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03-23-2017, 10:03 PM | #1 |
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1963 fleetside - rear rim width
Ok here goes. I know this has been covered a million times, but I've looked all over the forum and the web and I haven't been able to find a clear answer. Like the subject says, I have a 63 fleetside and it has a stock 12 bolt in it. I'm looking at putting a 15" wheel on the back of it that's 10" wide with a 4" offset. Will it fit without modifying the truck?
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03-24-2017, 12:10 AM | #2 | |
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Re: 1963 fleetside - rear rim width
That depends on what tire you mount on the wheel and whether your truck is stock height or lowered.
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03-24-2017, 04:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1963 fleetside - rear rim width
I don't think a 15x10 with 4" backspace wheel will work. But, don't my word for it...make sure by removing one of the rear wheel/tire, jack the rearend housing up to ride height, and take your measurements with a straight edge and ruler.
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03-24-2017, 06:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1963 fleetside - rear rim width
I appreciate the feedback guys. I meant to mention that the truck is lowered 4" in the back. I didn't include the tire size because I'm not sure what size I'd need. I currently have 235/75R15 on the 8" wheels that are on it so I was looking for the same overall diameter if/when I put the 10" wheels on the back to keep my speedo close to correct. I've been to 2 tire shops and neither have had any luck finding anything that won't make the speedo like 10+ mph off. So it looks like I'm going to drop this idea for now.
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03-24-2017, 09:54 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1963 fleetside - rear rim width
If you are still interested . I have a 65 GMC stepside and from the frame rail to the inside of the rear rim lip is 8". It is lowered with 4 of the leafs of the spring removed. Stock rims.
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03-24-2017, 10:20 PM | #6 |
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