new grey wheels

[Dan in Pasadena]

It’s looking like I’m gonna need to buy custom backspacing too. I bought used Boyds because they were uber cheap, had them polished, etc and now that I am putting my bedwood on it’s apparent the inside tire sidewall is too close to the wood, and this is without the bedside being on! I’ll use washers to determine how thick a spacer will work but I really don’t like the idea of using spacers long term. Once my bedsides & fenders are on I’ll be able to accurately determine the backspacing and maybe get a wider rear wheel under there. Besides, I want gray spokes too!

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

It’s looking like I’m gonna need to buy custom backspacing too. I bought used Boyds because they were uber cheap, had them polished, etc and now that I am putting my bedwood on it’s apparent the inside tire sidewall is too close to the wood, and this is without the bedside being on! I’ll use washers to determine how thick a spacer will work but I really don’t like the idea of using spacers long term. Once my bedsides & fenders are on I’ll be able to accurately determine the backspacing and maybe get a wider rear wheel under there. Besides, I want gray spokes too!

Dan,
I'm going to go with a set from Rocket Racing (thanks to 59CHEV.The truck I have is grey and the style of wheels is also grey. How much room do you have between your bed and outside fender lip? What style/color of wheel are you looking for? Look up Rocket Racing wheels as well as Vision wheels.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

... How much room do you have between your bed and outside fender lip? What style/color of wheel are you looking for? Look up Rocket Racing wheels as well as Vision wheels.

Glad you found some you like.

I have no idea how much room I have because my bed hasn't been together since I tore it down for paint. But I DO know that the inner tire sidewall is too DAMN close to the wood so it will be even closer to the bedsides, maybe touching - I'll have to do something, I just don't know what yet. The bedsides will go on tomorrow (fingers crossed) and the fenders next week - they're still at the painter's shop.

Basically, I like the classic five spoke Torq Thrust. I have to have at least 16's to clear my front calipers but since there isn't much tire selection in 16's I will go with 17's. I also really like Salt Flat wheels but probably not enough choose them over classic TT's.

[Black_Sheep]

Dan your truck looked great with Torque Thrust wheels on it. They are available in 17” which should clear all but the biggest brake kits without looking too big.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Glad you found some you like.

I have no idea how much room I have because my bed hasn't been together since I tore it down for paint. But I DO know that the inner tire sidewall is too DAMN close to the wood so it will be even closer to the bedsides, maybe touching - I'll have to do something, I just don't know what yet. The bedsides will go on tomorrow (fingers crossed) and the fenders next week - they're still at the painter's shop.

Basically, I like the classic five spoke Torq Thrust. I have to have at least 16's to clear my front calipers but since there isn't much tire selection in 16's I will go with 17's. I also really like Salt Flat wheels but probably not enough choose them over classic TT's.

I highly suggest you talk to Summit Racing on their technical service line, 330/630-0240. With the right backspacing and offset you should be fine. Good luck Dan