15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sdailey · 01-18-2008, 02:25 AM

Is anyone running 12" wide wheels on their 69-72 k10 with a 4" lift? I've got a buddy that's offering me a killer deal on some 15 x 12 Eagle wheels, but I don't know if they'll work or not, because I'm so far from getting sheet metal back on my truck.

If anyone has this setup or has a picture of a K10 on 12" wheels please let me know, because I'd hate to miss this deal. I'm almost tempted to buy them anyway and resell them.

Thanks for the help.

orange72blazer · 01-18-2008, 03:32 AM

It should be fine with 33x12.5x15 tires. I have 35x12x15 on 15x12 wheels with a 4" suspension and 3" body. The tires clear by quite a bit.

thinair · 01-18-2008, 03:53 AM

I run 17x12's on 315's with a 4" on my 87 K5 with no problem.......you have larger wheel wells,should fit without any problem

Eichorst69 · 01-18-2008, 11:30 AM

I used to run 35'' Ground Hawgs on 12'' rims with a 4'' lift but I had to trim the front of the front fenders a little.

Rob

orange72blazer · 01-18-2008, 09:40 PM

Here's the only pics I have right now, I'll see if I can get out to the barn & get some more of the tires & rims soon.

sdailey · 01-18-2008, 10:58 PM

Thanks Orange. The more I see your blazer the more I love the look of those 12" wheels, especially with those MTR's.

mudmizer · 01-19-2008, 02:38 AM

Here is an old pic of mine, at the time it had 15x14 welds (36s) with a 4" lift & 2" body lift and the old 1/2 ton drivetrain. The wheels worked pretty well, except on full lock. In a twist, I'd get a little rub. They were Very offset though.

vtblazer · 01-21-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Is anyone running 12" wide wheels on their 69-72 k10 with a 4" lift? I've got a buddy that's offering me a killer deal on some 15 x 12 Eagle wheels, but I don't know if they'll work or not, because I'm so far from getting sheet metal back on my truck.

If anyone has this setup or has a picture of a K10 on 12" wheels please let me know, because I'd hate to miss this deal. I'm almost tempted to buy them anyway and resell them.

Thanks for the help.

What's the back spacing?
The most that will work on our trucks is 4", any more and you'll be hitting the tie rod end.

**special-K** · 01-21-2008, 11:31 PM

It prolly is 4".That`s a general standard on aftermarket wide wheels.

vtblazer · 01-21-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

It prolly is 4".That`s a general standard on aftermarket wide wheels.

True enough but don't ya think he oughta check?

**special-K** · 01-22-2008, 07:33 AM

Yeah,if I was concerned with fitment.

sdailey · 01-23-2008, 01:24 AM

We measured them and the backspacing is 3-5/8". So I'm good.

bigtruck81 · 01-28-2008, 05:19 AM

you guys knohw that a 12.50 wide tire is way too narrow for a 12" wheel, right?

vtblazer · 01-28-2008, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

We measured them and the backspacing is 3-5/8". So I'm good.

Good for tie rod clearance yeah but your tires will be about 3"s or more outside the fender.

mod58 · 02-01-2008, 10:13 AM

ORANGE,That blazer is sooooo sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!haD A 69 k/5 CST back in the day!!!!That truck is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

orbot · 02-01-2008, 01:18 PM

Heres my truck with 33" x12.5"x15" tires running 12" wheels

vtblazer · 02-01-2008, 09:42 PM

Those look more like 10" wheels.

Here's a reference pic of some 12" wide wheels.

eric67m · 02-02-2008, 09:29 AM

VTBLAZER ... When throwing money at your truck, remember to remove all that does not stick before driving it. Or send it to someone that could use it.
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Hey, you could send it to me.

vtblazer · 02-04-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by eric67m

VTBLAZER ... When throwing money at your truck, remember to remove all that does not stick before driving it. Or send it to someone that could use it.
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Hey, you could send it to me.

