72 wheel and tire size help..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sledge_hammer · 01-06-2004, 10:49 PM

I am looking for help picking the correct wheel and tire size. I have a 72 s/s s/b, C-10. It has 2 1/2 spindles, one rear leaf removed. Former 250 3 spd, now 396 T400.

I would like to use over sized wheels and tires. What is the largest tires that will fit in both the front and rear fender wells without modifying. If you are giving me wheel size, please give back spacing and off set. I would prefer to have the same size front and rear: or the other option is for a pro stock look, but I am sure I have to tub the rear for this to happen.

Part two, where is the cheapest place to buy the rims and tires. I live in southern BC and have an address for US shipping.

thanks

sledge

D-Bo · 01-22-2007, 04:13 AM

ttt

novajess1972 · 01-22-2007, 09:00 AM

Here's the package I'm using...well WAS using. Just sold the truck cuz we are buying a new house

Anyway, they are 20x8.5 with 5in BS front and 20x10 with 5.5in BS rear. Tires are 255/45-20 front and 295/45-20 rear. My front drop is 4.5 in and rear is 5in. Looks low in front, but there is no rubbing or interference when turning. And you have to hit a dip very fast just to get it to bottom a little.

Hope this helps.

Here are a few pics for reference..

Jesse

**truckdude239** · 01-22-2007, 02:31 PM

i am running 255/70r15 on mine

01-06-2004, 10:49 PM	#1
sledge_hammer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: penticton bc Posts: 19	72 wheel and tire size help..... I am looking for help picking the correct wheel and tire size. I have a 72 s/s s/b, C-10. It has 2 1/2 spindles, one rear leaf removed. Former 250 3 spd, now 396 T400. I would like to use over sized wheels and tires. What is the largest tires that will fit in both the front and rear fender wells without modifying. If you are giving me wheel size, please give back spacing and off set. I would prefer to have the same size front and rear: or the other option is for a pro stock look, but I am sure I have to tub the rear for this to happen. Part two, where is the cheapest place to buy the rims and tires. I live in southern BC and have an address for US shipping. thanks sledge __________________ 72 C10 s/b s/s 396 T400

01-22-2007, 04:13 AM	#2
D-Bo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 34	Re: 72 wheel and tire size help..... ttt

01-22-2007, 09:00 AM	#3
novajess1972 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 190	Re: 72 wheel and tire size help..... Here's the package I'm using...well WAS using. Just sold the truck cuz we are buying a new house Anyway, they are 20x8.5 with 5in BS front and 20x10 with 5.5in BS rear. Tires are 255/45-20 front and 295/45-20 rear. My front drop is 4.5 in and rear is 5in. Looks low in front, but there is no rubbing or interference when turning. And you have to hit a dip very fast just to get it to bottom a little. Hope this helps. Here are a few pics for reference.. Jesse Attached Images __________________ 1985 SWB Silverado 1/2 Ton 1972 Chevy SWB 1/2 Ton (sold) 1972 Chevy Chevelle SS (sold) 1971 Chevy Nova (sold) 1967 Chevy El Camino (sold) 2001 Mustang Bullitt (sold) 2019 Toyota Tundra Crewmax (daily)

01-22-2007, 02:31 PM	#4
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