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I am rebuilding a 46 Chev 1/2 ton. Presently I have the GM rallye wheels off my 86 4x4 that I once owned. With 235/75 tires they rub when I turn left by the control arm/gear box. I bought some 2007 wheels off of kijiji and they had the total wrong offset. My question is I am going to order a new set of after market rims but don't know what to look at for offset. None of the charts go back to 46, and I hate to pay shipping and find out they aren't right. Anyone have experience on what will fit for tires and offset?

Late reply. Not sure I have enough info to help. You said the tire (not the rim) is rubbing. If it was me, I'd measure the offset of the wheels that rub that are on the truck now. Depending on how much rub and how quickly they rub, I'd go with 1/2" or 1" less offset for the same size rim (I assume they are 15"). If you go with a larger rim like 16" then the problem might completely go away with the same offset you have now.

This may sound goofy, but here's an idea. Cut a disc of plywood with a 15" diameter. Mock up a ring of paper around the edge to simulate the rim interior. Bolt it on and see what will clear.

Thanks