What are the widest tires that can be fit under the wheelwells? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

REPO1 · 06-11-2002, 12:28 AM

I have seen lots of pics of these trucks in the Pro Street fashion. What I am wondering is what is the largest tires that can be fit between the fender and the frame rail? I do understand that the box would need modifications to the wheel tub area. I am thinking somewhere around 12-14" wide?

Thanks!

p.s. pics would be cool also.

red71cheyenne · 06-11-2002, 12:46 AM

I run 31X10.50X15's with no problem. They've never even offered to rub and thats with a totally stock stance. Jeff.

Big69C20 Toy · 06-11-2002, 02:21 AM

I've got 32x12.50's on my truck, didnt have any problems front or rear until i switched out my spindles, now it'll rub when i go over a speedbump/dip too quick (20+) sucks but i'll fix it soon. The rears clear no problem from what i can tell, but i'm yet to load 3tons in the sucker so i dunno

Alexis · 06-11-2002, 04:34 AM

285/40/20, good fit, havent driven on it but i think if i turn hard enough it would rub unless i get a rear sway bar, might help .

*Zkast* · 06-11-2002, 08:19 AM

I've got a set of 295/50R15 which is 14" wide I believe (could be a bit smaller) and have no trouble at all. I havent checked to see if anything wider would fit. These seem to hook up pretty good though and lowering the truck didnt bother them. They tuck under the wheel well nicely.

HvyChevy454 · 06-11-2002, 12:56 PM

im puttin 29x15.5x15 on mine, i had tub it and move the e-brake cable clip. w/ 12'' rims i had to have 8'' backspace. ive seen a 70 lwb w/18.5'' he had to do the same stuff but he also had to remove the bump stops and cut away some of the ends of the trailing arms.

REPO1 · 06-11-2002, 11:27 PM

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Originally posted by HvyChevy454
im puttin 29x15.5x15 on mine, i had tub it and move the e-brake cable clip. w/ 12'' rims i had to have 8'' backspace. ive seen a 70 lwb w/18.5'' he had to do the same stuff but he also had to remove the bump stops and cut away some of the ends of the trailing arms.

I'd love to see some pics of that once its got those tires under it!

SCOTI · 06-12-2002, 06:59 PM

I used to have 31x18.5x15" Mickey Thompsons on 15x14" wide ralleys w/9.5" backspace, no frame or rear-end mods necessary
(e-brake cables were hooked up but I dont know if they would have worked properly)but did stretch the tubs 9". Although I never actually drove it like that, the wheels & tires fit w/no probs.

PushinPebbles · 06-12-2002, 10:15 PM

My dads 68 is tubbed w/ a chevelle 12 bolt the tires are mickeys.............i believe that they are 33/??/15.....................
I can post pics as soon as i get home (friday)
..........................Jack

06-11-2002, 12:28 AM	#1
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	What are the widest tires that can be fit under the wheelwells? I have seen lots of pics of these trucks in the Pro Street fashion. What I am wondering is what is the largest tires that can be fit between the fender and the frame rail? I do understand that the box would need modifications to the wheel tub area. I am thinking somewhere around 12-14" wide? Thanks! p.s. pics would be cool also. __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

06-11-2002, 12:46 AM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	I run 31X10.50X15's with no problem. They've never even offered to rub and thats with a totally stock stance. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

06-11-2002, 02:21 AM	#3
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	I've got 32x12.50's on my truck, didnt have any problems front or rear until i switched out my spindles, now it'll rub when i go over a speedbump/dip too quick (20+) sucks but i'll fix it soon. The rears clear no problem from what i can tell, but i'm yet to load 3tons in the sucker so i dunno __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

06-11-2002, 08:19 AM	#5
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	I've got a set of 295/50R15 which is 14" wide I believe (could be a bit smaller) and have no trouble at all. I havent checked to see if anything wider would fit. These seem to hook up pretty good though and lowering the truck didnt bother them. They tuck under the wheel well nicely. Last edited by Zkast; 06-11-2002 at 08:23 AM.

06-11-2002, 12:56 PM	#6
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	im puttin 29x15.5x15 on mine, i had tub it and move the e-brake cable clip. w/ 12'' rims i had to have 8'' backspace. ive seen a 70 lwb w/18.5'' he had to do the same stuff but he also had to remove the bump stops and cut away some of the ends of the trailing arms. __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

06-11-2002, 04:34 AM	#4
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	285/40/20, good fit, havent driven on it but i think if i turn hard enough it would rub unless i get a rear sway bar, might help .

06-12-2002, 06:59 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	I used to have 31x18.5x15" Mickey Thompsons on 15x14" wide ralleys w/9.5" backspace, no frame or rear-end mods necessary (e-brake cables were hooked up but I dont know if they would have worked properly)but did stretch the tubs 9". Although I never actually drove it like that, the wheels & tires fit w/no probs. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-12-2002, 10:15 PM	#9
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	My dads 68 is tubbed w/ a chevelle 12 bolt the tires are mickeys.............i believe that they are 33/??/15..................... I can post pics as soon as i get home (friday) ..........................Jack __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"



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