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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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wheel size and backspacing
I am getting to the point to order my rims and tires and would like to know some tried and true sizes and backspacings. Thinking about running 7-8 inch wide up front and 9.5-12 in the rear. Probably looking at 17 to 18 inch rim size. Also what tire sizes work? Any info is appreciated, thanks!
Jeff |
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Redefining LowBudget
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire
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Re: wheel size and backspacing
yea me too?
6 lugs?? what late model truck stuff fits without changing wheel studs?? |
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Burlington, North Carolina
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Re: wheel size and backspacing
im at that point too. My problem is that I have a Scotts hot rod shop front IFS with McCaugheys dropped spindle and 13" disk brake kit. The back I have pretty much figured out. We did a 3" mini tub on the bed and wheel wells. So the back we will run a 20X12 with 8.5 back spacing. The front will be, If I have measured right 18X8 with 4.5 backspacing. Foose Injector is the wheel chosen for this truck.
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Re: wheel size and backspacing
What year trucks?
Which year rearend? Lowered? Disc brake conversion? It might be easier and safer to get out the tape measure and look at your own truck,... before you make a mi$take with somone elses set-up.
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Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 |
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Re: wheel size and backspacing
my truck is a bone stocker bagged c notch and cupped LCA
I just figured enough guys had done this so why reinvent the wheel... wait I think I just made a joke |
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Re: wheel size and backspacing
my truck is a bone stocker bagged c notch and cupped LCA
I just figured enough guys had done this so why reinvent the wheel... wait I think I just made a joke is there a good way to measure??? |
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Re: wheel size and backspacing
The two different rearend widths is the kicker.
You have to know exactly what you are dealing with. A bare rim with a "known" backspacing is the best rim to measure off of. No matter what diameter,... I like an 8" rim with a 5.25" bs or a 8.5" rim with a 5.750" bs up front. The rear depends on the rearend. Go measure.
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Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 09-01-2009 at 11:01 PM. |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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Re: wheel size and backspacing
It's a 72 LWB with the original 12 bolt rearend. I have drop spindles in the front and 4" drop springs in the rear.
Thanks for the response! Jeff |
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Location: North Louisiana
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Re: wheel size and backspacing
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Up front I have stock springs and 2.5" drop spindles. The wheels are 17x8, with 5" backspace, and 255/50 tires. 6 luggers are a whole different ball game because the front spindles are inset more, and most have the narrow rearend.
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Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 09-02-2009 at 04:59 PM. |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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Re: wheel size and backspacing
Thanks for the info HuggerCST, you are real close to what I am wanting to run.
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