Can I get a little offset help? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

olskoolchevy · 10-07-2006, 05:33 PM

I've got some rims(20x8.5) picked out but the only offset they have them in is
+10mm. They'll go on my '71 1/2 ton. It's got a 4/6 drop(don't know if that matters). The seller says it will fit just fine but I don't want to have to pay shipping to send them back if they don't fit. Just trying to do some double checking. Thanks.

novajess1972 · 10-16-2006, 04:45 PM

I have a 72 SWB 1/2 Ton also, with 20x8.5 Bonspeeds in front and 20x10 in the rear. I don't know how to convert 10mm offset, but I have 5in backspacing on the fronts and 5.5in BS on the rear, but with a 4.5/5 in drop instead of the 4/6. I thought it would rub or have turning interference, but there is NONE WHATSOEVER!!! I can take the wheel from turn to turn with no clearance issues. So if 10mm equates to 5in BS, then you should be good to go!!

Rollie396 · 10-17-2006, 08:38 PM

10mm?If that's the right number then it's less than a 1/2" bs.there's 25.4mm to the inch.

BowTieOgre · 10-17-2006, 08:59 PM

Well it sounds like NovaJess has the experience that says yes it will work. I think +10mm offset on a 8.5" wheel equates to 4.5" BS...I think. Im facing the same hurdle. Let us know what you do and how it works.

Nova, any chance we can get a pic of your clearance with an on the ground looking up shot?

111stony · 10-18-2006, 12:40 PM

Novajess1972,

Could you post some pictures of your truck with the tire and wheel combination you mentioned? I am getting ready to order my wheels.

Thanks!

novajess1972 · 10-18-2006, 04:12 PM

Here are all the pics that I have here at work. Plus it will only allow 5 pics on the site. I can try to take more maybe on the weekend. Hope this helps for now, though. You can email me at jwilliams1@loomisfargo.com if you have any other questions.

111stony · 10-19-2006, 09:28 AM

Novajess1972,
Thanks. PM sent.

Ratpowerd67 · 10-28-2006, 10:40 PM

they will work, but the rear will be tucked way inward, i have the exact same wheels and drop. i used 2" wheel spacers on the rear to bring them back out to match the fronts . i have about a 5/7 drop.........rat

Ratpowerd67 · 10-28-2006, 10:44 PM

heres a pic

kylejamers · 10-28-2006, 11:10 PM

looks good

10-07-2006, 05:33 PM	#1
olskoolchevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 162	Can I get a little offset help? I've got some rims(20x8.5) picked out but the only offset they have them in is +10mm. They'll go on my '71 1/2 ton. It's got a 4/6 drop(don't know if that matters). The seller says it will fit just fine but I don't want to have to pay shipping to send them back if they don't fit. Just trying to do some double checking. Thanks.

10-16-2006, 04:45 PM	#2
novajess1972 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 190	Re: Can I get a little offset help? I have a 72 SWB 1/2 Ton also, with 20x8.5 Bonspeeds in front and 20x10 in the rear. I don't know how to convert 10mm offset, but I have 5in backspacing on the fronts and 5.5in BS on the rear, but with a 4.5/5 in drop instead of the 4/6. I thought it would rub or have turning interference, but there is NONE WHATSOEVER!!! I can take the wheel from turn to turn with no clearance issues. So if 10mm equates to 5in BS, then you should be good to go!!

10-17-2006, 08:38 PM	#3
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Can I get a little offset help? 10mm?If that's the right number then it's less than a 1/2" bs.there's 25.4mm to the inch. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

10-17-2006, 08:59 PM	#4
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Can I get a little offset help? Well it sounds like NovaJess has the experience that says yes it will work. I think +10mm offset on a 8.5" wheel equates to 4.5" BS...I think. Im facing the same hurdle. Let us know what you do and how it works. Nova, any chance we can get a pic of your clearance with an on the ground looking up shot? __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

10-18-2006, 12:40 PM	#5
111stony Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 41	Re: Can I get a little offset help? Novajess1972, Could you post some pictures of your truck with the tire and wheel combination you mentioned? I am getting ready to order my wheels. Thanks! Last edited by 111stony; 10-18-2006 at 12:40 PM.

10-18-2006, 04:12 PM	#6
novajess1972 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 190	Re: Can I get a little offset help? Here are all the pics that I have here at work. Plus it will only allow 5 pics on the site. I can try to take more maybe on the weekend. Hope this helps for now, though. You can email me at jwilliams1@loomisfargo.com if you have any other questions. Attached Images __________________ 1985 SWB Silverado 1/2 Ton 1972 Chevy SWB 1/2 Ton (sold) 1972 Chevy Chevelle SS (sold) 1971 Chevy Nova (sold) 1967 Chevy El Camino (sold) 2001 Mustang Bullitt (sold) 2019 Toyota Tundra Crewmax (daily)

10-19-2006, 09:28 AM	#7
111stony Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 41	Re: Can I get a little offset help? Novajess1972, Thanks. PM sent.

10-28-2006, 10:40 PM	#8
Ratpowerd67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Trenton ,Texas Posts: 328	Re: Can I get a little offset help? they will work, but the rear will be tucked way inward, i have the exact same wheels and drop. i used 2" wheel spacers on the rear to bring them back out to match the fronts . i have about a 5/7 drop.........rat

10-28-2006, 10:44 PM	#9
Ratpowerd67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Trenton ,Texas Posts: 328	Re: Can I get a little offset help? heres a pic Attached Images

10-28-2006, 11:10 PM	#10
kylejamers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: washington Posts: 133	Re: Can I get a little offset help? looks good



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