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Old 08-27-2010, 06:52 PM   #1
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What is the widest rim I can Fit

1977 swb I will be lowering it 2/4 and would like a 10" wide rim on back

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Old 08-27-2010, 07:52 PM   #2
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Re: What is the widest rim I can Fit

15x10 will work on the back. 4.5" backspacing will work, but 5" is more suitable for more of a drop.
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Old 08-27-2010, 08:59 PM   #3
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Re: What is the widest rim I can Fit

15x10...i bought the rims and tires together i need to measure the offset. but was told it was as far as it could go without tubbing the box..rubber is 295/55/15
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:11 PM   #4
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Re: What is the widest rim I can Fit

a flip kit is not a 4inch drop..
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:44 PM   #5
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no about 6 inches i think i figured out roughly myself
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Old 08-27-2010, 11:21 PM   #6
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Re: What is the widest rim I can Fit

Looks good, I think u got ur flip kit plates on the wrong side since its missing a bolt :P I just did a 5 front and 7 rear using similar looking notchs. Im gonna go with 6.5 BS 22 in x 9 in rims and rubber band tires LOL..

Found some rims just like those here locally, im thinkin of swoopin them up because they only want like 100 bucks with decent tires.

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Old 08-28-2010, 01:41 AM   #7
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Re: What is the widest rim I can Fit

i have successfully run centerline telstars 15x10 4" backspacing with 305/50/15 bfg touring t/a's with no problems at all. 4" drop on rear and 3 in front
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Old 08-28-2010, 07:55 AM   #8
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i made that flip kit. searched on internet on how they were made and what not...that hole was not to be there lol!
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Old 08-28-2010, 10:50 PM   #9
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Re: What is the widest rim I can Fit

is it a Fleetside or Stepside? I have a Stepside and run a 15 x 10 with 325x50x15
and have room for more... I think Stepsides may have more room ???
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Old 08-28-2010, 11:15 PM   #10
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Re: What is the widest rim I can Fit

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is it a Fleetside or Stepside? I have a Stepside and run a 15 x 10 with 325x50x15
and have room for more... I think Stepsides may have more room ???
What is the backspacing?
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Old 08-29-2010, 08:38 AM   #11
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sorry fleet side
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