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Andrevw111 · 03-19-2018, 04:36 PM

Hi,

Could somebody please tell me roughly what the correct measurement is for the distance that the original standard 15" rim sits inside the front guard? ie from the outside of the wheel arch to the outside of the steel rim..

I had 15" rally wheels - and wanted to change back to the originals so got some from a dismantlers - however when I put them on they look WAY to far in like they've got a much different offset..?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 03-19-2018, 04:56 PM

Back spacing might be different and your rally's might be wider.

**VictoriaHardware** · 03-19-2018, 05:48 PM

Original 1965 15" diameter wheels were 5.5" wide with 3.75" backspacing.

Andrevw111 · 03-19-2018, 06:53 PM

Thanks for that, yes I just checked, these ones are 15" diameter, 5.5" wide, and with a backspace of 3.75"

Maybe they're sitting correctly, and I'm just used to seeing the wider rally's..

I thought perhaps the hubs may have been changed at some point!

I would be interested to know if someone could give me their measurement as in the photo though..

Thanks,

**PGSigns** · 03-20-2018, 06:48 AM

The wheel will move up and out as you get the truck on the ground. The tire will also fill a good bit of the gap. It will be fine.
Jimmy

LostMy65 · 03-20-2018, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

The wheel will move up and out as you get the truck on the ground. The tire will also fill a good bit of the gap. It will be fine.
Jimmy

Good point.

Andrevw111 · 03-20-2018, 10:08 PM

You're right, thanks for that Jimmy. It was the back wheels where I first noticed it though which wont shift out - but possibly because I didn't have tyres on and I'm used to seeing the other wheels.

Cheers,

Nevada51 · 03-20-2018, 10:56 PM

I reckon you're just used to the wider wheels. Originals do tuck in further like that.

You did well to get a set of original wheels in NZ!
Cam

Andrevw111 · 03-21-2018, 01:10 AM

I couldn't find them in NZ... got them shipped in from a wreckers in the US.. probably the most expensive 15" steelies in NZ now! 😣
But it's the style I like so will be worth it... I hope!

theastronaut · 03-21-2018, 12:23 PM

The original wheels are tucked in pretty far. Even with a little bit of width added from the disc brake kit, I spaced my front wheels out 1.5" to fill out the fender opening better.

03-19-2018, 04:36 PM	#1
Andrevw111 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 9	...are my wheels too far in? Hi, Could somebody please tell me roughly what the correct measurement is for the distance that the original standard 15" rim sits inside the front guard? ie from the outside of the wheel arch to the outside of the steel rim.. I had 15" rally wheels - and wanted to change back to the originals so got some from a dismantlers - however when I put them on they look WAY to far in like they've got a much different offset..? Attached Images

03-19-2018, 04:56 PM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: ...are my wheels too far in? Back spacing might be different and your rally's might be wider. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

03-19-2018, 05:48 PM	#3
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 792	Re: ...are my wheels too far in? Original 1965 15" diameter wheels were 5.5" wide with 3.75" backspacing.

03-19-2018, 06:53 PM	#4
Andrevw111 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 9	Re: ...are my wheels too far in? Thanks for that, yes I just checked, these ones are 15" diameter, 5.5" wide, and with a backspace of 3.75" Maybe they're sitting correctly, and I'm just used to seeing the wider rally's.. I thought perhaps the hubs may have been changed at some point! I would be interested to know if someone could give me their measurement as in the photo though.. Thanks,

03-20-2018, 06:48 AM	#5
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: ...are my wheels too far in? The wheel will move up and out as you get the truck on the ground. The tire will also fill a good bit of the gap. It will be fine. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

03-20-2018, 10:08 PM	#7
Andrevw111 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 9	Re: ...are my wheels too far in? You're right, thanks for that Jimmy. It was the back wheels where I first noticed it though which wont shift out - but possibly because I didn't have tyres on and I'm used to seeing the other wheels. Cheers,

03-20-2018, 10:56 PM	#8
Nevada51 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 44	Re: ...are my wheels too far in? I reckon you're just used to the wider wheels. Originals do tuck in further like that. You did well to get a set of original wheels in NZ! Cam

03-21-2018, 01:10 AM	#9
Andrevw111 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 9	Re: ...are my wheels too far in? I couldn't find them in NZ... got them shipped in from a wreckers in the US.. probably the most expensive 15" steelies in NZ now! 😣 But it's the style I like so will be worth it... I hope!

03-21-2018, 12:23 PM	#10
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: ...are my wheels too far in? The original wheels are tucked in pretty far. Even with a little bit of width added from the disc brake kit, I spaced my front wheels out 1.5" to fill out the fender opening better. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc



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