15x10's on 2wd?

slickmainer · 07-15-2008, 01:35 PM

Is anyone running 15x10's with a 4.5" backspace on a stock 2wd 1983 truck? Not dropped or anything. Potentially these would be on an 83 suburban. I just don't know if something so wide will work on my burban or what it would look like.

Ivan D. · 07-15-2008, 03:14 PM

They look good on the rear, dunno how they'll fit on the front tho.

tonxcab · 07-15-2008, 10:58 PM

I run them in back of my '80 SWB and run 15x8 with 2.5 or 3.5 backspace.looks great

GreaseDog · 07-15-2008, 11:01 PM

they'll fit just fine, but you're a bit too far from the southern US border to put them on.

slickmainer · 07-16-2008, 08:48 AM

thanks, I saw a really nice set on ebay. 8 wheels in a package, and wondered what they would look like up front. I knew the rears would be fine but wasn't sure about the front. thanks for the photos.

drewgarrett · 07-17-2008, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreaseDog

they'll fit just fine, but you're a bit too far from the southern US border to put them on.

LOL my thoughts also

fer79 · 07-23-2008, 08:44 AM

15x10 wiht tires 295 60 r 15

Ivan D. · 07-24-2008, 07:36 PM

Holy cow, Fer 79, how did you end up with my truck? I mean yours is damn near identical to my old '79, down to the tint! Well, only yours is lowered, and your tires need some air

GreaseDog · 07-24-2008, 08:36 PM

so the guy from Mexico posts up pics of his truck with 10s all around!

though i have to say, it does look good, decent backspacing, good installed depth. unlike the 10s that stick out 4" past the fender that i was referring to in my previous post.

slickmainer · 07-24-2008, 09:03 PM

i see that up here on lots of imports, His truck looks good with stance, other that try it...not so much
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...olotrim640.jpg

slickmainer · 07-31-2008, 10:05 AM

I didn't want to start a new tread for this but I currently have 235/75/15 on my burban. I was wondering what harm would be done if I moved to a 255/75/17. On ebay there is a guy selling stock 2007 Jeep wheels (5x5) with new tires on them for $450. Sounds great but will it do any extra harm to my rear end?

Here are the differences
OLD NEW
Overall Diameter: 28.87 in 32.05 in
Sidewall Height: 6.93 in 7.52 in
Radius: 14.43 in 16.02 in
Circumference: 90.69 in 100.6 in
Revs per Mile: 720.4 648.9
Actual Speed: 60 mph 54.0 mph
Diameter Difference +9.9%

GreaseDog · 07-31-2008, 09:27 PM

a 32" tire will not do your trans any favors, even worse than with the pathetic rear end gears and stock tires. 82 and 83 are the worst years for the 700R4

07-15-2008, 01:35 PM	#1
slickmainer Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: May 2008 Member ID: 89828 Pics: My Gallery Location: Auburn Maine Age: 35 Posts: 94	15x10's on 2wd? Is anyone running 15x10's with a 4.5" backspace on a stock 2wd 1983 truck? Not dropped or anything. Potentially these would be on an 83 suburban. I just don't know if something so wide will work on my burban or what it would look like. 1983 Suburban C10- 2wd,350,700r4, pretty much stock 1999 Tahoe 4x4 Leather 60/40 bench CarDomain Photos of Suburban Youtube Video of Suburban

07-15-2008, 03:14 PM	#2
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2006 Member ID: 57439 Pics: My Gallery Location: Redford, MI Posts: 895	Re: 15x10's on 2wd? They look good on the rear, dunno how they'll fit on the front tho. The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack w/ tractor clapper, and wooden stakes - the Hay Express

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GreaseDog King Of The Hill Status: Online Join Date: Dec 2004 Member ID: 21917 Pics: My Gallery Location: IN Age: 27 Posts: 8,228	Re: 15x10's on 2wd? they'll fit just fine, but you're a bit too far from the southern US border to put them on. 1977 Chevy K20 - 1980 GMC K2500 - 1992 Chevy C1500 SWB - 1993 Chevy C2500 SAS - 1994 Chevy K1500 READ HERE BEFORE ASSUMING YOU NEED A NEW ENGINE!

