Old Red getting new shoes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RodnRudy** · 08-08-2018, 04:33 PM

I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a new set of wheels for my 68 Fleet at the Street Rod Nationals last weekend. Billet Specialties had a show special on their Legend Series and I got free shipping and no tax to boot. They arrived today and I'm stoked! Now to find tires so I can get these beauties mounted up. Oh by the way they're 20's for the rear and 18's for the front.

**cliff67** · 08-08-2018, 04:41 PM

Nice !! Should look great

88gtstreetrod · 08-08-2018, 08:11 PM

I really like those. Looking forward to some pics on the truck.

rjs53 · 08-08-2018, 08:16 PM

Very nice, bet they'll look great

Ekliptix · 08-09-2018, 01:37 PM

I didn't know about these wheels. When I think Billet Spec I imaging wheels way out of my price range, but their site says ~$250/wheel in 20". Good price! They look like a more expensive wheel.

What is the suspension setup on your truck, and have you decided what tire size to go with? Can't wait to see them on the truck.
Edit: I see you have the same drop as me. 4.5/6.

**RodnRudy** · 08-09-2018, 02:24 PM

I bought 18x8's for the front and 20x8 1/2's for the rear. Couldn't get a 10" under the rear, limited back spacing on their cast wheels. I'm still shopping for tires, it's hard to find them with any side wall. Price shipped to me was $828. Thanks for the thumbs up on my choice. I'll post pics as soon as I get tires and wheels mounted on the truck. Oh and by the way the fronts have 5 1/4" back space and the rears are 4 3/4" back space.

ShortHaul · 08-09-2018, 04:20 PM

Nice wheels! Those will look rad! I went 18’s/20’s on my ‘62 Impala, I think the look is perfect. My only gripe was the short sidewall tires available for 20’s. I’d say go for the tallest wall you can fit...

**RodnRudy** · 08-09-2018, 04:49 PM

You're right about not many choices for the 20's. I am going with 235/50 18's and 255/45/20's. That'll give me 4.6" side wall on both. I'd like to run a fatter rear but with a 8 1/2" rim it's slim pickens.

**RodnRudy** · 08-17-2018, 06:02 PM

Well boys and girls I got my tires yesterday and had them mounted and balanced this morning. Just got them installed about an hour ago and am very happy with the results. Of course after getting them on I'm thinking I might could've got that 10"rim to fit on the rear but it would of been close. Any way here are a couple of pics, one with the rallys and two with the new Legends Speedways. And as luck would have it it started pouring rain so I couldn't go for a drive!

FRCvette · 08-17-2018, 06:46 PM

Very nice. Truck looked good with the ralleys but it really pops with the new wheels.

slowcpe · 08-17-2018, 07:34 PM

Very nice! I just pulled the trigger today for a set in polished for my ‘67

Ekliptix · 08-17-2018, 08:26 PM

Looks great. I'm sure curious how it'd look at your previously lower stance.

How does the ride compare with the shorter sidewall?

**RodnRudy** · 08-18-2018, 08:50 AM

I'm tempted to go back to the 5 1/2, 7" drop, I think it would look killer but I drive the truck a lot and I've got to be realistic. Rained on my parade yesterday so I haven't had the chance to check ride quality.

08-08-2018, 04:33 PM	#1
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Old Red getting new shoes I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a new set of wheels for my 68 Fleet at the Street Rod Nationals last weekend. Billet Specialties had a show special on their Legend Series and I got free shipping and no tax to boot. They arrived today and I'm stoked! Now to find tires so I can get these beauties mounted up. Oh by the way they're 20's for the rear and 18's for the front. Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

08-08-2018, 04:41 PM	#2
cliff67 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairfield ct. Posts: 84	Re: Old Red getting new shoes Nice !! Should look great

08-08-2018, 08:11 PM	#3
88gtstreetrod Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 45	Re: Old Red getting new shoes I really like those. Looking forward to some pics on the truck.

08-08-2018, 08:16 PM	#4
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: Old Red getting new shoes Very nice, bet they'll look great __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

08-09-2018, 01:37 PM	#5
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 682	Re: Old Red getting new shoes I didn't know about these wheels. When I think Billet Spec I imaging wheels way out of my price range, but their site says ~$250/wheel in 20". Good price! They look like a more expensive wheel. What is the suspension setup on your truck, and have you decided what tire size to go with? Can't wait to see them on the truck. Edit: I see you have the same drop as me. 4.5/6. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

08-09-2018, 02:24 PM	#6
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: Old Red getting new shoes I bought 18x8's for the front and 20x8 1/2's for the rear. Couldn't get a 10" under the rear, limited back spacing on their cast wheels. I'm still shopping for tires, it's hard to find them with any side wall. Price shipped to me was $828. Thanks for the thumbs up on my choice. I'll post pics as soon as I get tires and wheels mounted on the truck. Oh and by the way the fronts have 5 1/4" back space and the rears are 4 3/4" back space. __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

08-09-2018, 04:20 PM	#7
ShortHaul Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Penngrove, CA Posts: 697	Re: Old Red getting new shoes Nice wheels! Those will look rad! I went 18’s/20’s on my ‘62 Impala, I think the look is perfect. My only gripe was the short sidewall tires available for 20’s. I’d say go for the tallest wall you can fit... __________________ "Sweet Pea" 1975 Cheyenne 20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...00#post8477900 "Bourbon" 1975 Suburban ScottsdaleSOLD https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...49#post8769049 ”Otis” 1970 C10 SWB -SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=762766 ”Chebby” 1962 Impala LS/TKO-500 http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/1...2-Impala-Build

08-09-2018, 04:49 PM	#8
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: Old Red getting new shoes You're right about not many choices for the 20's. I am going with 235/50 18's and 255/45/20's. That'll give me 4.6" side wall on both. I'd like to run a fatter rear but with a 8 1/2" rim it's slim pickens. __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

08-17-2018, 06:02 PM	#9
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: Old Red getting new shoes Well boys and girls I got my tires yesterday and had them mounted and balanced this morning. Just got them installed about an hour ago and am very happy with the results. Of course after getting them on I'm thinking I might could've got that 10"rim to fit on the rear but it would of been close. Any way here are a couple of pics, one with the rallys and two with the new Legends Speedways. And as luck would have it it started pouring rain so I couldn't go for a drive! Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

08-17-2018, 06:46 PM	#10
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Old Red getting new shoes Very nice. Truck looked good with the ralleys but it really pops with the new wheels. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

08-17-2018, 07:34 PM	#11
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Old Red getting new shoes Very nice! I just pulled the trigger today for a set in polished for my ‘67 __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

08-17-2018, 08:26 PM	#12
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 682	Re: Old Red getting new shoes Looks great. I'm sure curious how it'd look at your previously lower stance. How does the ride compare with the shorter sidewall? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

08-18-2018, 08:50 AM	#13
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: Old Red getting new shoes I'm tempted to go back to the 5 1/2, 7" drop, I think it would look killer but I drive the truck a lot and I've got to be realistic. Rained on my parade yesterday so I haven't had the chance to check ride quality. __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

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