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socalkevin68 · 05-26-2010, 09:40 AM

I had a hard time deciding what wheels to get..finally decided on some rallys...what do u guys think?

shopking72 · 05-26-2010, 09:49 AM

Looks great!

sdailey · 05-26-2010, 09:51 AM

Classy!!

RocketKing · 05-26-2010, 10:17 AM

That looks fantastic!!

big_al_71 · 05-26-2010, 10:18 AM

Looks pretty good!!!!

**70cst** · 05-26-2010, 10:19 AM

Timeless...looks great!

oldblue1968chevy · 05-26-2010, 11:18 AM

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?..

ubtripn · 05-26-2010, 12:01 PM

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!!!

**Yukon Jack** · 05-26-2010, 08:55 PM

Yep, timeless and classy!

socalkevin68 · 05-26-2010, 08:56 PM

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....

idonutn0 · 05-27-2010, 09:10 AM

Definitely the right decision!

67chevy1series · 05-27-2010, 09:57 AM

i think i want more pics

big mike71 · 05-27-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

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?..

Wheel Vintiques has them, Go to Jegs wheels then click Wheel Vintiques.

socalkevin68 · 05-27-2010, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubtripn

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!!!

I have 235/70/15's all four...i think they line up with the fender the same...ill post a few more pics....I mainly did the same size so i could rotate em...I do want to lower a few inches tho...(too much blank space between fender and tire)....Oh and I got the rims online from David's Rally Wheels...very good prices and quality and customer service. !

socalkevin68 · 05-27-2010, 10:54 AM

Few more pics!

sanford66 · 05-27-2010, 11:04 AM

Nice truck, I love the car rallys! Joseph

Bennett68C10 · 05-27-2010, 11:14 AM

looks great, love the truck

**Stocker** · 05-27-2010, 12:59 PM

Beautiful truck and a clean, classic look with the rally wheels.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-27-2010, 01:11 PM

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.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-27-2010, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubtripn

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!!!

Not a dumb question at all.

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

ubtripn · 05-27-2010, 01:27 PM

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?

oldblue1968chevy · 05-27-2010, 01:31 PM

WOW that is a nice truck lol!!!

**yote1234** · 05-27-2010, 01:34 PM

kewl !!!!!!!!!

72BlckButy · 05-27-2010, 01:42 PM

A classic choice, looks good!

67ChevyRedneck · 05-27-2010, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubtripn

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?

Not a problem. You should be fine. I ran the same 15x8 "wagon wheels" around all 4 corners of my truck for many years and they looked the same all the way around to me.

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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05-26-2010, 11:18 AM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	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?.. __________________ 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

05-26-2010, 12:01 PM	#8
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	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!!!

05-26-2010, 08:55 PM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: New wheels and tires! :) Yep, timeless and classy! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-26-2010, 08:56 PM	#10
socalkevin68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ridgecrest, CA. Posts: 193	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....

05-27-2010, 09:10 AM	#11
idonutn0 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 126	Re: New wheels and tires! :) Definitely the right decision!

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67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: New wheels and tires! :) i think i want more pics

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socalkevin68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ridgecrest, CA. Posts: 193	Re: New wheels and tires! :) Few more pics! Attached Images

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sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: New wheels and tires! :) Nice truck, I love the car rallys! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

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05-27-2010, 12:59 PM	#18
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,692	Re: New wheels and tires! :) Beautiful truck and a clean, classic look with the rally wheels. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

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05-27-2010, 01:27 PM	#21
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	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?

05-27-2010, 01:31 PM	#22
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New wheels and tires! :) WOW that is a nice truck lol!!! __________________ 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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