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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: Shaker on September 13, 2015, 11:56:36 pm

Title: 15's to 18's, Need Help
Post by: Shaker on September 13, 2015, 11:56:36 pm

Hey Guys and Gals,

I am getting ready to put my 97 R10 away for the cold upcoming Canadian winter. I have a few plans for her this storage season with one upgrade being wheels and tires.

I am currently running BFG Radial T/A's with 15" wheels. I am looking at stepping up to 18x9's on all four corners. I do have a Belltech lowering kit and Tubular Control Arms in mind for the future but as of right now I am at stock ride height.

 I want to run as wide as tire as possible on the 18" Rim. Anyone have any suggestions as to the tire size I should look at to avoid rubbing up front. I don't mind staggering the front and rear either depending on how wide I can get in the front.

Thank is advance everyone.

Cheers.

Title: Re: 15's to 18's, Need Help
Post by: Shaker on September 13, 2015, 11:58:41 pm

Oh I forgot to mention I am running a Ford 9" rear end with 3.92 gears, Its out of a 69-71 F-100. So upfront I am 5x127 and in the rear 5x139.7.

Cheers

Title: Re: 15's to 18's, Need Help
Post by: Captkaos on September 21, 2015, 11:39:02 pm

If it is stock height with the right backspacing you can get 275's under the front, that is what is on mine and it is dropped 2.5" in the front.