Guys with 15x10 Wheels - Inside Please

[ont_guy_38]

Originally Posted by Richard D

I need to get some good overall shots of the truck, but here are some to show the fit.

Yes Richard I would really like to see more pictures of this setup,I,m liking the idea

[killthewabbit]

Originally Posted by moneyeater

I have 10x 15 589 eagle alloys all around with 295/50 and 265/50 Bfgs but i can´t tell you the backspacing,sorry! The papers say ET -45 mm but i can´t tell what that means!

That would mean a negative offset of 45 millimeters. 0 offset would mean the wheel mounting surface is halfway between the rim hoops, or 5 inch backspace on a 10 inch wheel. 45 millimeters is about 1 7/8 inches. If I'm figuring correctly, the backspacing is 3 1/8. That seems like it would push out of the fenders, though. I could be wrong.

[moneyeater]

Originally Posted by JW76

moneyeater, what size drop do you have? That looks great

No i don´t have bags!
I have a static drop of 4 and 6 inches with belltech spindles,springs and a flipkit and shocks all around!
The backspacing of the wheels is right with what lillthewabbit says!

[Richard D]

Originally Posted by ont_guy_38

Yes Richard I would really like to see more pictures of this setup,I,m liking the idea

I'll try to snap a few in the next day or so.

[Pyrotechnic]

I'm a little late to the party but here goes. 15x8 with 3.75 backspace up front with 275/60/15 tires and 15x10 with 3.75 backspace in the rear with 325/50/15 drag radials.

[Slammed '87]

nice truck pyrotechnic! I'm thinkin you should lower the front 3 more inches and the rear about 2 tho lol.

Too bad BFG doesn't make a larger tire than the 295 in the radial T/A. I have been keepin my eyes open for the pirelli 345/45/15 tires normally used on Lambouginis. My buddy who owns one told me they are really hard to come by, and sadly very exspensive when you can find them.

[cyberpine]

Originally Posted by westie 666

Here is mine 15x10 4.5 back space with 29x15x12.5 tyres

Is this dropped just in the front and a stock rear? If so, how much is the drop?and what did you use?

Wow I really like this look and it's what I'm going for once my project gets to tires and suspension.



http://picasaweb.google.com/cyberpine/1987C10#

[cyberpine]

Originally Posted by vern350

4.5 inch backspacing with 295/50/15. I don't have these on now because of the lack of drop and the little tires make things looks out of place.

Is this truck stock 2wd hieght.. cause I think that looks awsome.. I would have thought those 50s would have thought the gap would have appeared greater. By any chance do you have more shots of the truck when it was with these tires?

Thank you.

[westie 666]

That pic was before I dropped the rear, the front just has 1 coil cut, the rear now has 4 leaves removed and the rest were reworked, I'm left with 2 leaves and the helper. I'll find a pic and post it.

[cyberpine]

Originally Posted by westie 666

That pic was before I dropped the rear, the front just has 1 coil cut, the rear now has 4 leaves removed and the rest were reworked, I'm left with 2 leaves and the helper. I'll find a pic and post it.

Really like that front only drop look.

sorry about the 20 questions.

So you only cut one full coil? That's cutting a perfect ring right? .. nothing else? Did you notice any adverse effect in the ride like stiffness, stearing, handling or anything else? Did you have to get it aligned afterwards? when you cut the coil how much did it drop?

I wonder why we don't hear about more people cutting coils instead of buying kits?

How tough of a job was it to do that ? Any special tools needed?

I just read that for every 1/4 coil you cut expect a full inch drop.. wow. Are you guys cutting coils while they are still in place? Any good DIY writeups for cutting coils on the C10? What are people using to cut?

Thanks!

