Rear wheel / tire size recommendation

[mikey]

I want to upgrade my wheels and tires on my 65 Shortbed. What is the biggest wheel and tire combo i can get to fit under there without tubbing the thing. I want to go to a larger diameter wheel like a 17". What wheel offset would you recommend?

[kstones63]

275/55r/17 will fit. It if your truck is very low, it becomes a problem to change the tires. I run this size on my truck but I can't give you the offset on the rims because I don't have the stock rearend in my truck.

Kevin

[Leeroy]

I have same tyre size as Kevin, I run a stock 9" with 17x8 cragar s/s and they were 3.5" backspace. Haven't checked lately, but from memory there was an inch or so clearance toward the outside of the bed and maybe 1.5" toward the frame. Never had it rub at all.

[mikey]

I also have the stock 9" rear with a Ford posi .370 - but dimensionally it is the original size. Thanks for this. Leeroy, do you have any pics? I have cragar s/s all around now, so this would be a good solution just having to buy 2 wheels.

[Leeroy]

Yes plenty, Did you want pics of the wheel on the slick or some of the clearance areas?

[mikey]

Leeroy

It would be great to have pictures of both if you have the time. I really do appreciate it.