Quote:
Originally Posted by Mattchu60
I'm thinking about buying some wheels and tires for my build today for my 87' C10. Going with Torq Thrust II's. Pretty sure I am going to go with 20's (wanted 18's but tire sizes for that wheel are really limited). On the Front I was thinking either: 1) 245/45/20, or 2) 255/45/20s (20x8 wheel). The rears I want to use 295/40/20s (20x10 wheel).
I'm pretty certain the rears will work with no issues. After reading a lot here I am somewhat concerned about the fronts. I'd like to retain the stock inner fenders with my build and my concern is about rubbing issues.
Drop up front is a western chassis 2.5" drop spindle and one coil cut off the springs - would estimate this at about a 4.5" drop.
The 245/45/20 wheels spec out to around 28.7" tall
the 255/45/20 wheels are about 29.1" tall
I would much prefer to go with the 255/45/20 wheels up front, but again - not sure this will even work. The backspacing for the front wheels will be 4.50 in.
Any input is appreciated - the web is running some sales on tires today so was hoping to wrap this up. If anyone has a suggestion of a different front size please let me know.
|
Based on my limited experience, it looks like that'd fit - my truck had 265/75/15's (basically 31x10.5) on 15x8 rallys (4" backspacing I believe...) on it, with 2.5" drop springs and sagging stock 6cyl springs up front (with a 350 installed.) I had no rubbing at all even when I bottomed out the front suspension over dips in the road or doing hard off camber full lock turns into a steep driveway.
I'm in the same boat as you, but trying to run a 17x9 with a 255/60/17 up front on a 4.5-5" lowered truck, and haven't figured out what backspacing I need or if I should go with a 17x8 wheel instead.