Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69BB396 · 02-09-2011, 12:49 PM

One thing I didn't do in my exitement when I started my build, is take tire-to-fender measurements. Now she's all apart, and I'm almost to the point of needing my new rims/tires.

Front drop is via lowering spindles, and I used CPP front disc conversion kit - 3" backspacing recommeded.
Rear drop is via lowering springs, Drum brakes. No fenders or box on yet.

Do I have room for 16" front, 17" rear rims? Hadn't planned for low profile tires, although I do like the look.

Photos and ideas? Thanks boys,
Ron

jborders · 02-09-2011, 01:17 PM

I have 28" tall tires on 9.5" wide rims with a 2" front 4" rear drop with no problems. In fact i would like to lower it a little more. It has to much room between the tire and fender for my liking.

69BB396 · 02-09-2011, 03:17 PM

Thanks
Any backspacing issues with front discs?

69BB396 · 02-09-2011, 04:35 PM

Also used my stock front springs, so some extra drop there too.

HuggerCST · 02-09-2011, 06:21 PM

I've got the same 2.5"/4" drop, 17x8s up front (with stock original springs), a 5" backspace and 255/50/17 tires. No clearance problems at all. In the rear I have 17x9.5" wheels, 5.5" backspace and 275/50.17 tires. No issues there either.

69BB396 · 02-09-2011, 08:04 PM

Thanks Wynne, she's a beauty!

02-09-2011, 12:49 PM	#1
69BB396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada Posts: 107	Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop? One thing I didn't do in my exitement when I started my build, is take tire-to-fender measurements. Now she's all apart, and I'm almost to the point of needing my new rims/tires. Front drop is via lowering spindles, and I used CPP front disc conversion kit - 3" backspacing recommeded. Rear drop is via lowering springs, Drum brakes. No fenders or box on yet. Do I have room for 16" front, 17" rear rims? Hadn't planned for low profile tires, although I do like the look. Photos and ideas? Thanks boys, Ron Attached Images

02-09-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
jborders Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: pontiac, illinois Posts: 85	Re: Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop? I have 28" tall tires on 9.5" wide rims with a 2" front 4" rear drop with no problems. In fact i would like to lower it a little more. It has to much room between the tire and fender for my liking.

02-09-2011, 03:17 PM	#3
69BB396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada Posts: 107	Re: Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop? Thanks Any backspacing issues with front discs?

02-09-2011, 04:35 PM	#4
69BB396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada Posts: 107	Re: Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop? Also used my stock front springs, so some extra drop there too.

02-09-2011, 06:21 PM	#5
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop? I've got the same 2.5"/4" drop, 17x8s up front (with stock original springs), a 5" backspace and 255/50/17 tires. No clearance problems at all. In the rear I have 17x9.5" wheels, 5.5" backspace and 275/50.17 tires. No issues there either. Attached Images __________________ 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; 02-09-2011 at 06:22 PM.

02-09-2011, 08:04 PM	#6
69BB396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada Posts: 107	Re: Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop? Thanks Wynne, she's a beauty!



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