For reference purposes only, trust me...it went right back into the wallet after the pic.

bomar · 02-06-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bigtruck81

you guys knohw that a 12.50 wide tire is way too narrow for a 12" wheel, right?

i agree becase when your runnin a wide rim with a narrow tire its so easy to knock your tire of the bead and ruin your tire especially when your going through some rocks or a steep side hill just from my experience but if you dont get to extreme you should be fine

bigtruck81 · 02-14-2008, 03:16 PM

even a good side load on pavement can roll a bead pretty easily. something like having to swerve to miss a car that pulled out in front of you or something...

01-18-2008, 02:25 AM	#1
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	12" wide wheels with 4" lift ??????? Is anyone running 12" wide wheels on their 69-72 k10 with a 4" lift? I've got a buddy that's offering me a killer deal on some 15 x 12 Eagle wheels, but I don't know if they'll work or not, because I'm so far from getting sheet metal back on my truck. If anyone has this setup or has a picture of a K10 on 12" wheels please let me know, because I'd hate to miss this deal. I'm almost tempted to buy them anyway and resell them. Thanks for the help. __________________ Shannon Last edited by sdailey; 01-18-2008 at 04:55 AM.

01-18-2008, 03:32 AM	#2
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? It should be fine with 33x12.5x15 tires. I have 35x12x15 on 15x12 wheels with a 4" suspension and 3" body. The tires clear by quite a bit. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

01-18-2008, 03:53 AM	#3
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 997	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? I run 17x12's on 315's with a 4" on my 87 K5 with no problem.......you have larger wheel wells,should fit without any problem

01-18-2008, 11:30 AM	#4
Eichorst69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 158	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? I used to run 35'' Ground Hawgs on 12'' rims with a 4'' lift but I had to trim the front of the front fenders a little. Rob

01-18-2008, 09:40 PM	#5
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? Here's the only pics I have right now, I'll see if I can get out to the barn & get some more of the tires & rims soon. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

01-18-2008, 10:58 PM	#6
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? Thanks Orange. The more I see your blazer the more I love the look of those 12" wheels, especially with those MTR's. __________________ Shannon

01-19-2008, 02:38 AM	#7
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? Here is an old pic of mine, at the time it had 15x14 welds (36s) with a 4" lift & 2" body lift and the old 1/2 ton drivetrain. The wheels worked pretty well, except on full lock. In a twist, I'd get a little rub. They were Very offset though. Attached Images __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

01-21-2008, 11:31 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? It prolly is 4".That`s a general standard on aftermarket wide wheels. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-22-2008, 07:33 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? Yeah,if I was concerned with fitment. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-23-2008, 01:24 AM	#12
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? We measured them and the backspacing is 3-5/8". So I'm good. __________________ Shannon

01-28-2008, 05:19 AM	#13
bigtruck81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northern, in Posts: 350	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? you guys knohw that a 12.50 wide tire is way too narrow for a 12" wheel, right?

02-01-2008, 10:13 AM	#15
mod58 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hammonton,NJ Posts: 152	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? ORANGE,That blazer is sooooo sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!haD A 69 k/5 CST back in the day!!!!That truck is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Attached Images

02-01-2008, 01:18 PM	#16
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? Heres my truck with 33" x12.5"x15" tires running 12" wheels Attached Images

02-01-2008, 09:42 PM	#17
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? Those look more like 10" wheels. Here's a reference pic of some 12" wide wheels. Attached Images

02-02-2008, 09:29 AM	#18
eric67m Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 298	Re: 15" x 12" wheels with 4" lift ??????? VTBLAZER ... When throwing money at your truck, remember to remove all that does not stick before driving it. Or send it to someone that could use it. . . . Hey, you could send it to me. __________________ 67 K10, lwb, fleetside, 327, 4spd, 205, cab and 3/4 frame swap, 14 bolt, big window, and a "rustoleum roll job"



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02-14-2008, 03:16 PM	#21
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