The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-24-2013, 10:53 AM   #1
BTMDOUT
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lawrenceburg, TN
Posts: 18
Re: Narrowed rear or not

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pro Performance View Post
You can run a 12" wide wheel on the truck without modifying the frame or moving suspension, but would require widening the wheel tubs. Anything past 12" , would require moving the suspension inboard, along with the widening of the wheel tubs.

On a stock wheel tub, stock frame / suspension location, a 10" wheel would be the widest.

Edit: I realized I forgot to answer your questions on tire size. On a 12" wheel, I typically recommend a 335 tire. When running a 18x12 though, most 335 tires are going be 26-27" tall.


Thank you
BTMDOUT is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:43 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2025 67-72chevytrucks.com