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trailwart · 04-20-2003, 10:35 AM

it looks sweet. a taller tire will give it a better ride and look a little better. just my opinion

Green72GMC · 04-20-2003, 10:58 AM

I think it looks great!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 04-20-2003, 12:02 PM

Very nice looking Truck. I'm with everybody else on the tires. Just my 2c

Reumster · 04-20-2003, 12:24 PM

As was stated above Goodyear makes a Eagle II that is only 133.00 at tirerack and is close to 30" tall, 275/45/20 Yes it will fit our trucks unless you have a drastic drop. ANd they're cheap. Close to 5" of sidewall will ride desent.

I like it, looking good. Man I wish I could use that one piece side glass on my blazer! Love it.

Low69CST · 04-20-2003, 12:30 PM

I've been looking at some BFGoodrich Gforce KDW, they have a 295/50-20 and a 305/55-20 (close to those numbers) they are both over 30 inch tall tires, i know the 305's are 32 inch. But after looking at your drop, we both might not have room for that. I'm just trying to get enough rubber to hold my motor.

Reumster · 04-20-2003, 12:33 PM

Have you tried a factory look tub? With using stock wheel wells? Thats all that required to get wide meats on the rears of our trucks. and the right offset wheel.

chevykid1969 · 04-20-2003, 12:35 PM

Love the truck. I would go with bigger side walls if you can find them, but keep the 20's they look great.

DevinM · 04-20-2003, 10:56 PM

Those 20's look awesome! I would leave the stance just the way it is. I agree with selling the sneakers you have now (at a minimal loss), and invest in larger ones.

Project1970 · 04-21-2003, 02:01 AM

Sweet look...

What stance is that in the pic?

I'll try to go with 18s if/when I can afford that...I agree that it could use a little more sidewall there...but also because I don't plan to drop mine anymore than the 2.5/4 it is now, except maybe a little flatter in the rear.

kxmotox247 · 04-21-2003, 08:41 AM

What size are the 20's that come on the new dodge trucks? Those are pretty tall 20's.

I think your truck looks great. I love the one-piece side windows.

GREEN70-72 · 04-21-2003, 10:25 AM

72 SORRY JUST GOT YOUR PM ANYHOW, IM RUNNING A 275/45 ON A 20X8 FRONT AND A 285/50!!! ON A 20X9.5 REAR AND YES THAT IS ON A 4/6 DROP SO IN ALL IM RUNNING D@MN NEAR 30" OF TIRE UP FRONT AND ALMOST 32" REAR

Reumster · 04-21-2003, 10:52 AM

I believe that the Dodge trucks come with 275/45/20s and I know the Ford Harely trucks come with the Goodyear 275/45/20s

Man GREEN70-72 I don't really take to green trucks but man o man your trucks is beautiful! Nicely done. I'm impressed.

GREEN70-72 · 04-21-2003, 10:57 AM

REUMSTER YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE HARELY TRUCKS BUT I THINK THE DODGES COME WITH LIKE A 55 PROFILE (I COULD BE WRONG) THANKS FOR THE COMPLEMENT. IN SPITE OF RECENT EVENTS (SOME ONE HITTING MY BED ) AS SOON AS THE SKYLARK IS BACK ON THE ROAD THE TRUCK IS GONNA BECOME A MASS OR PARTS STROON ACROSS THE GARAGE HE HE

SIDE NOTE: WE NEED A EVIL LOOKING SMILIEY.

Reumster · 04-21-2003, 11:10 AM

GREEN70-72 that sucks you got hit. The paint looks farely new from that view. What are your plans when you dismantle it?

72chevyLWB · 04-21-2003, 01:29 PM

My truck has a 3/5 drop now. I will do the 2 1/2 spindle on it for now and just pull a leaf or two (I have 7). I am going to get 245/40's for the front and probably 295/40's for the rear. When I do those tires I will change out the front spring to a 2" drop spring so I would only be setting 1.5" lower up front than I am now and stick leafs back in so I have a little rake. Wheels are 20X8 in front with 4.5" bs and rears are 20X9.5 with 5.5" bs. Tires are 245/35's in front and 275/30's in the rear. 26.5" tall.

