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| | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 12 | I have a 1953 chevy 3100 with a Sids 3" drop axle and the Speedway Motors disc brake kit which says it adds 7/16" per side.
Thinking about some 17x7 rims from Us Wheel:
https://www.uswheel.com/wheel/12211/us-wheel-smoothie-series-510/?finish=3880&part=510%2D8710
They have 4.5" of back spacing. It looks like these should clear but I have seen some other posts about needing 0 offset or 3.5" back spacing?
Anybody have these wheels?
1953 3600
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 678 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 678 | If you order the wheels through Summit Racing you can try them on (as long as you don't mount tires) and send them back for refund or exchange if they don't fit.
1951 Chevy Panel Truck
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 12 | I might end up doing that. But I am thinking they will fit.
1953 3600
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,258 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,258 | I believe there is a tool or two on the market to simulate tire and wheel size before you make your wheel purchase. | | |
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