fliping wheels for extra wide track

[jcianci]

hey just a quick question, i am doing up a 88 sierra and i put the tyre on backwards. It stuck out about 2 inches past the guard as opposed to sitting just past the guard. What are the downsides of doing this. I have a feeling the front tyre will rub under full lock. and the bearings will be under more load. I have a 2 inch lift and 30' wheels on it. I just wish i could get my licence back so i can go drive it and try it out.

[christover1]

hey just a quick question, i am doing up a 88 sierra and i put the tyre on backwards. It stuck out about 2 inches past the guard as opposed to sitting just past the guard. What are the downsides of doing this. I have a feeling the front tyre will rub under full lock. and the bearings will be under more load. I have a 2 inch lift and 30' wheels on it. I just wish i could get my licence back so i can go drive it and try it out.

some Sierra wheels are ok to fit backwards, if they have the bevel face on the stud holes on both sides.

I'm surprised if you can do it on the front, as the rims usually interfere with the disc calipers. Mine would not go on on the front backwards..

I ran my rears backwards for over a year, before getting them offset professionaly. It was around 30mm further out.
Only prob I had was crawling under the car to check tyre pressures or air down/up, especially when cold and wet and muddy.

bearings and steering are always going to be under more stress, but will be with wheel spacers, off set rims or any other widening (except diff change)

christover

[Spike_Sierra]

i ran mine for ages flipped, but i just changed my brake pads last night making the calipers much wider and they rub now.

[jcianci]

yeah the rims on mine are f100 offset rims they arent the stock ones
good point on the inflation situation. i might just flip them when i need the extra track. i need all the width i can get

[jcianci]

just checked and it does rub. stupid me. ill have to get the grinder out again