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epashhans · 09-04-2009, 03:20 PM

I hate the little "rubber band" tires on 20" wheels...just curious what the biggest you can run or you guys are running, both front and back. This is for a 67 swb 2wd with a 3/5 drop. Any pics? I really appreciate it...

c10addict · 09-04-2009, 04:57 PM

Im running a 255/50/20 on the rear of my 68... Pretty nice size sidewall

big_al_71 · 09-04-2009, 05:12 PM

295-40-20 on a 20x10 6 inch rear drop

Chevyman680063 · 09-04-2009, 06:51 PM

Addict and big_al, you both have beautiful trucks.

big_al_71 · 09-04-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman680063

Addict and big_al, you both have beautiful trucks.

Thank you!!!!!!!

c10addict · 09-05-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman680063

Addict and big_al, you both have beautiful trucks.

Thanks Alot!!

c10crazy · 09-05-2009, 01:38 PM

Nice rims!

Not to hijack- but could you guys also post a rear shot to show how wide those sizes are?.

Ackattack · 09-04-2009, 06:48 PM

315/35/20

A little thin, but I wanted wide

Hottrucks · 09-04-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ackattack

315/35/20

A little thin, but I wanted wide

any chance you could get a pic of inside the hood area I want to see how it clears the ball joints and tie rod end??? I was looking at my rallies and I can't go in very much with offset beacuse of those things??? SO I'm just woundering what size rime I need to clear that stuff.....I have been keeping an eye on a deal on Craigslist and such so I need to know before I buy or try

also did you guys have to restud your drums to get your wheels on??

thanx

nuke1 · 09-05-2009, 03:02 AM

front has 255/40/20 and rear is 295/45/20 one 9.5's wide rim

chevyguy_72 · 09-05-2009, 09:54 PM

285/50/20s all the way around on mine. No drop yet. I personally want to go lower profile but these were cheap so i got them

epashhans · 09-06-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyguy_72

285/50/20s all the way around on mine. No drop yet. I personally want to go lower profile but these were cheap so i got them

Hey chevyguy_72, can you post some pics of those tires/wheels on your truck? Thanks!

chevyguy_72 · 09-06-2009, 12:41 AM

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Hey chevyguy_72, can you post some pics of those tires/wheels on your truck? Thanks!

I will have to take a new one tomorrow. They are the ones in my avatar but i can not find the original pic only the shrunk down one...

72BlckButy · 09-06-2009, 08:47 PM

Nice teaser pic...

Can't wait to see what else you have in store for it. Now... what's that parked behind the '69?

72BlckButy · 09-06-2009, 08:52 PM

Here's a few more shots of Puropedo's cheyenne:

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71BB_LWB · 09-07-2009, 03:55 PM

I'm running 275-45-20 all the way around with a 4/6 drop.

epashhans · 09-07-2009, 04:31 PM

71BB_LWB, that looks nice. I can't really tell by those photos, but are the tires pretty close to the fenders? What is your backspacing on those wheels? I like those...pretty close to what I am going to get. What are they? That 4/6 looks perfect!

71BB_LWB · 09-07-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by epashhans

71BB_LWB, that looks nice. I can't really tell by those photos, but are the tires pretty close to the fenders? What is your backspacing on those wheels? I like those...pretty close to what I am going to get. What are they? That 4/6 looks perfect!

They are NOT too close, if you look down from the top of the fender and measure in, the fronts are 2" from the outside of the fender and the back are 1.75". I had to run spacers in the rear I think they are 1.5".
But I can rotate front to rear if I need to.

Back spacing, I'm not for sure, but the fitment is for a 90's c1500.
The actual wheel is a Boss 301. I found them on CL new in the box for $500.
I have had no rubbing issues.

