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AceX · 10-25-2009, 01:43 AM

So while I was under my truck today I took down a measurement of the wheel tubs and usable space and discovered that a 11-12" wheel would fit quite nicely but before I go out dropping a couple grand on new wheels and tires, I need to make sure that the measurements are exact, so I'm not too keen on doing them myself. Is this something that I could take to a local tire store, or should I take it to a local shop and have them make the necessary measureents?

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**lolife99** · 10-25-2009, 09:54 AM

Is your truck lowered?
Do you plan on ever bagging it?

Either way,... I would have the suspension work complete before you order wheels.
I'm a big proponent of "measuring your truck, yourself",... so I don't know where to direct you to, to get an anwser.
You might hit up member CLASSIC87' to get his measurements.
Also,... what size wheels?

AceX · 10-25-2009, 07:00 PM

My trck has a 2/4 drop right now. I'm going to bag it eventually but when I bag it I'll be getting new wheels again.

I'm loking at a set of lightweight 17's right now with some stick General tires.

smashingchuck · 10-25-2009, 07:47 PM

Talk to Travis. He had a similar setup on his Blazer.

10-25-2009, 01:43 AM	#1
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Measuring wheel fitment; where to go? So while I was under my truck today I took down a measurement of the wheel tubs and usable space and discovered that a 11-12" wheel would fit quite nicely but before I go out dropping a couple grand on new wheels and tires, I need to make sure that the measurements are exact, so I'm not too keen on doing them myself. Is this something that I could take to a local tire store, or should I take it to a local shop and have them make the necessary measureents? Also, you guys rock! __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum. Last edited by smashingchuck; 10-25-2009 at 07:49 PM. Reason: headbang

10-25-2009, 09:54 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Measring wheel fitment; where to go? Is your truck lowered? Do you plan on ever bagging it? Either way,... I would have the suspension work complete before you order wheels. I'm a big proponent of "measuring your truck, yourself",... so I don't know where to direct you to, to get an anwser. You might hit up member CLASSIC87' to get his measurements. Also,... what size wheels? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-25-2009, 07:00 PM	#3
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Measuring wheel fitment; where to go? My trck has a 2/4 drop right now. I'm going to bag it eventually but when I bag it I'll be getting new wheels again. I'm loking at a set of lightweight 17's right now with some stick General tires. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

10-25-2009, 07:47 PM	#4
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Measuring wheel fitment; where to go? Talk to Travis. He had a similar setup on his Blazer. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build



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