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Old 01-13-2017, 11:50 AM   #14
James the III
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Re: max wheel / tire on a step side

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Originally Posted by Mike C View Post
My 69 short step has about a thumb width clearance on inside and outside with 275 55 17 on 17x9 Legend wheel with 5" backspace. This is with the wider 71-72 5 lug axle. That's as big as will fit if you don't want rubbing and you are 7" down in the back.

On the front I have 17x8 with 4.5" backspace. 235 55 17 an I am REALLY happy with that combo, and my opinion is anything much bigger in the front looks funny.



Once again, opinions.... 17's are the smallest I would run on the front so the tie rod can tuck into the wheel which lets you go wider to the inside in the front. 20's really start to look a little odd I think. If I could get a good wheel for the price, 18's seem to be the sweet spot for tire availability.
So your are 5/7 drop?? did you need to frame notch?
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