15x10 wheels on lowered '77

[wardee1977]

I recently purchased a nice '77 shortbox 2wd. I am going to be lowering it this winter. I am probably going with a 2.5/4 drop kit. I want to run 15x10's all the way around with 295/50-15 tires. The wheels I have been looking at are a 4" back space. Just windering if I will have any rubbing issues or if it is possible to go any lower. Say like a 4/6 or a 3/5 or something like that. Thanks very much for any info, and if anyone has any pics of a truck like this, please post.

[AceX]

In the front, the 295 will rub and good. Even a 275 will have issues. I run a 255/60/15 in front when I had 15x10 all around. Also, the tire will stick out from the wheel well front and rear with the 295 I believe. Just another thing to consider.
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[wardee1977]

i found this pic. This is the look I am going for. It doesn't say, but I think he is running 295/50-15 tires. Not sure of the backspacing either.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=15x10

[Low84]

15x10 Centerline Coronas

[wardee1977]

looks nice! What size tires do you have there? And hw much drop do you have also. Looks low, I like it.

[Low84]

Originally Posted by wardee1977

looks nice! What size tires do you have there? And hw much drop do you have also. Looks low, I like it.

Thank you. The tires are 265/50, the drop is just cut springs but if I had to guess it would be right around 5" drop. Never rubbed, but the crossmember does become an issue as it's pretty low to the ground.

[Twisted78SS]

I had the idea of putting these 295/50/15 wheels on my 78, but to me they do not fill up the wheel well enough. This is with a flip kit in the rear and 2 or 3 leafs removed. The axle is about 3/4 to 1 inch from the frame rails in this pic.

[wardee1977]

Those don't look like 295's or 15x10 wheels. What you have there definitely does not fill up the wheel well.

I found this pick on here. He has 15x10's with 295/50/15's and a 2.5/4 inch drop. I believe the wheels are 4 inch backspacing as well.

[3r!c84]

315 rear tire. on 17x9.5 rim

[wardee1977]

That looks sweet! Too bad I can't afford 17" wheels.

[Tony_SS]

Originally Posted by wardee1977

Those don't look like 295's or 15x10 wheels. What you have there definitely does not fill up the wheel well.

I found this pick on here. He has 15x10's with 295/50/15's and a 2.5/4 inch drop. I believe the wheels are 4 inch backspacing as well.

That is my old c10 and I never had any rubbing issues at all with a 3/4 drop.

[85silverbeast]

I wonder if there would be any problems with a 275/45-20 tire in the front with a 3" drop?

[wardee1977]

Your wheels are tucked in pretty good. I kinda wanted min to be out more. Kinda like the sidewalls to be flush with the fenders.

[ECU PIRATE]

I have a set of 15 X 10 wagon wheels I was planning on throwing on the back. Any issues with a 6" drop in the rear?????

[coater]

TonySS, The black c10 in the picture has a 3/4" drop? Do you remember the backspacing?

[coater]

I purchased a set of 15x10 chrome corvette rally's that I'm going to powdercoat black chrome,so I'm interested in this thread. Haven't purchased tires yet.

[silvereagle07]

Here is an old pic of my buddies truck. 15x8 front and 15x10 rear corvette rallye's. It's lowered with 2.5 inch spindles/one cut coil in front and a flip kit in the rear.

[Tony_SS]

Originally Posted by coater

TonySS, The black c10 in the picture has a 3/4" drop? Do you remember the backspacing?

Not sure.. I think around 4.25" or 4.5". They were Rebel Racing wheels, I got them off of ebay for about $80 each. Yes it had a 3/4 drop.

[wardee1977]

I think I should be safe with a 2.5-3/4" drop and 4" backspace wheels with the 295/50-15's. I was looking at these wheels below. I guess the worst that could happen, is that I have to buy smaller front tires. I was kinda hoping to have all 4 the same. I could just get 2 mounted and put them on the front to see if they rub before I buy the other 2 tires.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BRW-909B515340/