A Question about aftermarket wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JCD · 11-28-2010, 11:34 PM

I have a 72 C20 with a Dana rear and Discs up front.
Right now I have the stock steel wheels 16"

I've been looking at slotted aluminum rims 16.5" with a 9.75" rim width.
Not sure of the offset..

My question is, will I run into any clearance problems using these rims?

J.

JCD · 11-29-2010, 07:09 PM

Maybe I should clarify the question...
Will I have inside clearance issues with the added width of the rim.
Will it clear things like the linkage, the sway bar.. etc.

J.

Sinister · 11-29-2010, 08:29 PM

I can't help on the width issue, but you might want to get some prices on 16.5" tires. They are pretty spendy.

Zoomin · 11-29-2010, 10:13 PM

I think those will work fine out back, cutting it close on front. Figure backspacing should not exceed 4.5". You should be able to find out the backspacing / offset by going to the manufacturer website.

If I were you, I'd forget the 16.5" and stay at 16 or go to 17's.

11-28-2010, 11:34 PM	#1
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	A Question about aftermarket wheels I have a 72 C20 with a Dana rear and Discs up front. Right now I have the stock steel wheels 16" I've been looking at slotted aluminum rims 16.5" with a 9.75" rim width. Not sure of the offset.. My question is, will I run into any clearance problems using these rims? J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

11-29-2010, 07:09 PM	#2
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: A Question about aftermarket wheels Maybe I should clarify the question... Will I have inside clearance issues with the added width of the rim. Will it clear things like the linkage, the sway bar.. etc. J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

11-29-2010, 08:29 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: A Question about aftermarket wheels I can't help on the width issue, but you might want to get some prices on 16.5" tires. They are pretty spendy. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

11-29-2010, 10:13 PM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: A Question about aftermarket wheels I think those will work fine out back, cutting it close on front. Figure backspacing should not exceed 4.5". You should be able to find out the backspacing / offset by going to the manufacturer website. If I were you, I'd forget the 16.5" and stay at 16 or go to 17's. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro



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