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turmoline · 06-20-2002, 05:46 PM

Got my new wheels today tell me what you think.

Super Chevy · 06-20-2002, 05:51 PM

DAAAMMMMNNNN,nice rims man!

what size you go with?

SC

turmoline · 06-20-2002, 05:54 PM

They are billet specialties 20 x 9.5 in back and 20 x 8 in front. Haven't decided on tires yet.

Burlinator · 06-20-2002, 06:01 PM

I've heard of low profile tires but that is just ridiculous!!!!! LMAOJ/K sweeeeeeet wheels man!

how much drop do you have?

WB72 · 06-20-2002, 06:12 PM

Sweet !

Beats the he** out of my rusty stock ones

**68SWB4x4** · 06-20-2002, 06:27 PM

wow sweet truck! your in santa cruze? maybe i could check out the truck sometime?

turmoline · 06-20-2002, 06:29 PM

Thanks guys for the compliments. Burlinator. I'm sitting at about 9.5-10"drop in the back don't know in the front am assuming 7-8". welcome anytime there 68swb4x4.

Alexis · 06-20-2002, 06:31 PM

those are some sweet wheels you got there, where the pic of the whole truck

chevjayfsd · 06-20-2002, 06:33 PM

very nice
How Much for all 4???
Air suspension???

turmoline · 06-20-2002, 07:00 PM

Alexmart1. Heres a pic of the truck I hope. I got the set of 20's out the door for 1650.00. NOt running air as of yet.

*Shane* · 06-20-2002, 07:18 PM

Sa-Weet!

Dang nice job there.......keep up the good work!!!

Alexis · 06-20-2002, 07:39 PM

that looks like it coming along great...i se a BeCool radiator hehe i got one too. i see shiny pulleys, what motor specs, tranny and rear-end

KP1972 · 06-20-2002, 07:57 PM

Wouldn't you get better traction if there was some kind of rubber attached????

Sorry

Cheyenne Super · 06-20-2002, 09:12 PM

where did you get them, and how do they fit?
thanks

Slammed67 · 06-20-2002, 09:45 PM

Lookin's good! You might look into these for tires....... they are Dunlop SP Sport 9000's..... cool tread design and reasonably priced for the size.

Dropt72Shortbed · 06-20-2002, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by turmoline
Alexmart1. Heres a pic of the truck I hope. I got the set of 20's out the door for 1650.00. NOt running air as of yet

are those the new centerline billets?

also where the hell did you get em for $1650 out the door? cheapest i found on quality billets is boyd coddingtons *****in series for $2000. unless you want to run eagle alloys 20s for $1200 but im not sure i trust their quality.

Sinister · 06-20-2002, 10:12 PM

those are fat...

turmoline · 06-20-2002, 10:13 PM

Hey slammed67. first of all thanks for helping me with the backspacing questions. I've been looking at the dunlops. I want to go with a 265/35/20 in back and possibly a 245/35/20 in front. After a little research I was able to purchase the wheels through Americas Tire Co. a lot cheaper than going through the company direct.

Slammed67 · 06-20-2002, 11:05 PM

You might re-think your rear tire choice..... that rear tire size might be a little too narrow. I've got 285/40's on mine and I think amything narrower migh tlook funny. Or I could be wrong. You might look into it.

Dropt72Shortbed · 06-20-2002, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slammed67
You might re-think your rear tire choice..... that rear tire size might be a little too narrow. I've got 285/40's on mine and I think amything narrower migh tlook funny. Or I could be wrong. You might look into it.

slammed67 is right, 9.5s need minimum 275s and i believe 285s fit them better. i believe 265/35s are for 8.5s and 9" widths

Low69CST · 06-20-2002, 11:17 PM

Those are some seriously sweet rims man. Those are the same size wheels I want, but I want much wider tires. Like atleast a 285 wide rear tire. I'd like to see any other pics you have along with other details of your truck.

Sweet ride man.

turmoline · 06-21-2002, 12:39 AM

I was looking at over all diameter. Looking at other trucks( in magazines) That red one says it has 225/35/20's with 10" wide rims. Theres been a yellow one featured as well with 275/35/20's and 10's. I was trying to hit right in the middle for the look I was after.

Patrick Sullivan · 06-21-2002, 02:00 AM

Those are nice.

I thought you were going to show us the cool new brake shoes you got.. :p

Dropt72Shortbed · 06-21-2002, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by turmoline
I was looking at over all diameter. Looking at other trucks( in magazines) That red one says it has 225/35/20's with 10" wide rims. Theres been a yellow one featured as well with 275/35/20's and 10's. I was trying to hit right in the middle for the look I was after.

i highly doubt the fronts were 10", im pretty sure 10s need minimum 285, i know you can fit 275s but they barely fit and kinda look funny in my opinon.

i had 225/40/18s on some 18x8.5s and they barely fit the rim, and besides no one makes 225/35/20s, i believe the smallest 20 tire size offered right now is 245/35/20s (correct me if im wrong) and trust me those are rubber bands.

when it comes to diameter difference due to difference widths on 35 series tires, the difference is pretty small considering 35 series means only 35% of the width. diff in diameter between 275/35s and 285/35s is 3/10"

turmoline · 06-21-2002, 11:02 AM

You've probably seen the article. It was Navarroized. Maybe it was a misprint. The article said he was running 225/35/20 with a 10"rim in back and 195/35/20 with an 8.5 in front. I kept looking and trying to compare with other wheels and tires and they always looked smaller. You are right I've been hunting for tires and I believe the smallest I could find in a 35 was 245. Hmmm I might have to rethink the tire sizes. Once again this board has proved to be a priceless tool. A little more food for thought. Thanks guys.

