Finally got my new wheels/tires! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrC1 · 10-05-2005, 09:45 PM

It's shocking how much difference wheels and tires can make!

Check this out! Here's the BEFORE...

(sorry - don't have the ability to post the pic here yet)

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/orkeny...b3.jpg&.src=ph

...and here's the AFTER...

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/orkeny...68.jpg&.src=ph

MrC1 · 10-05-2005, 09:51 PM

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/orkeny...5a.jpg&.src=ph

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/orkeny...01.jpg&.src=ph

They're 285/60-17 Kumhos on 17x9 Extreme something or other wheels. I'm not too excited about having Korean tires on my truck, but...

**N2TRUX** · 10-05-2005, 09:57 PM

Looks sooo much better. That made a huge difference....

**N2TRUX** · 10-05-2005, 09:58 PM

Ya need to freshen up tailgate now. It stands out with the shiney new wheels....

Here's a front view

MrC1 · 10-05-2005, 10:04 PM

Thanks for posting the pics for me! Some day I'll get set up on a website to do that again. Back in the day I used to post videos for all to drool over. I used to shoot video with the camera mounted to various parts of my car. Everybody loved that, but I no longer have that ability.

Bumpers? Actually, I've got paint/body work somewhat lined up (I hope). Figure I'll do it all at one time.

Notice the mirrors are missing. I had the Dumbo ears on there, but have a set of the small ones on the way - if the eBay seller will EVER get them to me.

**N2TRUX** · 10-05-2005, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrC1

Thanks for posting the pics for me!....
Bumpers? Actually, I've got paint/body work somewhat lined up (I hope). Figure I'll do it all at one time.

No problem. I just saved them to my pc from your site then uploaded them here. I changed my post after you read it. In the small pics it looked like your bumper was all scratched up. Once I uploaded them I realized it was just the reflection, and noticed the tailgate so I changed it.

Sorry man, not trying to be a critic but I guess it came out that way. Regardless the upgrade does make a huge difference....

Jimbotronics · 10-05-2005, 10:01 PM

Very nice my friend, duckets well spent....

gator2511 · 10-06-2005, 06:02 AM

Big Difference. Looks great!

Purs · 10-06-2005, 12:09 PM

Sweet!

edmonton72 · 10-06-2005, 02:05 PM

Hey MrC1, what is that rear bumper form?

MrC1 · 10-06-2005, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edmonton72

Hey MrC1, what is that rear bumper form?

Who knows! What's it look like to you?

I just bought this thing from a guy in Oklahoma that was literally using it on a farm. I've already found that he had FORD mirrors on it!

chrisb · 10-26-2005, 01:33 PM

Truck looks great! Are you interested in selling the stock wheels and caps?

davidh · 10-26-2005, 03:55 PM

What size are those wheels and tires? Did you lower it just slightly? HOw much if so.

10-05-2005, 09:45 PM	#1
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Finally got my new wheels/tires! It's shocking how much difference wheels and tires can make! Check this out! Here's the BEFORE... (sorry - don't have the ability to post the pic here yet) http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/orkeny...b3.jpg&.src=ph ...and here's the AFTER... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/orkeny...68.jpg&.src=ph Last edited by MrC1; 10-05-2005 at 09:47 PM.

10-05-2005, 09:51 PM	#2
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Here's some more... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/orkeny...5a.jpg&.src=ph http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/orkeny...01.jpg&.src=ph They're 285/60-17 Kumhos on 17x9 Extreme something or other wheels. I'm not too excited about having Korean tires on my truck, but... Last edited by MrC1; 10-05-2005 at 09:53 PM.

10-05-2005, 09:57 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Looks sooo much better. That made a huge difference.... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-05-2005, 09:58 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Ya need to freshen up tailgate now. It stands out with the shiney new wheels.... Here's a front view Attached Images Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-05-2005 at 09:59 PM.

10-05-2005, 10:04 PM	#5
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Thanks N2TRUX!! Thanks for posting the pics for me! Some day I'll get set up on a website to do that again. Back in the day I used to post videos for all to drool over. I used to shoot video with the camera mounted to various parts of my car. Everybody loved that, but I no longer have that ability. Bumpers? Actually, I've got paint/body work somewhat lined up (I hope). Figure I'll do it all at one time. Notice the mirrors are missing. I had the Dumbo ears on there, but have a set of the small ones on the way - if the eBay seller will EVER get them to me.

10-05-2005, 10:01 PM	#7
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Very nice my friend, duckets well spent.... __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

10-06-2005, 06:02 AM	#8
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Big Difference. Looks great!

10-06-2005, 12:09 PM	#9
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Sweet! __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

10-06-2005, 02:05 PM	#10
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Hey MrC1, what is that rear bumper form? __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

10-26-2005, 01:33 PM	#12
chrisb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Green Valley, CA Posts: 5	Re: Finally got my new wheels/tires! Truck looks great! Are you interested in selling the stock wheels and caps?

10-26-2005, 03:55 PM	#13
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: Finally got my new wheels/tires! What size are those wheels and tires? Did you lower it just slightly? HOw much if so.



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