Wheel and Tire / Drop questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CC69Rat · 01-17-2011, 05:20 PM

What's going on guys .. I have been a fan of this site for a long, long time but until last Sat I just didn't have a truck so I never registered.

I am now the proud owner a 69 short step frame off project a guy was working on and couldn't finish. I have a nice 69 Big Block just waiting to go in it. I'll post build pics as soon as I can.

I have a question about wheel / tire setup, and the right drop to make it all look right. What do you guys run on the SWB step trucks? I think you can get more tire under a fleetside as I have read (?) Just need some help with the offset and wheel / tire combo. I'm thinking 18's all the way around, or possibly 18/20. I like a little tire and I'm not sure 20's would leave enough sidewall for my personal taste.

Any suggestions? Maybe some pictures with wheel / tire size and what backspace you're running? I like the Coys wheels, Boss 338, Rocket, etc.

I posted this in suspension too since it ha to do with the drop, etc. I'm new .. not sure where to post what just yet.

Thanks in advance.

mcbassin · 01-17-2011, 05:21 PM

Welcome to the board!

big_al_71 · 01-17-2011, 06:22 PM

4/6 drop from ECE and 18/20 coys with 255.50.18 and 295.45.20 in the rear...
Welcome aboard!!!!

72BlckButy · 01-17-2011, 07:06 PM

4.5/6" ECE Drop
6-lug disc brake upgrade
20x8.5 and 20x10 Billet Specialties SL Vintec
255/40 and 295/40 Toyo Proxes s/t ii's

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trkfrk · 01-17-2011, 07:20 PM

welcome also!! Sounds like its going to be a nice build. look forward to some pics.

CC69Rat · 01-18-2011, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the pics and the help. Incredible looking trucks guys. If mine looks half this good I'll be a happy man.

Both these trucks being fleet sides... Will the same size rear fit on a stepside? I'm afraid the bedsides might be a little tight if I'm not super careful on the backspacing. Ideally I want to get as much tire under it as I can, obviously without rubbing. The best I can tell I have 5.75" max between the outer mounting flange / hub of the rear brake drum to the outer edge of the bedside.

I think I will do 18/20's These trucks look great. I'm an old Camaro guy, I have restored several with what I thought was the right stance. I have never setup a C10 truck before and it looks like you guys have nailed it, no doubt !

CC69Rat · 01-27-2011, 01:37 PM

ttt

18/20's on stepsides? anyone? Other than Stella Mae, my dream girl.

01-17-2011, 05:20 PM	#1
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Wheel and Tire / Drop questions What's going on guys .. I have been a fan of this site for a long, long time but until last Sat I just didn't have a truck so I never registered. I am now the proud owner a 69 short step frame off project a guy was working on and couldn't finish. I have a nice 69 Big Block just waiting to go in it. I'll post build pics as soon as I can. I have a question about wheel / tire setup, and the right drop to make it all look right. What do you guys run on the SWB step trucks? I think you can get more tire under a fleetside as I have read (?) Just need some help with the offset and wheel / tire combo. I'm thinking 18's all the way around, or possibly 18/20. I like a little tire and I'm not sure 20's would leave enough sidewall for my personal taste. Any suggestions? Maybe some pictures with wheel / tire size and what backspace you're running? I like the Coys wheels, Boss 338, Rocket, etc. I posted this in suspension too since it ha to do with the drop, etc. I'm new .. not sure where to post what just yet. Thanks in advance.

01-17-2011, 05:21 PM	#2
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Wheel and Tire / Drop questions Welcome to the board! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-17-2011, 06:22 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Wheel and Tire / Drop questions 4/6 drop from ECE and 18/20 coys with 255.50.18 and 295.45.20 in the rear... Welcome aboard!!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-17-2011, 07:06 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Wheel and Tire / Drop questions 4.5/6" ECE Drop 6-lug disc brake upgrade 20x8.5 and 20x10 Billet Specialties SL Vintec 255/40 and 295/40 Toyo Proxes s/t ii's __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-17-2011, 07:20 PM	#5
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Wheel and Tire / Drop questions welcome also!! Sounds like its going to be a nice build. look forward to some pics. __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

01-18-2011, 09:57 AM	#6
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Wheel and Tire / Drop questions Thanks for the pics and the help. Incredible looking trucks guys. If mine looks half this good I'll be a happy man. Both these trucks being fleet sides... Will the same size rear fit on a stepside? I'm afraid the bedsides might be a little tight if I'm not super careful on the backspacing. Ideally I want to get as much tire under it as I can, obviously without rubbing. The best I can tell I have 5.75" max between the outer mounting flange / hub of the rear brake drum to the outer edge of the bedside. I think I will do 18/20's These trucks look great. I'm an old Camaro guy, I have restored several with what I thought was the right stance. I have never setup a C10 truck before and it looks like you guys have nailed it, no doubt !

01-27-2011, 01:37 PM	#7
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Wheel and Tire / Drop questions ttt 18/20's on stepsides? anyone? Other than Stella Mae, my dream girl. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



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