[flamingbig10]

to cut the coils you'll first need to remove them from truck, 1 coil will bring you down 2" inches, to cut you'll will need use some thing like saw saw, cut off wheel or something similar, but not a torch it make the entire coil week, the rides not to bad if you coil are good to start with
my truck with one cut coil in front and stock in the back

[cyberpine]

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

to cut the coils you'll first need to remove them from truck, 1 coil will bring you down 2" inches, to cut you'll will need use some thing like saw saw, cut off wheel or something similar, but not a torch it make the entire coil week, the rides not to bad if you coil are good to start with
my truck with one cut coil in front and stock in the back

SWEET! Thank you! I'm going to do the exact same thing. If anybody knows of a write up with step by steps and pics, please send it to me.

BTW, do you think 295/50/15s on the stock 15x8 Rallys would fit in the front with no problems, even at full lock and sharp turns up ramps?

[flamingbig10]

295/50 will work with the rallies and there might slight rubbing on the truck not for sure but with 275/60 you won't have any problems

[cyberpine]

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

295/50 will work with the rallies and there might slight rubbing on the truck not for sure but with 275/60 you won't have any problems

Is that based on a 2 inch drop in the front and if there is a rub where will it be? Someone implied I could probably hammer the problem away. Also wonder in that slight rub is aggevated with swaying.

One issue with 275/60/15 is that I think it's a taller tire than 295/50/15.. Really wanting 295 in the back and 295/60/15 is a rare and expensive tire.

I'm okay with some rubbing on the inside if I can cut and hammer it away.

Anybody know what I can expect to pay for a decent 2 inch drop coils? Recommended 2" drop Spring Coils? Ground Force any good?



Thanks.

[vern350]

cyberpine - my truck with the 15x10s was sitting at stock 2wd height. I did have more pitures of it, but I cant seem to find any right now. If I come across any, I'll let you know or post them here.

[flamingbig10]

Originally Posted by cyberpine

Is that based on a 2 inch drop in the front and if there is a rub where will it be? Someone implied I could probably hammer the problem away. Also wonder in that slight rub is aggevated with swaying.

One issue with 275/60/15 is that I think it's a taller tire than 295/50/15.. Really wanting 295 in the back and 295/60/15 is a rare and expensive tire.

I'm okay with some rubbing on the inside if I can cut and hammer it away.

Anybody know what I can expect to pay for a decent 2 inch drop coils? Recommended 2" drop Spring Coils? Ground Force any good?



Thanks.

a 275/60/15 is almost 2" taller than 295/50 but a 235/60/15 is just a tad shorter than 295/50, I think you be fine, there's a guy on hear with 305/35/26 and he said he had very little rubbing, ground force is a good brand and summit racing sells them really cheap
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G727/

[cyberpine]

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

a 275/60/15 is almost 2" taller than 295/50 but a 235/60/15 is just a tad shorter than 295/50, I think you be fine, there's a guy on hear with 305/35/26 and he said he had very little rubbing, ground force is a good brand and summit racing sells them really cheap
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G727/

I'm only concerned with the front rear is going to stay stock and I was planning to add 1.5 " spacer anyways for an even wider look back there.

305/35/26 is 34.4 x 12.. wow. In the front? with a drop and no cutting ?.. that doesn't sound right. Do you have the link to his pics?

Appreciate the info.. Thank you!

[geunther]

I am trying to locate 10" x 15 rally wheels. I know the originals were 8" but I want to retain the factory look with factory beauty rings and center caps with a wider wheel.

Open for ideas

[Tony_SS]

Originally Posted by geunther

I am trying to locate 10" x 15 rally wheels. I know the originals were 8" but I want to retain the factory look with factory beauty rings and center caps with a wider wheel.

Open for ideas

Wheel Vintiques has them.

[flamingbig10]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-42-500505/

[geunther]

Sorry, my mistake, I should have mentioned 4x4. Needing 6 holes. Thanks big10 and Tony, I will check both places.

[ghettoluxury]

15x10's not sure on backspacing but the tires are 33/12.5/15

[vern350]

cyberpine - heres another picture I found

[Colesnsty68]

i'd like to help you here but the guy i bought my 10in truck ralleys from didnt have a lotta info. i'll have to check and let you know. that and they where custom made.

[jjgmc]

15x10 4inch bs 305/50/15