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Old 07-26-2009, 02:38 AM   #1
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#2 wheel swap info factory + Aftermarket??

First, What is the best backspace in "'s for a 1982 Chve 2WD SWB PU, I'd like to gop 15X10 and not hit the back fenders opening.
Second another thought occurs to me that maybe ,just maybe . That later model larger styled alum. car or truck wheels may swap onto my 82 2WD (5" Bolt circle), Like a 16" or taller as a cheap alternative to custom wheels.
Third what truck would have older ,IF any, 15x8 steel rally styled truck wheels(many small slots)

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Old 07-26-2009, 11:44 AM   #2
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Re: #2 wheel swap info factory + Aftermarket??

1. 5" backspacing on a 10" wide wheel should be fine. Maybe 5.5 if you have a large drop. I'm assuming you are not planning on running a 10" wide wheel in the front.

2. About the only thing I can think of that bolts up is caprice wheels. They aren't very attractive.

3. As far as I know, all trucks equipped with rally wheels were 15x8. Vans were 15x7.
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Old 07-26-2009, 01:48 PM   #3
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I think the ones on my truck are 15x7, Have to check. So far all I can find in 15x8 are the 6 lug wheels. In a perfect world i'd like to use 15x9 or 15x10 wheels in back. 15x6 in front but I cannot find a maker for 6" or 10" wide rallys. (Wheel Vint. does not sell them). I am planning on using 10" tread width (section width would be a bit wider) DOT sticky tires on the back w 6" tread width on the front (ala drag car style, yes, I use an adjustable proportioning valve), I may end up going to car style rally as they are avail in amost endless combinations.

OR going to a touring style wagon wheels (my term for those 17 to 19" biggies)

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Old 07-26-2009, 02:37 PM   #4
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Re: #2 wheel swap info factory + Aftermarket??

the 6 1/2 rallies are found on vans and in some cases trucks had 7" rallies but most had 8's
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Old 07-26-2009, 03:49 PM   #5
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Re: #2 wheel swap info factory + Aftermarket??

My 83 Silverado came with 8" Rallyes

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Old 07-26-2009, 04:45 PM   #6
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Re: #2 wheel swap info factory + Aftermarket??

i think mine are 8s went to the junk yard and found a nice rally as a spare tire.just found out its stamped 84 on the back
same year as my truck pretty cool
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Old 07-27-2009, 01:41 PM   #7
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Re: #2 wheel swap info factory + Aftermarket??

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I think the ones on my truck are 15x7, Have to check. So far all I can find in 15x8 are the 6 lug wheels. In a perfect world i'd like to use 15x9 or 15x10 wheels in back. 15x6 in front but I cannot find a maker for 6" or 10" wide rallys. (Wheel Vint. does not sell them). I am planning on using 10" tread width (section width would be a bit wider) DOT sticky tires on the back w 6" tread width on the front (ala drag car style, yes, I use an adjustable proportioning valve), I may end up going to car style rally as they are avail in amost endless combinations.

OR going to a touring style wagon wheels (my term for those 17 to 19" biggies)
my truck has 15x8's all around, and my 81 does as well, if going with a big small combo, use some van rallies up front, they are 15x6.5 or 15x7, and, a 15x10 out back, wheel vintiques does actually sell them, but they ask 127 plus shipping, summit racing has them cheaper at 105 each plus shipping
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-42-500505/

they have them in 5, and 4.5 backspacing, hope this helps some
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Old 07-27-2009, 03:49 PM   #8
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didnt know they sell 15x10 rallys thats cool! but a lil pricey
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