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**chtr65** · 07-26-2017, 10:26 AM

jac70ss You have an absolutely gorgeous truck. Any chance you would be willing to give out the information on what you did to get it to that ride height. I have a very nice stock short bed fleet side big window cab truck with the stock suspension. I have been thinking about bringing her down a bit. Thanks in advance

jac70ss · 07-26-2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chtr65

jac70ss You have an absolutely gorgeous truck. Any chance you would be willing to give out the information on what you did to get it to that ride height. I have a very nice stock short bed fleet side big window cab truck with the stock suspension. I have been thinking about bringing her down a bit. Thanks in advance

No problem. As stated earlier, it is a 5 lug conversion. 2.5 drop spindle with one coil cut out of old front springs, frt sway bar out of a later 70's model truck. The rear has a 5 inch drop spring, 1 inch lowering block, relocated spring perches and adjustable sway bar. (I may lower the rear one more inch).

ol_skool_chevy · 12-30-2017, 06:33 PM

285-70-15 rear

Dhaak64 · 02-04-2018, 11:47 AM

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What’s the specs on those? Rim size and tire size? They look good on your truck.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-04-2018, 11:53 AM

Also lots of good information on the many pages of the static drop thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507575

rvrfoot · 02-04-2018, 11:57 AM

18 inch rims. The front tire is a 235 50 18. The rear is 255 55 18.

Dhaak64 · 02-04-2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rvrfoot

18 inch rims. The front tire is a 235 50 18. The rear is 255 55 18.

Thank you, I’m in the process of getting tires for my new 18 inch wheels, and needed a reference. I like what you’ve done with your truck, it’s looking good!

rvrfoot · 02-04-2018, 12:53 PM

Thanks, The truck is going up for sale.

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-06-2018, 12:03 AM

255/70r15 on 15x8 truck rallies
The two slots are 15x7 Western Wheel. Once I find another pair of the slots, I'll run those, but finding two more is my problem.

Cris · 02-08-2018, 11:31 PM

Just installed today! 275/55-17 tires on a 17x9" wheel with 4.75" back space. The truck is dropped 4.25" in front and 6" in the rear. I was surprised to see how well everything fit. No rubbing issues so far with good (adequate) clearances. I'll post if I have a problem with rubbing while turning AND hitting a bump. But so far so good.

mfm3 · 02-08-2018, 11:50 PM

Cris - nice job maxing out the wheel/tire fitment. Looks great...respect!

rvrfoot · 02-09-2018, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cris

Just installed today! 275/55-17 tires on a 17x9" wheel with 4.75" back space. The truck is dropped 4.25" in front and 6" in the rear. I was surprised to see how well everything fit. No rubbing issues so far with good (adequate) clearances. I'll post if I have a problem with rubbing while turning AND hitting a bump. But so far so good.

What color green is that? I like it i was going for something like that but maybe a few shads lighter.

Cris · 02-09-2018, 01:59 PM

mfm3, thanks for the props. I was pleasantly surprised at how well these tires squeezed in there.

rvfoot, I believe that is Glenwood Green. The truck was painted by a PO, but that color matches the firewall color (unpainted) very closely. As you suggested, it is maybe a tad darker.

Burb66 · 03-20-2018, 09:08 AM

The 15s that came on the burb
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**Captainfab** · 03-20-2018, 11:15 PM

What is the width and tire size?

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The 15s that came on the burb
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Philipschttr · 06-22-2018, 08:39 PM

Do you know your backspace or offset?

Shaky · 06-23-2018, 06:16 AM

Too big?

**LostMy65** · 06-23-2018, 11:15 AM

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Too big?

cru_zn_29 · 06-23-2018, 03:27 PM

I think the left side tires need a little air.

Cohi · 02-23-2019, 01:11 PM

20 rear, 18 front. truck under construction..

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-23-2019, 03:23 PM

Same wheels as before, but found a set of center caps and trim rings

62chevy302 · 02-23-2019, 09:31 PM

I have 6 inches to my inner fenders. If I figure 1/2" for the lip of the rim and 1" for tire clearance I would need a 4 1/2" backspacing. Im looking for a 9.5 or 10 inch rear wheel. All the backspacing is 5.5 or above. What are you guys doing with the 10 inch wheels? Spacers?

