Backspacing - will these rims fit on my 66?

[Frankwhiteind]

Hey, Anyone know what offset and or backspacing I need for aftermarket wheels? I have a 66- 6 lug, stock drum breaks. There's a set of Mickey Thompsons on CL near me with the right bolt pattern but they are 16x10's with 4.5 inch backspacing. Will these work & look OK?

[protrash64]

That sounds like 4wd set-up to me. They mite work just fine if you arent low and like 'em sticking out there.

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Here's the only sure way to know, other than taking the wheels and trying to put them on....
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Percys...rite,6761.html
It's pretty pricey, but probably better than buying the wrong wheel.

[1restorick]

Sir, I have the 16"x8" versions of these Mickey Thompson Wheels with 4 1/2" backspacing and they fit perfect. I would be concerned that the additional two inches of width would not allow adequate clearance. They will be close, especially in the rear.

Rick

[lakeroadster]

Is your truck a fleetside or stepside? Why would I ask?

You can get by with a wider tire/wheel on the fleetside.

Tell us more about your truck.........

[1restorick]

My truck is a Fleetside. You can see a photo of it in my avatar. It now has disc brakes which moved the front wheels out 3/4". It has a stock width rear. If your rear axle is perfectly centered and you consider a minimal tire size they may fit. I have a 255/55/16" tire and I have about 1 1/2" clearance on each side at the fender lip. My truck has 5" drop springs in the rear with a 3 1/2" drop in the front using a drop coil with drop spindles. Good luck.