K5 Wheel Selection .....Beadlock style - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

6600DURAMAX · 03-11-2022, 02:07 PM

Wondering if anyone has the specs on the below wheel on this K5...

Or are there some other build out there with a Beadlock or Fake- Beadlock look... debating between 17'' and 20'' with 37'' tires. Want it to stick out slightly like the pic. Running a Dana 60/14 bolt setup

6600DURAMAX · 03-11-2022, 02:09 PM

considering these but would love to see them on a K5 - one ton setup to understand how they fit ....

6600DURAMAX · 03-12-2022, 03:30 PM

surprised no one is familiar with this setup

**Richard** · 03-12-2022, 05:27 PM

Assuming your lug pattern is the 8x165. That wheel looks like there is a 20x10 with a -48 offset, that is just over a 3.5" backspace. Thinking the tires will stick out a bit more than pic. +1" Quite a bit.
The 17x9 has a -38 offset, 3.5" backspace. I would say just about like pic.
The US Mags wheels I am using are a 17x10, 4.5" backspace. Outside edge of tread should just stick out from top of wheel arch. Still a bit more than I would prefer. The outside of the tire will be in the same place as the 17x9's in the style you are looking at.
For me a 9" wheel with a 4.5" backspace would be preferable. I looked for a long time to find a wheel I liked with that offset and settled on what I have now. The 17's basically look like a stock 16.5 but with more tire choices which is why I prefer them over the larger OD rims.
Here is an easy to use calculator that shows both offset and backspace. https://www.customwheeloffset.com/ti...et-calculators

6600DURAMAX · 03-14-2022, 09:08 AM

Thanks Richard.... Badass build you have going on !!!!

6600DURAMAX · 03-14-2022, 09:09 AM

I went through all your pics and never saw your wheels?

**Richard** · 03-16-2022, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 6600DURAMAX

I went through all your pics and never saw your wheels?

Yes, no pics yet. They are just the US Mags IndyU101. Good old slot mags that IMO are right at home on these rigs. Have not purchased tires yet because I did not want to store them. Maybe I should, have heard there is going to be a 25%-30% increase in tire costs very soon.
A 37x12.5x17 tire will have a tread width very close or slightly larger than my 10" rim. That is what I am using for dimensions now.

03-11-2022, 02:07 PM	#1
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	K5 Wheel Selection .....Beadlock style Wondering if anyone has the specs on the below wheel on this K5... Or are there some other build out there with a Beadlock or Fake- Beadlock look... debating between 17'' and 20'' with 37'' tires. Want it to stick out slightly like the pic. Running a Dana 60/14 bolt setup Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

03-11-2022, 02:09 PM	#2
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: K5 Wheel Selection .....Beadlock style considering these but would love to see them on a K5 - one ton setup to understand how they fit .... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

03-12-2022, 03:30 PM	#3
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: K5 Wheel Selection .....Beadlock style surprised no one is familiar with this setup __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

03-12-2022, 05:27 PM	#4
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,880	Re: K5 Wheel Selection .....Beadlock style Assuming your lug pattern is the 8x165. That wheel looks like there is a 20x10 with a -48 offset, that is just over a 3.5" backspace. Thinking the tires will stick out a bit more than pic. +1" Quite a bit. The 17x9 has a -38 offset, 3.5" backspace. I would say just about like pic. The US Mags wheels I am using are a 17x10, 4.5" backspace. Outside edge of tread should just stick out from top of wheel arch. Still a bit more than I would prefer. The outside of the tire will be in the same place as the 17x9's in the style you are looking at. For me a 9" wheel with a 4.5" backspace would be preferable. I looked for a long time to find a wheel I liked with that offset and settled on what I have now. The 17's basically look like a stock 16.5 but with more tire choices which is why I prefer them over the larger OD rims. Here is an easy to use calculator that shows both offset and backspace. https://www.customwheeloffset.com/ti...et-calculators __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746 Last edited by Richard; 03-13-2022 at 01:46 AM. Reason: added link and info

03-14-2022, 09:08 AM	#5
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: K5 Wheel Selection .....Beadlock style Thanks Richard.... Badass build you have going on !!!! __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

03-14-2022, 09:09 AM	#6
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: K5 Wheel Selection .....Beadlock style I went through all your pics and never saw your wheels? __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years



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