Rim size question

[nickxrx]

I have an 83 k10. I want to run 15x10 wheels with a 3 inch backspace. Will this setup work with 33x12.50 tires and stock suspension? I'm sure this has been asked alot. I just want to run a wider tire and rim combo so they stick out more from the fenders. TIA

 

[bucket]

Nope, not a chance. 33's will lightly rub even with stock 8 inch wide wheels and 4 inches of backspacing. A buddy used to have a stock K5 with wide wheels like that and a set of old 31x13.5 and they lightly rubbed the fenders too.

 

[nickxrx]

Alright well let me ask you this... How would I know if the front has a leaf spring lift or not? I believe the back has small blocks but the truck looks to have a slight lift... Although, it could be smaller than factory tires making it seem like there is a lift. The leaf springs are flat across the axle, doesn't this usually mean factory suspension?

Nope, not a chance. 33's will lightly rub even with stock 8 inch wide wheels and 4 inches of backspacing. A buddy used to have a stock K5 with wide wheels like that and a set of old 31x13.5 and they lightly rubbed the fenders too.

 

[Driver4r]

Alright well let me ask you this... How would I know if the front has a leaf spring lift or not? I believe the back has small blocks but the truck looks to have a slight lift... Although, it could be smaller than factory tires making it seem like there is a lift. The leaf springs are flat across the axle, doesn't this usually mean factory suspension?

If its flat, that sounds more like a 2" lift. Factory springs are a negative arch when setting on the ground.

 

[bucket]

Right, the stock springs have a slight negative arch. 2 inch lift springs will be flat, maybe just a touch of positive arch. Can you get pics of your springs?

 

[Driver4r]

Right, the stock springs have a slight negative arch. 2 inch lift springs will be flat, maybe just a touch of positive arch. Can you get pics of your springs?

lol, and while hes at it, mabey he can take a picture of mine to...... I keep forgeting.

 

[nickxrx]

It will be a few days before I can get pictures but I'm pretty sure the springs sit flat on the axle. Like I said earlier, the truck seems to sit higher than normal. So hopefully there is a 2inch lift. Thanks guys

If its flat, that sounds more like a 2" lift. Factory springs are a negative arch when setting on the ground.

 

[82ndparatrooper]

I am running 15 X 10 with 33s 14.50 but this in a 4inch lift. Has a beefy look to it. They come out pass fender just perfect.