What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Tim Christian** · 03-23-2004, 03:18 AM

Please list rim size and backspace alone with tire size and what drop you have. I am looking at buying a set of 20's and want to get the correct back spacing. Thanks

68plus4sub · 03-23-2004, 09:33 PM

I'm getting to the point of thinking what wheels and tires I should put on also. Sure would be nice to know what worked on other burbs with different combo's.

**KevsClassics** · 01-31-2008, 11:51 AM

Let's See Some Big Billets. Bigger The Better. Here's Ace's 72 With 18"

89 crew · 01-31-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Let's See Some Big Billets. Bigger The Better. Here's Ace's 72 With 18"

I'm sorry to hijack, but that is freaking gorgeous! Ok hijack done.

slimbailess · 01-31-2008, 02:18 PM

22x9 font and rear 285/35/22.. i think they are 5" backspace

suville · 01-31-2008, 09:57 PM

Just wanna follow this, same interest!

MrGoodpliers · 01-31-2008, 09:59 PM

I had these wheels on mine, 18x8 front, 18x9.5 rear I think 4" bs front 4.5" bs rear. Early Classic airbags on rear. Whenever I would turn into a driveway and go through a little dip, the rears would rub on the wheeltubs due to body lean. I recently put rallys back on. Do like the look of the biggies, though. The thing to remember for 71-72s if you are doing bigs and littles is to have rear wheels with 1 inch more frontspace than the fronts so they will fill out the wheelwells the same amount.

Frizzle Fry · 02-01-2008, 03:16 PM

305/40/22:

But if you are going with 20's and stock wheel wells I'd copy Gringoloco's specs:

Front: 20x8.5 5.25" backspacing 255/45-20
Rear: 20x10 5.5" backspacing 295/45-20

After he lost the stock wheel wells... But they worked with them in place:

salvageit · 02-04-2008, 05:34 AM

22x9.5 with 5.75 backspacing 305/40r22 On the driver side the front slightly touches the lip of the fender when as the tire tucks in when I let the air out. the pic. is @ ride hight.

19723DR · 02-04-2008, 03:42 PM

22x9 and a +20mm offset. Tires are 265/35/22. Drop spindles, air bags, c-notch kit and an adjustable track bar. I have a 1/4" clearance to the inner fenders in the front. I have full steering when aired out!

**Tim Christian** · 02-13-2008, 09:56 AM

Hey 19723DR, How much backspace is a 20mm offset?

19723DR · 02-13-2008, 01:51 PM

I just looked and they are actually 9.5" wide. The backspace is 6" but I also have a 1/4" spacer in the rear. You might need a spacer in the rear too if you go very low. The front is perfect.

bad_turbo · 02-14-2008, 04:23 AM

nice to see so many new suburban members!

Rokcrln · 02-17-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bad_turbo

nice to see so many new suburban members!

You might have one more in a day or so, we wil see

Kevin
LFD Inc.

68burb · 02-20-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bad_turbo

nice to see so many new suburban members!

I'v got three

68 chevy 1/2t 2wd 454-th400 '08 ltz 20's and air bags
68 gmc 3/4t 2wd 292/ 465 thinking of going pre runner on this one
and a 95 gmc 3/4t 350 4l60e 4x4 tow rig/ daily driver

wagonhoe · 02-22-2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Hey 19723DR, How much backspace is a 20mm offset?

Tim,
To convert mm to inches, either multiply the mm by .03937 or divide by 25.4 (25.4mm = 1 inch)

bigdiceman · 02-24-2008, 08:03 AM

I was thinking of putting a29/ 15 /R20 on the back of my 67 gmc (after tubs of course).Anyone know how big of a tire will fit with a tub??

72BlckButy · 02-24-2008, 08:16 AM

There are a lot of sick looking Burbs on this board...

03-23-2004, 03:18 AM	#1
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? Please list rim size and backspace alone with tire size and what drop you have. I am looking at buying a set of 20's and want to get the correct back spacing. Thanks

03-23-2004, 09:33 PM	#2
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	I'm getting to the point of thinking what wheels and tires I should put on also. Sure would be nice to know what worked on other burbs with different combo's. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

01-31-2008, 11:51 AM	#3
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? Let's See Some Big Billets. Bigger The Better. Here's Ace's 72 With 18" Attached Images

01-31-2008, 02:18 PM	#5
slimbailess Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Haltom City,TX Posts: 127	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? 22x9 font and rear 285/35/22.. i think they are 5" backspace Attached Images

01-31-2008, 09:57 PM	#6
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? Just wanna follow this, same interest!

01-31-2008, 09:59 PM	#7
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? I had these wheels on mine, 18x8 front, 18x9.5 rear I think 4" bs front 4.5" bs rear. Early Classic airbags on rear. Whenever I would turn into a driveway and go through a little dip, the rears would rub on the wheeltubs due to body lean. I recently put rallys back on. Do like the look of the biggies, though. The thing to remember for 71-72s if you are doing bigs and littles is to have rear wheels with 1 inch more frontspace than the fronts so they will fill out the wheelwells the same amount. Attached Images __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

02-01-2008, 03:16 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? 305/40/22: But if you are going with 20's and stock wheel wells I'd copy Gringoloco's specs: Front: 20x8.5 5.25" backspacing 255/45-20 Rear: 20x10 5.5" backspacing 295/45-20 After he lost the stock wheel wells... But they worked with them in place:

02-04-2008, 05:34 AM	#9
salvageit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 38	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? 22x9.5 with 5.75 backspacing 305/40r22 On the driver side the front slightly touches the lip of the fender when as the tire tucks in when I let the air out. the pic. is @ ride hight. Attached Images

02-04-2008, 03:42 PM	#10
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? 22x9 and a +20mm offset. Tires are 265/35/22. Drop spindles, air bags, c-notch kit and an adjustable track bar. I have a 1/4" clearance to the inner fenders in the front. I have full steering when aired out! __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

02-13-2008, 09:56 AM	#11
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? Hey 19723DR, How much backspace is a 20mm offset?

02-13-2008, 01:51 PM	#12
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? I just looked and they are actually 9.5" wide. The backspace is 6" but I also have a 1/4" spacer in the rear. You might need a spacer in the rear too if you go very low. The front is perfect. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

02-14-2008, 04:23 AM	#13
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? nice to see so many new suburban members! __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

02-24-2008, 08:03 AM	#17
bigdiceman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Humble,Texas Posts: 18	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? I was thinking of putting a29/ 15 /R20 on the back of my 67 gmc (after tubs of course).Anyone know how big of a tire will fit with a tub??

02-24-2008, 08:16 AM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What is the biggest tire and rim you can put on a 2wd Burb? There are a lot of sick looking Burbs on this board... __________________ -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)

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