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Alan-Ponsetto · 11-01-2006, 07:33 PM

Hello All,
I was looking for an answer to my question in the forum and could not find it....or over looked it. I want to know the biggest wheels and tires I can put on a stock 71 Chevy 2wd. I was looking at some Mickey Thompson wheels.
thanks for any ideas
Alan

ProStreet68SB · 11-01-2006, 08:34 PM

You can put 18.5" wide M/T under the rear with no mods needed. No rubbing issues at all, it's tight but it works and looks good.

JameslovesJammie · 11-01-2006, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ProStreet68SB

You can put 18.5" wide M/T under the rear with no mods needed. No rubbing issues at all, it's tight but it works and looks good.

Any pics? The widest I've seen has been 10's and they stick out the side about 1/2"

ratrod67 · 11-01-2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ProStreet68SB

You can put 18.5" wide M/T under the rear with no mods needed. No rubbing issues at all, it's tight but it works and looks good.

I'd like to see pics as well. I have 15X10's with 5 inch backspacing and a M/T ET Street 29X13.5 on my 72 and it's REALLY tight.

ProStreet68SB · 11-01-2006, 08:50 PM

Has the stock rallye wheels that have been spaced to give the offset needed. If you'd like me to get better pictures, I can within the next couple of weeks, cause we have the rear end torn out of the truck. But yeah it gets to with 1/2in of the springs. M/T 29x18.5

ratrod67 · 11-01-2006, 08:56 PM

Can you post the backspacing when you get a chance? Would like to see more pics of the truck as well. Looks like a nice one!

beater69 · 11-01-2006, 09:01 PM

Ya, give us some more specs on the MT's that looks awesome!!

ProStreet68SB · 11-01-2006, 09:03 PM

I forgot to mention one thing, and thats that the truck has had the bed cut to fit the wheels/tires along with bigger wheel wells for the tires. thats the only thing it did require. sorry I failed to mention that before

QKENUF4U · 11-01-2006, 09:07 PM

bed tubbed to frame w/ 31x18.5x15 on steel rally wheels with 9.5-10" BS , works perfect and looks awesome.

7387chevys · 11-01-2006, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ProStreet68SB

I forgot to mention one thing, and thats that the truck has had the bed cut to fit the wheels/tires along with bigger wheel wells for the tires. thats the only thing it did require. sorry I failed to mention that before

Just tubbed right?...........How much do those units(tires)cost a piece

ProStreet68SB · 11-01-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 7387chevys

Just tubbed right?...........How much do those units(tires)cost a piece

Yup, thats it. Prices I've seen make them around $205 per tire, if you want them in wrinkle walls it will cost $210-$215.

QKENUF4U · 11-01-2006, 10:26 PM

my tires are 235$ a piece but i stole them off ebay for 120$ shipped to me (60$ for the tires, 60$ shipping)

http://www.tperformance.com/street_r...et_rear_tires/

beater69 · 11-02-2006, 12:10 AM

What are you guys using for wheel wells? generic tubs or 55gal drums

looks good guys

abadsvt · 11-02-2006, 02:00 AM

I would like to see a side shot of those 9-10" back spacing. That is huge!

QKENUF4U · 11-02-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by abadsvt

I would like to see a side shot of those 9-10" back spacing. That is huge!

they look normal from the side since all the extra wheel/rim is on the inside. i hope to have my front rims along with my trim rings/center caps soon.

7387chevys · 11-02-2006, 08:27 PM

show us photos of the tubs

please
Shane

71Dragtruck · 11-02-2006, 08:47 PM

Here are a few pics of what mine look like, they are 2 sets of stock fenderwells put together.

QKENUF4U · 11-02-2006, 10:49 PM

tubs......... this is the best i can do for now. ill get a good pic tomorrow.

11-01-2006, 07:33 PM	#1
Alan-Ponsetto Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7	largest wheels\tires Hello All, I was looking for an answer to my question in the forum and could not find it....or over looked it. I want to know the biggest wheels and tires I can put on a stock 71 Chevy 2wd. I was looking at some Mickey Thompson wheels. thanks for any ideas Alan

11-01-2006, 08:34 PM	#2
ProStreet68SB The Engine Whisperer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 770	Re: largest wheels\tires You can put 18.5" wide M/T under the rear with no mods needed. No rubbing issues at all, it's tight but it works and looks good.

11-01-2006, 08:50 PM	#5
ProStreet68SB The Engine Whisperer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 770	Re: largest wheels\tires Has the stock rallye wheels that have been spaced to give the offset needed. If you'd like me to get better pictures, I can within the next couple of weeks, cause we have the rear end torn out of the truck. But yeah it gets to with 1/2in of the springs. M/T 29x18.5 Last edited by ProStreet68SB; 11-01-2006 at 08:51 PM.

11-01-2006, 08:56 PM	#6
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: largest wheels\tires Can you post the backspacing when you get a chance? Would like to see more pics of the truck as well. Looks like a nice one!

11-01-2006, 09:01 PM	#7
beater69 Sinister Exaggerator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 111	Re: largest wheels\tires Ya, give us some more specs on the MT's that looks awesome!! __________________ 69 c10 Chevy Long Fleet 350/350 under construction Poor man's disc brake upgrade with HydroBoost from '82 diesel Blazer tank with "John Fabris" stake pocket filler (Genius!)

11-01-2006, 09:03 PM	#8
ProStreet68SB The Engine Whisperer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 770	Re: largest wheels\tires I forgot to mention one thing, and thats that the truck has had the bed cut to fit the wheels/tires along with bigger wheel wells for the tires. thats the only thing it did require. sorry I failed to mention that before

11-01-2006, 09:07 PM	#9
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: largest wheels\tires bed tubbed to frame w/ 31x18.5x15 on steel rally wheels with 9.5-10" BS , works perfect and looks awesome. Attached Images Last edited by QKENUF4U; 11-01-2006 at 09:09 PM.

11-01-2006, 10:26 PM	#12
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: largest wheels\tires my tires are 235$ a piece but i stole them off ebay for 120$ shipped to me (60$ for the tires, 60$ shipping) http://www.tperformance.com/street_r...et_rear_tires/

11-02-2006, 12:10 AM	#13
beater69 Sinister Exaggerator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 111	Re: largest wheels\tires What are you guys using for wheel wells? generic tubs or 55gal drums looks good guys __________________ 69 c10 Chevy Long Fleet 350/350 under construction Poor man's disc brake upgrade with HydroBoost from '82 diesel Blazer tank with "John Fabris" stake pocket filler (Genius!)

11-02-2006, 02:00 AM	#14
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: largest wheels\tires I would like to see a side shot of those 9-10" back spacing. That is huge! __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

11-02-2006, 08:27 PM	#16
7387chevys Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WVa Posts: 758	Re: largest wheels\tires show us photos of the tubs please Shane

11-02-2006, 08:47 PM	#17
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: largest wheels\tires Here are a few pics of what mine look like, they are 2 sets of stock fenderwells put together. Attached Images __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

11-02-2006, 10:49 PM	#18
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: largest wheels\tires tubs......... this is the best i can do for now. ill get a good pic tomorrow. Attached Images



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