Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ryans69chevy · 12-13-2015, 05:24 PM

Narrowed it down to the 17 x 8 vision 141 series gunmetal 6 lug wheel with a 4.5" backspace. My question is tire size... Looking at getting the widest tire I can that will fit all the way around so I can rotate my wheels and just for ease. It seems that a 255 is basically it for width for the front which means that's what I'll have to do for the back. Let me know if that is correct. Prob gonna do between a 50 and 60 series tire. Don't want any rubbing or any problems!

My truck is a '69 with 2 1/2" drop spindles stock height springs in front and 3" drop springs in the back with a '69 rear end. Baer 13" discs all around.

Thanks,
Ryan

ryans69chevy · 12-14-2015, 08:33 PM

Anyone know the widest tire that can fit under the front?...

kenny4454 · 02-28-2016, 07:44 PM

I am in the same position as Ryan above and about to pull the trigger on these wheels. Let me know if you have purchased these wheels, or wheels with the similar size and what size tires are you guys running? I don't want to have any rubbing issues and would like to run the same size tire all the way around. Thanks!

CST10 · 02-28-2016, 08:15 PM

I'm in the same truck (boat, lol) as Ryan too.

ryans69chevy · 02-29-2016, 01:53 PM

One of us should just pony up the cash and buy them!! Let's see.... Who is closer?? I'm still working on my frame... Haha where on your projects are you guys!?

CST10 · 02-29-2016, 09:38 PM

I'm saving now but will be purchasing in about 6 months.

kenny4454 · 03-11-2016, 10:30 AM

I broke down and pulled the trigger a few nights ago and ordered the wheels above. I will hopefully get tires and mount/balance within the next 2 weeks. I will keep you guys posted and send pics.

CST10 · 03-11-2016, 10:54 PM

Sweet. Thanks. Let us know about the fit and any photos you can provide will be much appreciated.

ryans69chevy · 03-12-2016, 09:56 AM

Nice!! I'm excited to see them! Gunmetal or chrome?? Is your truck drive able right now?

kenny4454 · 04-05-2016, 08:24 PM

Sorry for the late post. I went with the gunmetal. The truck is drivable now, but still working out a lot of bugs with it. Only issue I had with the wheels is since I still have 6 lug axle in rear the hub was just slightly larger then the center bore on wheel. Since the wheels are lug centric I could have either bored out the wheels slightly (just a few millimeters) or use a spacer. I decided for the time being to swap out my wheel studs for ones that are 1/2 inch longer and used a 1/2 inch spacer.

CST10 · 04-05-2016, 09:23 PM

Looks good. What size tire did you go with? Any rubbing? Good to know about the rear center not fitting up. Does it have enough to allow the rim to be machined?

kenny4454 · 04-05-2016, 09:35 PM

Thanks. I went with 255-60-17. No rubbing at all. I think the wheels could be machined without issues, it appears to have plenty where opening up the center slightly should not be an issue.

ryans69chevy · 04-07-2016, 07:26 PM

Nice! looks pretty cool! Take a few close ups when ever you get a chance!

**Darkgrace** · 04-26-2016, 07:46 PM

We just installed these wheels on our 67. They did have to be turned by a wheel shop to fit correctly. But man they sure look nice. Went with a 265/60/17 tire.

ryans69chevy · 04-26-2016, 08:00 PM

265's!? And no rubbing?? That has got to be about the max on these for the front. I'm assuming you did the same all around... What kind of drop do you have? They look pretty nice btw

Rod Run · 04-26-2016, 08:54 PM

I just got some Vision wheels & tire delivered today

I went with 17/8 in front and 17/9 in rear. 255/50 front & 275/50 rear. Just a chassis with no body yet, so it doesn't really help you visualize it, but I made sure I stayed around a 27" tall tire

**Darkgrace** · 04-27-2016, 01:05 PM

Did have a little rub issue in the front had to adjust the inner liners. Got a 2"/4" drop kit from Early Classics. Nice kit worth the money have used it on a few trucks.

**mikey531** · 04-27-2016, 05:53 PM

Thanks !! Keep the info and pictures coming !! Darkgrace what had to be turned for them to fit?

Mike C · 04-27-2016, 07:19 PM

I converted mine to 5 lug, but they are the Summit Legend wheel. I did 17x8 in the front with the 4.5" backspace and 235 55 17 and on the rear 17x9 with 5" backspace and 275 55 17.

Stepsides have very little space in the rear for tire so backspacking and axle width are super important. I have a '72 5 lug axle in my truck.

Personally, I think the smaller 235 front is a better look but wheel/tire is all just opinion...

craigg1 · 04-27-2016, 07:57 PM

Do you know what the bore size is that is required to fit a 6 lug truck? I've been looking for some rims also, seems to be limited options if you want 17, 18 or 20 inch wheels on the factory 6 lug setup.

Mike C · 04-27-2016, 08:25 PM

It's the same as a solid axle 1/2 ton 4x4. You can look up on Summits site the wheels on my truck as well as the ones the OP mentioned and see what they are.

keel056 · 11-15-2018, 12:23 AM

I did 275-55-17 tires on all fours.

kcmarkd · 11-15-2018, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keel056

I did 275-55-17 tires on all fours.

@keel056, that is the exact size I am thinking to get on all four corners. I have a '70 fleet side that I am going to do a 2/4 drop. Still trying to work out exact disc brake/wheel/offset combination.

Any issues with rubbing in the front?

keel056 · 11-15-2018, 11:17 AM

No rubbing so far

kcmarkd · 11-15-2018, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keel056

No rubbing so far

Cool. Thanks for the pics.

Nice truck!

