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10-20-2011, 10:25 PM
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Rear wheels
What is the widest rear wheel that will fit in 53 wheel well/ fender ? Thanks
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10-21-2011, 01:57 AM
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Re: Rear wheels
i have a 56 i just messured from inside fender well to inside of fender well and the frame and thats how wide ,then you have to get the right size back spacing on your rims ,,to make them centered witch usually custom or order from any wheel company
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10-21-2011, 10:51 AM
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Re: Rear wheels
I believe 8" is the widest without tubing the box
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10-21-2011, 05:02 PM
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Re: Rear wheels
I've got 15x8 wheels with 255 60 tires and have about a half inch clearance inside and out. The tires rub the box on quick turns.
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10-21-2011, 06:35 PM
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Re: Rear wheels
wow was curiouse whats the name of that color primer ,,?
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10-25-2011, 12:33 AM
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Re: Rear wheels
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10-25-2011, 09:48 AM
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Re: Rear wheels
If you want to do a little fab work, this combination will put a 10" wheel inside the fender without any frame work.
S-10 rear end, 2WD 3/4" wheel spacers 15x10 wheel (4.5" backspace) and a 275/60-15 tire. Check out Brad's truck to see what it looks like: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320546
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10-25-2011, 06:06 PM
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Re: Rear wheels
I've got Billet Specialties wheels and they are 18x 9", w/ 255-45's this gives me about 1" inside to the box and 1" outside to the fender. Be sure to measure the backspacing carefully!
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10-26-2011, 11:32 AM
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Re: Rear wheels
I just went thru this. On my 52.
The fender is 12" wide from box to inner lip. You may be able to squeeze a 1/2" more by tweaking fender a bit. I went 245/60/15 they were supposed to be around 9.5"by the charts But mine grew mounted on 8" rallies they were a tad over 10. Centered up I got and inch on each side of tire. Looks closer than it is.  Posted via Mobile Device |
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