new owner with a wheel/tire question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

okyankee · 03-06-2012, 01:04 AM

first off, i have used the search button to no avail. haha.

i am picking up a 67 swb chevy tomorrow. it is lowered already. not sure how far. my question is, what is the widest rear tire that can go on the back? i know the bed floor can be built around it, just not sure before it hits the frame. i was thinking 20's on the front and 22's on the back. or 20's or 22's all the way around to match. thanks for the help with my first of a thousand questions. haha. i am really excited to get my truck. been wanting one for 20yrs almost.

okyankee · 03-06-2012, 08:57 PM

no help for the new guy? like i said, i am not new to forums and have used the search button. thanks for any help.

**lolife99** · 03-06-2012, 09:49 PM

Welcome to the board.

With the correct backspacing,... you can stuff a 10" rim under the rear fenders easily.
If you mini-tub the wheelwells, you can put a 12" wide rim under there,... again, with the correct backspacing.
Some people are even using the new 405/25-24 Pirelli tires on a 24x15 rim.
(Im sure you will need to make a few mods to the rear suspension)

Real world,... I would go with a 20x10 or 22x10 on the back.

**CC69Rat** · 03-06-2012, 09:59 PM

(just kiddin) Welcome to the forum! We need pics.

okyankee · 03-06-2012, 11:23 PM

only pic i got. the guy i got it from traded a harly for it. has a rebuilt 350 and a rebuilt 700r4. vintage heat and air. disc on front, drum rear. body is strait. most gaps are good. it was by work and i impulse shop. just need something to take apart and buy new parts for. haha

okyankee · 03-06-2012, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Welcome to the board.

With the correct backspacing,... you can stuff a 10" rim under the rear fenders easily.
If you mini-tub the wheelwells, you can put a 12" wide rim under there,... again, with the correct backspacing.
Some people are even using the new 405/25-24 Pirelli tires on a 24x15 rim.
(Im sure you will need to make a few mods to the rear suspension)

Real world,... I would go with a 20x10 or 22x10 on the back.

22x10 with like a 35 series tire? i would rather fix the tubs then chop on the frame.

69Beauty · 03-06-2012, 11:28 PM

^^Beautiful!^^

okyankee · 03-06-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Beauty

^^Beautiful!^^

thanks. the pic really does not do it justice i think. it does not look as low as it is in the pic. i already ordered a budnik steering wheel for it. will go to my local parts store my friend runs on fri for a ididit column, a under bed gas tank and hopefully get a 90's bench seat at the salvage yard. the gas pedal fell off sometime the guy said so i will get a fancy set of those. then all the little things will be done. maybe.

Hotrob72 · 03-07-2012, 12:01 AM

I like it.....keep the pics flowing

03-06-2012, 01:04 AM	#1
okyankee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: yukon, oklahoma Posts: 113	new owner with a wheel/tire question first off, i have used the search button to no avail. haha. i am picking up a 67 swb chevy tomorrow. it is lowered already. not sure how far. my question is, what is the widest rear tire that can go on the back? i know the bed floor can be built around it, just not sure before it hits the frame. i was thinking 20's on the front and 22's on the back. or 20's or 22's all the way around to match. thanks for the help with my first of a thousand questions. haha. i am really excited to get my truck. been wanting one for 20yrs almost.

03-06-2012, 08:57 PM	#2
okyankee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: yukon, oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: new owner with a wheel/tire question no help for the new guy? like i said, i am not new to forums and have used the search button. thanks for any help.

03-06-2012, 09:49 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: new owner with a wheel/tire question Welcome to the board. With the correct backspacing,... you can stuff a 10" rim under the rear fenders easily. If you mini-tub the wheelwells, you can put a 12" wide rim under there,... again, with the correct backspacing. Some people are even using the new 405/25-24 Pirelli tires on a 24x15 rim. (Im sure you will need to make a few mods to the rear suspension) Real world,... I would go with a 20x10 or 22x10 on the back. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-06-2012, 09:59 PM	#4
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: new owner with a wheel/tire question (just kiddin) Welcome to the forum! We need pics. __________________ 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)

03-06-2012, 11:23 PM	#5
okyankee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: yukon, oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: new owner with a wheel/tire question only pic i got. the guy i got it from traded a harly for it. has a rebuilt 350 and a rebuilt 700r4. vintage heat and air. disc on front, drum rear. body is strait. most gaps are good. it was by work and i impulse shop. just need something to take apart and buy new parts for. haha

03-06-2012, 11:28 PM	#7
69Beauty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 279	Re: new owner with a wheel/tire question ^^Beautiful!^^ __________________ 1969 C-10 LWB 388 SBC Vortec Heads 10:1 Lunati 60103 cam Weiand intake Quadrajet Carb 12 Bolt 3:73 posi 700r4 Hedman Headers 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg. Cab Long Box 4X4 5.9L 183k miles 1956 Ford F-100 Longbed with Original 272 and 3OTT 1995 C1500 ECSB 6.5 Diesel 4l80e (Camper puller) 1997 Dodge 3/4 ECLB V10 (MPG machine)

03-07-2012, 12:01 AM	#9
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: new owner with a wheel/tire question I like it.....keep the pics flowing __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers



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