What wheel & Tire combo to use? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sillyoldman · 05-22-2007, 02:00 PM

I have a '63 fleetside. I did a 2/4 drop on it. Im not sure what wheel & tire size to use. I want as much meat on the back as I can. I want a traditional look over a Bling look. I recently picked up some 10" wide wheels, but they're going to rub on the back.

Volvo_Matt · 05-22-2007, 02:06 PM

Right now I have 30/9.50/R15 Wild Country Radial RVT's on front and rear and there is plenty of clearance. I am not sure how wide the wheels are though....

**slepysal** · 05-22-2007, 02:37 PM

I have 225 60 15 on some 15x8 mags and now I am running 6.70 x15 wide white bais on stock rims . 2 diferent looks

SIR · 05-22-2007, 10:40 PM

...255-60-r15,on 15"x8" torq thrust oreiginals..

harry · 05-23-2007, 05:44 AM

where on the back are they going to rub,mine are 10s and they dont rub? 235/50r15 on 15x8 front and 275/50r15 on 15x10 on the rear,I am just waiting to close deal on 295/50/15 for the rear. will let you know how they fit.I like the old skool look too

SIR · 05-23-2007, 03:20 PM

...I did need to trim 1" out of the "lip" on the the bed at the top of the wheel well..

NONHOG · 05-23-2007, 05:46 PM

"AIR SHOCKS" ! That'd be ol school

chevytrucknut · 05-23-2007, 08:09 PM

I'm running 275/60/15's with 10's on the back of both my trucks. I've had as wide as a 305 but they can rub the outer sheet metal. 4.5 back spacing.

NONHOG · 05-24-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

"AIR SHOCKS" ! That'd be ol school

OK it was'nt funny , I do wonder is there other rear ends that would swap
w/o too much grief and give a bit narrower track and keep the bolt pattern ?
anybody ?
what about adding the front wheel opening to the rear of the truck or would
that destroy the "classic" look anybody on here seen or done that ?
of course that would open the body work can of worms

Sillyoldman · 05-24-2007, 01:10 PM

It's real close in the back. I think the back spacing should be more? I suppose I could just get one wheel wrapped, bring it home and try. Im kind of putting the cart before the horse, but its motivation.

BB- Air shocks=very cool. Cant wait to put some traction bars on too!

Cobblemizer · 05-24-2007, 08:00 PM

SIR, I love the stance of your truck I am currious as too how much you lowered the front and rear suspension?

SIR · 05-24-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobblemizer

SIR, I love the stance of your truck I am currious as too how much you lowered the front and rear suspension?

...3-1/2" front...4" rear,but it did settle aprox 1/2" over all after about a month of drivivg...thanks for the flowers.

BIG CTY · 05-25-2007, 04:15 AM

I have 275/60/15's in the rear, and 225/70/15's in front on 8.5 slotted mags.

05-22-2007, 02:00 PM	#1
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	What wheel & Tire combo to use? I have a '63 fleetside. I did a 2/4 drop on it. Im not sure what wheel & tire size to use. I want as much meat on the back as I can. I want a traditional look over a Bling look. I recently picked up some 10" wide wheels, but they're going to rub on the back. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

05-22-2007, 02:06 PM	#2
Volvo_Matt Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 49	Re: What wheel & Tire combo to use? Right now I have 30/9.50/R15 Wild Country Radial RVT's on front and rear and there is plenty of clearance. I am not sure how wide the wheels are though.... Attached Images __________________ 1963 LWB 350 M-21 4spd comp/edelbrock/holly/LT1 1.94/1.60

05-22-2007, 02:37 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: What wheel & Tire combo to use? I have 225 60 15 on some 15x8 mags and now I am running 6.70 x15 wide white bais on stock rims . 2 diferent looks Last edited by slepysal; 05-23-2007 at 03:25 PM.

05-22-2007, 10:40 PM	#4
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: What wheel & Tire combo to use? *...255-60-r15,on 15"x8" torq thrust oreiginals..* __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66 Last edited by SIR; 06-04-2007 at 11:22 AM.

05-23-2007, 05:44 AM	#5
harry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: masterton New Zealand Posts: 236	Re: What wheel & Tire combo to use? where on the back are they going to rub,mine are 10s and they dont rub? 235/50r15 on 15x8 front and 275/50r15 on 15x10 on the rear,I am just waiting to close deal on 295/50/15 for the rear. will let you know how they fit.I like the old skool look too Attached Images

05-23-2007, 03:20 PM	#6
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: What wheel & Tire combo to use? *...I did need to trim 1" out of the "lip" on the the bed at the top of the wheel well..* __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

05-23-2007, 05:46 PM	#7
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: What wheel & Tire combo to use? "AIR SHOCKS" ! That'd be ol school __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

05-23-2007, 08:09 PM	#8
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: What wheel & Tire combo to use? I'm running 275/60/15's with 10's on the back of both my trucks. I've had as wide as a 305 but they can rub the outer sheet metal. 4.5 back spacing. Attached Images __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA

05-24-2007, 01:10 PM	#10
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: What wheel & Tire combo to use? It's real close in the back. I think the back spacing should be more? I suppose I could just get one wheel wrapped, bring it home and try. Im kind of putting the cart before the horse, but its motivation. BB- Air shocks=very cool. Cant wait to put some traction bars on too! __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

05-24-2007, 08:00 PM	#11
Cobblemizer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 64	Re: What wheel & Tire combo to use? SIR, I love the stance of your truck I am currious as too how much you lowered the front and rear suspension?

05-25-2007, 04:15 AM	#13
BIG CTY Between the earth and the sky Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 822	Re: What wheel & Tire combo to use? I have 275/60/15's in the rear, and 225/70/15's in front on 8.5 slotted mags. __________________ Chris - 1966 C10 Shortbed Fleetside, 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, 1993 Blazer Sport 4x4 My other rides: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Convertible 1976 Dodge Tradesman B200 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500



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