Should I shoot for tire sizes to more closely match a 2002 pickup size or the original 63 size. The above sketch reflects actual dimensions on the rear of my '65 C10. Looking at Foze Alloys right now. In fact I just got them back from the powdercoaters. These Wheels were taken off a Brand New 2002 G-Van local Conversion Facility and have been in storage ever since Wheels are in excellent condition! Can you go any wider? This summer, I ran a few mud boggs, for those, i used a set of 33x12. Can you go any wider? To contact someone in Customer Support, please address your question or concern through our website. You can also go to to get more info and answers.
For the front I would get 5. I nothced a section of the control arms and made some other adjustments to limit travel. I was curious of what other guys are running, to get into the realm of 345 in the back and 295's-305's up front. I would post up some pictures in my build thread, but, I am not really interested in my thread any more. One thing that I don't see in some of the responces is the year. There are too many varibles in these old trucks.
You may have to before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Driving through loose dirt, gravel or mud on construction sites can cause damage to aluminum alloy wheels, but steel wheels can better withstand that type of abuse. I have found a set on ebay, but I need to know if these are the correct type, correct size, correct hole spacing etc. The 67-70 rearends are about 1. Like Ryan said, I will be using stock 15x6 steel wheels. So he will be sending these across the Atlantic along with the rims, hubcaps, nuts, valve stems and a few other bits and pieces.
It sucks not being able to hear! Jefferson, thank you for the specifics on backspacing! As you can see from the pics this wheel and tire combo can be done! The front wheels are 20x8. I need to pull measurements between frame rails and bedside lips and figure out what will fit and what's needed to get there. Looking at Foze Alloys right now. No point in posting when you know people are just gonna talk smack about your project. Would you believe the shipping costs more than all the items together! Anyway, thanks again for your reply. I understand there is a lot of variances with these trucks but Im just looking to educate myself a little before I go to the tire shop. Kinda thought that was what this post was about.
Axle width is open, as I have not started building my rear axle yet. Those will work but they are not the proper ralley wheel for the 72. These Wheels were taken off a Brand New 2002 G-Van local Conversion Facility and have been in storage ever since Wheels are in excellent condition! This will include getting the wheels and tires right. If you can lay hands on some 15x6's with 4-ish inches of backspace, that will cure the frame rub. If you custom build a rearend, you will simply just have to measure for wheels. One major benefit of having steel wheels on Chevrolet cars is that they add more weight to your Chevrolet, which is recommended when living in an area that experiences inclement weather.
Car steel wheels help keep the Chevrolet more grounded as it drives through snow, slush and even rain. I figured that I might get a number of responses that would give me a consensus of what will be ideal in terms of axle width and common wheel back spacing. Normal street driving conditions were fine. It will rub slightly, but can be fixed by cutting away the back part of the front fenders slightly. Would you believe the shipping costs more than all the items together! Long-lasting, Strong Chevrolet Steel Wheels Chevrolet steel wheels are durable and long lasting. I own a 2000 Malibu 3.
The inside lip of the wheel rubbed the lower control arm at full lock. Rear ends from 67-69 are narrower than the 70-72. I'm sure I'll be dealing long distance, so I won't be able to check the wheels in person and will depend on descriptions and pictures. I'm pretty much flat on my back, and as soon as I can, I'll get more info for you. I figured that I might get a number of responses that would give me a consensus of what will be ideal in terms of axle width and common wheel back spacing. I have considered choosing my wheels first then calculating an ideal axle width moving forward.
Once I ended up selecting the wheels, using their actual backspacing, I determined the maximum tire width. The 42 series is closer in appearance to the original 72 ralley wheels I believe. My rears are 19x10 with 5 backspace and 295 tires also with plenty of room. I was curious of what other guys are running, to get into the realm of 345 in the back and 295's-305's up front. This helps ensure the safety of your Chevrolet as it is going down the road. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
I been using all-season 44 psi 195's year round for 8 years now. Related Videos All gallery pages and information are added by the owners, or representatives of the owners of the vehicles. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The wheel is painted white and has three nubs for the hub cap. Again, the steel will add weight to help the truck gain traction while pulling or hauling heavy loads, or while maneuvering through the actual construction site, farm, or other types of work sites. If I had it to do all over again, I'd go 215x85R16's since 16 inch rims that will fit over the calipers are much easier to find and the narrower tire is more forgiving of backspace issues -- but the 235x75R15's I have on there 15x6 winter rims with 4. A Blazer can fit 31x10.