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71 454 4x4 · 01-23-2003, 10:04 PM

What would be a good offset on a 15x10 rim for my 71 4x4 1/2 ton. I really dont want them to stick out too much.
Thanks

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-24-2003, 06:08 AM

I have 4.25" backspacing with my 15x10 American Racing white wagon wheels. They stick out about 2". I don't know if you'll be able to get any more backspacing than that. What size tire you going to run?

Mike C · 01-24-2003, 10:23 AM

I have 3.5" on my 15x10, but wish that I had gone to 4". The 3.5" on my 15x8 with 33 14.5 MT Bajas rubbed on boht Depending on the drag link and front leaf spring at lock. 35 14.5 on the 10" rim did not. I have 35 12.5 BFG now, and they rub on the lower part of the front fender on the passengers side, but that fender was damaged and incorrectly repaired. The BFG is quite a bit taller than the MT were, but both listed at 35". You might get away with 4 1/2" bs, but I would want to borrow a wheel and test it before spending my $.

01-23-2003, 10:04 PM	#1
71 454 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 14	rims What would be a good offset on a 15x10 rim for my 71 4x4 1/2 ton. I really dont want them to stick out too much. Thanks

01-24-2003, 06:08 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I have 4.25" backspacing with my 15x10 American Racing white wagon wheels. They stick out about 2". I don't know if you'll be able to get any more backspacing than that. What size tire you going to run? __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-24-2003, 10:23 AM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	I have 3.5" on my 15x10, but wish that I had gone to 4". The 3.5" on my 15x8 with 33 14.5 MT Bajas rubbed on boht Depending on the drag link and front leaf spring at lock. 35 14.5 on the 10" rim did not. I have 35 12.5 BFG now, and they rub on the lower part of the front fender on the passengers side, but that fender was damaged and incorrectly repaired. The BFG is quite a bit taller than the MT were, but both listed at 35". You might get away with 4 1/2" bs, but I would want to borrow a wheel and test it before spending my $. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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