Looking for rims for my 72 c10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

toddtheodd · 11-09-2009, 07:47 PM

Ok... So I'm thinking about getting rims for my 72... something nice... something low profile...
So... I know they are 5 on 5, and that they are for disc front drum back... but what is the back spacing, and other dimensions I need to know about?

I was thinking of running either 255/45-18 or 255/35-20... which needs at least an 8.5in width, and no more than 10in width for the 20's or 8in min 9.5in max for the 18's...

So... what all else do I need to know?

toddtheodd · 11-15-2009, 04:10 PM

Wow!
Out of 70 people... nobody knows the backspacing that our trucks need?

72BlckButy · 11-15-2009, 04:21 PM

toddtheodd... well there's always different factors at play when you are discussing BS. Your best option is to go by a local (reputable) wheel/tire distributor and have them assist you in measuring for the proper BS. Each truck, wheel/tire combo, suspension, etc. are different.

big_al_71 · 11-15-2009, 04:21 PM

18x8 4.5 inch back spacing and 20x10 5 inch back spacing...there are several posts about this same exact question. Good Luck on your search.....

**special-K** · 11-15-2009, 04:24 PM

The standard used to be 4" and that works for these trucks.Give or take for specific wheel/tire needs.

CUSTOM_1O · 11-15-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

18x8 4.5 inch back spacing and 20x10 5 inch back spacing...there are several posts about this same exact question. Good Luck on your search.....

nice what are the suspension specs on your truk

big_al_71 · 11-15-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM_1O

nice what are the suspension specs on your truk

Early Classics 4/6 drop with Early Classics trailings arms.....

CUSTOM_1O · 11-16-2009, 02:22 AM

niceeeeeeeeeee

11-09-2009, 07:47 PM	#1
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Looking for rims for my 72 c10 Ok... So I'm thinking about getting rims for my 72... something nice... something low profile... So... I know they are 5 on 5, and that they are for disc front drum back... but what is the back spacing, and other dimensions I need to know about? I was thinking of running either 255/45-18 or 255/35-20... which needs at least an 8.5in width, and no more than 10in width for the 20's or 8in min 9.5in max for the 18's... So... what all else do I need to know? __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY??? Last edited by toddtheodd; 11-15-2009 at 04:10 PM.

11-15-2009, 04:10 PM	#2
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Re: Looking for rims for my 72 c10 Wow! Out of 70 people... nobody knows the backspacing that our trucks need? __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY???

11-15-2009, 04:21 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Looking for rims for my 72 c10 toddtheodd... well there's always different factors at play when you are discussing BS. Your best option is to go by a local (reputable) wheel/tire distributor and have them assist you in measuring for the proper BS. Each truck, wheel/tire combo, suspension, etc. are different. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-15-2009, 04:21 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Looking for rims for my 72 c10 18x8 4.5 inch back spacing and 20x10 5 inch back spacing...there are several posts about this same exact question. Good Luck on your search..... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-15-2009, 04:24 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Looking for rims for my 72 c10 The standard used to be 4" and that works for these trucks.Give or take for specific wheel/tire needs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-16-2009, 02:22 AM	#8
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