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06-29-2013, 04:26 PM
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New wheels and tires
I finally broke down and ordered my wheels and tires. I went with the Cragar Classic 69 series wheels 15x8 square set up. For tires I ordered Cooper Cobra GT 245/60 front and 255/60 rear. Also added the 3" port-o-walls.
  The spider caps that Cragar sells for the wheels are only available in 5 lug. Since I am still 6 lug I went with the Gorilla Bullet centers with matching bullet lugs. |
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06-29-2013, 04:29 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
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06-29-2013, 11:03 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Cant wait to see umonthe truck... Curious how the port-a-walls holdup.... Heard good and bad about them.
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06-30-2013, 01:41 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Love the wide whites. Get them on the truck and upload pics, maybe even one with a pin up girl would be nice
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06-30-2013, 11:56 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Well I have been working on the Fauxtina this weekend. I got the wheels and tires on. Installing a DJM 5/5 drop this Weds.
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07-01-2013, 12:04 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Can't wait to see how it looks lowered.
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07-01-2013, 03:35 PM
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07-01-2013, 06:06 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Subscribed. Lets see that drop.
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07-01-2013, 10:22 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Springs and blocks came today. Already have the shocks. Just waiting on the control arms.......
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07-01-2013, 10:48 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
what is a porta wall?
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07-02-2013, 07:24 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires
It's a fake whitewall. You put them on your black wall tires when you're mounting them to get the whitewall look.
They have been around for 50 years or more. Cheap way of making any tire into a wide white. They do have their downsides too though. Posted via Mobile Device |
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07-02-2013, 12:13 PM
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07-03-2013, 01:10 AM
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07-02-2013, 12:16 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Where did you get the porta walls and bullet caps?
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07-02-2013, 11:41 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Port-o-walls from Lucas Tire
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15-x3-Portaw...item338345eff4 Summit Racing for the bullets. They have two different center bore sizes. Mine are the 4.25 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gor-hc216bt |
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07-03-2013, 11:18 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Looks sick!!! The drop is gonna set it off!
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07-03-2013, 07:02 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Nice.... I like it!
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07-03-2013, 10:29 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
I think I am gonna go that route with my steelies.
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07-03-2013, 10:56 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
The most common complaint about Porta-walls is how they yellow and crack over time. You're very likely to change your wheels and tires before it happens. Some patina admirers might even appreciate seeing aged Porta-walls instead of white ones.
If you want to stretch out their life though, DON'T use silicone protectant (most tire shine, dashboard products). You need to kill the effects of UV. Try a real wax, again not silicone, but the polymers are OK while earlier formulas let them "breathe" better. You may prefer neutral shoe polish, or even painting over it with a craft store semi-gloss clear coating for preserving artwork.
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07-04-2013, 03:02 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Lowering kit is on. It is not level however. Looks like I have more work to do. The driver side is roughly two inches lower than the passenger.
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07-04-2013, 03:08 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Truck looks good with the white walls and black smoothies.
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07-04-2013, 03:10 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Check that you have both front springs clocked properly. The end of the bottom loop should set into the control arm in the little groove made for it.
Also make sure your upper ends of both coils are seated in the upper mounts. Both springs should be located in the middle of the round cutout in the crossmember. Usually a pry bar or even driving it a bit for a few blocks will seat them. You'll hear a pop noise and feel it settle into place. Posted via Mobile Device |
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07-04-2013, 03:13 PM
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07-06-2013, 06:39 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Nice improvement with the drop. A little fine tuning and it'll be set.
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07-06-2013, 03:02 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires
Very nice. Great look
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