Sean_P_Meldrum@Auto.ittind.com wrote:
>
> Hey Andre!
>
> Thanks for the Wheels of Steel #. The reason for the 285/70/15's was
> for a 'fat tire' look in the back as I plan to drop the truck 3" front
> and rear. Also, since it's my daily driver, the 285/70's will take
> some of the rpm's out of freeway cruising and still keep me better
> than the 215/75 - 3.21 rear standard setup. With the 4.01 first gear
> I probably won't notice a difference and I'll actually get more mph at
> redline than current.
>
> A 4 1/2" backspace on a 8" wheel would put the mounting surface at the
> centerline of the wheel (8" bead to bead + additional 1/2" per side to
> edge of wheel which is where backspace is measured from). The current
> engineering prints for the '97 15x8 wheel show an approx. 5 1/2"
> backspace and this puts a 235 tire right out to the edge. A 285 tire
> is 0.98 inches bigger per side. To keep the tire at the same outer
> edge everything else must shift in 1". 5.5" + 1" + additional 1/2" to
> scoot inside fender lip = 7" backspace. I know it sounds ridiculous
> and it is really and therein lies my problem. I guess I'm just asking
> for too much.
>
> The price you mentioned for the Wheels of Steel sounds great, though!!
> I'm going to give them a ring and see what they can do. I'm sure the
> 7" backspace is going to be impossible though unless they can manage
> some kind of front drive rim/dakota center bolt pattern combo.
>
> I actually first considered a 275/60/15 but I'd like to eliminate as
> much space between the top of the tire and the fender lip without
> lowering the truck too far. I really need 295/60 size tire but can't
> find a radial in this size. When I finally get the truck to the strip
> I plan to run a set of 275/60/15 B.F. Goodrich Drag Radials....been
> hearin' good things 'bout 'em. I'm thinking about the Dunlop's after
> reading your post. The price's are good and like the fact you said
> the traction was excellent.
>
> ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> Subject: Re: shortening axle housing
> Author: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu at INTERNET
> Date: 2/13/97 2:31 PM
>
I know the guy at WHEELS OF STEEL told me he could build any offset. I
hope he can do it for you.
Andre
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