 · 04-30-2010, 04:50 PM

Big Al 71

Thanks a lot your truck is awesome! How did you figure out your backspacing?

big_al_71 · 04-30-2010, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David67

Big Al 71

Thanks a lot your truck is awesome! How did you figure out your backspacing?

I spoke with the guys at Coys Wheels and they set me up.....perfect fit...

David67 · 04-30-2010, 06:31 PM

ok thanks a lot

72BlckButy · 04-30-2010, 11:38 PM

David, I would also recommend measuring your truck for the "perfect" fit as each truck is different. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

David67 · 05-01-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

David, I would also recommend measuring your truck for the "perfect" fit as each truck is different. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

I can't wait either! I checked out your build thread...very cool.

DaddyO · 05-01-2010, 11:23 PM

Mine:..................

Coy C5 Wheels
18x8 front and 18 x 8.9 Rear.................. 4/6 drop

David67 · 05-04-2010, 04:53 PM

Man that looks awesome...did the Coys just fit right in perfectly or did you have to do some modifications?

big mike71 · 05-04-2010, 06:02 PM

Al, every time I see your truck I'm jealous It's one of my favorites.

68Stepbed · 05-04-2010, 06:18 PM

Here's a link to see ten's truck with a 3.5/6 drop with 17x8, 17x9.5 wheels with 255/50/17 front, 275/50/17 rear.

http://www.tennesseeclassictruckclub...hp?f=24&t=2801

David67 · 05-04-2010, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Here's a link to see ten's truck with a 3.5/6 drop with 17x8, 17x9.5 wheels with 255/50/17 front, 275/50/17 rear.

http://www.tennesseeclassictruckclub...hp?f=24&t=2801

That's a perfect stance and I'm lovin' those wheels.

DaddyO · 05-04-2010, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David67

Man that looks awesome...did the Coys just fit right in perfectly or did you have to do some modifications?

I had to do a little grinding on the front hubs for the center cap to clear. Took about 15 minutes On the rears I used longer studs since I converted it to disc brakes.

68Stepbed · 05-05-2010, 05:15 PM

Sacto Jim's truck with 18x8, 18x9.5 255/50/18 front, 275/55/18 rear tires.

David67 · 05-05-2010, 07:27 PM

That looks great! Anyone have any stepside pictures with a 9.5" wheel in the back? I've put the bed back on and have put a 9.5" corvette wheel in it just to see if it would fit but i do not yet have the drop kit installed and the back is just up on jacks so I cannot see if the fender would go over the tire with a 4/6 drop. That was another concern of mine. It seems like it would be a VERY tight fit if the fender ended up being lower than the top of the tire... Does anyone know if it'll be able to clear?

David67 · 05-05-2010, 09:33 PM

I put the 9.5" corvette wheel on the floor jack and lifted it up into the wheel well to find that the clearance is good. Now to the backspacing!

04-28-2010, 11:23 PM	#1
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size Hey I'm trying to figure out what wheel/tire size I will need. I recently got an ECE 4/6 drop kit and I'm wondering what sizes would look best. Can anyone running a similar setup post pictures of their truck with the wheel/tire dimensions? Thanks.

04-29-2010, 01:57 AM	#2
gferris5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The land of fruits and nuts Posts: 193	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size there is a thread around here with the whole purpose of showing pics with different wheel tire combos, I Think, it's something like, "wheel/tire fitment pics" or something, search around and you'll find it. __________________ Have mercy, I'm recovering from my 4x4 addiction.

04-29-2010, 08:14 AM	#3
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size What size rims? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

04-29-2010, 03:01 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size Take your pick... been there done it. Check out my build thread (Project: Blank Slate) for a complete break down of the install of the 4.5/6" ECE drop kit, as well as the right of passage it took to find the right shoes. 15x8 6-lug ralleys on all 4 corners: 15x7 (f) 15x8 (r) 6-lug ralleys: 20x8.5 (f) 20x10 (r) 6-lug Billet Specialties Vintec SoftLip: __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-29-2010, 06:23 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size Thanks Leviticus! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-29-2010, 07:14 PM	#7
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size Your new wheels look slick Nate. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

04-29-2010, 08:55 PM	#8
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size I would venture to say.... There are many different size wheels that will work. It's more about the overall height of the tires and the backspacing of the wheels. I think for a lowered truck you want a tire that is about 1-2" shorter than a stock tire in the front and about the same in the rear. Also, I think you want more of a "street" or "performance" tire as opposed to an all-terrain tire. __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-30-2010, 04:43 PM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size 18/20 wheels 255/50/18 and 295/45/20 in the rears with a 4/6 Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 04-30-2010 at 04:44 PM.

04-30-2010, 04:50 PM	#12
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size Big Al 71 Thanks a lot your truck is awesome! How did you figure out your backspacing?

04-30-2010, 06:31 PM	#14
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size ok thanks a lot

04-30-2010, 11:38 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size David, I would also recommend measuring your truck for the "perfect" fit as each truck is different. Can't wait to see what you come up with. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-01-2010, 11:23 PM	#17
DaddyO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 141	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size Mine:.................. Coy C5 Wheels 18x8 front and 18 x 8.9 Rear.................. 4/6 drop

05-04-2010, 04:53 PM	#18
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size Man that looks awesome...did the Coys just fit right in perfectly or did you have to do some modifications?

05-04-2010, 06:02 PM	#19
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size Al, every time I see your truck I'm jealous It's one of my favorites. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

05-04-2010, 06:18 PM	#20
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size Here's a link to see ten's truck with a 3.5/6 drop with 17x8, 17x9.5 wheels with 255/50/17 front, 275/50/17 rear. http://www.tennesseeclassictruckclub...hp?f=24&t=2801 __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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05-05-2010, 05:15 PM	#23
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size Sacto Jim's truck with 18x8, 18x9.5 255/50/18 front, 275/55/18 rear tires. Attached Images __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-05-2010, 07:27 PM	#24
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size That looks great! Anyone have any stepside pictures with a 9.5" wheel in the back? I've put the bed back on and have put a 9.5" corvette wheel in it just to see if it would fit but i do not yet have the drop kit installed and the back is just up on jacks so I cannot see if the fender would go over the tire with a 4/6 drop. That was another concern of mine. It seems like it would be a VERY tight fit if the fender ended up being lower than the top of the tire... Does anyone know if it'll be able to clear?

05-05-2010, 09:33 PM	#25
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	Re: ECE 4/6 drop/ wheel size I put the 9.5" corvette wheel on the floor jack and lifted it up into the wheel well to find that the clearance is good. Now to the backspacing!

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