04-20-2003, 10:35 AM	#26
trailwart Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 356	it looks sweet. a taller tire will give it a better ride and look a little better. just my opinion __________________ 72 chevy 3\4 ton 4 speed 4x4 84 1\2 ton 4x4 (gone but not forgotten, thanks for the memories) 1999 suburban 4x4 1982 chevrolet S-10 V-8 (Thanks uncle EARL)

04-20-2003, 10:58 AM	#27
Green72GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 293	I think it looks great! __________________ 1972 GMC SWB, 305 powered 1980 diesel VW pickup, Needs a Heart Transplant 1997 Toyota Taco The Second Amendment is in place incase they ignore the others.

04-20-2003, 12:02 PM	#28
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Very nice looking Truck. I'm with everybody else on the tires. Just my 2c __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

04-20-2003, 12:24 PM	#29
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	As was stated above Goodyear makes a Eagle II that is only 133.00 at tirerack and is close to 30" tall, 275/45/20 Yes it will fit our trucks unless you have a drastic drop. ANd they're cheap. Close to 5" of sidewall will ride desent. I like it, looking good. Man I wish I could use that one piece side glass on my blazer! Love it. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

04-20-2003, 12:30 PM	#30
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I've been looking at some BFGoodrich Gforce KDW, they have a 295/50-20 and a 305/55-20 (close to those numbers) they are both over 30 inch tall tires, i know the 305's are 32 inch. But after looking at your drop, we both might not have room for that. I'm just trying to get enough rubber to hold my motor. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

04-20-2003, 12:33 PM	#31
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Have you tried a factory look tub? With using stock wheel wells? Thats all that required to get wide meats on the rears of our trucks. and the right offset wheel. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

04-20-2003, 12:35 PM	#32
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	Love the truck. I would go with bigger side walls if you can find them, but keep the 20's they look great.

04-20-2003, 10:56 PM	#33
DevinM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Deerfield, MA USA Posts: 198	Those 20's look awesome! I would leave the stance just the way it is. I agree with selling the sneakers you have now (at a minimal loss), and invest in larger ones. __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 - Current '62 Imapla SS - Traded for my current '73 Nova Hatch - traded for ATC-350X '73 Chevelle Deluxe - First car (R.I.P) DEERFIELD, MA

04-21-2003, 02:01 AM	#34
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Sweet look... What stance is that in the pic? I'll try to go with 18s if/when I can afford that...I agree that it could use a little more sidewall there...but also because I don't plan to drop mine anymore than the 2.5/4 it is now, except maybe a little flatter in the rear. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

04-21-2003, 08:41 AM	#35
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	What size are the 20's that come on the new dodge trucks? Those are pretty tall 20's. I think your truck looks great. I love the one-piece side windows. __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

04-21-2003, 10:25 AM	#36
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	72 SORRY JUST GOT YOUR PM ANYHOW, IM RUNNING A 275/45 ON A 20X8 FRONT AND A 285/50!!! ON A 20X9.5 REAR AND YES THAT IS ON A 4/6 DROP SO IN ALL IM RUNNING D@MN NEAR 30" OF TIRE UP FRONT AND ALMOST 32" REAR Attached Images __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

04-21-2003, 10:52 AM	#37
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	I believe that the Dodge trucks come with 275/45/20s and I know the Ford Harely trucks come with the Goodyear 275/45/20s Man GREEN70-72 I don't really take to green trucks but man o man your trucks is beautiful! Nicely done. I'm impressed. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

04-21-2003, 10:57 AM	#38
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	REUMSTER YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE HARELY TRUCKS BUT I THINK THE DODGES COME WITH LIKE A 55 PROFILE (I COULD BE WRONG) THANKS FOR THE COMPLEMENT. IN SPITE OF RECENT EVENTS (SOME ONE HITTING MY BED ) AS SOON AS THE SKYLARK IS BACK ON THE ROAD THE TRUCK IS GONNA BECOME A MASS OR PARTS STROON ACROSS THE GARAGE HE HE SIDE NOTE: WE NEED A EVIL LOOKING SMILIEY. __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

04-21-2003, 11:10 AM	#39
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	GREEN70-72 that sucks you got hit. The paint looks farely new from that view. What are your plans when you dismantle it? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

04-21-2003, 01:29 PM	#40
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	My truck has a 3/5 drop now. I will do the 2 1/2 spindle on it for now and just pull a leaf or two (I have 7). I am going to get 245/40's for the front and probably 295/40's for the rear. When I do those tires I will change out the front spring to a 2" drop spring so I would only be setting 1.5" lower up front than I am now and stick leafs back in so I have a little rake. Wheels are 20X8 in front with 4.5" bs and rears are 20X9.5 with 5.5" bs. Tires are 245/35's in front and 275/30's in the rear. 26.5" tall. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.



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