rim and tire combo for front - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

50adrod · 11-21-2008, 08:36 PM

I have a mustang II suspension on my 1950 and am looking for tire/rim sizes. I want to fill the wheel well as much as possible. I am going with 17X10 inch rims on the rear with 285/40 tires. I want 17's on the front also. let me know what you have and pics would be good also. thanks

50adrod · 11-23-2008, 09:16 PM

nobody using the mustang II suspension ??? I was thinking maybe 17x8 on the front

71'tahoe · 11-23-2008, 09:27 PM

I would say that a 17x8 in the front with around a 4"-4.5" back spacing would work with around a 245-45 tire. that way your overall tire hieght is close to the same. Maybe try a 235-45 but they get a little harder to find.Do you have a certain brand tire you want to use? Give me a few names and I will get you some answers on tires. Ill look into the front wheels size also.

50adrod · 11-23-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

I would say that a 17x8 in the front with around a 4"-4.5" back spacing would work with around a 245-45 tire. that way your overall tire hieght is close to the same. Maybe try a 235-45 but they get a little harder to find.Do you have a certain brand tire you want to use? Give me a few names and I will get you some answers on tires. Ill look into the front wheels size also.

the tire brand is not important to me, I am going with Boyd Smoothie II rims, they are custom order and the minimum backspace is 4.5"

pic of rims
http://www.buyboydwheels.com/smoothieII.php

cajundragger · 11-24-2008, 02:34 AM

depends how low you want to go.

Im laid on the running board with 20x8 and 255/35/20. I have like ~5.5 of backspacing so I can turn alot when reallly low.

50adrod · 11-24-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cajundragger

depends how low you want to go.

Im laid on the running board with 20x8 and 255/35/20. I have like ~5.5 of backspacing so I can turn alot when reallly low.

mine is not going that low it is lowered 5" in the rear and using stock M II spindles up front. it will sit at this level

theese are 17x8's from my vette. the bolt pattern is different so the fronts are up against the wheel studs. it would go in another inch or so.

*1sik52* · 11-24-2008, 09:20 AM

If you want to fill your wheel wells at that ride height I would suggest in going with a 20 up front and a 22 in the rear. That will set that truck off!

11-21-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	rim and tire combo for front I have a mustang II suspension on my 1950 and am looking for tire/rim sizes. I want to fill the wheel well as much as possible. I am going with 17X10 inch rims on the rear with 285/40 tires. I want 17's on the front also. let me know what you have and pics would be good also. thanks __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck Last edited by 50adrod; 11-21-2008 at 08:37 PM.

11-23-2008, 09:16 PM	#2
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: rim and tire combo for front nobody using the mustang II suspension ??? I was thinking maybe 17x8 on the front __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

11-23-2008, 09:27 PM	#3
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: rim and tire combo for front I would say that a 17x8 in the front with around a 4"-4.5" back spacing would work with around a 245-45 tire. that way your overall tire hieght is close to the same. Maybe try a 235-45 but they get a little harder to find.Do you have a certain brand tire you want to use? Give me a few names and I will get you some answers on tires. Ill look into the front wheels size also.

11-24-2008, 02:34 AM	#5
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: rim and tire combo for front depends how low you want to go. Im laid on the running board with 20x8 and 255/35/20. I have like ~5.5 of backspacing so I can turn alot when reallly low.

11-24-2008, 09:20 AM	#7
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: rim and tire combo for front If you want to fill your wheel wells at that ride height I would suggest in going with a 20 up front and a 22 in the rear. That will set that truck off!



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