Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ioeb · 05-25-2006, 11:06 PM

This is my Dad's truck, he threw some 15" rally rims recently but it still does not bring the potential of the truck's lines out.
We think moving up to a great 17" wheel is the answer so I'd love to hear some input as to what the right rim choice is.

Personally I like the American Racing 200S, it's different enought from the Torque Thrust II to make is stand out.
http://www.americanracing.com/dealer.../mega/m420.jpg

Here's the truck with older rims:

Thanks

Deuce · 05-25-2006, 11:11 PM

That truck would look sweet with TT2"s

ioeb · 05-25-2006, 11:22 PM

Yea, they're a safe bet but if there's something more original out there that goes well with the truck I'd like to see it.

4tiresngas · 05-25-2006, 11:25 PM

I agree. I'm thinking of putting the 200S's on 17's on mine. I plan to use the same tire combo as Copperhead minus the Colorado Custom wheels.

1LoC10 · 05-26-2006, 12:04 AM

awesome truck, I say get some 17 inch ralley wheels with some big ol 315/35's out back

see ten · 05-26-2006, 01:54 PM

I went with the Wheel Vintiques Billet Cruzers. I thought they kind of had a retro look like the old Halibrands The Halibrand is still available but they are cast where these are billet. 17x8 is on the front and 17x9.5 is on the back.

Vince M · 05-26-2006, 05:28 PM

I run 17 x 8.5 original Impala SS rims w 265/65/17 tires. There's a pic in the tire/wheel postie.

slamedchevyman · 05-26-2006, 05:30 PM

depending on what style rim i like 18" wheels myself it fills up the wheel well pretty good and you can put a pretty good size tire on it. with out running some little dinky tire.

alfeefish · 05-26-2006, 09:47 PM

SEE TEN How much drop are you running front and rear? cool truck

see ten · 05-26-2006, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfeefish

SEE TEN How much drop are you running front and rear? cool truck

I've got the specs listed here in the wheel tire sticky.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=143835&page=6

**N2TRUX** · 05-27-2006, 12:29 AM

What about this....

**uncle** · 05-27-2006, 03:29 PM

Hey N2 TRUX, you beat me to it. I like those and the TTO's. Here' some15's on ORANGE.

71/454 · 05-27-2006, 06:39 PM

Hey ioeb, you fellas made the local paper the other day with that truck right? that sure is a nice truck.

HUEVUDO · 05-27-2006, 07:50 PM

here is my 67 yellow with 17 rims and my red 68 with 20 rims I like them both

ioeb · 05-27-2006, 11:41 PM

The ones N2TRUX posted are looking the best to me.

Yes, the truck was featured in the paper the other day. Too bad I didn't get my photos printed for it instead of those boring newspaper ones.

05-25-2006, 11:06 PM	#1
ioeb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 19	Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help This is my Dad's truck, he threw some 15" rally rims recently but it still does not bring the potential of the truck's lines out. We think moving up to a great 17" wheel is the answer so I'd love to hear some input as to what the right rim choice is. Personally I like the American Racing 200S, it's different enought from the Torque Thrust II to make is stand out. http://www.americanracing.com/dealer.../mega/m420.jpg Here's the truck with older rims: Thanks

05-25-2006, 11:11 PM	#2
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help That truck would look sweet with TT2"s __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

05-25-2006, 11:22 PM	#3
ioeb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 19	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help Yea, they're a safe bet but if there's something more original out there that goes well with the truck I'd like to see it.

05-25-2006, 11:25 PM	#4
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help I agree. I'm thinking of putting the 200S's on 17's on mine. I plan to use the same tire combo as Copperhead minus the Colorado Custom wheels. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

05-26-2006, 12:04 AM	#5
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help awesome truck, I say get some 17 inch ralley wheels with some big ol 315/35's out back __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

05-26-2006, 01:54 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help I went with the Wheel Vintiques Billet Cruzers. I thought they kind of had a retro look like the old Halibrands The Halibrand is still available but they are cast where these are billet. 17x8 is on the front and 17x9.5 is on the back.

05-26-2006, 05:28 PM	#7
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help I run 17 x 8.5 original Impala SS rims w 265/65/17 tires. There's a pic in the tire/wheel postie. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

05-26-2006, 05:30 PM	#8
slamedchevyman Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: cali Posts: 14	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help depending on what style rim i like 18" wheels myself it fills up the wheel well pretty good and you can put a pretty good size tire on it. with out running some little dinky tire.

05-26-2006, 09:47 PM	#9
alfeefish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Harrison TN Posts: 183	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help SEE TEN How much drop are you running front and rear? cool truck

05-27-2006, 12:29 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help What about this.... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-27-2006, 03:29 PM	#12
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help Hey N2 TRUX, you beat me to it. I like those and the TTO's. Here' some15's on ORANGE. Attached Images

05-27-2006, 06:39 PM	#13
71/454 Turbo Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 353	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help Hey ioeb, you fellas made the local paper the other day with that truck right? that sure is a nice truck.

05-27-2006, 07:50 PM	#14
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help here is my 67 yellow with 17 rims and my red 68 with 20 rims I like them both

05-27-2006, 11:41 PM	#15
ioeb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 19	Re: Can't decide on rims (17") for black 71 Chev - Help The ones N2TRUX posted are looking the best to me. Yes, the truck was featured in the paper the other day. Too bad I didn't get my photos printed for it instead of those boring newspaper ones.

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