track width question

moregrip · April 20, 2004

Does anyone have a "for sure" measurement on the front track width and rear track width on HD trucks(non daully)?

or know the difference in per side?

I'd like to purchase some rims to compensate for the difference, i.e. less backspacing in the rear than front.

thanks

I'm only a 1500HD but I'm pretty sure you 2500HD's are the same...

Chevyfreek · April 20, 2004

I don't have exact measurements, but I put 1-5/8" deep wheel spacers on the back of my 2500HD and they worked out great for me. Most wheel spacers manufacturers sell 2" deep spacers for these trucks for the rear. With the 2" spacers you don't have to trim the tips of the rear wheels studs to mount the spacers. I custom ordered the set for my truck. There is a link in my sig for it. Pics as well if you are interested. Wheel spacers are probably a better way to go than getting different wheels for the rear of your truck. That is if you want to be able to rotate your tires and such.

moregrip · April 20, 2004

wow! 1 5/8, I thought it was like 1/4" difference.

I better just go ahead and measure.

Chevyfreek · April 20, 2004

It may be different with the 1500HD's. In fact it probably is less. The 1500HD's don't run the same rear axle or IFS(4x4) as the 2500HD's and 3500's run if I am not mistaken. So it may be off less. Sorry about that. I was just trying to give you another option to look into....