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chevroletrestoguy · 04-07-2010, 07:36 PM

Well at least 3 of them. They are series 33 wheel vintiques, 15" x 8" with 4" backspacing and imo they look sweet. I have done disc brakes all the way around and have no problem with the rears. They fit good back there. The fronts also fit but there is about 1/4" clearance max with the outer tie rod end. I don't yet know whats going to happen when I got the front end on the ground. Is this going to work or is it too close? Do I need to look at going to a 15" x 7" on the front??? Here are some pictures:

dlisabeth · 04-07-2010, 07:49 PM

I think you'll be good to go on the front. The distance between your wheel and spindle should never change.

SCOTI · 04-07-2010, 08:05 PM

You'll prob need to use adhesive wheel weights vs. traditional clamp-on style weights.

Oklahoma · 04-07-2010, 08:39 PM

I run 15's with the same clearance, and the weights on the inside don't hit, so you will be fine.

*blackedoutharley* · 04-08-2010, 03:32 AM

Changing the wheel width will not affect the distance to the steering knuckle; decreasing the back spacing does this.

Like others have said though you should have no issues.

chevroletrestoguy · 04-08-2010, 08:50 AM

Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure if I needed to go another route on the front or not.

**DPowers** · 04-08-2010, 10:38 AM

They're gonna look good

62much · 04-08-2010, 12:54 PM

I Just got my wheels today too!! I went with 15"x8" & 15"x7" large I.D. Rallys. Had to special order them from Early Wheel in CA. They come with a larger inside diameter to clear Calipers, tie rods, etc. They take a 15" tire but have the I.D. of a 16". Took about 4 weeks to get. They're Chrome with steel centers that I'm going to paint dark gray metallic and I have Disc Brake Caps to put on - Cant' wait to get on... will post pics when I get them mounted.

nomrlz · 04-08-2010, 01:15 PM

like others said. distance shouldn't change and you should be fine

chevroletrestoguy · 04-08-2010, 02:02 PM

So what's you guys opinions on optimal tire size???

62much · 04-08-2010, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevroletrestoguy

So what's you guys opinions on optimal tire size???

I'm going to run TA's : 255 70R15 Rear, 235 70R15 Front... should fill up the fenders ok

**scotts62** · 04-08-2010, 07:49 PM

Cool! I like those!

protrash64 · 04-08-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevroletrestoguy

So what's you guys opinions on optimal tire size???

Big as possible

04-07-2010, 07:36 PM	#1
chevroletrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	got my new wheels today Well at least 3 of them. They are series 33 wheel vintiques, 15" x 8" with 4" backspacing and imo they look sweet. I have done disc brakes all the way around and have no problem with the rears. They fit good back there. The fronts also fit but there is about 1/4" clearance max with the outer tie rod end. I don't yet know whats going to happen when I got the front end on the ground. Is this going to work or is it too close? Do I need to look at going to a 15" x 7" on the front??? Here are some pictures: Last edited by chevroletrestoguy; 04-07-2010 at 07:43 PM. Reason: pictures

04-07-2010, 07:49 PM	#2
dlisabeth Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, Michigan Posts: 102	Re: got my new wheels today I think you'll be good to go on the front. The distance between your wheel and spindle should never change. __________________ 1965 Shortbed stepside Chevrolet C-10 My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409676

04-07-2010, 08:05 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: got my new wheels today You'll prob need to use adhesive wheel weights vs. traditional clamp-on style weights. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-07-2010, 08:39 PM	#4
Oklahoma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: broken arrow oklahoma Posts: 266	Re: got my new wheels today I run 15's with the same clearance, and the weights on the inside don't hit, so you will be fine.

04-08-2010, 03:32 AM	#5
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: got my new wheels today Changing the wheel width will not affect the distance to the steering knuckle; decreasing the back spacing does this. Like others have said though you should have no issues.

04-08-2010, 08:50 AM	#6
chevroletrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	Re: got my new wheels today Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure if I needed to go another route on the front or not.

04-08-2010, 10:38 AM	#7
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: got my new wheels today They're gonna look good __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

04-08-2010, 12:54 PM	#8
62much Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: HILLSBORO, OR Posts: 137	Re: got my new wheels today I Just got my wheels today too!! I went with 15"x8" & 15"x7" large I.D. Rallys. Had to special order them from Early Wheel in CA. They come with a larger inside diameter to clear Calipers, tie rods, etc. They take a 15" tire but have the I.D. of a 16". Took about 4 weeks to get. They're Chrome with steel centers that I'm going to paint dark gray metallic and I have Disc Brake Caps to put on - Cant' wait to get on... will post pics when I get them mounted. Last edited by 62much; 04-08-2010 at 03:49 PM.

04-08-2010, 01:15 PM	#9
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: got my new wheels today like others said. distance shouldn't change and you should be fine

04-08-2010, 02:02 PM	#10
chevroletrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	Re: got my new wheels today So what's you guys opinions on optimal tire size???

04-08-2010, 07:49 PM	#12
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: got my new wheels today Cool! I like those! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

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