What tire ?

[f.monroe]

I am going to 20's on the black truck . Probably 3-4 weeks out but I need to order tires . Front will be 20x8.5 with a 255/40/20 . For the rear it will be a 20x10 with either a 295/40/20 or a 295/45/20 . Anyone have pics of their trucks with these sizes on them ? My truck has alittle rake to it so I was wondering what the larger rear tire might look like .
Frank

[jared78]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

I am going to 20's on the black truck . Probably 3-4 weeks out but I need to order tires . Front will be 20x8.5 with a 255/40/20 . For the rear it will be a 20x10 with either a 295/40/20 or a 295/45/20 . Anyone have pics of their trucks with these sizes on them ? My truck has alittle rake to it so I was wondering what the larger rear tire might look like .
Frank

Mine has 295/40/20 on the back I've seen some with 295/45's and they look real big. How much drop do have?

[1984 swb chevy]

Frank. I also have 295/40/20 on 20x10 wheels.

[f.monroe]

Those are two awesome trucks . Thanks for the pics . 1984 swb , what size front tire do you have on those Coys ?

Jared. I think my truck is lowered about 4.5/5 . The drop is supposed to be 3.5 front but it came out lower . The rear has 4 inch drop leafs and another inch using the first hole of a 2 inch shackle .
Frank

[1984 swb chevy]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

Those are two awesome trucks . Thanks for the pics . 1984 swb , what size front tire do you have on those Coys ?
Frank

I think they are 245 or 255/ 40/ 20. Im not sure . I can run out to the garage tomorrow and get the size for you.

Bill

[f.monroe]

Originally Posted by jared78

Mine has 295/40/20 on the back I've seen some with 295/45's and they look real big. How much drop do have?

This truck looks like it has the right rear combo. What are the drop, wheel backspace specs , etc ?
Frank

[jared78]

the rear wheels are 20x10 coddingtons with 4 3/4" b/s. The back of the truck is dropped with a Flip kit w/notch and a shackle It is supposed to be 8" but actually measures out at about 7 1/2 or so. I do here people say that the stance and wheel and tire size make the truck. I don't know

[smashingchuck]

I'm also running the 295/40/20's out back. I'm sure you've seen pictures by now.

[staggerd86c-10]

Jared sick looking truck! its true the stance can make or break a truck. I got an off topic question for you what tonneau cover is that, make/model thats exactly what i want to get for my truck. also what size tire are you using up front and 255/45 or is it also a 40 series tire?

[N2TRUX]

Front Size-
BFG KDW 245/40/20
VinTec 20 x 8.5
Back space 5.5”

Rear Size-
BFG KDW 295/40/20
VinTec 20 x 9.5
Back space 5.5”

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by jared78

.... I do here people say that the stance and wheel and tire size make the truck.....

True dat...

[bigarmzz]

man i never get tired of looking at your truck Ken

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Front Size-
BFG KDW 245/40/20
VinTec 20 x 8.5
Back space 5.5”

Rear Size-
BFG KDW 295/40/20
VinTec 20 x 9.5
Back space 5.5”

[f.monroe]

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

man i never get tired of looking at your truck Ken

I agree bigarmzz. That truck is timeless . Stock appearing but modified will always be in style . Graphics, monochromatic paint etc will have its shelflife but will go out of style .The way Kens truck presents itself will always catch the eye . Its like a 1973-1980 truck "proof" that all others are measured against .
bigarmzz, keep on the lookout for my old tan 78 Cheyenne . It is in West Virginia somewhere .
Frank

[N2TRUX]

Thanks guys. That means a lot coming from the owners of a few very nice trucks...

[cochino12]

Frank, sorry for the hijack but I was wondering if the guys who posted pics/tire sizes thought the sidewalls on those tires were a bit short for a daily driver?

[f.monroe]

Not a problem I am sure there are several people that would like to know the same thing . Never hurts to ask a question .
Frank

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

I agree bigarmzz. That truck is timeless . Stock appearing but modified will always be in style . Graphics, monochromatic paint etc will have its shelflife but will go out of style .The way Kens truck presents itself will always catch the eye . Its like a 1973-1980 truck "proof" that all others are measured against .
bigarmzz, keep on the lookout for my old tan 78 Cheyenne . It is in West Virginia somewhere .
Frank

yep, thats basically the look i'm going for this time...stock looking, but lowered and larger rims/tires

i might need some help/suggestions on how to do it, i'm very rusty...been building bikes, and kind of got out of these trucks for several years now

your sooooo lucky Frank...your "basically" in the "meca" of rust free short bed trucks....literally everything around here is rusted all to hell....hardly any 73-87 trucks on the road anymore at all....

your lucky man, lucky

[f.monroe]

Crazy thing is that most of the trucks I buy that are nice , arent from Tx . Montana,Kansas,Iowa, etc.
Frank

[1984 swb chevy]

Originally Posted by jared78

the rear wheels are 20x10 coddingtons with 4 3/4" b/s. The back of the truck is dropped with a Flip kit w/notch and a shackle It is supposed to be 8" but actually measures out at about 7 1/2 or so. I do here people say that the stance and wheel and tire size make the truck. I don't know

Your truck sits perfect . What drop do you have in the front.

[menace121978]

man this thread should be titled best of the best!! my 4 favorite trucks are in here posting up!

f.monroe you got my vote for totm good luck man! and sorry so off topic.

[CLASSIC87']

I'm running the 295/40/20 as well:
Front:
20X8 w/5''BS and 255/40/20
Rear:
20x10 w/5.25''BS and 295/40/20

[jared78]

Originally Posted by 1984 swb chevy

Your truck sits perfect . What drop do you have in the front.

it's got a mcgaughey's 2.5" spindle and 2" springs. I had to trim about half a coil on top of that to get it to sit how I wanted it. I run a 255/45/18 on front and it will ocasionally rub the top of the tire on the inner fender well on a good dip. I guess it measured about 5-3/4" drop in front when I measured after I dropped it. I hope that helps! Oh by the way menace my favorites are all on here too. I could look at ken's truck all day long. I would love to see it in person one day. f. monroe: I just got done voting for yours. real good company on here.

[staggerd86c-10]

jared can you help me out with the brand of tonneau you got? thanks sorry for getting off topic

[f.monroe]

Thanks for the responses . And jared78 ,thanks for the vote as well . I will probably run a 295/40/20 rear tire . I havent been able to find a shot of a 295/45/20 yet . It shows to be 1 inch taller but that may or may not be a good thing .
Frank

[N2TRUX]

Pertaining to how it rides, The rear has plenty of rubber. The front is not as cushy, but I wouldn't call it harsh. Keep in mind I have air bags and that has an impact on the ride. I have had several people ride in my 77 and tell me how impressed they were with the ride.