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FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-07-2007, 10:06 PM

Sweet lets see then hoops when there on.......

itsmike2k · 07-08-2007, 12:41 AM

no not yet!!! I'm gonna call monday and see what the status is.....

Jcentsr6 · 07-08-2007, 08:16 PM

I likey the 18/20 combo

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-08-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmike2k

Softtail, Yea 5.4 is a weird BS

Mike,

I was checking out the centerline website and noticed the price went up on the softtails $50.00 nearly for every size wheel

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-09-2007, 12:38 PM

My wheels came in today. Check them out. Now all that is left is the test fit.

randomhero472 · 07-09-2007, 01:45 PM

nice, what backspacing did you end up with?

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-09-2007, 04:11 PM

5.0 bs in the front 18x8 and 5.4 bs in the rear 20x8.5. It looks like the front backspace is going to work fine. I will have to use an adaptor maybe an 1" or 1-1/4" but so far so good

itsmike2k · 07-10-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 Cheyenne402

Mike,

I was checking out the centerline website and noticed the price went up on the softtails $50.00 nearly for every size wheel

They already have my money so i think i'm locked in... They sure do run that card fast when you order

... Did you get your center caps figured out? I wonder if i'll have the same problem... I'm gonna call them today and see if they know how much longer until they are done..

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-10-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by itsmike2k

They already have my money so i think i'm locked in... They sure do run that card fast when you order

... Did you get your center caps figured out? I wonder if i'll have the same problem... I'm gonna call them today and see if they know how much longer until they are done..

Yeh, It looks like I may have to turn down my rotors or find some that are at a smaller diameter so the cap will fit over them. I'm going to call a local machine shop today and see what they say.

It looks like the 5" bs on the 18x8 front wheels will work fine. but I am going to use a wheel adaptor on the rear maybe 1-1/4". The actual wheels look really nice better that expected. can't waint to mount some tires and get them on ther truck.

itsmike2k · 07-10-2007, 02:55 PM

Thats cool.. I went with a 4" b/s on the front and 4.5" on the rear.. I know 4" works on the front because i have 15" rallys that are 4" b/s.. The rear i'm concerned alittle about but if you are gonna run a 1" space then we will have almost the same b/s i'll just have 1" more rim tward the inner fender.. Let me know how much space you have after they are mounted.. I called CL and they are still working on the programing on the 20's.. So still waiting.. Yea it would have cost me $320.00 more to buy them now, Thats atleast 1 tire

... Your having trouble with the front rotors interfearing with the center cap? What about the rear axel center?

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-10-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmike2k

Thats cool.. I went with a 4" b/s on the front and 4.5" on the rear.. I know 4" works on the front because i have 15" rallys that are 4" b/s.. The rear i'm concerned alittle about but if you are gonna run a 1" space then we will have almost the same b/s i'll just have 1" more rim tward the inner fender.. Let me know how much space you have after they are mounted.. I called CL and they are still working on the programing on the 20's.. So still waiting.. Yea it would have cost me $320.00 more to buy them now, Thats atleast 1 tire

... Your having trouble with the front rotors interfearing with the center cap? What about the rear axel center?

I still have to test them maybe tomorrow night just to test for the right adaptor. As far as the front center caps go I will have to either get my rotor turned down or purchase new ones that are compadible.

itsmike2k · 07-10-2007, 05:20 PM

Let me know if you get different rotors that work, i need new rotors anyway.. Not sure if my wheels will have the same problem or not...

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-10-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmike2k

Let me know if you get different rotors that work, i need new rotors anyway.. Not sure if my wheels will have the same problem or not...

Putting the centercap back in was a bear. I had to freeze it for 30 min and then put soap around the rubber gasket. then stand on the cap and wheel. That is what the CL guys told me to do and it worked. you may not want to remove the center cap

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-11-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by skunkwerx

245/40/18and265/35/20

Skunkwerx,

What is the backspacing on this 18" & 20" setup front and back? I went with 5.0" bs on the front 18x8" wheel. I think this should work. This is the look I would like to have for the front and back

randomhero472 · 07-11-2007, 09:43 AM

i know skunwerkx had his rotors turned down in front

skunkwerx · 07-11-2007, 10:07 AM

fronts 18x8 with 5 1/4 backspace with 245/40/18 rear 20x9.5 with 5 3/4 backspace with 265/35/20

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-11-2007, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skunkwerx

fronts 18x8 with 5 1/4 backspace with 245/40/18 rear 20x9.5 with 5 3/4 backspace with 265/35/20

no rubbing issues in the front?

skunkwerx · 07-11-2007, 01:19 PM

no i can turn all the way

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-11-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skunkwerx

no i can turn all the way

I should be fine then with 5.0" backspacing.