DLW · 02-23-2019, 10:27 PM

I did custom 4.5" backspacing for my 10" wide wheel as there are not many off the shelf wheels that come in 4.5" BS.

It will be very close to the inside fender lip, I did some trimming there just get a bit more clearance. 9.5" wide wheel would work well.

62chevy302 · 02-24-2019, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DLW

I did custom 4.5" backspacing for my 10" wide wheel as there are not many off the shelf wheels that come in 4.5" BS.

It will be very close to the inside fender lip, I did some trimming there just get a bit more clearance. 9.5" wide wheel would work well.

Even with a 9.5" wheel I am going to have to buy a wheel with 4.5" of back spacing or use 1" spacers in the rear.

DLW · 02-24-2019, 09:43 PM

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Even with a 9.5" wheel I am going to have to buy a wheel with 4.5" of back spacing or use 1" spacers in the rear.

Yes, I was not trying to imply you would not. As I was saying a 9.5" wheel will give a bit more room from the fender lip over the 10" wide wheel where it was pretty close (for me) with my 4.5" BS 10" wheel.

07-26-2017, 10:26 AM	#576
chtr65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lewisberry, Pa. Posts: 537	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics jac70ss You have an absolutely gorgeous truck. Any chance you would be willing to give out the information on what you did to get it to that ride height. I have a very nice stock short bed fleet side big window cab truck with the stock suspension. I have been thinking about bringing her down a bit. Thanks in advance

12-30-2017, 06:33 PM	#578
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics 285-70-15 rear Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

02-04-2018, 11:53 AM	#580
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Also lots of good information on the many pages of the static drop thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507575 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-04-2018, 11:57 AM	#581
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics 18 inch rims. The front tire is a 235 50 18. The rear is 255 55 18.

02-04-2018, 12:53 PM	#583
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Thanks, The truck is going up for sale.

02-06-2018, 12:03 AM	#584
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics 255/70r15 on 15x8 truck rallies The two slots are 15x7 Western Wheel. Once I find another pair of the slots, I'll run those, but finding two more is my problem. Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

02-08-2018, 11:31 PM	#585
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Just installed today! 275/55-17 tires on a 17x9" wheel with 4.75" back space. The truck is dropped 4.25" in front and 6" in the rear. I was surprised to see how well everything fit. No rubbing issues so far with good (adequate) clearances. I'll post if I have a problem with rubbing while turning AND hitting a bump. But so far so good. Attached Images

02-08-2018, 11:50 PM	#586
mfm3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: DFW TX Posts: 132	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Cris - nice job maxing out the wheel/tire fitment. Looks great...respect!

02-09-2018, 01:59 PM	#588
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics mfm3, thanks for the props. I was pleasantly surprised at how well these tires squeezed in there. rvfoot, I believe that is Glenwood Green. The truck was painted by a PO, but that color matches the firewall color (unpainted) very closely. As you suggested, it is maybe a tad darker.

03-20-2018, 09:08 AM	#589
Burb66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: San Angelo Posts: 2	The 15s that came on the burb Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-22-2018, 08:39 PM	#591
Philipschttr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: MANHATTAN Posts: 1	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Do you know your backspace or offset?

06-23-2018, 06:16 AM	#592
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06-23-2018, 03:27 PM	#594
cru_zn_29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joshua Tree Ca. Posts: 719	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics I think the left side tires need a little air.

02-23-2019, 01:11 PM	#595
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02-23-2019, 03:23 PM	#596
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Same wheels as before, but found a set of center caps and trim rings Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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02-23-2019, 09:31 PM	#597
62chevy302 hillbilly Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hampton,tn Posts: 459	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics I have 6 inches to my inner fenders. If I figure 1/2" for the lip of the rim and 1" for tire clearance I would need a 4 1/2" backspacing. Im looking for a 9.5 or 10 inch rear wheel. All the backspacing is 5.5 or above. What are you guys doing with the 10 inch wheels? Spacers? Attached Images __________________ -1962 C-10

02-23-2019, 10:27 PM	#598
DLW Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 384	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics I did custom 4.5" backspacing for my 10" wide wheel as there are not many off the shelf wheels that come in 4.5" BS. It will be very close to the inside fender lip, I did some trimming there just get a bit more clearance. 9.5" wide wheel would work well.

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