OK, Now what is the widest rim to fit under rear of these trucks? (part 2) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

REPO1 · 06-13-2002, 12:56 AM

First off, thanks for the replies to the last post.

Now, I guess what I really need to know is what is the widest RIM that could be installed between the fenders and the frame on these trucks? I do realize that the bed would need some mods, and the maybe the bump stops relocated, etc.

But I don't want to actually have to narrow the frame. So by any chance would a 15" X 15" fit under there? (with proper backspacing of course)

The reason I ask is because there is a set for sale here locally.

Any help appreciated, and any pics would also be appreciated!!

Thanks!

Reid
repo1@shaw.ca

zardiw · 06-13-2002, 01:06 AM

Make some cardboard cutouts for a trial fit.....z

SCOTI · 06-13-2002, 07:53 AM

A 15x15" wheel would physically fit but the gaps would be so tight that when cornering it would rub w/tire flex. A 15x14" would be the widest you would be able to go w/o touching the framerails & still not worry about tire rub.

REPO1 · 06-13-2002, 08:16 AM

Thats kinda what I was thinking. I guess I'll just keep my eyes open for some others.

SCOTI · 06-13-2002, 01:17 PM

Keep in mind that 14" wheel actually will measure 15" bead lip to bead lip. Double check the wheels your interested in & see exactly where the measurements were taken from as it's common to get diff measurements from diff people.

flyin99 · 06-13-2002, 01:29 PM

REPO1, I dunno if ya got my mail about wheels or not, but a 14 would fit under mine, but a 15 I think, might be pushing it.........I was all worried about clearance on these 15x12's and when I sat the bed on there, it swallowed these wheels and tires up......almost needs to be bigger, I think...........I am going to just space mine out for now and see if that helps....

06-13-2002, 12:56 AM	#1
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	OK, Now what is the widest rim to fit under rear of these trucks? (part 2) First off, thanks for the replies to the last post. Now, I guess what I really need to know is what is the widest RIM that could be installed between the fenders and the frame on these trucks? I do realize that the bed would need some mods, and the maybe the bump stops relocated, etc. But I don't want to actually have to narrow the frame. So by any chance would a 15" X 15" fit under there? (with proper backspacing of course) The reason I ask is because there is a set for sale here locally. Any help appreciated, and any pics would also be appreciated!! Thanks! Reid repo1@shaw.ca __________________ 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)

06-13-2002, 01:06 AM	#2
zardiw Faster horses, yw, ow, mm Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 184	Make some cardboard cutouts for a trial fit.....z __________________ '73 C20, 383, 3500 leaf springs, 38.5 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws (More ground clearance than an H2 Hummer), Performance Distributor (Tits!!) w/Clear cap (awesome at night), Edelbrock intake+IAS shocks, Tri Y headers, Dr. Gas Xover(for that NASCAR sound).

06-13-2002, 07:53 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	A 15x15" wheel would physically fit but the gaps would be so tight that when cornering it would rub w/tire flex. A 15x14" would be the widest you would be able to go w/o touching the framerails & still not worry about tire rub. __________________ 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.*

06-13-2002, 08:16 AM	#4
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Thats kinda what I was thinking. I guess I'll just keep my eyes open for some others. __________________ 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)

06-13-2002, 01:17 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Keep in mind that 14" wheel actually will measure 15" bead lip to bead lip. Double check the wheels your interested in & see exactly where the measurements were taken from as it's common to get diff measurements from diff people. __________________ 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.*

06-13-2002, 01:29 PM	#6
flyin99 creator of kong Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 538	REPO1, I dunno if ya got my mail about wheels or not, but a 14 would fit under mine, but a 15 I think, might be pushing it.........I was all worried about clearance on these 15x12's and when I sat the bed on there, it swallowed these wheels and tires up......almost needs to be bigger, I think...........I am going to just space mine out for now and see if that helps....



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