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Originally Posted by kipps
Is there any concern with reduced turning radius?
I'm doing something similar, in switching a 9.5 14-bolt for a 2001 10.5 14-bolt. The wheel mounting width will be two inches wider.
I was told that GM intentionally narrowed up the rear wheels to improve low-speed maneuverability. Will I be compromising that by using a wider rear axle?
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Yes, but not that much as taller tires would do to you.
On my 74 C20 with a 85 C20 14 bolt semi floater. When I added 2 inch spacers to the rear, and 1 inch spacers in the front. For the flush look, but still have full compression. It roughly added 3 foot to a U-turn.
When I converted my truck to 4x4 I went from roller 245/70r16' to new 285/75r16, and it gained over 5 foot. With the exact same rims, and spacers. Going off memory hear.
I have heard that too, but I never thought to do any testing . Also I have heard they didn't want the tires riding in the same "rut" for lack of the proper term.