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todd99 · 02-10-2011, 06:24 PM

I have 71 c20 Longhorn Camper Special and I am getting ready to upgrade from the original rims. I plan on lowering it a few inches in the front and rear, and I am looking for classic looking rim that will fill out the wheel well. I want to have 3" or 4" sidewalls so I think I will need atleast an 18" wheel. I like the cragar 398's and their 5 spokes.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

I am also concerned as to what rims can actually fit a 8 lug c20 with a 4.10 rear.

Longhorn Man · 02-10-2011, 06:55 PM

Welcome to the board from a fellow longhorn owner... that is a SHARP lookin longhorn!
I have to say something, there's a few guys here (myself included) that cringe at the camper special name... becouse that would make it a ford in 67 - 72 years. It's a custom camper.

You should have no problems locating good looking aftermarket rims for your truck. As long as they are not intended for a late model ford, then they should go on there no problem.

todd99 · 02-10-2011, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the advice. Is there any offset needed?

Any recommendations for large 8 lug rims or possibly a picture of the ones on your truck would be much appreciated.

**N2TRUX** · 02-10-2011, 10:05 PM

Welcome to the forum todd99. Your going to have to do some research to find much of a choice in 8 lug rims. They are out there, but rather limited.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-10-2011, 10:22 PM

I like your choice but I am a Cragar guy from way back.

Longhorn Man · 02-10-2011, 10:38 PM

I have plain white steel wheels on mine. Used to run pretty hubcaps and trim rings, but I peeled them off a year ago or so and never bothered putting them back on... lazyness provails.
To get some good options, look in the 4X4 section of the catalogs. They advertise more 8 lug wheels there, and some decent widths. I couldn't tell you what backspacing to look for, honestly, I just look at them and pretty much know.

todd99 · 02-10-2011, 11:03 PM

Thanks for all you help, I figured out what I want. 20x9 Incubus Grim wheels and Sunny 275/40R20 Tires.

Jacfourteen · 02-10-2011, 11:14 PM

Welcome to the board, and nice looking longhorn!

BlackTopMotors · 02-10-2011, 11:19 PM

Welcome...steel wheels are cool!

**N2TRUX** · 02-10-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd99

Thanks for all you help, I figured out what I want. 20x9 Incubus Grim wheels and Sunny 275/40R20 Tires.

Good looking wheel...

original-71 · 02-11-2011, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd99

Thanks for all you help, I figured out what I want. 20x9 Incubus Grim wheels and Sunny 275/40R20 Tires.

i like that wheel better than the crager you went from old skool to new skool

Sicklajoie · 02-11-2011, 07:26 PM

Man I'd keep the white steelies on!

todd99 · 02-11-2011, 11:08 PM

^^^ I'm running out of things to upgrade and their next. Also I realized the tires are 10 years old so they have to go, and while I'm at it I may as well do the rims.

Anyone want to buy them? They are 16.5's and I put fresh paint on them when I painted my truck last year.

67chevy1series · 02-12-2011, 01:57 AM

what ever you do keep the steelies many guys threw them away for white ''wagon wheels'' and regret it....

BlackTopMotors · 02-12-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd99

^^^ ...

Anyone want to buy them? They are 16.5's and I put fresh paint on them when I painted my truck last year.

I would if I lived closer...the shipping would be $$$. (16.5 by ?)

todd99 · 02-12-2011, 09:36 PM

by aprox. 7"

02-10-2011, 06:24 PM	#1
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	New wheels and tires I have 71 c20 Longhorn Camper Special and I am getting ready to upgrade from the original rims. I plan on lowering it a few inches in the front and rear, and I am looking for classic looking rim that will fill out the wheel well. I want to have 3" or 4" sidewalls so I think I will need atleast an 18" wheel. I like the cragar 398's and their 5 spokes. Does anyone have any recommendations? I am also concerned as to what rims can actually fit a 8 lug c20 with a 4.10 rear. Attached Images

02-10-2011, 06:55 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: New wheels and tires Welcome to the board from a fellow longhorn owner... that is a SHARP lookin longhorn! I have to say something, there's a few guys here (myself included) that cringe at the camper special name... becouse that would make it a ford in 67 - 72 years. It's a custom camper. You should have no problems locating good looking aftermarket rims for your truck. As long as they are not intended for a late model ford, then they should go on there no problem.

02-10-2011, 09:12 PM	#3
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: New wheels and tires Thanks for the advice. Is there any offset needed? Any recommendations for large 8 lug rims or possibly a picture of the ones on your truck would be much appreciated.

02-10-2011, 10:05 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: New wheels and tires Welcome to the forum todd99. Your going to have to do some research to find much of a choice in 8 lug rims. They are out there, but rather limited. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-10-2011, 10:22 PM	#5
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: New wheels and tires I like your choice but I am a Cragar guy from way back. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-10-2011, 10:38 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: New wheels and tires I have plain white steel wheels on mine. Used to run pretty hubcaps and trim rings, but I peeled them off a year ago or so and never bothered putting them back on... lazyness provails. To get some good options, look in the 4X4 section of the catalogs. They advertise more 8 lug wheels there, and some decent widths. I couldn't tell you what backspacing to look for, honestly, I just look at them and pretty much know.

02-10-2011, 11:03 PM	#7
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: New wheels and tires Thanks for all you help, I figured out what I want. 20x9 Incubus Grim wheels and Sunny 275/40R20 Tires. Attached Images

02-10-2011, 11:14 PM	#8
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: New wheels and tires Welcome to the board, and nice looking longhorn! __________________ 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

02-10-2011, 11:19 PM	#9
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: New wheels and tires Welcome...steel wheels are cool!

02-11-2011, 07:26 PM	#12
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: New wheels and tires Man I'd keep the white steelies on! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-11-2011, 11:08 PM	#13
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: New wheels and tires ^^^ I'm running out of things to upgrade and their next. Also I realized the tires are 10 years old so they have to go, and while I'm at it I may as well do the rims. Anyone want to buy them? They are 16.5's and I put fresh paint on them when I painted my truck last year.

02-12-2011, 01:57 AM	#14
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: New wheels and tires what ever you do keep the steelies many guys threw them away for white ''wagon wheels'' and regret it....

02-12-2011, 09:36 PM	#16
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: New wheels and tires by aprox. 7"

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