60-66 wheel width question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ctg611 · 01-13-2007, 02:03 AM

What is the maximum width rear wheel that can be run on a 66 fleetside. The rear has been lowered 6 inches/ with notches. The inner fender wells have been removed. I have 2 15x10 4''bs, but don't think they will fit. I have 15x7 4''bs on front, and want the widest rear wheel I can fit, without narrowing the rear end. If anyone has any pics with info of different 60-66 fleetside rear set up it will be greatly appreciated.

fishmunger · 01-13-2007, 02:26 PM

i dont know my rim width off hand, but on my lowered 64 short fleet (with notches also) I tuck 275/60-15's with about 1/2" on either side...

Nate

cdowns · 01-13-2007, 04:11 PM

take your front wheels put them on the back measure how much clearance add to 7 and that will be it

kyle4381 · 01-13-2007, 08:17 PM

Mine has 18x 10s with a 275 tire.

fishmunger · 01-13-2007, 10:31 PM

your truck is sick man...what kind of trans do u have?

kyle4381 · 01-14-2007, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fishmunger

your truck is sick man...what kind of trans do u have?

Thanks guys, it is in for a complete makeover, new motor, transmission, complete fiberglass interior and a Porterbuilt Chassis with 20" rims and 345 tires in the rear.
I had a 400 in it and now I built a 700r4 and a new 383 roller blower motor.
I believe they have a 5" back space, with the stock wheel wells that is about the widest tire you can fit in there. When it is aired out the axle is about where the bottom of the frame would be. I have a #$%^ 9" rearend that is the same length as the stock one.

ctg611 · 01-13-2007, 11:13 PM

Kyle4381, awesome ride and craftsmanship. Your truck sits about like mine. Do you know what backspacing the 18x10's have. Thanks for the pic.

01-13-2007, 02:03 AM	#1
ctg611 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 21	60-66 wheel width question What is the maximum width rear wheel that can be run on a 66 fleetside. The rear has been lowered 6 inches/ with notches. The inner fender wells have been removed. I have 2 15x10 4''bs, but don't think they will fit. I have 15x7 4''bs on front, and want the widest rear wheel I can fit, without narrowing the rear end. If anyone has any pics with info of different 60-66 fleetside rear set up it will be greatly appreciated.

01-13-2007, 02:26 PM	#2
fishmunger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411	Re: 60-66 wheel width question i dont know my rim width off hand, but on my lowered 64 short fleet (with notches also) I tuck 275/60-15's with about 1/2" on either side... Nate

01-13-2007, 04:11 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 60-66 wheel width question take your front wheels put them on the back measure how much clearance add to 7 and that will be it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-13-2007, 08:17 PM	#4
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: 60-66 wheel width question Mine has 18x 10s with a 275 tire. Attached Images

01-13-2007, 10:31 PM	#5
fishmunger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411	Re: 60-66 wheel width question your truck is sick man...what kind of trans do u have?

01-13-2007, 11:13 PM	#7
ctg611 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 21	Re: 60-66 wheel width question Kyle4381, awesome ride and craftsmanship. Your truck sits about like mine. Do you know what backspacing the 18x10's have. Thanks for the pic.



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