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| | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 54 | I found some nice 22" wheels that I would like to put on my 46 Chevy 1 / 2 ton. Going to try and bolt one on tomorrow. I know they make spacers to deal with offset problems but has anyone put some type of lift kit etc to give extra clearance with the fenders. They just look so cool that I would love to have them on. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | Why don't we have a "barf" emoticon?
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Elton, be sure to post a picture when you do. I suppose the 22's would come in handy in Saskatchewan. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | How far beyond the front fenders do they stick out?
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| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Most likely, you're going to have to do much more than just a lift to make them fit. Most of those 22" wheels are made for late model trucks, which means the backspace will not be correct for a direct bolt on without some sort of spacer. Lifting and/or trimming of the fenders may also be required, depending on what tire size you're considering. In addition, you will also need to do major brake upgrades, preferably disk brakes with at least a 13" or larger rotor to handle the extra rotating mass, which will also put extra stress on the wheel bearings. Depending on the tire width, power steering would also be a good idea.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 54 | Tried them today, everything longbow 55 said is true. It would just be too much hacking to get them under both the front and back fenders let alone trying to get the fronts to turn. I do like the idea of taller tires as I will be running a 235 with original transmission and differential. On my 86 gmc 4x4 I put 33" rubber on, it was the best thing I did to that truck, it was like putting another gear in the transmission. The truck cruised easier was quitter and just better all around. I'll probably just go with a 16" aftermarket wheel. | | |
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