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1971C10Blown · 08-23-2010, 11:27 PM

i am going to put new rims on my truck its lowered 2"/4" and not sure what to put? right now im leaning towards the 17's or 18's

laid_out_70 · 08-23-2010, 11:31 PM

just depends on your style man. i love painted steelies with WW. "big" rims i would have to have 20s

Zoomin · 08-23-2010, 11:34 PM

Go the direction you're leaning.

Jacfourteen · 08-23-2010, 11:37 PM

everyone like's their own thing, I say do what makes you happy.

stevencvn72 · 08-23-2010, 11:41 PM

You're gonna get all sorts of preferences depending on who you ask. Ponder it for a while...look at as many trucks on here as you can and once you get it pretty sure made up in your mind...go for it and stick with that decision. You'll kick yourself for changing your mind at the last minute.

Good grief, I sound like my old high school counselor.

69GMC910 · 08-23-2010, 11:41 PM

I say 15's.... But that's just how I lean!

OARNGESI · 08-24-2010, 05:09 AM

Do both and swap them around when you want a new look

1971C10Blown · 08-24-2010, 05:49 AM

hey 69GMC910 is there any C10 clubs around edmonton? im just about an hour and a half north

cdowns · 08-24-2010, 06:25 AM

my choice is 15-17" the ideal look with tires with rubber sidewalls showing

**70cst** · 08-24-2010, 08:57 AM

Well...I went with 16X8 TT II's ... They were used and got a good price.

69GMC910 · 08-24-2010, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971C10Blown

hey 69GMC910 is there any C10 clubs around edmonton? im just about an hour and a half north

Not that I've heard of, but I'll do some looking here....

jgmc · 08-24-2010, 08:09 PM

I just did 17" TT ll's with 275-60-17 and 255-60-17 on mine and I must say it looks pretty sweet.

68GMCCustom · 08-24-2010, 08:14 PM

I"m running 15's now...but plan on a 17/18 stagger later on.

1971C10Blown · 08-25-2010, 12:38 AM

ok thanks 69GMC910

bigguy69 · 08-25-2010, 09:17 AM

how about some pics!!

HuggerCST · 08-25-2010, 12:35 PM

17"s with a 2.5/4" drop, 255-50s, and 275-50s.

OldSkool71 · 08-25-2010, 03:10 PM

17's 225-60 front 275-60 rear

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-25-2010, 06:55 PM

I went with 17''tts and love em..

swierker · 08-25-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

17"s with a 2.5/4" drop, 255-50s, and 275-50s.

Wynne, nice truck. Can you tell me what the backspace is on yours? I'm going with the same combo w/ 17x8 fronts and 17x9.5 rears but I'm still not decided on the backspacing.

1971C10Blown · 08-25-2010, 08:36 PM

here is a pic of the truck

1971C10Blown · 08-26-2010, 02:58 AM

huggercst thoughs pretty much are the rims and tire i want. same with the lowering kit. how was it to put in?

HuggerCST · 08-26-2010, 09:33 AM

The rear springs are pretty simple to put in, but if yours have never been removed, you will most likely have rusty bolts to deal with. I added shock mounts and an adjustable track bar, but it's really not neccesary for 4" drop springs. I just wanted to be able to go lower if I wanted without having to go back and change that stuff later. I used dropped spindles in the front with stock springs, and it was a big job, but pretty straight-forward.
My front wheels are 17x8 with a 5" backspace, and my rears are 17x9.5 with a 5.5" backspace, but if I had my choice, I would go with a 5" back space with a 9" or 9.5" wheel on the rear. I have the wider ('71-'72 style) rearend, and the inside of my tires is very close to rubbing my wheel tubs.

1971C10Blown · 08-26-2010, 08:08 PM

ok thanks

08-23-2010, 11:27 PM	#1
1971C10Blown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: athabasca alberta Posts: 106	classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" i am going to put new rims on my truck its lowered 2"/4" and not sure what to put? right now im leaning towards the 17's or 18's

08-23-2010, 11:31 PM	#2
laid_out_70 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: yv, ca Posts: 280	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" just depends on your style man. i love painted steelies with WW. "big" rims i would have to have 20s

08-23-2010, 11:34 PM	#3
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" Go the direction you're leaning. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-23-2010, 11:37 PM	#4
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" everyone like's their own thing, I say do what makes you happy. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

08-23-2010, 11:41 PM	#5
stevencvn72 Kill Bill...et Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa Posts: 366	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" You're gonna get all sorts of preferences depending on who you ask. Ponder it for a while...look at as many trucks on here as you can and once you get it pretty sure made up in your mind...go for it and stick with that decision. You'll kick yourself for changing your mind at the last minute. Good grief, I sound like my old high school counselor. __________________ -Steve I ♥ Grease '67 Chev stepper http://youtu.be/38p_2Iu2fd0

08-23-2010, 11:41 PM	#6
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08-24-2010, 05:09 AM	#7
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" Do both and swap them around when you want a new look __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

08-24-2010, 05:49 AM	#8
1971C10Blown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: athabasca alberta Posts: 106	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" hey 69GMC910 is there any C10 clubs around edmonton? im just about an hour and a half north

08-24-2010, 06:25 AM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" my choice is 15-17" the ideal look with tires with rubber sidewalls showing __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-24-2010, 08:57 AM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" Well...I went with 16X8 TT II's ... They were used and got a good price. __________________ 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!

08-24-2010, 08:09 PM	#12
jgmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brier Washington Posts: 119	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" I just did 17" TT ll's with 275-60-17 and 255-60-17 on mine and I must say it looks pretty sweet.

08-24-2010, 08:14 PM	#13
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" I"m running 15's now...but plan on a 17/18 stagger later on. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

08-25-2010, 12:38 AM	#14
1971C10Blown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: athabasca alberta Posts: 106	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" ok thanks 69GMC910

08-25-2010, 09:17 AM	#15
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08-25-2010, 12:35 PM	#16
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" 17"s with a 2.5/4" drop, 255-50s, and 275-50s. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com



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08-25-2010, 03:10 PM	#17
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" 17's 225-60 front 275-60 rear Attached Images __________________ -Ron-

08-25-2010, 06:55 PM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" I went with 17''tts and love em.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-25-2010, 08:36 PM	#20
1971C10Blown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: athabasca alberta Posts: 106	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" here is a pic of the truck Attached Images

08-26-2010, 02:58 AM	#21
1971C10Blown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: athabasca alberta Posts: 106	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" huggercst thoughs pretty much are the rims and tire i want. same with the lowering kit. how was it to put in?

08-26-2010, 09:33 AM	#22
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" The rear springs are pretty simple to put in, but if yours have never been removed, you will most likely have rusty bolts to deal with. I added shock mounts and an adjustable track bar, but it's really not neccesary for 4" drop springs. I just wanted to be able to go lower if I wanted without having to go back and change that stuff later. I used dropped spindles in the front with stock springs, and it was a big job, but pretty straight-forward. My front wheels are 17x8 with a 5" backspace, and my rears are 17x9.5 with a 5.5" backspace, but if I had my choice, I would go with a 5" back space with a 9" or 9.5" wheel on the rear. I have the wider ('71-'72 style) rearend, and the inside of my tires is very close to rubbing my wheel tubs. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-26-2010, 08:08 PM	#23
1971C10Blown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: athabasca alberta Posts: 106	Re: classic 15" rims or 17" or 18" ok thanks

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