will 15x10 it in the rear?

Steven's 72 · Aug 27, 2006

Hey Guys,

Will a 15x10.5 rally rim w/tire fit in the rear of my 72 Chevelle or not? Chevelle has stock suspension, and 12 bolt rear. Thanks guys

Xtreme70SS396 · Aug 27, 2006

Absolutely:

I have 295/50/15's in the photo. Some trimming/grinding of the fender lip MAY be necessary (more as a precaution in my case) depending on bodywork already done to the car, and if the 12 bolt isn't in exactly center. Mine fit fine.

chevelle17 · Aug 27, 2006

would this rear set up fit on back of my 67? roger

Steven's 72 · Aug 27, 2006

Xtreme70SS396 said:
Absolutely:

I have 295/50/15's in the photo. Some trimming/grinding of the fender lip MAY be necessary (more as a precaution in my case) depending on bodywork already done to the car, and if the 12 bolt isn't in exactly center. Mine fit fine.

Very Nice Chevelle, Thanks for the Info.

Xtreme70SS396 · Aug 28, 2006

chevelle17 said:
would this rear set up fit on back of my 67? roger

Here's a link to the database of everyone that's posted this info so far: http://www.chevelles.com/database/

There are a couple people with no mods running 15x10's and 275's.

Elusive_R · Aug 28, 2006

Xtreme70SS396 said:
Absolutely:
I have 295/50/15's in the photo. Some trimming/grinding of the fender lip MAY be necessary (more as a precaution in my case) depending on bodywork already done to the car, and if the 12 bolt isn't in exactly center. Mine fit fine.

What tire brand/model is that? I'm looking for something other than BFG's whenever I wear my current set out. I haven't found any other companies making a 295/50 but I haven't looked too hard yet.

Ryan

A Giordano · Aug 29, 2006

I have 295-50-15s on 15x10s on my 70, had a small rubbing issue, i just ground and rolled the inner fender lip a little and its been fine.

Oh, the tires are BFG Radial T/A.

Xtreme70SS396 · Aug 29, 2006

Ryan,

Tires on mine are Firestone Firehawks. They had better ratings than the BFG's so I gave them a try - no complaints.

Clint44 · Aug 29, 2006

A Giordano said:
I have 295-50-15s on 15x10s on my 70, had a small rubbing issue, i just ground and rolled the inner fender lip a little and its been fine.

What backspacing on the wheels,Anthony?

A Giordano · Aug 30, 2006

chevydog66 · Aug 30, 2006

The backspacing on the wheel is what matters most. I have a 66 with 15x8" rally with 5" backspacing and it barely fits with a 275/50/15 MT Drag radial.

Clint44 · Aug 30, 2006

Clint44 said:
What backspacing on the wheels,Anthony?

A Giordano said:
5"

That's most likely why you had a little interference.

Clint44 · Aug 30, 2006

chevydog66 said:
The backspacing on the wheel is what matters most. I have a 66 with 15x8" rally with 5" backspacing and it barely fits with a 275/50/15 MT Drag radial.

Where's the clearance problem,,on the inside?

chevydog66 · Aug 30, 2006

Yep, there is about 1/4" or so on the inside. It has only rubbed once I think, when I had 2 large friends of mine in the car.

Clint44 · Aug 30, 2006

chevydog66 said:
Yep, there is about 1/4" or so on the inside. It has only rubbed once I think, when I had 2 large friends of mine in the car.

In your particular case,you probably would have been better served with 4.5" backspace on that 8" wheel,,maybe even 4.75". That's why this stuff is so critical,,it doesn't take much either way to cause a problem.

tony r · Sep 2, 2006

or you can use heavier springs and lift the rear of the car to avoid cutting or rolling the fender lip like this. n-50/15 MT with 4 inch back spaced rims

will 15x10 it in the rear?

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