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f.monroe · 10-09-2008, 09:28 PM

Here are the new wheels I picked up . I am still waiting on the drop parts but I washed the truck and took a couple pics . What do you think ? I wish I had went with the Goodyear tires but these look OK for now .
Frank

Grande Rojo · 10-09-2008, 09:31 PM

WOW very nice!

87Lowrider · 10-09-2008, 09:34 PM

Man.. That ain't even right!

I'm gonna use one of those pics on my background to keep my inspiration higher... they're awesome!

My wheel project is on hold until after Dec 31st due to wedding bills piling up! So, the lowrider won't get 20's until 2009.

Ken

f.monroe · 10-09-2008, 09:34 PM

A couple more . The pass side pics didnt turn out because of the sun .
Frank

jrsmith_2010 · 10-09-2008, 09:38 PM

that truck is awesome! wish it was mine

firedrag79 · 10-09-2008, 09:49 PM

Why do you now wish you had gone with Goodyears?
What did you get instead?

f.monroe · 10-09-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by firedrag79

Why do you now wish you had gone with Goodyears?
What did you get instead?

Fronts are Federal and rears are Nexen . The sidewall on the goodyear was more symmetrical . It is just a visual thing . The tread patterns on these match close enough but the sidewalls are a little different . I saved a little over $300 with these so I went for it .
Frank

dooce · 10-09-2008, 09:46 PM

how much drop you getting?

f.monroe · 10-09-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dooce

how much drop you getting?

I ordered 1 inch coils and Western Chassis 2.5 inch spindles for the front . In the rear it will be 4 inch drop leafs and I have a set of shackles if it needs another inch .
Frank

dooce · 10-10-2008, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

I ordered 1 inch coils and Western Chassis 2.5 inch spindles for the front . In the rear it will be 4 inch drop leafs and I have a set of shackles if it needs another inch .
Frank

thats about the same setup i have on my truck, just mines a little lower. It will be nice to see what 17s look like with it lowered, been thinking about getting a set myself.

jrsmith_2010 · 10-09-2008, 10:01 PM

aint nothin wrong with savin a little green! i like the tire/wheel set up

firedrag79 · 10-09-2008, 10:11 PM

If you hadn't told me that they were different I sure would not have been able to tell from the pictures. It looks really good.
What size rims and tires are they?

f.monroe · 10-09-2008, 10:20 PM

The pics always make it look better . The paint is original and has flaws but looks good in the shadows . The tires look fine because the pics lose a little detail . I like them but I am picky in certain areas . Tires are one . The tires are 255/55/17 and 275/60/17 on 17x8 and 17x10 Coddington Smoothie 2's. Both front and rear have 4.5 inches of backspace so there are some deep lips on them .
Frank

f.monroe · 10-09-2008, 11:43 PM

Check out this photochop that white_paper_180 did for me . The photoshop guys on here are awesome . Probably a little lower than it will be but it does make me want to sit it down there .
Frank

moneyeater · 10-10-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

Check out this photochop that white_paper_180 did for me . The photoshop guys on here are awesome . Probably a little lower than it will be but it does make me want to sit it down there .
Frank

Man that is a slick beauty!No matter if its lowered or not.
I need to get some wheels like that,but with all the stupid laws here it´ll be a pain in the back! Do the have some weight rating or papers wich proof the safetytesting?

Albatrossian · 10-09-2008, 10:06 PM

Awesome.

andresco50 · 10-09-2008, 11:42 PM

Nice wheels but need a drop!! maybe 4/6

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-09-2008, 11:57 PM

Nice wheels, It'll be slick when you get the drop.

Bishops Trucks · 10-10-2008, 06:54 AM

very nice looking truck.

**N2TRUX** · 10-10-2008, 08:16 AM

Looks great Frank. I know you have researched it, but those front tires look rather tall and wide. Be careful when you drop it.

72BlckButy · 10-10-2008, 08:33 AM

Lookin' good Frank! Nice wheel/tire combo, and I can't wait to see what it looks like with the drop kit on.

boatpuller · 10-10-2008, 08:53 AM

looks really good frank.can't wait to see it "down there".

Crush · 10-10-2008, 12:14 PM

wow...looks amazing

CLASSIC87' · 10-10-2008, 01:30 PM

Look'n great Frank... I love the deep offset on them. Definitely lookn forward to seeing it closer to earth

10-09-2008, 09:28 PM	#1
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Wheels Here are the new wheels I picked up . I am still waiting on the drop parts but I washed the truck and took a couple pics . What do you think ? I wish I had went with the Goodyear tires but these look OK for now . Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-09-2008, 09:31 PM	#2
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: Wheels WOW very nice! __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

10-09-2008, 09:34 PM	#3
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Wheels Man.. That ain't even right! I'm gonna use one of those pics on my background to keep my inspiration higher... they're awesome! My wheel project is on hold until after Dec 31st due to wedding bills piling up! So, the lowrider won't get 20's until 2009. Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

10-09-2008, 09:34 PM	#4
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Wheels A couple more . The pass side pics didnt turn out because of the sun . Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-09-2008, 09:38 PM	#5
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Wheels that truck is awesome! wish it was mine __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-09-2008, 09:49 PM	#6
firedrag79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 62	Re: Wheels Why do you now wish you had gone with Goodyears? What did you get instead? __________________ 1988 Crew Cab SWB project

10-09-2008, 09:46 PM	#8
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: Wheels how much drop you getting? __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

10-09-2008, 10:01 PM	#11
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Wheels aint nothin wrong with savin a little green! i like the tire/wheel set up __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-09-2008, 10:11 PM	#12
firedrag79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 62	Re: Wheels If you hadn't told me that they were different I sure would not have been able to tell from the pictures. It looks really good. What size rims and tires are they? __________________ 1988 Crew Cab SWB project

10-09-2008, 10:20 PM	#13
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Wheels The pics always make it look better . The paint is original and has flaws but looks good in the shadows . The tires look fine because the pics lose a little detail . I like them but I am picky in certain areas . Tires are one . The tires are 255/55/17 and 275/60/17 on 17x8 and 17x10 Coddington Smoothie 2's. Both front and rear have 4.5 inches of backspace so there are some deep lips on them . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-09-2008, 11:43 PM	#14
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Wheels Check out this photochop that white_paper_180 did for me . The photoshop guys on here are awesome . Probably a little lower than it will be but it does make me want to sit it down there . Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-09-2008, 10:06 PM	#16
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Wheels Awesome.

10-09-2008, 11:42 PM	#17
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Wheels Nice wheels but need a drop!! maybe 4/6 __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

10-09-2008, 11:57 PM	#18
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Wheels Nice wheels, It'll be slick when you get the drop.

10-10-2008, 06:54 AM	#19
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10-10-2008, 08:16 AM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Wheels Looks great Frank. I know you have researched it, but those front tires look rather tall and wide. Be careful when you drop it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-10-2008, 08:33 AM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Wheels Lookin' good Frank! Nice wheel/tire combo, and I can't wait to see what it looks like with the drop kit on. __________________ -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)

10-10-2008, 08:53 AM	#22
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Wheels looks really good frank.can't wait to see it "down there". __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

10-10-2008, 12:14 PM	#23
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10-10-2008, 01:30 PM	#24
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Wheels Look'n great Frank... I love the deep offset on them. Definitely lookn forward to seeing it closer to earth __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 10-10-2008 at 01:30 PM.

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