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| | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2015 Posts: 35 | I have gone through the forums and haven't really been able to find a clear answer. I have a 1948 3800 DRW rig. Has anyone tried to fit 17" modern wheels and radials on these trucks? I am looking at something like this: http://www.wheelsandspinners.com/product.php?productid=1032&cat=62&page=1
Aaron V.
1948 Chevrolet 3800 216/4-spd
1979 Chevrolet C30 Ramp Truck 454/TH-400
1995 Jeep Cherokee 4.0/5-spd
1970 Ford F100 390/4-spd
1973 Ford Maverick 302/C4
2004 Honda Shadow 1100
"While driving yesterday I saw a banana peel in the road and instinctively swerved to avoid it᠁thanks Mario Kart."
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Something they're not telling you on that site, the rear wheels are meant for the outside dual only, you use a steel wheel for the inside dual. Dealt with plenty of those over the years.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 50 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 50 | When I had my 52 1 ton dually, I tried 17.5's and they would not even work on the inside rear. The factory 18's barely clear. 19.5's will work but are not easy to find with the early 1/2" lug holes and correct diameter center. I had a set of 19.5's but sold them to a member here. I know some have changed to a later rear axle to get better gears and be able to run a 16" wheel and tire. | | |
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