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kens65fb · 03-10-2019, 02:17 PM

I'm going from 6 lug to 5 lug brakes.

I need to get find some 5 lug ---15 inch wheels

What offset will work best with a 15 X 7 wheel

**PGSigns** · 03-10-2019, 07:33 PM

The ones on my 66 are 3" i think. It is 6 lug still with front disc so that part is the same.
Jimmy

1slo64 · 03-10-2019, 09:10 PM

I usually go with a 0 offset on a 7" or 8" wide wheel.

kens65fb · 03-11-2019, 06:57 AM

What backspacing would work best?

chevy_mike · 03-11-2019, 10:50 AM

Maybe this will help clear up the difference about backspacing and offset. It has a good chart to convert them as well.

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/l...fset-backspace

Cris · 03-11-2019, 04:40 PM

Depending on how much tire you want to fit under your truck, you have some flexibility on backspacing. That said, if you want to maximize the tire under your truck, that is, move the tire inboards as much as possible, a backspace of around 4 3/4" is about as much as you can go. This will depend a little on your tire selection, wheel diameter, and brake system.

If you know the backspace of your present wheels, crawl under the truck and measure how much room you have to move the tire/wheel inwards or outwards. Be sure to go lock to lock. You'll get a good idea of what you can fit.

Backspace is measured from the (outer) lip of the inboard side of the wheel to the mounting face of the wheel. To measure, place a ruler that spans the inboard wheel lip and then with a second perpendicular ruler, measure the distance of that ruler to the wheel mounting face.

kens65fb · 03-11-2019, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cris

Depending on how much tire you want to fit under your truck, you have some flexibility on backspacing. That said, if you want to maximize the tire under your truck, that is, move the tire inboards as much as possible, a backspace of around 4 3/4" is about as much as you can go. This will depend a little on your tire selection, wheel diameter, and brake system.

If you know the backspace of your present wheels, crawl under the truck and measure how much room you have to move the tire/wheel inwards or outwards. Be sure to go lock to lock. You'll get a good idea of what you can fit.

Backspace is measured from the (outer) lip of the inboard side of the wheel to the mounting face of the wheel. To measure, place a ruler that spans the inboard wheel lip and then with a second perpendicular ruler, measure the distance of that ruler to the wheel mounting face.

Thanks, that explaination was just what I needed.

**PGSigns** · 03-11-2019, 08:39 PM

4" back spacing on a 15" wheel will the lower control arm if you go to 2 1/2" drop spindles. That is why I am running 3". So the overall plan for the suspension will affect the wheel choice.
Jimmy

kens65fb · 03-12-2019, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

4" back spacing on a 15" wheel will the lower control arm if you go to 2 1/2" drop spindles. That is why I am running 3". So the overall plan for the suspension will affect the wheel choice.
Jimmy

I currently have disc brakes on my 64 (stock height spindles)

I have ordered a set of 2 1/2 inch drop modular spindles from CPP, as I want to lower the front end.

The current wheels & tires fit fine.

Presently I'm running :

Tire 225/60/15

Wheel 15x7 --- 6x5.5 bolt pattern ---3.5 backspace (-9.00 offset) 4.252 ? 108 mm center bore

Will the addition of the drop spindles introduce any wheel or tire issues ??

Also if I install 1'or 2" drop springs in addition to the drop spindles, will I need to order drop shocks, and shock relocation brackets.

These are my wheels

03-10-2019, 02:17 PM	#1
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 545	Wheel offset ? I'm going from 6 lug to 5 lug brakes. I need to get find some 5 lug ---15 inch wheels What offset will work best with a 15 X 7 wheel

03-10-2019, 07:33 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Wheel offset ? The ones on my 66 are 3" i think. It is 6 lug still with front disc so that part is the same. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

03-10-2019, 09:10 PM	#3
1slo64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 294	Re: Wheel offset ? I usually go with a 0 offset on a 7" or 8" wide wheel.

03-11-2019, 06:57 AM	#4
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 545	Re: Wheel offset ? What backspacing would work best?

03-11-2019, 10:50 AM	#5
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Wheel offset ? Maybe this will help clear up the difference about backspacing and offset. It has a good chart to convert them as well. https://www.discounttiredirect.com/l...fset-backspace __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

03-11-2019, 04:40 PM	#6
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: Wheel offset ? Depending on how much tire you want to fit under your truck, you have some flexibility on backspacing. That said, if you want to maximize the tire under your truck, that is, move the tire inboards as much as possible, a backspace of around 4 3/4" is about as much as you can go. This will depend a little on your tire selection, wheel diameter, and brake system. If you know the backspace of your present wheels, crawl under the truck and measure how much room you have to move the tire/wheel inwards or outwards. Be sure to go lock to lock. You'll get a good idea of what you can fit. Backspace is measured from the (outer) lip of the inboard side of the wheel to the mounting face of the wheel. To measure, place a ruler that spans the inboard wheel lip and then with a second perpendicular ruler, measure the distance of that ruler to the wheel mounting face.

03-11-2019, 08:39 PM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Wheel offset ? 4" back spacing on a 15" wheel will the lower control arm if you go to 2 1/2" drop spindles. That is why I am running 3". So the overall plan for the suspension will affect the wheel choice. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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