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08-12-2012, 07:37 AM
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Location: Ocala,FL
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Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
Well, my wheels came in last week. Picked up Coys C-57 20x8.5 Fronts and 20x10 Rears. The front end is all apart ready for rebuild. A-Arms and other misc stuff is being powder coated.
Can you guys help me with the right tire size selection? I want a good amount of tire height, and not the rubber band look. Current height if the 15 inch wheel / tire that is on the truck in below pictures is 26" I don't know exactly how much the truck was lowered. Maybe you guys can help me figure this out?  [IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG]
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08-12-2012, 07:58 AM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
The ideal sizes are 295/40 for the rear and 255/40 front. If you want a little more side wall out back, you can do a 295/45. You're limited on the front to keep from rubbing. Do a search on on the site on the sizes I mentioned for plenty of pics.
Thats gonna look sweet, by the way. Post pics when they're mounted up! * edit..I forgot to ask. What backspacing did you get? Posted via Mobile Device |
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08-12-2012, 08:06 AM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
Coys recommended the backspacing, I'll have to check when I get home. Thanks for the reply! I can't wait to get it back together. I'll definitely get plenty of pics up for you.
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08-27-2012, 08:37 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
i went with 5.5 back spacing on the rear. 295/40 rear tires. 255/40 front. Have not mounted the fronts yet, b/c im waiting on my disc set up. I went with Toyo Proxie ST2 tires. (They were one of the only brands I could find in the sizes you recommended) More pics to come. (hopefully soon!)
  
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08-27-2012, 08:39 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
BTW, My rear is off for some reason. The driver side tire actually hits the inner fender well. So i ordered 1" wheel adapter spacers
 (The wheels will actually look a little better out an inch, and I like the deep dish with the backspace I have.... |
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08-27-2012, 08:51 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
If the rearend is not centered,... you need an adjustable track bar to recenter it after lowering.
You probably need drop shocks and a set of rear shock relocators as well. Do you have any pics of the rear suspension?
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08-27-2012, 08:53 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
The tires sizes are PERFECT in my opinion!
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08-27-2012, 08:59 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
I'm with Keith on this one..I bet it's the track bar adjustment..O yea Truck,wheels and tires are perfect!!!
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08-27-2012, 09:01 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
love to see more pics when front wheels are on, lookin good!
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08-27-2012, 09:44 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
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The rear end will be my next project once I get the front back together. Thanks for the input guys...looks like I will be getting a adjustable bar. Thanks for the compliments. I will definitely get plenty more pics up as soon as the front end is back together.  
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08-27-2012, 09:50 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
Look at ECE for your parts.
www.earlyclassic.com. Their Super Track Bar kit is really nice. Drop shocks are KYB brand. Rear shock relocator brackets will help "stand up" the rear shocks so they work better.
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09-19-2012, 10:51 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
Well, I got the wheels on it! Here are a few pics. Also got the adjustable bar on the rear so nothing is rubbing anymore. Brakes are very spongy and pedal is low. Guess I need to re bleed the system. Almost road ready though!
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09-20-2012, 07:27 AM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
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What master cylinder and prop valve did you install with your disc brake conversion?
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09-19-2012, 11:00 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
Great looking truck!
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09-20-2012, 12:37 AM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
Looks awesome! Just installing the track bar re-aligned the rear? That's an easy fix!
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09-20-2012, 12:49 AM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
Looks Great... now it just needs to be a little lower.
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09-20-2012, 01:38 AM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
I think you just helped me pick some wheels, those look killer.
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09-20-2012, 07:20 AM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
I'm running 305/45/20 for the rear and 255/40/20 in the front. The rear tires just barley fit under the truck with 7" of drop. Lots of fine tunning with adjustable track bar.
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09-20-2012, 07:56 AM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
WOW! Good job!
Last edited by LEX; 09-20-2012 at 08:03 AM. |
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09-20-2012, 08:34 AM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
Great job! subscribed.
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09-20-2012, 02:27 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
Nice truck.
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09-21-2012, 11:40 AM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
Looks Great!
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09-21-2012, 11:43 AM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
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I'm using a MBM Proline kit I bought off ebay. It had the master cyl, power booster, and prop. valve all in a kit for disc brake conversion. |
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09-21-2012, 02:10 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
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09-25-2012, 06:33 PM
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Re: Got my new wheels, help with tire size please!
Those wheels look great! I have to ask... do you get better radio reception with your antenna like that?
 All kidding aside, I like what you've done with your truck. Great job.
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