9.5" wheel with 285mm tire on the front? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Wilson! · 12-27-2015, 01:49 AM

looking at running an 18x9.5 with a 285/40. this tire is 27" tall and 11.42" sidewall to sidewall. the truck will have CPP modular drop spindles and 79 C10 control arms with 2" drop springs. currently have 275/60/15 on 8" rallies all around with no rubbing anywhere. possible to fit this 18" wheel/tire combo under the front without rubbing?

**Palf70Step** · 12-27-2015, 09:02 AM

That is a LOT of wheel and tire for the front. Can't say I have seen anyone go that big on one they will actually drive. I'd say and 8 or 8.5 wide rim with about a 245/ 40/45 would be about the size.

LVPhotos · 12-27-2015, 12:58 PM

Here is some pictures. I run the 245/45/18 Nitto 555s. Front and 295/45 rear. If your lower the inner fenders will rub with a wide tire.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602275

Wilson! · 12-27-2015, 02:12 PM

The truck is currently lowered with cut spring (that way when I bought it) and has a 275 on the front without any rubbing. I may order the rear wheels and tires and see how they fit on the front. If I don't like them, I'll order a set of 8" wide with some 255s.

12-27-2015, 01:49 AM	#1
Wilson! Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Huntsville Posts: 55	9.5" wheel with 285mm tire on the front? looking at running an 18x9.5 with a 285/40. this tire is 27" tall and 11.42" sidewall to sidewall. the truck will have CPP modular drop spindles and 79 C10 control arms with 2" drop springs. currently have 275/60/15 on 8" rallies all around with no rubbing anywhere. possible to fit this 18" wheel/tire combo under the front without rubbing?

12-27-2015, 09:02 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,225	Re: 9.5" wheel with 285mm tire on the front? That is a LOT of wheel and tire for the front. Can't say I have seen anyone go that big on one they will actually drive. I'd say and 8 or 8.5 wide rim with about a 245/ 40/45 would be about the size. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-27-2015, 12:58 PM	#3
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: 9.5" wheel with 285mm tire on the front? Here is some pictures. I run the 245/45/18 Nitto 555s. Front and 295/45 rear. If your lower the inner fenders will rub with a wide tire. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602275 __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

12-27-2015, 02:12 PM	#4
Wilson! Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Huntsville Posts: 55	Re: 9.5" wheel with 285mm tire on the front? The truck is currently lowered with cut spring (that way when I bought it) and has a 275 on the front without any rubbing. I may order the rear wheels and tires and see how they fit on the front. If I don't like them, I'll order a set of 8" wide with some 255s.



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