Would like some advice from anyone about new wheels and tires for my '56 TF
Stepside. I currently have a stock suspension (1/2 ton). I have US Wheel
white color spoke wheels with 6-lug pattern, 5 1/2 inch spacing for the
lugs, and the wheels are 4 1/2 inch backspacing. I have P235R78X15 radials
(white wall). All wheels and tires are in excellent shape with no rust or
significant tread wear (total of 5 rims & tires). I'm planning to lower the
front end 2-3 inches by removing 2 leafs from the front springs this winter.
Can someone tell me just how wide and low I can go on the front and rears
without rubbing? Should I decrease the backspacing to get better clearance
for the springs, front end, etc.? I haven't seen too many chrome-reverse or
smoothies in anything but 15 inch with a 6-lug pattern (C-R's or smoothies
are what I'd really like to use).
Any advice would be appreciated.
Carl Ham
'56 TF Stepside
Pontiac, IL
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