12'' wide rally wheels..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nxtlevl · 10-25-2010, 12:27 PM

I found a pair of truck rally wheels that had been widened to 12"....the guy told me the offset was enough that the rearend wouldn't need to be shortened, but I was wondering if I was going to run into any other type of clearance issues.....was thinking about a 315 series tire, but wasn't too sure...Hopefully it would fit without any major modifications..
My '87 GMC is lowered approx. 3''...(looks to be just a shackle flip)....so I would think it should be alright....I just bought this truck last week, and have been trying to gather up parts for a re-do next year....Any input would be greatly appreciated...Thanks!-------------Ed

3r!c84 · 10-25-2010, 01:02 PM

Just send the rallys to me. That's easier

Posted via Mobile Device

f.monroe · 10-25-2010, 02:25 PM

I think my brother-in-law is running 315/60/15 Mickey Thompson Drag Radials on the rear of hi truck. He has 15x12 Weld wheels with 7.5 inches of backspace and it is low,low,low. It just clears the leafs and the bed sides . He had to widen the rear wheel tubs but it clears everything else.
Frank

cruizn_76 · 10-25-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

I think my brother-in-law is running 315/60/15 Mickey Thompson Drag Radials on the rear of hi truck. He has 15x12 Weld wheels with 7.5 inches of backspace and it is low,low,low. It just clears the leafs and the bed sides . He had to widen the rear wheel tubs but it clears everything else.
Frank

that sound's sweet, any pics by any chance

Acrophobia · 10-25-2010, 03:27 PM

^^^^X2^^^^^ Pics of that set up would be great

boatpuller · 10-25-2010, 03:52 PM

heck yea.........i'll look too.that would be some "meat on the bone".

nxtlevl · 10-25-2010, 04:36 PM

Thanks for the help/info guys.....

...The tubs would have to be cut as f.monroe stated earlier, but that would be it from what I have found out. There would be no frame or leafspring issues to contend with.... I'll see what the bottom dollar are on the rims and if reasonable, I'm going to pick them up and stick them in the garage.....I've got a friend that could cut out the tubs for me later on after I get tires for the wheels...... sucks tho, cause I just bought a set of 15x7 and 15x8 rally wheels at the swap meet Saturday...Maybe I could sell those, and find some van rallies for the front....

Hottrucks · 10-25-2010, 05:26 PM

alos your going to need to switch the E brake cable that go intot hedrum to long bed ones..check my build its a 70 but I did the same thing

10-25-2010, 12:27 PM	#1
nxtlevl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hutchinson KS Posts: 91	12'' wide rally wheels..... I found a pair of truck rally wheels that had been widened to 12"....the guy told me the offset was enough that the rearend wouldn't need to be shortened, but I was wondering if I was going to run into any other type of clearance issues.....was thinking about a 315 series tire, but wasn't too sure...Hopefully it would fit without any major modifications.. My '87 GMC is lowered approx. 3''...(looks to be just a shackle flip)....so I would think it should be alright....I just bought this truck last week, and have been trying to gather up parts for a re-do next year....Any input would be greatly appreciated...Thanks!-------------Ed

10-25-2010, 01:02 PM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 12'' wide rally wheels..... Just send the rallys to me. That's easier Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-25-2010, 02:25 PM	#3
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: 12'' wide rally wheels..... I think my brother-in-law is running 315/60/15 Mickey Thompson Drag Radials on the rear of hi truck. He has 15x12 Weld wheels with 7.5 inches of backspace and it is low,low,low. It just clears the leafs and the bed sides . He had to widen the rear wheel tubs but it clears everything else. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-25-2010, 03:27 PM	#5
Acrophobia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 92	Re: 12'' wide rally wheels..... ^^^^X2^^^^^ Pics of that set up would be great

10-25-2010, 03:52 PM	#6
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: 12'' wide rally wheels..... heck yea.........i'll look too.that would be some "meat on the bone". __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

10-25-2010, 04:36 PM	#7
nxtlevl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hutchinson KS Posts: 91	Re: 12'' wide rally wheels..... Thanks for the help/info guys........The tubs would have to be cut as f.monroe stated earlier, but that would be it from what I have found out. There would be no frame or leafspring issues to contend with.... I'll see what the bottom dollar are on the rims and if reasonable, I'm going to pick them up and stick them in the garage.....I've got a friend that could cut out the tubs for me later on after I get tires for the wheels...... sucks tho, cause I just bought a set of 15x7 and 15x8 rally wheels at the swap meet Saturday...Maybe I could sell those, and find some van rallies for the front....

10-25-2010, 05:26 PM	#8
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 12'' wide rally wheels..... alos your going to need to switch the E brake cable that go intot hedrum to long bed ones..check my build its a 70 but I did the same thing __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.