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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Default will 18X8 with 4.75 backspacing fit with drop?

im pretty sure i wouldnt have a problem but i want to make sure before i drop some major bills. im lowered somewhere around 4/5
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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I'm not sure but you could check out the "Wheel/Tire Combo & Suspension thread" in the GM Drivetrain & Suspension section. So, you're interested in some different wheels? Personally, I like your truck with those GM 17's.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Hey, Tx are you gonna be runin' 18x8's all around?

You should be able to clear easily with 18's on a 4/5 drop. Not sure on the backspacing, but the 4.75 seems about right. Depending on the tire size you can go up to 50 series or so.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8071868707


STOLD i mean SOLD i won these for $417
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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same wheels with a mild drop
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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Can't run a stock height tire, probably something around the 27"-28" diamter range.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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im guna go with a 285/50 18
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I don't know if that will fit with your drop. I am running 20x8 with 5" backspacing and I couldn't run that size, its a little over 29" tall. You will have .25" less backspacing so I don't think it will work.
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Wow, Boyd Coddington Smoothies for $417!! Did the seller know what he had?! Those will look sharp on your truck.
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