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11-02-2011, 02:58 PM
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Wheels
I have to get new tires for the truck so I am looking for different rims also. My old S10 I had American Racing AR23's which I thought would look pretty good on this truck. Thinking 15x7's on the front and 15x8's on the back. I believe the lug pattern is 5x5 correct me if I'm wrong. But what is the correct backspace? Also anybody have any pics of these wheels on our trucks?
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11-03-2011, 08:25 AM
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Re: Wheels
First off, welcome to the board! Next, I'm not exactly what the AR23's look like, so I can't give my opinion on how they will look. Yes, the 71-72's have a 5x5 bolt pattern. 67-70's were 6 lug 6x5.5 pattern, but are easily converted to the 5x5 pattern.
As for backspacing, when I had 15x8s on my truck before, they had a 3.75" backspacing and fit well. That's usually the standard offset for 15x7 and 15x8 aftermarket wheels.
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11-03-2011, 09:53 AM
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Re: Wheels
What is the widest tire you can put on a 8" rim? Also looking for a good street radial dot approved tire to put on it. Any suggestions on size and brand?
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11-03-2011, 05:19 PM
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Re: Wheels
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Just for reference, here's a shot of mine with the 15's. I had 15x8's all around with 255/60/15 front 275/60/15 rear tires with a 3.5/5 drop. 
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11-04-2011, 03:08 AM
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Re: Wheels
Here is a pic of mine with AR23 wheels. Since it is a C20, they are 16x7" and running LT245/75R16 tires all around. Suspension is stock.
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Re: Wheels
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11-03-2011, 04:29 PM
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Re: Wheels
back spacing I am not sure but alot of wheels and back spacing will work
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02-18-2012, 04:23 PM
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Re: Wheels
DMack91, truck is looking good. I am in process of putting 16X8 ar23s with 275/70's on my 72 C20 custom camper. I've got to decide if I want to put center caps on now, yours is sharp with out them!
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