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-11-2007, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skunkwerx

no i can turn all the way

I should be fine then with 5.0" backspacing. Trying to find a machine shop to turn dowm my rotors. Think I may have found one. is it true you can use the "Breakbest brand rotor" and avoid the machine shop?

skunkwerx · 07-11-2007, 05:36 PM

i heard that also,so before i went to the machine shop,i stoped and checked but my center cap still didnt fit.

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-11-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skunkwerx

i heard that also,so before i went to the machine shop,i stoped and checked but my center cap still didnt fit.

I'll try it but more than likely I will buy a new set of rotors and have them machined, then I'll be good for a while

BigSky71 · 07-13-2007, 01:40 PM

Ok, now that I have my truck assembled I can say I wish I had gone with 20s all around instead of 20/18. I plan to call my tire guy and see about swapping out my unused 18s for some 20s, that is if the wait is not too long. Just got the bed on two nights ago...

72 Cheyenne402 · 07-13-2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSky71

Ok, now that I have my truck assembled I can say I wish I had gone with 20s all around instead of 20/18. I plan to call my tire guy and see about swapping out my unused 18s for some 20s, that is if the wait is not too long. Just got the bed on two nights ago...

Why do you regret the 18 & 20 stagger your truck looks awsome? I have heard 20" wheels age hard on front rotors??? I don't know one way or the other. I am having a hard time finding a matching set of tires. The only set I have found are the Toyo Proxes 4 in the sizes I need

randomhero472 · 07-14-2007, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSky71

Ok, now that I have my truck assembled I can say I wish I had gone with 20s all around instead of 20/18. I plan to call my tire guy and see about swapping out my unused 18s for some 20s, that is if the wait is not too long. Just got the bed on two nights ago...

Im not trying to be an ass.. but i totally agree, and maybe its just the pic, but it looks like your front tire is bigger than your rears?

07-07-2007, 10:06 PM	#51
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? Sweet lets see then hoops when there on....... __________________ 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..

07-08-2007, 12:41 AM	#52
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? no not yet!!! I'm gonna call monday and see what the status is..... __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

07-08-2007, 08:16 PM	#53
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? I likey the 18/20 combo __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

07-09-2007, 12:38 PM	#55
72 Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? My wheels came in today. Check them out. Now all that is left is the test fit. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 402 LWB 2005 Silverado X-Cab 5.3L 2004 John Deere L120 20HP B&S Last edited by 72 Cheyenne402; 07-09-2007 at 12:41 PM.

07-09-2007, 01:45 PM	#56
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? nice, what backspacing did you end up with? __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

07-09-2007, 04:11 PM	#57
72 Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? 5.0 bs in the front 18x8 and 5.4 bs in the rear 20x8.5. It looks like the front backspace is going to work fine. I will have to use an adaptor maybe an 1" or 1-1/4" but so far so good __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 402 LWB 2005 Silverado X-Cab 5.3L 2004 John Deere L120 20HP B&S

07-10-2007, 02:55 PM	#60
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? Thats cool.. I went with a 4" b/s on the front and 4.5" on the rear.. I know 4" works on the front because i have 15" rallys that are 4" b/s.. The rear i'm concerned alittle about but if you are gonna run a 1" space then we will have almost the same b/s i'll just have 1" more rim tward the inner fender.. Let me know how much space you have after they are mounted.. I called CL and they are still working on the programing on the 20's.. So still waiting.. Yea it would have cost me $320.00 more to buy them now, Thats atleast 1 tire ... Your having trouble with the front rotors interfearing with the center cap? What about the rear axel center? __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750 Last edited by itsmike2k; 07-10-2007 at 02:56 PM.

07-10-2007, 05:20 PM	#62
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? Let me know if you get different rotors that work, i need new rotors anyway.. Not sure if my wheels will have the same problem or not... __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

07-11-2007, 09:43 AM	#65
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? i know skunwerkx had his rotors turned down in front __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

07-11-2007, 10:07 AM	#66
skunkwerx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 238	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? fronts 18x8 with 5 1/4 backspace with 245/40/18 rear 20x9.5 with 5 3/4 backspace with 265/35/20

07-11-2007, 01:19 PM	#68
skunkwerx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 238	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? no i can turn all the way

07-11-2007, 05:36 PM	#71
skunkwerx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 238	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? i heard that also,so before i went to the machine shop,i stoped and checked but my center cap still didnt fit.

07-13-2007, 01:40 PM	#73
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? Ok, now that I have my truck assembled I can say I wish I had gone with 20s all around instead of 20/18. I plan to call my tire guy and see about swapping out my unused 18s for some 20s, that is if the wait is not too long. Just got the bed on two nights ago... Attached Images __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

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