06-20-2002, 05:46 PM	#1
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	Check out my new shoes!! Got my new wheels today tell me what you think.

06-20-2002, 06:01 PM	#4
Burlinator Just Another Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Richmond,British Columbia Canada Posts: 1,228	I've heard of low profile tires but that is just ridiculous!!!!! LMAOJ/K sweeeeeeet wheels man! how much drop do you have? __________________ 1985 454/465/205, 38.5x11-16BOGGERS soon to be installed: 14bDETROIT,Edelbrock Performer cam,intake and valve springs,Comp roller tips,MSD HEI

06-20-2002, 06:12 PM	#5
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Sweet ! Beats the he out of my rusty stock ones __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore...** 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

06-20-2002, 06:27 PM	#6
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	wow sweet truck! your in santa cruze? maybe i could check out the truck sometime? __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-20-2002, 06:29 PM	#7
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	Thanks guys for the compliments. Burlinator. I'm sitting at about 9.5-10"drop in the back don't know in the front am assuming 7-8". welcome anytime there 68swb4x4. Last edited by turmoline; 06-20-2002 at 06:33 PM.

06-20-2002, 05:51 PM	#2
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	DAAAMMMMNNNN,nice rims man! what size you go with? SC

06-20-2002, 05:54 PM	#3
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	They are billet specialties 20 x 9.5 in back and 20 x 8 in front. Haven't decided on tires yet.

06-20-2002, 06:31 PM	#8
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	very nice wheels those are some sweet wheels you got there, where the pic of the whole truck

06-20-2002, 06:33 PM	#9
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	very nice How Much for all 4??? Air suspension??? __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

06-20-2002, 07:00 PM	#10
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	Alexmart1. Heres a pic of the truck I hope. I got the set of 20's out the door for 1650.00. NOt running air as of yet.

06-20-2002, 07:18 PM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Sa-Weet! Dang nice job there.......keep up the good work!!!

06-20-2002, 07:39 PM	#12
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	thanks that looks like it coming along great...i se a BeCool radiator hehe i got one too. i see shiny pulleys, what motor specs, tranny and rear-end

06-20-2002, 07:57 PM	#13
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	new wheels Wouldn't you get better traction if there was some kind of rubber attached???? Sorry __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

06-20-2002, 09:12 PM	#14
Cheyenne Super Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Efland, NC Posts: 303	turmoline ? about your doors where did you get them, and how do they fit? thanks __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super Soon to be converted to '68 front clip. Efland, NC

06-20-2002, 09:45 PM	#15
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Lookin's good! You might look into these for tires....... they are Dunlop SP Sport 9000's..... cool tread design and reasonably priced for the size. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra



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06-20-2002, 10:12 PM	#17
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	those are fat... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

06-20-2002, 10:13 PM	#18
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	Hey slammed67. first of all thanks for helping me with the backspacing questions. I've been looking at the dunlops. I want to go with a 265/35/20 in back and possibly a 245/35/20 in front. After a little research I was able to purchase the wheels through Americas Tire Co. a lot cheaper than going through the company direct.

06-20-2002, 11:05 PM	#19
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	You might re-think your rear tire choice..... that rear tire size might be a little too narrow. I've got 285/40's on mine and I think amything narrower migh tlook funny. Or I could be wrong. You might look into it. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-20-2002, 11:17 PM	#21
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Those are some seriously sweet rims man. Those are the same size wheels I want, but I want much wider tires. Like atleast a 285 wide rear tire. I'd like to see any other pics you have along with other details of your truck. Sweet ride man. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-21-2002, 12:39 AM	#22
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	I was looking at over all diameter. Looking at other trucks( in magazines) That red one says it has 225/35/20's with 10" wide rims. Theres been a yellow one featured as well with 275/35/20's and 10's. I was trying to hit right in the middle for the look I was after.

06-21-2002, 02:00 AM	#23
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	Those are nice. I thought you were going to show us the cool new brake shoes you got.. :p __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

06-21-2002, 11:02 AM	#25
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	You've probably seen the article. It was Navarroized. Maybe it was a misprint. The article said he was running 225/35/20 with a 10"rim in back and 195/35/20 with an 8.5 in front. I kept looking and trying to compare with other wheels and tires and they always looked smaller. You are right I've been hunting for tires and I believe the smallest I could find in a 35 was 245. Hmmm I might have to rethink the tire sizes. Once again this board has proved to be a priceless tool. A little more food for thought. Thanks guys.

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