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D-Wake · 10-09-2012, 07:43 AM

I have a 79 c10 and I'm trying to find some skinnies for up front and 15x10s or 12s to run out back. Being the fact I'm cheap I'm trying to find some used ones but I keep finding mustang 15x10s with 6.5 backspacing I'm not really sure if I understand this right but if I use wheel adapters that space it out 1.5inches will that make then be the correct back spacing for our trucks?
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hotrod 80 · 10-09-2012, 08:44 AM

5"

D-Wake · 10-09-2012, 08:49 AM

So a 1.5 spacer on a rim with 6.5 backspacing makes the rim 5 inch spacing? That's what I want correct? Btw truck is lowered with flip kit in rear spindles and coils up front. I'm just trying to make sure it'll all fit before I spend the money. Thanks
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hotrod 80 · 10-09-2012, 08:54 AM

I am not there to look at the truck . But 6.5" backspace with a 1.5" spacer would be 5 " backspace . 1.5" is to much spacer .

D-Wake · 10-09-2012, 10:08 AM

So I need 5.5 backspacing?
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Marv D · 10-09-2012, 02:05 PM

Yeah with so many wheels available, I'd SURE not run a spacer or adapter of any kind. If your wanting a 12" wheel out back, you better just figure on a narrowed rear or the tire is going to hit the frame, wheeltub, suspension or body. 12" is a LOT of wheel. I've got a spare set of ConvoPro for the pfhat look was on the 66 before it moved from show to more go oriented ( 15x15 with 5on5 w/ Hoosier 33x22.50-15's for the rear, and a set of 15x8.25's again in 5on5 patern,, yeah it redefined the term pfhat tire look, lol) So trust me when I say the rolling resistance of a buttload of rubber under a vehicle is not to be ignored. It's a SIGNIFICANT performance inhibitor .

For the front,, change the spindles / hubs or have some re-drilled for the patern you want. I'd not run an adapter on ANYTHING other than a boulevard cruiser. It's just not that safe no matter if your carving corners or going fast in a straight line.

but.... just my 2¢

D-Wake · 10-09-2012, 02:18 PM

Yeah I just read something about it not passing tech if I ever take it to the strip s.o I guess I'll scrap that idea. Thanks for all the help
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Marv D · 10-09-2012, 03:29 PM

D,, all that tech stuff is a PITA, and stupid expensive sometimes. but.... those rules were all made because someone got hurt / killed as a result of not building within those guidelines. Even if you were not headed to the track,, it's good food for thought in any build.

djracer · 10-09-2012, 09:02 PM

Centerline make some pretty nice stuff in 5 on 5. Here is the 15x12 I put on the rear of my son's truck.

and the front's

A Picture before I lowered it.

D-Wake · 10-09-2012, 09:10 PM

Wow that truck is really nice! That is the look I want. If you don't mind how much did that rim and tire combo cost?
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djracer · 10-10-2012, 08:05 PM

I want to say I paid 900 or so for the wheels and I stole the tires. I paid 100 for the rears and nothing for the front.

10-09-2012, 07:43 AM	#1
D-Wake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ/Mcguire AFB Posts: 6	skinnies I have a 79 c10 and I'm trying to find some skinnies for up front and 15x10s or 12s to run out back. Being the fact I'm cheap I'm trying to find some used ones but I keep finding mustang 15x10s with 6.5 backspacing I'm not really sure if I understand this right but if I use wheel adapters that space it out 1.5inches will that make then be the correct back spacing for our trucks? Posted via Mobile Device

10-09-2012, 08:44 AM	#2
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: skinnies 5" __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

10-09-2012, 08:49 AM	#3
D-Wake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ/Mcguire AFB Posts: 6	Re: skinnies So a 1.5 spacer on a rim with 6.5 backspacing makes the rim 5 inch spacing? That's what I want correct? Btw truck is lowered with flip kit in rear spindles and coils up front. I'm just trying to make sure it'll all fit before I spend the money. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

10-09-2012, 08:54 AM	#4
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: skinnies I am not there to look at the truck . But 6.5" backspace with a 1.5" spacer would be 5 " backspace . 1.5" is to much spacer . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

10-09-2012, 10:08 AM	#5
D-Wake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ/Mcguire AFB Posts: 6	Re: skinnies So I need 5.5 backspacing? Posted via Mobile Device

10-09-2012, 02:05 PM	#6
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: skinnies Yeah with so many wheels available, I'd SURE not run a spacer or adapter of any kind. If your wanting a 12" wheel out back, you better just figure on a narrowed rear or the tire is going to hit the frame, wheeltub, suspension or body. 12" is a LOT of wheel. I've got a spare set of ConvoPro for the pfhat look was on the 66 before it moved from show to more go oriented ( 15x15 with 5on5 w/ Hoosier 33x22.50-15's for the rear, and a set of 15x8.25's again in 5on5 patern,, yeah it redefined the term pfhat tire look, lol) So trust me when I say the rolling resistance of a buttload of rubber under a vehicle is not to be ignored. It's a SIGNIFICANT performance inhibitor . For the front,, change the spindles / hubs or have some re-drilled for the patern you want. I'd not run an adapter on ANYTHING other than a boulevard cruiser. It's just not that safe no matter if your carving corners or going fast in a straight line. but.... just my 2¢ __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

10-09-2012, 02:18 PM	#7
D-Wake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ/Mcguire AFB Posts: 6	Re: skinnies Yeah I just read something about it not passing tech if I ever take it to the strip s.o I guess I'll scrap that idea. Thanks for all the help Posted via Mobile Device

10-09-2012, 03:29 PM	#8
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: skinnies D,, all that tech stuff is a PITA, and stupid expensive sometimes. but.... those rules were all made because someone got hurt / killed as a result of not building within those guidelines. Even if you were not headed to the track,, it's good food for thought in any build. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

10-09-2012, 09:02 PM	#9
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: skinnies Centerline make some pretty nice stuff in 5 on 5. Here is the 15x12 I put on the rear of my son's truck. and the front's A Picture before I lowered it. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-09-2012, 09:10 PM	#10
D-Wake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ/Mcguire AFB Posts: 6	Re: skinnies Wow that truck is really nice! That is the look I want. If you don't mind how much did that rim and tire combo cost? Posted via Mobile Device

10-10-2012, 08:05 PM	#11
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: skinnies I want to say I paid 900 or so for the wheels and I stole the tires. I paid 100 for the rears and nothing for the front. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!



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