Hope that all made sense!

ctommy · 11-10-2009, 12:37 AM

(nice gas filler mod!)

saweetandlow · 10-27-2016, 05:26 AM

What size wheel you running

m_m_510 · 10-28-2016, 06:35 AM

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What size wheel you running

I've got 20x10 in the back and 18x8 in the front. Not sure about the rake on this thing but it's sure growing on me

Terakilla · 09-08-2009, 06:47 AM

Anybody have a stepside, I know these big wheels look great on fleetsides but I worried how my 72 shorty will look lowered with 20s

Strut · 11-10-2009, 12:23 AM

Hey guys, I have tubbed my rear fender wells 1 3/4 inchs. I was thinking of a 20/10 rear wheel. What size tire should I run and what back spacing would be the best?

Here are a couple pic:

*Puropedo* · 11-10-2009, 12:53 AM

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Thanks purpedo. It feels good to be making some progress. Thanks again for all the pics. I love your trucks...the stance and the wheel/tire size.
Can't wait. I hope to get some time and get a build thread going.

That build thread idea sounds nice

*Puropedo* · 11-10-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Strut

Hey guys, I have tubbed my rear fender wells 1 3/4 inchs. I was thinking of a 20/10 rear wheel. What size tire should I run and what back spacing would be the best?

Here are a couple pic:

Im going with Michelin's 315/35/20s for my 68 cst project, also the Mickey thompson radials would be a good choice, check them out...

Michelin's 315/35/20's
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M/T radials
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09-04-2009, 03:20 PM	#1
epashhans Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MT Posts: 319	Biggest 20" tires you are running? I hate the little "rubber band" tires on 20" wheels...just curious what the biggest you can run or you guys are running, both front and back. This is for a 67 swb 2wd with a 3/5 drop. Any pics? I really appreciate it... __________________ '67 C-10 Shorty - 454, 5spd, and speed holes!

09-04-2009, 04:57 PM	#2
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? Im running a 255/50/20 on the rear of my 68... Pretty nice size sidewall Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

09-04-2009, 05:12 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? 295-40-20 on a 20x10 6 inch rear drop Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-04-2009, 06:51 PM	#4
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? Addict and big_al, you both have beautiful trucks.

09-05-2009, 01:38 PM	#7
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? Nice rims! Not to hijack- but could you guys also post a rear shot to show how wide those sizes are?. __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

09-04-2009, 06:48 PM	#8
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? 315/35/20 A little thin, but I wanted wide __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-05-2009, 03:02 AM	#10
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? front has 255/40/20 and rear is 295/45/20 one 9.5's wide rim Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

09-05-2009, 09:54 PM	#11
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 956	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? 285/50/20s all the way around on mine. No drop yet. I personally want to go lower profile but these were cheap so i got them

09-06-2009, 08:47 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? Nice teaser pic... Can't wait to see what else you have in store for it. Now... what's that parked behind the '69? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-06-2009, 08:52 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? Here's a few more shots of Puropedo's cheyenne: __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-07-2009, 03:55 PM	#16
71BB_LWB Thread Killer! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 235	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? I'm running 275-45-20 all the way around with a 4/6 drop. Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB LS1 and auto. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=256470 _____________________________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing twice... _____________________________________ Don't Mistake Honesty for Negativity...

09-07-2009, 04:31 PM	#17
epashhans Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MT Posts: 319	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? 71BB_LWB, that looks nice. I can't really tell by those photos, but are the tires pretty close to the fenders? What is your backspacing on those wheels? I like those...pretty close to what I am going to get. What are they? That 4/6 looks perfect! __________________ '67 C-10 Shorty - 454, 5spd, and speed holes!

11-10-2009, 12:37 AM	#19
ctommy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Shallotte, NC Posts: 2	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? (nice gas filler mod!)

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09-08-2009, 06:47 AM	#22
Terakilla Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft Stockton Texas Posts: 90	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? Anybody have a stepside, I know these big wheels look great on fleetsides but I worried how my 72 shorty will look lowered with 20s



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11-10-2009, 12:23 AM	#23
Strut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 247	Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running? Hey guys, I have tubbed my rear fender wells 1 3/4 inchs. I was thinking of a 20/10 rear wheel. What size tire should I run and what back spacing would be the best? Here are a couple pic: __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 SWB 1999 GMC Sonoma Mini 2008 Yamaha R1 2007 Harley Nightster Last edited by Strut; 11-10-2009 at 12:26 AM.

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