Technical Side effects of changing rear track width?

I’ll 2nd that!
Chevy made the SSR in 2004 with wider rear track and those trucks had the same handling issues. Also they would easily pitch and roll over.

 

I already have a spot where the driveshaft has “clearanced” the floor. I’m happy with the height where it’s at. I lowered the front about an inch with new springs last year, which came out perfect.




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Good point on fitment. The studs are 1 1/8”, and there is a pocket about 1/2” deep on the wheel that should allow a 1” to fit, but that’s something to double check when putting together.



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I’ll have to measure the track width. I don’t know where it is now, looks more or less like the wheels are in line, but a tape measure will tell for sure. Supposed to be 35F here on Sunday, maybe I’ll get it measured.

I considered chromed steelies, but photoshopping wheels on last year I really liked the Torq Thrust better.




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For what it's worth (hint-'not much'), I really like the torq-thrusts. Further, I think the concern about handling changes due to a 2" change in track width is overwrought given the normal use of the vehicle.

That is not to say the track thing is not technically correct, probably is. But the effect is circumstantial. A lot more consequential design and engineering 'sins' committed here regularly are met with enthusiastic approval, not warnings.

Ray

 

I'd suggest you go with the wider wheels with the proper offset or what you have now with the proper offset.
Pete

 

It’s a balmy 20F here this morning, so I got my Carharts and a tape measure and checked. Right now, my front track width is 60”, and rear is 59 1/4”. So it seems moving the rear out by an inch won’t be too far off.



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