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sbc421 · 07-11-2002, 11:11 AM

1970 Model C10 LWB Stock Suspension (Coil Springs)
How wide can I go on the back with out any rubbage? I would like to run Mickey Thompson E/T Street Tires
31 x 16.5...Suggested Rim Width 12"...Outside Diameter 31.0"...Tread Width 13.0"
All feedback wellcomed.

Thanks In Advance,

SCOTI · 07-11-2002, 07:27 PM

You can go as big as 15x14" w/10" backspace & 31x18.5 MickeyThompson Sportsmans w/o changing the frame, suspension, or rear end width. I had this size on my restorod 67 short-wide & used custom widened ralleys. Of course it did require tubbing the bed to fit & the e-brake cables were hooked up but I never actually used the e-brake during the period the tires were on the truck so I can't say for sure whether they worked but the tires cleared & didn't rub the body or frame.

jasonrog · 07-11-2002, 10:46 PM

I have BFG Radial/ta. 295/50 R15 on a 15X8 Chvy Rally wheel No problem

sbc421 · 07-12-2002, 12:29 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

Jeff

HvyChevy454 · 07-12-2002, 09:06 PM

i have 12'' cragars w/ 8'' bksp w/ 29x15.5x15 MT's to go w/ 18.5 i think you would have to remove the bumpstop hangars. heres the tubbed wells

SCOTI · 07-12-2002, 11:08 PM

Yes you will need to remove the bumpstops if you go that wide. I didn't think about that earlier because mine were already removed from when I lowered it.

Bamm · 07-15-2002, 11:35 PM

That tub job looks great!! I have little bitty 295/50/15's compared to you guys. But it's not the size that co........ Who am I kidding, fat treads rock!!!!........JB

67cst · 07-19-2002, 01:21 PM

i cant get over that orange...

07-11-2002, 11:11 AM	#1
sbc421 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: La Porte, TX Posts: 24	Maximum Rear Tire Width? 1970 Model C10 LWB Stock Suspension (Coil Springs) How wide can I go on the back with out any rubbage? I would like to run Mickey Thompson E/T Street Tires 31 x 16.5...Suggested Rim Width 12"...Outside Diameter 31.0"...Tread Width 13.0" All feedback wellcomed. Thanks In Advance, __________________ 1970 Model C10 LWB, Small Block 421 CID, AFR 220 Heads, 1050 Dominator, Super Victor Intake, Comp Cams Mech Roller, Comp Cams ProMagnum Roller Rockers, 13.8:1 Compression, 4500 RPM TCI Converter, TH400 TCI Transmission w/reverse manual valve body w/trans brake, 5.13 Rear Gear on a full Spool, 31-16.50-15 Mickey Thompson ET Streets Last edited by sbc421; 07-11-2002 at 11:13 AM.

07-11-2002, 07:27 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,914	You can go as big as 15x14" w/10" backspace & 31x18.5 MickeyThompson Sportsmans w/o changing the frame, suspension, or rear end width. I had this size on my restorod 67 short-wide & used custom widened ralleys. Of course it did require tubbing the bed to fit & the e-brake cables were hooked up but I never actually used the e-brake during the period the tires were on the truck so I can't say for sure whether they worked but the tires cleared & didn't rub the body or frame. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-12-2002, 12:29 PM	#4
sbc421 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: La Porte, TX Posts: 24	Thanks for the info guys. Jeff __________________ 1970 Model C10 LWB, Small Block 421 CID, AFR 220 Heads, 1050 Dominator, Super Victor Intake, Comp Cams Mech Roller, Comp Cams ProMagnum Roller Rockers, 13.8:1 Compression, 4500 RPM TCI Converter, TH400 TCI Transmission w/reverse manual valve body w/trans brake, 5.13 Rear Gear on a full Spool, 31-16.50-15 Mickey Thompson ET Streets

07-12-2002, 09:06 PM	#5
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	i have 12'' cragars w/ 8'' bksp w/ 29x15.5x15 MT's to go w/ 18.5 i think you would have to remove the bumpstop hangars. heres the tubbed wells Attached Images __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

07-12-2002, 11:08 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,914	Yes you will need to remove the bumpstops if you go that wide. I didn't think about that earlier because mine were already removed from when I lowered it. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-11-2002, 10:46 PM	#3
jasonrog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 248	I have BFG Radial/ta. 295/50 R15 on a 15X8 Chvy Rally wheel No problem

07-15-2002, 11:35 PM	#7
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	That tub job looks great!! I have little bitty 295/50/15's compared to you guys. But it's not the size that co........ Who am I kidding, fat treads rock!!!!........JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

07-19-2002, 01:21 PM	#8
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	damn hvychevy454 i cant get over that orange... __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724



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