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kens65fb · 07-26-2019, 10:34 AM

For those who have installed 17 in wheels on their C10, what backspace would work best, on a 17 in wheel for my 65 C10 with disc brakes?
Thanks for replies in advance.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-26-2019, 10:40 AM

On the rear of a step-side with the stock rear end housing, a 17X8 with a 4.5" back space is supposed to be the ticket.
Fleet-side may be different, stock width or modified rear end?

kens65fb · 07-26-2019, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

On the rear of a step-side with the stock rear end housing, a 17X8 with a 4.5" back space is supposed to be the ticket.
Fleet-side may be different, stock width or modified rear end?

I have a fleetside, stock rear, if it makes a difference,

kens65fb · 07-26-2019, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kens65fb

For those who have installed 17 in wheels on their C10, what backspace would work best, on a 17 in wheel for my 65 C10 with disc brakes?
Thanks for replies in advance.

How about the front backspace ???

**The Rocknrod** · 07-26-2019, 03:49 PM

So have you done a backspace measurement on "your"' truck yet? At ride height - You will want to take measurements using this form: https://static.summitracing.com/glob...-580547500.pdf

kens65fb · 07-26-2019, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

So have you done a backspace measurement on "your"' truck yet?

No, I'm not sure how to do one.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-26-2019, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kens65fb

No, I'm not sure how to do one.

You will want to take measurements using this form: https://static.summitracing.com/glob...-580547500.pdf

kens65fb · 07-26-2019, 03:54 PM

That seems to be a dead link

**The Rocknrod** · 07-26-2019, 03:56 PM

https://static.summitracing.com/glob...-580547500.pdf

rvrfoot · 07-26-2019, 06:53 PM

Almost any good tire shop will know.

07-26-2019, 10:34 AM	#1
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 551	17 inch wheel Backspace question For those who have installed 17 in wheels on their C10, what backspace would work best, on a 17 in wheel for my 65 C10 with disc brakes? Thanks for replies in advance.

07-26-2019, 10:40 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 17 inch wheel Backspace question On the rear of a step-side with the stock rear end housing, a 17X8 with a 4.5" back space is supposed to be the ticket. Fleet-side may be different, stock width or modified rear end? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-26-2019, 03:49 PM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 17 inch wheel Backspace question So have you done a backspace measurement on "your"' truck yet? At ride height - You will want to take measurements using this form: https://static.summitracing.com/glob...-580547500.pdf __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-26-2019, 03:54 PM	#8
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 551	Re: 17 inch wheel Backspace question That seems to be a dead link

07-26-2019, 03:56 PM	#9
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 17 inch wheel Backspace question https://static.summitracing.com/glob...-580547500.pdf __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-26-2019, 06:53 PM	#10
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: 17 inch wheel Backspace question Almost any good tire shop will know.



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