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05-26-2010, 09:40 AM
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Location: Ridgecrest, CA.
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New wheels and tires! :)
I had a hard time deciding what wheels to get..finally decided on some rallys...what do u guys think?
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05-26-2010, 09:49 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
Looks great!
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05-26-2010, 09:51 AM
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The Few, The Proud
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
Classy!!
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05-26-2010, 10:17 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
That looks fantastic!!
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05-26-2010, 10:18 AM
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Location: South Florida
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
Looks pretty good!!!!
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05-26-2010, 10:19 AM
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Senior Member
 
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Location: New Madison, Ohio
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
Timeless...looks great!
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.  67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc   JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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05-26-2010, 11:18 AM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
looks good man!
jw but what were your other choices that you were thinking of and were car rallys on a truck a factory option? Or are you guys getting these out of a repo catalog?..
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John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
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05-26-2010, 12:01 PM
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Location: Boise, ID
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
I need to ask a dumb question - It appears that you have the same size tire all around. Do they line up to the fender the same amount? (Can't tell from the picture.) I have noticed that when somebody runs the same size on all four that the front tires seem to stick out farther. Until I can verify this I won't be able to purchase rims and tires.
Nice truck by the way!!! |
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05-26-2010, 08:55 PM
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Post Whore
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
Yep, timeless and classy!
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05-26-2010, 08:56 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ridgecrest, CA.
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
thx guys....Hopefully i'll get it lookin as good as some of your trucks....I have the interior to do and i want to lower it but haven't decided on the best approach for that..I was thinking a milk 3 to 5 " drop..the only problem I have is that it's a cst truck and has leaf springs in the rear...I know I can put lowering springs in front but not sure how to lower rear the safe right way....
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05-27-2010, 09:10 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
Definitely the right decision!
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05-27-2010, 09:57 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
i think i want more pics
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05-27-2010, 10:46 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
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05-27-2010, 10:50 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
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05-27-2010, 10:54 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
Few more pics!
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05-27-2010, 11:04 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
Nice truck, I love the car rallys! Joseph
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05-27-2010, 11:14 AM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
looks great, love the truck
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05-27-2010, 12:59 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
Beautiful truck and a clean, classic look with the rally wheels.
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05-27-2010, 01:11 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Location: Greenville, SC
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
You have good taste
 I had almost the exact same set up. My BFG's are just a little different (longtrail TA's.) After 4 years I did a little change and swapped my derbys for a "smootie" center cap.
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05-27-2010, 01:22 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
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When GM added disc brakes in 71, they widened the front track width. They also did so with the rear axle as well. So, in general, 71/72 trucks have a wider track width front and rear than 67-70 trucks. So, then you get guys like me who swap 71/72 disc brake front ends onto our 67-70 trucks and we still have the "narrower" rear axle. THEN if you add aftermarket drop spindles to the mix, that WIDENS the front track width even more (I think 1/2" per side, but not 100% on that.) So if you have a 67-70 truck with the stock 6 lug rear, with drop spindles and disc brakes up front, with the same size wheels with the same back spacing, then yes, it could look a little funky. My truck looks "OK" because it's a stepside, it's a little harder to tell. I have 15x8's all the way around with 4.5" of backspacing. However, whenever the heck I get around to dropping my truck I'll most likely buy a set of 15x7 rims for the front with 4.5" back spacing, because I am concerned of how it will look, just as you are
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05-27-2010, 01:27 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
Thank you sooooooooo much for the explanation. This has really been bugging me. So since I have an un-modified 68 I should be ok putting the same size tire and rim all around right?
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05-27-2010, 01:31 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
WOW that is a nice truck lol!!!
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John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
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05-27-2010, 01:34 PM
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
kewl !!!!!!!!!
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05-27-2010, 01:42 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
A classic choice, looks good!
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-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) |
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05-27-2010, 03:51 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: New wheels and tires! :)
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I've always thought these trucks looked best with the wheels tucked under just a little. In my opinion, 8" rims with a 4.5" backspacing look great all the way around.
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Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 05-27-2010 at 03:55 PM. |
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