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Lo78 · 03-01-2010, 01:05 AM

I have done some searching with no luck. Not sure if im searching right becouse you would think id find these answers. I have a 78 swb with a 5/7/drop, i have 20s and im wondering on what tire to get. I went to discount tire and they said a 275/45/20 would work great all the way around. he quoted me a price of 629.00 out the door for goodyear eagle gt2. Does this sound like a good price and the right size. thanks steve ( oh the backspace is what ever comes off the shelf with the wheel )

texasfunk · 03-01-2010, 01:22 AM

not sure abt price, but im sure they'll fit, i beleive this is abt the same drop and these are the same tire down to the brand

Lo78 · 03-01-2010, 01:28 AM

thanks texasfunk. Thats a nice looking truck.

texasfunk · 03-01-2010, 01:31 AM

no prob, and thanks, it belongs to my instructor, i painted it a few months ago, so the compliments feel good

oldschool18 · 03-07-2010, 12:55 AM

I had 45s the first time then i got 40s the second time, mine are hancooks and i think i paid around 600 for 4

STOCKISH · 03-07-2010, 10:48 AM

Mine currently has

20x8 in front with 255/40r20

20x10 in rear with 295/40r20

275/45r20 will rub like hell in the front with that amount of drop.

**nlped** · 03-07-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

275/45r20 will rub like hell in the front with that amount of drop.

Only when you drive it...

78-5.3 · 03-07-2010, 05:07 PM

WHAT about 245/40/20 on 8 inch rims these are the same diameter as my 215/75/15 it should have the same stance right!!

lnwlfbsktbll · 03-07-2010, 05:07 PM

I'm lookin at a set of 275/45/20's myself but mine's only got 3" drop spindles and i think that would still rub cause my 275/60/15's rub the inner fender as is and they are shorter by a little over an inch, so I'll probably have to get something smaller.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Mine currently has

20x8 in front with 255/40r20

20x10 in rear with 295/40r20

275/45r20 will rub like hell in the front with that amount of drop.

how do the fronts fit for you?

78-5.3 · 03-07-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lnwlfbsktbll

I'm lookin at a set of 275/45/20's myself but mine's only got 3" drop spindles and i think that would still rub cause my 275/60/15's rub the inner fender as is and they are shorter by a little over an inch, so I'll probably have to get something smaller.

how do the fronts fit for you?

275/60/15 are 28" diameter and 275/45/20 are 29.7" diameter
i see that on coys website there soon coming out with 20" x 7 " with 4.25in backspace rims interesting!!! wonder how theses will fit!!!!

lnwlfbsktbll · 03-07-2010, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78-5.3

275/60/15 are 28" diameter and 275/45/20 are 29.7" diameter

Exactly the numbers I had come up with

03-01-2010, 01:05 AM	#1
Lo78 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: escondido,ca Posts: 94	20 inch wheels I have done some searching with no luck. Not sure if im searching right becouse you would think id find these answers. I have a 78 swb with a 5/7/drop, i have 20s and im wondering on what tire to get. I went to discount tire and they said a 275/45/20 would work great all the way around. he quoted me a price of 629.00 out the door for goodyear eagle gt2. Does this sound like a good price and the right size. thanks steve ( oh the backspace is what ever comes off the shelf with the wheel )

03-01-2010, 01:22 AM	#2
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: 20 inch wheels not sure abt price, but im sure they'll fit, i beleive this is abt the same drop and these are the same tire down to the brand __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

03-01-2010, 01:28 AM	#3
Lo78 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: escondido,ca Posts: 94	Re: 20 inch wheels thanks texasfunk. Thats a nice looking truck.

03-01-2010, 01:31 AM	#4
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: 20 inch wheels no prob, and thanks, it belongs to my instructor, i painted it a few months ago, so the compliments feel good __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

03-07-2010, 12:55 AM	#5
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: 20 inch wheels I had 45s the first time then i got 40s the second time, mine are hancooks and i think i paid around 600 for 4

03-07-2010, 10:48 AM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 20 inch wheels Mine currently has 20x8 in front with 255/40r20 20x10 in rear with 295/40r20 275/45r20 will rub like hell in the front with that amount of drop. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-07-2010, 05:07 PM	#8
78-5.3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterboro ,MAINE Posts: 547	Re: 20 inch wheels WHAT about 245/40/20 on 8 inch rims these are the same diameter as my 215/75/15 it should have the same stance right!! __________________ 78 C-10 5.3 LSX -4L60E

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