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firedrag79 01-08-2010 01:09 AM

New Wheels
 
Finally got some new wheels for my truck.
Wheels - MB Oldschool 20x8.5 Offset of 7
Tires - Yokohama 255/45

I need to get some spaces for the rear tires. I'm trying to decide what size. How much room do you need between the tire and fender lip on the rear axle?

Hope you guys like the pictures... now I really need to lower it down.
When the weather gets nicer I will get my brakes and wheel wells painted.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...k/IMG_5002.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...k/IMG_5010.jpg

keith61760 01-08-2010 01:11 AM

Re: New Wheels
 
Looks good. They go good with that blue.

bigarmzz 01-08-2010 09:00 AM

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looks great:metal:

now ya just need to drop it maybe 3-4" front/rear....gotta love a swb crew cab:metal:

N2TRUX 01-08-2010 10:30 AM

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I love it! Be carfel with spacers. Make sure you have plenty of threads showing on your studs.

OJOE 01-08-2010 10:46 AM

Re: New Wheels
 
looks good. i'm with you on a little lower. btw what kind of bed cover do you have. looks like a gaylords but i see a lock in the center. joe

CHEESE 01-08-2010 10:54 AM

Re: New Wheels
 
Nice truck!! I have seen it around town, and i like it!!

firedrag79 01-08-2010 11:11 AM

Re: New Wheels
 
Thanks for all the positive comments.
The bed cover is from Gaylords, The corner locks probably give a little firmer lock but it still works well and is easy to open and close. I want to add an electronic popper to it as I am always afraid of scratching it.

texasfunk 01-08-2010 03:41 PM

Re: New Wheels
 
truck looks good! i've been wanting to get these wheels! just wasnt sure of the look, and i like! i saw u on the loop just now also i think? man that thing looks good rolling! any plans to drop it more?

firedrag79 01-08-2010 04:28 PM

Re: New Wheels
 
When you passed me I knew that I had seen that flaming chevy fender emblem on here.
I do want to drop it but am not sure how much I can get away with. My driveway is kind of steep and I don't want to drag. What I really want is air ride but that will take me a while to save up for.

flamingbig10 01-08-2010 08:23 PM

Re: New Wheels
 
looks good

joe231 06-01-2010 11:29 PM

Re: New Wheels
 
I just saw this...
Your truck looks killer!
Love the wheels, love the color, just lovin it all!!!

joe1982 06-02-2010 01:03 AM

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Nice man, really dig the wheels.

ak_nut 06-02-2010 01:23 AM

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Lookin good man!!

firedrag79 06-02-2010 09:16 AM

Re: New Wheels
 
Thanks for the compliments guys.

BGRAFX 06-02-2010 09:57 AM

Re: New Wheels
 
Wow that's an awesome truck firedrag! Keep up the good work. I like the shaved lights on the fenders.

Tow Me 06-02-2010 10:29 AM

Re: New Wheels
 
Looks good! I like the shaved drip rails too.
What did you end up doing with the rear cab seam? I saw an old thread you posted about it.

firedrag79 06-04-2010 11:09 AM

Re: New Wheels
 
Thanks again.
I'm not sure that removing the drip rails was the best of ideas for a daily driver. It looks good but haven't got the doors 100% water tight yet.
On the cab seam I cleaned it up as well as I could and welded it together. So far so good.

1badgmc 06-04-2010 12:25 PM

Re: New Wheels
 
Very nice, but it's begging for about 2" more drop.


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