Someone explain backspacing and wheel selection better to me... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chrislehr · 03-07-2008, 09:10 PM

Im far more used to offsets and imports...

Looking at these:
http://www.jegs.com/p/Wheel+Vintique...10002/-1/36674

For my 1970 C10, which will have the ECE 2/4 premium drop kit on it.

Plans are to eventually go disc brakes, but right now its drums all around.

Thinking 15x7 up front and 15x8 in the rears...

Is the 4" backspacing enough?

chrislehr · 03-07-2008, 09:14 PM

Oh, and explain to a n00b what size tires you would pick on those, too

gcburdic · 03-07-2008, 09:57 PM

Hey,

goto this FAQ thread.... think it'll explain backspacing to you...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=145290

Have fun!

chrislehr · 03-07-2008, 10:34 PM

That does explain it well, but what it doesnt answer that I still need to know... is 4" backspacing (aka 0 offset) enough for my 70 c10?

SCOTI · 03-07-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chrislehr

That does explain it well, but what it doesnt answer that I still need to know... is 4" backspacing (aka 0 offset) enough for my 70 c10?

It's an individual decision.

Will 4"BS work? Yes. So will 3", 3.5", 4.5", 5" . . .... It depends on what you like & how low you get.

Give us a starting point of reference. Post a pic of what you have now & what your current BS is so we can figure from there.

chrislehr · 03-08-2008, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

It's an individual decision.

Will 4"BS work? Yes. So will 3", 3.5", 4.5", 5" . . .... It depends on what you like & how low you get.

Give us a starting point of reference. Post a pic of what you have now & what your current BS is so we can figure from there.

Thats the rub.

No idea. I have yet to even remove a wheel from it!

SCOTI · 03-08-2008, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chrislehr

Thats the rub.

No idea. I have yet to even remove a wheel from it!

Gotta start somewhere. 8" wheels w/4" BS work on these trucks. Since each suspension set-up (and truck) is slightly different, it's best to have a starting point (control) before making recommendations.

chrislehr · 03-08-2008, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Gotta start somewhere. 8" wheels w/4" BS work on these trucks. Since each suspension set-up (and truck) is slightly different, it's best to have a starting point (control) before making recommendations.

Means I need to buy a jack - old one didnt go high enough to reach the axle

03-07-2008, 09:10 PM	#1
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Someone explain backspacing and wheel selection better to me... Im far more used to offsets and imports... Looking at these: http://www.jegs.com/p/Wheel+Vintique...10002/-1/36674 For my 1970 C10, which will have the ECE 2/4 premium drop kit on it. Plans are to eventually go disc brakes, but right now its drums all around. Thinking 15x7 up front and 15x8 in the rears... Is the 4" backspacing enough?

03-07-2008, 09:14 PM	#2
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Someone explain backspacing and wheel selection better to me... Oh, and explain to a n00b what size tires you would pick on those, too

03-07-2008, 09:57 PM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Someone explain backspacing and wheel selection better to me... Hey, goto this FAQ thread.... think it'll explain backspacing to you... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=145290 Have fun! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-07-2008, 10:34 PM	#4
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Someone explain backspacing and wheel selection better to me... That does explain it well, but what it doesnt answer that I still need to know... is 4" backspacing (aka 0 offset) enough for my 70 c10?



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