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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Iam looking to get some slicks for my 99 silverado and was woundering if anyone had any info on what back spacing and with and tire size I could fit on regular length rear end ?? Tire size would also be helpfull
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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I had 15x10 wheels 6.5" backspacing 29x10.5w which is about a 13" wide tire.had just under an inch clearance between the tire and leaf springs
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 03regcab sierra
I had 15x10 wheels 6.5" backspacing 29x10.5w which is about a 13" wide tire.had just under an inch clearance between the tire and leaf springs
Thanks for the info... By chance do you have any pics?
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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I do I'll dig em up
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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I had 15x 10's with 7.5 BS and a 315/60 radial with probably about an inch clearance
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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Ok cool pics would be appreciated
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 01:57 AM
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Remember wider is not always better unless your suspensions is set up perfect. A smaller slick will bite as hard depending on some factors.
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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I had a 15x10 wheel with 6.5bs and a 29.5x10.5s m/t and had less than a 1/4" between the sidewall and leafspring.

I bet some of y'all got 14" weiners too huh?
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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We'll heck my suspension is preaty much stock besides the helper spring being clamped to the rest of the springs
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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15X10
29.5 x 10.5

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