12-13-2015, 05:24 PM	#1
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,053	Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size Narrowed it down to the 17 x 8 vision 141 series gunmetal 6 lug wheel with a 4.5" backspace. My question is tire size... Looking at getting the widest tire I can that will fit all the way around so I can rotate my wheels and just for ease. It seems that a 255 is basically it for width for the front which means that's what I'll have to do for the back. Let me know if that is correct. Prob gonna do between a 50 and 60 series tire. Don't want any rubbing or any problems! My truck is a '69 with 2 1/2" drop spindles stock height springs in front and 3" drop springs in the back with a '69 rear end. Baer 13" discs all around. Thanks, Ryan

12-14-2015, 08:33 PM	#2
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,053	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size Anyone know the widest tire that can fit under the front?...

02-28-2016, 07:44 PM	#3
kenny4454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: bethesda, md Posts: 84	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size I am in the same position as Ryan above and about to pull the trigger on these wheels. Let me know if you have purchased these wheels, or wheels with the similar size and what size tires are you guys running? I don't want to have any rubbing issues and would like to run the same size tire all the way around. Thanks!

02-28-2016, 08:15 PM	#4
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size I'm in the same truck (boat, lol) as Ryan too. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

02-29-2016, 01:53 PM	#5
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,053	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size One of us should just pony up the cash and buy them!! Let's see.... Who is closer?? I'm still working on my frame... Haha where on your projects are you guys!?

02-29-2016, 09:38 PM	#6
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size I'm saving now but will be purchasing in about 6 months. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

03-11-2016, 10:30 AM	#7
kenny4454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: bethesda, md Posts: 84	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size I broke down and pulled the trigger a few nights ago and ordered the wheels above. I will hopefully get tires and mount/balance within the next 2 weeks. I will keep you guys posted and send pics.

03-11-2016, 10:54 PM	#8
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size Sweet. Thanks. Let us know about the fit and any photos you can provide will be much appreciated. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

03-12-2016, 09:56 AM	#9
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,053	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size Nice!! I'm excited to see them! Gunmetal or chrome?? Is your truck drive able right now?

04-05-2016, 08:24 PM	#10
kenny4454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: bethesda, md Posts: 84	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size Sorry for the late post. I went with the gunmetal. The truck is drivable now, but still working out a lot of bugs with it. Only issue I had with the wheels is since I still have 6 lug axle in rear the hub was just slightly larger then the center bore on wheel. Since the wheels are lug centric I could have either bored out the wheels slightly (just a few millimeters) or use a spacer. I decided for the time being to swap out my wheel studs for ones that are 1/2 inch longer and used a 1/2 inch spacer. Attached Images

04-05-2016, 09:23 PM	#11
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size Looks good. What size tire did you go with? Any rubbing? Good to know about the rear center not fitting up. Does it have enough to allow the rim to be machined? __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

04-05-2016, 09:35 PM	#12
kenny4454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: bethesda, md Posts: 84	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size Thanks. I went with 255-60-17. No rubbing at all. I think the wheels could be machined without issues, it appears to have plenty where opening up the center slightly should not be an issue.

04-07-2016, 07:26 PM	#13
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,053	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size Nice! looks pretty cool! Take a few close ups when ever you get a chance!

04-26-2016, 07:46 PM	#14
Darkgrace Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 221	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size We just installed these wheels on our 67. They did have to be turned by a wheel shop to fit correctly. But man they sure look nice. Went with a 265/60/17 tire. Attached Images __________________ We Bought another truck?

04-26-2016, 08:00 PM	#15
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,053	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size 265's!? And no rubbing?? That has got to be about the max on these for the front. I'm assuming you did the same all around... What kind of drop do you have? They look pretty nice btw



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04-26-2016, 08:54 PM	#16
Rod Run Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 777	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size I just got some Vision wheels & tire delivered today I went with 17/8 in front and 17/9 in rear. 255/50 front & 275/50 rear. Just a chassis with no body yet, so it doesn't really help you visualize it, but I made sure I stayed around a 27" tall tire __________________ ______________________ www.northeastrodrun.com

04-27-2016, 01:05 PM	#17
Darkgrace Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 221	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size Did have a little rub issue in the front had to adjust the inner liners. Got a 2"/4" drop kit from Early Classics. Nice kit worth the money have used it on a few trucks. __________________ We Bought another truck?

04-27-2016, 05:53 PM	#18
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 774	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size Thanks !! Keep the info and pictures coming !! Darkgrace what had to be turned for them to fit?

04-27-2016, 07:19 PM	#19
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size I converted mine to 5 lug, but they are the Summit Legend wheel. I did 17x8 in the front with the 4.5" backspace and 235 55 17 and on the rear 17x9 with 5" backspace and 275 55 17. Stepsides have very little space in the rear for tire so backspacking and axle width are super important. I have a '72 5 lug axle in my truck. Personally, I think the smaller 235 front is a better look but wheel/tire is all just opinion... __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

04-27-2016, 07:57 PM	#20
craigg1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 280	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size Do you know what the bore size is that is required to fit a 6 lug truck? I've been looking for some rims also, seems to be limited options if you want 17, 18 or 20 inch wheels on the factory 6 lug setup. __________________ 67 C10 SWB Chevy

04-27-2016, 08:25 PM	#21
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size It's the same as a solid axle 1/2 ton 4x4. You can look up on Summits site the wheels on my truck as well as the ones the OP mentioned and see what they are. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

11-15-2018, 12:23 AM	#22
keel056 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 26	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size I did 275-55-17 tires on all fours.

11-15-2018, 11:17 AM	#24
keel056 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 26	Re: Summit 6 lug vision wheels and tire size No rubbing so far Attached Images

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