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micus · 03-29-2005, 11:50 PM

hey guys i had a few questions about my truck,

its a 67 gmc short fleet, and i was wondering about wheels, im looking to order a new set of wheels for the truck, but im not sure about bolt pattern and backspacing, there are 6 bolts but im not sure if their are variations of the 6 bolt pattern, the one i most commonly see is 6x 5.5 but im not sure if that is what i have, and then theres back spacing, im only looking to get 17's so i dont think they will be a problem when i lower it, 4/6 , i want some wider tires in the back and just normal in the front, what type of backspacing should i be looking at?

so does anyone here kno what my truck is through their own experience? thats what im hoping, sorry for all the questions, you guys probably get them alot, im dangerously new to this,

thanks in advance

68w/sbc406 · 03-29-2005, 11:56 PM

all the 6 lug wheels are the same 6x5.5. back spacing, people are going 4-5 inches, depending on the look you are going for

shifty · 03-29-2005, 11:59 PM

Welcome to the forum!

The search feature pulled up a lot of threads when looking for "wheel backspacing"

This is probably of interest to you...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=16

That member is also running 17" x 8" rims and he gives his backspacing. That entire thread is full of pictures of people with different setups. HTH.

03-29-2005, 11:50 PM	#1
micus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2	wheel questions hey guys i had a few questions about my truck, its a 67 gmc short fleet, and i was wondering about wheels, im looking to order a new set of wheels for the truck, but im not sure about bolt pattern and backspacing, there are 6 bolts but im not sure if their are variations of the 6 bolt pattern, the one i most commonly see is 6x 5.5 but im not sure if that is what i have, and then theres back spacing, im only looking to get 17's so i dont think they will be a problem when i lower it, 4/6 , i want some wider tires in the back and just normal in the front, what type of backspacing should i be looking at? so does anyone here kno what my truck is through their own experience? thats what im hoping, sorry for all the questions, you guys probably get them alot, im dangerously new to this, thanks in advance

03-29-2005, 11:56 PM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	all the 6 lug wheels are the same 6x5.5. back spacing, people are going 4-5 inches, depending on the look you are going for __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

03-29-2005, 11:59 PM	#3
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Welcome to the forum! The search feature pulled up a lot of threads when looking for "wheel backspacing" This is probably of interest to you... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=16 That member is also running 17" x 8" rims and he gives his backspacing. That entire thread is full of pictures of people with different setups. HTH. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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