Lowest Static Drop on 22's without Mods??

[Orangetonicclicc]

I'm wanting to put 22's on my 1967 C10 SWB, but I don't want to C-Notch my frame or lose my inner fenders tubs. I want 22x9.5 all around with a 30 series in the front with a 35 series in the back.

[lolife99]

Your inner fenders and front tire height will dictate the entire drop.
Probably a 3/5 drop with a 27" tire height up front will be about it.

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Your inner fenders and front tire height will dictate the entire drop.
Probably a 3/5 drop with a 27" tire height up front will be about it.

Wow!!! Keith I was sacrificing the 35 series uo front to get the 4/6. You mean 30 series wont fit on a 3/5 drop?

[lolife99]

What size tires up front?
(I'm not familiar with 22" tire sizes.
Backspacing will be critical to get them under the fenders and able to turn.
22x8.5 with 5.5 BS will work.
You probably need to run a 265/30 or 265/35.

72BlckButy runs a 255/40-20 with his 4.5/6 static drop

I did a little more research:
www.Miata.net calculates:
255/40-20 at 28" tall.
265/35-20 at 29.3" tall.
265/30-22 at 28.3" tall.

So maybe a 4/6 would work with the 30 series tire.
I'd rather run a 40 series on a 20,... and they can still be "rim benders".
But it's really about what you want,... not me.

[lolife99]

Sorry I didn't do the research before I replied.
I tried to go by memory.

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Sorry I didn't do the research before I replied.
I tried to go by memory.

That's cool Keith!!!! I was just checking out 72BlckButy's build. That's what gave me the idea. I know that it will be close. I'm defintely a 22 incher rimmer!!! I think I'm going to go with ECE for the set up. i really wanted to go with 35 series all theway around, but I think I'm going to have to sacrifice rubber for the stance that I want. i'm not sure that Foose make a 8.5 in the Nitrous. I love that 4/6 Drop!!! I gotta have it!!!!

[Orangetonicclicc]

I dont know who this guy is but I saved his picture awhile ago, before i registered as a member. but this sure looks like a 4/6 drop on 22inch foose Nitrous Rims

[SCOTI]

Just because they will physically fit (as evidenced by that pic) doesn't mean they'll work. I would definitely get the wheel tire combo you desire if that's the main priority & decide the drop from there.

If the 4/6 drop is the priority, do that & get the wheel/tire sizing according to what fits & works so you can drive it w/o constant rubbing.

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Just because they will physically fit (as evidenced by that pic) doesn't mean they'll work. I would definitely get the wheel tire combo you desire if that's the main priority & decide the drop from there.

If the 4/6 drop is the priority, do that & get the wheel/tire sizing according to what fits & works so you can drive it w/o constant rubbing.

Excellent points!!! I will take all that under consideration!!!

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Just because they will physically fit (as evidenced by that pic) doesn't mean they'll work. I would definitely get the wheel tire combo you desire if that's the main priority & decide the drop from there.

If the 4/6 drop is the priority, do that & get the wheel/tire sizing according to what fits & works so you can drive it w/o constant rubbing.

I couldn't have said it any better.

Do it in stages and then everything will work. When someone goes off and buys an array of parts and then hopes they will fit, they generally run into problems. When I did my truck, we lowered it and then measured the truck to obtain the proper fitment for "my" truck. Each truck even with the same parts can measure differently.

Take your time, and do it right the first time.

[tubbedII]

I have 22x9.5's with 15mm offsets on my blazer. The fronts are 265/35 and the rears are 295/30's. I only took it for a ride around the block with these wheels on and 4/6 drop (4 right hand turns, 3 speed bumps and up/down a curb), but it didn't rub at all. I didn't have a c-notch in at the time, however, I didn't have any wheel tubs in the front either (don't own a set).
Here's what it looked like with the 4/6:

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by tubbedII

I have 22x9.5's with 15mm offsets on my blazer. The fronts are 265/35 and the rears are 295/30's. I only took it for a ride around the block with these wheels on and 4/6 drop (4 right hand turns, 3 speed bumps and up/down a curb), but it didn't rub at all. I didn't have a c-notch in at the time, however, I didn't have any wheel tubs in the front either (don't own a set).
Here's what it looked like with the 4/6:

Thank you so much for your expreienced knowledge on this matter. So often some views are based on taste instead of actually application, but that's okay, because I respect all views. This helps me out tremendously!!! Now if I can only find out 100% on those front inner fenders!!!! By the way great Blazer. trying to talk my 15 year old in to one to restore! 265/35 all around is really what I would like to go with. but I will go 30 if I have to.