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slickmainer Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: May 2008 Member ID: 89828 Pics: My Gallery Location: Auburn Maine Age: 35 Posts: 94	Re: 15x10's on 2wd? thanks, I saw a really nice set on ebay. 8 wheels in a package, and wondered what they would look like up front. I knew the rears would be fine but wasn't sure about the front. thanks for the photos. 1983 Suburban C10- 2wd,350,700r4, pretty much stock 1999 Tahoe 4x4 Leather 60/40 bench CarDomain Photos of Suburban Youtube Video of Suburban


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Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2006 Member ID: 57439 Pics: My Gallery Location: Redford, MI Posts: 895	Re: 15x10's on 2wd? Holy cow, Fer 79, how did you end up with my truck? I mean yours is damn near identical to my old '79, down to the tint! Well, only yours is lowered, and your tires need some air The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack w/ tractor clapper, and wooden stakes - the Hay Express

07-24-2008, 08:36 PM	#9
GreaseDog King Of The Hill Status: Online Join Date: Dec 2004 Member ID: 21917 Pics: My Gallery Location: IN Age: 27 Posts: 8,228	Re: 15x10's on 2wd? so the guy from Mexico posts up pics of his truck with 10s all around! though i have to say, it does look good, decent backspacing, good installed depth. unlike the 10s that stick out 4" past the fender that i was referring to in my previous post. 1977 Chevy K20 - 1980 GMC K2500 - 1992 Chevy C1500 SWB - 1993 Chevy C2500 SAS - 1994 Chevy K1500 READ HERE BEFORE ASSUMING YOU NEED A NEW ENGINE!

07-24-2008, 09:03 PM	#10
slickmainer Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: May 2008 Member ID: 89828 Pics: My Gallery Location: Auburn Maine Age: 35 Posts: 94	Re: 15x10's on 2wd? i see that up here on lots of imports, His truck looks good with stance, other that try it...not so much http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...olotrim640.jpg 1983 Suburban C10- 2wd,350,700r4, pretty much stock 1999 Tahoe 4x4 Leather 60/40 bench CarDomain Photos of Suburban Youtube Video of Suburban

07-31-2008, 10:05 AM	#11
slickmainer Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: May 2008 Member ID: 89828 Pics: My Gallery Location: Auburn Maine Age: 35 Posts: 94	Re: 15x10's on 2wd? I didn't want to start a new tread for this but I currently have 235/75/15 on my burban. I was wondering what harm would be done if I moved to a 255/75/17. On ebay there is a guy selling stock 2007 Jeep wheels (5x5) with new tires on them for $450. Sounds great but will it do any extra harm to my rear end? Here are the differences OLD NEW Overall Diameter: 28.87 in 32.05 in Sidewall Height: 6.93 in 7.52 in Radius: 14.43 in 16.02 in Circumference: 90.69 in 100.6 in Revs per Mile: 720.4 648.9 Actual Speed: 60 mph 54.0 mph Diameter Difference +9.9% 1983 Suburban C10- 2wd,350,700r4, pretty much stock 1999 Tahoe 4x4 Leather 60/40 bench CarDomain Photos of Suburban Youtube Video of Suburban

07-31-2008, 09:27 PM	#12
GreaseDog King Of The Hill Status: Online Join Date: Dec 2004 Member ID: 21917 Pics: My Gallery Location: IN Age: 27 Posts: 8,228	Re: 15x10's on 2wd? a 32" tire will not do your trans any favors, even worse than with the pathetic rear end gears and stock tires. 82 and 83 are the worst years for the 700R4 1977 Chevy K20 - 1980 GMC K2500 - 1992 Chevy C1500 SWB - 1993 Chevy C2500 SAS - 1994 Chevy K1500 READ HERE BEFORE ASSUMING YOU NEED A NEW ENGINE!

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