17" rims and using 315/35/17 tires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

snipescastle2 · 06-19-2013, 08:28 AM

Hello everyone, I tried searching for this particular question, and came up with many posts, but can't find the info I'm looking for. Has anyone ran or used 315/35/17 tires with a 17" X 10" wheel (on the rears) and if so, how is the clearance for 4" dropped suspension, and what backspacing/offset did you use? Thanks in advance!
Ben Smith

**CC69Rat** · 06-19-2013, 08:32 AM

What year is your truck?

Ackattack · 06-19-2013, 09:41 AM

Well I have 315/35/20 on 20x10 with 5.75" b.s. on a 72 rearend (wider one). So my tires will be 3" taller.

I'm on airbags with 1" or 2" blocks. At full dump the tires clear the inner fenders by ~1/16th of an inch. I did tub the rear wheel wells as well.

snipescastle2 · 06-19-2013, 12:54 PM

Sorry, guess I should have mentioned the year ..... 1971 SWB fleetside. Coil spring rear suspension.
Pictures of those 315's on one of these would be sweet, Hint Hint.....

Thanks again!
Ben Smith

**CC69Rat** · 06-19-2013, 07:39 PM

Do you know for sure you have the original rear end in the truck? My bet would be yes but.. it would be worth your time to check (not assuming you haven't)

The 315 tire will be 12.4" wide

315/25.4= width if the tire cross section in inches.
12.4 (width) x .35 (aspect ratio) = the height of the tire sidewall. 4.34"
This number x2 + 17 (your wheel) is the total overall height of the tire. 25.68"

I know you're thinking BIG tire but 25.68" in the rear .. just my opinion.. its going to be a bit small in diameter.

Form example most of the guys that do 20s on these trucks run 295/40/20 tires. That tire is 29.3" tall.

This may be what you want, and that's totally cool and all.. just voicing my opinion.
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70_step · 06-19-2013, 07:56 PM

Im running a 295/50 on a 15x10 with a 5" drop on the rear. If I remember right i have a 4.5 back space, and i can fit my hand between the tire and my bed. but my tires barely clear my fenders. My tires have a diameter of 26.6 and are 11.61 wide. Your tires would have a diameter of 25.7 and are 12.4 wide. I hope that helps.

68Stepbed · 06-19-2013, 08:12 PM

Rob Phillip's C10 has 19x10 285/30/19 Front and 19x12 305/30/19 rear.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2010/11/..._s_chevy_c_10/

snipescastle2 · 06-20-2013, 11:14 AM

Thanks for the input guys! I guess when the time comes to buy some new "Shoes" I'll be much more informed!
Thanks!
Ben

06-19-2013, 08:28 AM	#1
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	17" rims and using 315/35/17 tires Hello everyone, I tried searching for this particular question, and came up with many posts, but can't find the info I'm looking for. Has anyone ran or used 315/35/17 tires with a 17" X 10" wheel (on the rears) and if so, how is the clearance for 4" dropped suspension, and what backspacing/offset did you use? Thanks in advance! Ben Smith

06-19-2013, 08:32 AM	#2
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: 17" rims and using 315/35/17 tires What year is your truck? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

06-19-2013, 09:41 AM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: 17" rims and using 315/35/17 tires Well I have 315/35/20 on 20x10 with 5.75" b.s. on a 72 rearend (wider one). So my tires will be 3" taller. I'm on airbags with 1" or 2" blocks. At full dump the tires clear the inner fenders by ~1/16th of an inch. I did tub the rear wheel wells as well. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-19-2013, 12:54 PM	#4
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: 17" rims and using 315/35/17 tires Sorry, guess I should have mentioned the year ..... 1971 SWB fleetside. Coil spring rear suspension. Pictures of those 315's on one of these would be sweet, Hint Hint..... Thanks again! Ben Smith

06-19-2013, 07:39 PM	#5
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: 17" rims and using 315/35/17 tires Do you know for sure you have the original rear end in the truck? My bet would be yes but.. it would be worth your time to check (not assuming you haven't) The 315 tire will be 12.4" wide 315/25.4= width if the tire cross section in inches. 12.4 (width) x .35 (aspect ratio) = the height of the tire sidewall. 4.34" This number x2 + 17 (your wheel) is the total overall height of the tire. 25.68" I know you're thinking BIG tire but 25.68" in the rear .. just my opinion.. its going to be a bit small in diameter. Form example most of the guys that do 20s on these trucks run 295/40/20 tires. That tire is 29.3" tall. This may be what you want, and that's totally cool and all.. just voicing my opinion. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

06-19-2013, 07:56 PM	#6
70_step Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside, Ca Posts: 24	Re: 17" rims and using 315/35/17 tires Im running a 295/50 on a 15x10 with a 5" drop on the rear. If I remember right i have a 4.5 back space, and i can fit my hand between the tire and my bed. but my tires barely clear my fenders. My tires have a diameter of 26.6 and are 11.61 wide. Your tires would have a diameter of 25.7 and are 12.4 wide. I hope that helps. Attached Images

06-19-2013, 08:12 PM	#7
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 17" rims and using 315/35/17 tires Rob Phillip's C10 has 19x10 285/30/19 Front and 19x12 305/30/19 rear. http://www.speedhunters.com/2010/11/..._s_chevy_c_10/ __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-20-2013, 11:14 AM	#8
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: 17" rims and using 315/35/17 tires Thanks for the input guys! I guess when the time comes to buy some new "Shoes" I'll be much more informed! Thanks! Ben



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