[tubbedII]

Originally Posted by Orangetonicclicc

Thank you so much for your expreienced knowledge on this matter. So often some views are based on taste instead of actually application, but that's okay, because I respect all views. This helps me out tremendously!!! Now if I can only find out 100% on those front inner fenders!!!! By the way great Blazer. trying to talk my 15 year old in to one to restore! 265/35 all around is really what I would like to go with. but I will go 30 if I have to.

Sorry I'm not much help on the front with fenders, but about the tires, I like the look of the 295/30's much better than the 265/35's. Since the rimsin the are 9.5" wide, the 265's look pretty stretched. I bought the wheels/tires used so I plan to put 295/30's all around when they need replacing.

On the rear, the backspacing is a little close to the inner tubs for my liking, so I plan to put on a half inch spacer or more on each side and cut out the outer portion.
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[lolife99]

I really like your new avatar, Nate.^^^

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I really like your new avatar, Nate.^^^

Thanks buddy!

[tubbedII]

Just wanted to give a quick update to my comments. I haven't been able to do much since I'm still moving, but I did try to adjust the supertrac bar to stop the rubbing issue I was having in the rear, and come to find out, the 15mm offset just doesn't work on my rear end. I can get just under 1/2" of clearance on the inner fenders on each side, but it's not enough since when going through a turn it rubs due to the body lean. I'll need spacers and may have to cut the outter fenders for clearance.

[Orangetonicclicc]

Thanks tubbed!!! Do you know your back spacing on your rims and how deep are they? They look like 22x10's. Thanks for the update!!!
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[Orangetonicclicc]

Never mind I went back to thread and notice that you told me they were 9.5!!! Thanks!!!
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[skeeterbug]

i have 20" x 8.5 coy c-5's up front and 22" x 9 coy c-5's 5 "bs on the rear on my 71 lwb w/ no c notch. i belive the tires are 265/40 zr22 toyo's in the rear, plenty of room for the tires. i could run alot more tire under there thats not the problem, problem is w/ 6" drop the frame WILL hit the axle on medium sized bumps and belive me that s*%t hurts. mine is coilsprings with trailing arms

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by skeeterbug

i have 20" x 8.5 coy c-5's up front and 22" x 9 coy c-5's 5 "bs on the rear on my 71 lwb w/ no c notch. i belive the tires are 265/40 zr22 toyo's in the rear, plenty of room for the tires. i could run alot more tire under there thats not the problem, problem is w/ 6" drop the frame WILL hit the axle on medium sized bumps and belive me that s*%t hurts. mine is coilsprings with trailing arms

Do you have drop shocks? Thanks Skeet. I'd love to see pictures. Do you have a thread of the set up?
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[skeeterbug]

yes i have nitro drop shocks on all four corners, i will get up some pics to post for ya. i need to do that anyway i belive i only have a couple since i "FINISHED IT" so my old lady thinks. sorry no build thread

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by skeeterbug

yes i have nitro drop shocks on all four corners, i will get up some pics to post for ya. i need to do that anyway i belive i only have a couple since i "FINISHED IT" so my old lady thinks. sorry no build thread

Well, I just ordered me some Foose Nitrous rims. Had to have the bolt pattern drilled, because the rims are discontinued. 22x9.5 with a 4.5 inch back space. Do you think your rear bottom out due to it being a LWB?? I really wanted to go with a 4/6 static drop but I'm going to check the fitment at 2/4.
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