i was wondering if anyone knew the largest wheels you could put on a 72 chevelle w 10 bolt rear w out any rubbing in the wheel well
thx for any help
nick

72 ss convertible
383 stroker

15x10 with 5.5" of backspacing.

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I am running 15x10 Primes on the rear with no problems.

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1972 Chevelle SS (clone),black/black
350ci

One thing to consider is how low your car is. If it's somewhere between lowered and down in the weeds, things change quickly.

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If the ride height is for the most part stock is it any different for a 12 bolt......

17 inch American Racing Wheel
315 Good YEar F1 Tire.. Tight but it fits on my friends 72...
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i have a 72 chevelle with a 10 bolt. i am going to run 18x9.5 front, and 20x9.5 on the rear. already had them test fitted. know trying to get kmc to sell the ss rims the way i want. also i saw a 71 chevelle 10 bolt with 4 drumms with 22 inch. dont know if modified.

nolimitpkr, do you know what backspacing your friend is using to fit those 315s on there? Also, can you confirm that the wheel is a 17X11? Thanks...

I will have do ask him, I know for sure that they are 17 inch rims. I willt ry to contact him later on today.

I have 17X11's on the back and am by far the lowest "A" body running that much wheel.(edit- on an "A" body with stock inner and outer wheel wells, airbag and backhalf cars don't count) They never rub, the key is to get the backspacing right. You need a 6" backspacing wheel, although some guys have got away with 5.5" as well.

http://www.onrails.us/images/275on11.jpg

17 X 11 with 6.5" backspacing on my car. Haven't rolled or trimmed the fender lips and they don't rub. As usual, your application may vary so make sure you measure! I needed a bit more backspace as I'm running 2-piece rotors and the aluminum hats are about .250" thick. I could also have run 6.25" backspace without trimming the lips, and could have run 6.0" backspace with trimming/rolling the lips.

When you start getting wide you need to step up in wheel diameter to clear the lower shock mount. 17" clears with plenty of room to spare.

I have 17X11's on the back and am by far the lowest "A" body running that much wheel. They never rub, the key is to get the backspacing right. You need a 6" backspacing wheel, although some guys have got away with 5.5" as well.

The lowest part is debatable and I'm running 17x13's. :D You're probably lower in the front,though. At a static height,it's no contest. Just messing with you,my friend.
Denny is right about backspacing being the key element. It's #1.
I would run at least 6.25" backspace with a 17x11. 6.375" might be better.
You need to wash them wheels. Those things are filthy. :D

17 X 11 with 6.5" backspacing on my car. Haven't rolled or trimmed the fender lips and they don't rub. As usual, your application may vary so make sure you measure! I needed a bit more backspace as I'm running 2-piece rotors and the aluminum hats are about .250" thick. I could also have run 6.25" backspace without trimming the lips, and could have run 6.0" backspace with trimming/rolling the lips.

When you start getting wide you need to step up in wheel diameter to clear the lower shock mount. 17" clears with plenty of room to spare.

Excellent advice. Whose rear rotors are you running,Troy?

17x11 with +8mm offset which works out to be about 6.3" backspacing

Excellent advice. Whose rear rotors are you running,Troy?

Baer Eradispeed 2-piece jobbers. The hat is pretty darn thick.

Baer Eradispeed 2-piece jobbers. The hat is pretty darn thick.
I was thinking you might have Eradispeeds. I'm running them,too.

Bro in laws car is running 17x11's with Bfg DR's. 5.75" bs with rolled lips.

Bro in laws car is running 17x11's with Bfg DR's. 5.75" bs with rolled lips.

Somewhere between 6"-6.5" backspace would probably have eliminated the need for the rolled lips.

I agree...but he wanted the wheels to be right at the edge but still tuck under.