Wheel & Tire Size with a 3.5/5 Drop?
I have a 1971 GMC C1500 Long bed, rear coil suspension. I’m looking into getting the ECE 3.5/5 Drop kit, but I’d like to run 20x8 smoothie wheels from Detroit Steel Wheels. I’m not quite sure if I could get away with running 20x9s, or if 20x8s will work. I’m also torn between what size tires I should go with. I definitely like the “low profile” look, but I’m not sure if a 40 profile tire will be too little. I appreciate any pictures/help with this!
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This is the most recent picture I have of her, I’m not even entirely sure what level of drop the truck has (I bought it like that), and it’s been sitting up in Sacramento for the last 4 years since I moved to Southern California. I was rented the opportunity to finally bring it down here with me, so I got the muscle bug workin inside of me and I’m getting everything lined up so when I DO a get it here, I can jump in and start getting her back on the road
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A lot of people on this site are running 20x10 rear and 20x9 in front. The rears easy to find. Put jack stand under axle, pull the wheel put a straight edge on the drum and measure from face of drum to outer wheel well lip and to frame. Remember 3/4” is about the least amount of clearance you want from rubbing.
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I have a 71 gmc. Has a 5/5 drop. Running 20x10 5.5 backspacing with 1 inch spacer on rear and 20x9 4.5 backspacing. I have plenty of room
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I have a 70 long bed that has 22x9 transport wheels. I have a 3.5" on front and 4 in rear. 1" spacers for the rears. Tires are 265/35 and have plenty of room. I did 2 1/2 drop spindles disc brake conversion on front plus 1" drop spring and 4" coil in rear. Drives great and no rubbing.
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Thinking of going 5" in rear.
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Thanks man I appreciate it. Now what color and finish.
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what did you use for a drop kit and a brake swap? im looking to buy something soon and cant decide who or what or if I want to do a 73+ swap then piece it together. |
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21/2 western chassis kit. Comes with everything needed. Springs also western chassis. Kit came with the truck when I bought it. I just had it done a couple months ago. Its my daily and i love the ride.
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