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68c10owner · 09-06-2005, 02:09 AM

I`m thinking about trying to get this old pu from a friend and I was wondering what the biggest tire I could fit in the rear was? I don`t want to cut the frame but I don`t mind tubbing the bed. It would end up with a ladder bar or 4 link set up so I guess I really just need to know how much room is from the frame to the outer wheel well? The truck is in a different town so I can`t just go over and measure it. Thanks.

Heatwave · 09-06-2005, 07:09 PM

On my 55 1st it is about 13".

burger · 09-11-2005, 10:47 AM

My truck (54 3100) had 255/70R15's on 15x8 rims with 3" backspacing when I bought it. Static, the tires fit great (about a half inch clearence on either side), but as soon as you took a turn they'd rub. I've swapped those out for a pair of 235 tires with 15x7 rims, 3-1/2" backspacing and 3/4" spacers. That combination works great, but the tires aren't very wide!

Ed

solidaxel · 09-18-2005, 08:56 PM

I am running BFG 255/70 15 on the rear with no fender or bed mods

09-06-2005, 02:09 AM	#1
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	widest rear tire for 47-55 chevy PU? I`m thinking about trying to get this old pu from a friend and I was wondering what the biggest tire I could fit in the rear was? I don`t want to cut the frame but I don`t mind tubbing the bed. It would end up with a ladder bar or 4 link set up so I guess I really just need to know how much room is from the frame to the outer wheel well? The truck is in a different town so I can`t just go over and measure it. Thanks. __________________ Anthony

09-06-2005, 07:09 PM	#2
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	On my 55 1st it is about 13". __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

09-11-2005, 10:47 AM	#3
burger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: philly burbs Posts: 160	235/75R15 works for me My truck (54 3100) had 255/70R15's on 15x8 rims with 3" backspacing when I bought it. Static, the tires fit great (about a half inch clearence on either side), but as soon as you took a turn they'd rub. I've swapped those out for a pair of 235 tires with 15x7 rims, 3-1/2" backspacing and 3/4" spacers. That combination works great, but the tires aren't very wide! Ed

09-18-2005, 08:56 PM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	I am running BFG 255/70 15 on the rear with no fender or bed mods __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

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