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TEAM THC · 01-24-2006, 03:30 PM

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The 20's Are Finally On. Thanks Again To All Who Gave Their Input On Tire And Wheel Sizing.let Me Know What You Think. Next Up Is Static Drop...more Pictures Soon

Ric83 · 01-24-2006, 05:28 PM

Looks much better. It appears your front tire is a little stretched on the rim, is that correct??
A drop is deffinately in order now.

KP1972 · 01-24-2006, 05:53 PM

I agree with Ric. It looks great! What color of Silver is that??

*1969owner* · 01-24-2006, 06:10 PM

i like, a lot.

TEAM THC · 01-24-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KP1972

I agree with Ric. It looks great! What color of Silver is that??

THE COLOR IS A FACTORY TOYOTA COLOR CALLED "LUNAR MIST". IT'S A METALLIC SILVER.(BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT) I LIKE IT AND IT WILL BE EASY TO MATCH IF NEEDED.

84 400 · 01-24-2006, 06:23 PM

man tat looks slick i am into 18's max but it looks nice just the same

evan · 01-24-2006, 07:10 PM

They look good! So, did you stick with the 245/40/20 in the front and 295/45/20 in the back? All four are 20x8.5 right?

TEAM THC · 01-24-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by evan

They look good! So, did you stick with the 245/40/20 in the front and 295/45/20 in the back? All four are 20x8.5 right?

YES, THE 245/40-20 IN FRONT THEY LOOK ALITTLE SMALL,BUT I THINK IT WILL LOOK BETTER WHEN I LOWER IT.
* 20"X8.5 FRONT AND REAR
* 245/40-20 FRONT
* 295/40-20 REAR
ALSO THE WHEEL/TIRE COMBO IS A LITTLE NARROWER THAN WHAT I RAN BEFORE, BUT ONCE AGAIN I THINK I WILL LOOK JUST RIGHT WHEN THE DROP IS INSTALLED.

82c10 · 01-24-2006, 08:13 PM

looks good, time to change the avatar

*DroppedZ84* · 01-24-2006, 08:29 PM

Nice! Now just get that 5/7 on there! 245 is a little narrow for an 8½..in fact I think it's the MINIMUM width tire for that rim...but nonetheless, looks great!

bagged74 · 01-25-2006, 12:23 AM

I thought those wheels only came in 8" or 9.5"?

it looks killer though!!!

**N2TRUX** · 01-25-2006, 12:31 AM

That looks soooo much better. Don't worry, once you get it dropped the tires will look just fine...

boxrodz · 01-25-2006, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ric83

Looks much better. It appears your front tire is a little stretched on the rim, is that correct?? ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

I thought those wheels only came in 8" or 9.5"?

...

American Eagle 211s

Maybe, they're 20x9.5s all around???? Hence the look in front????

boxrodz · 01-25-2006, 01:27 AM

Team THC - As the others have said, It's Looking Good.

Good Job.

I took the liberty of a quick chop drop.

LOHRTBT · 01-25-2006, 10:15 AM

Looks good man!! in all honesty everyone is worried about the front. That is perfect, what the real worry should be is a 295 on a 8.5" wheel is way too much tire for that wheel. But if your not gonna be getting crazy..you are fine. But you wont get maximum life out of the tire due to the footprint its sitting on. Its mushrooming the tire and your not getting the full use of the width of the tire like you would with a 265/275.

But its still badarse!!

TEAM THC · 01-25-2006, 12:36 PM

my invoice says 20x8.5" on the wheels. the front and rear tires fit great .the side wall is not stretched or mushroomed, in fact it looks like its "square"
to the rim. i think the tires fit really well on the rim. the track is a little norrower than the wheels i was running before. but now they wont hit the fender lip when i install the drop.

TEAM THC · 01-25-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

Team THC - As the others have said, It's Looking Good.

Good Job.

I took the liberty of a quick chop drop.

YOU WERE ONE STEP AHEAD OF ME, I WAS GOING TO ASK SOMEONE TO "PHOTO-CHOP" MY TRUCK. LOOKS LIKE MY NEW AVATAR. THANK YOU.
CANT WATE TO START ON SUSPENTION WORK.

**N2TRUX** · 01-25-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TEAM THC

my invoice says 20x8.5" on the wheels. the front and rear tires fit great .....

Do you happen to have a part number on the invoice? Not that it matters but looking at the American Eagle website, they do not show an 8.5" wheel in any size. Either you have 8" all the way around or *' and 9.5" which would be about right for the tires you have.

Regardless it looks great now, and will look even better when lowered....

TEAM THC · 01-25-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Do you happen to have a part number on the invoice? Not that it matters but looking at the American Eagle website, they do not show an 8.5" wheel in any size. Either you have 8" all the way around or *' and 9.5" which would be about right for the tires you have.

Regardless it looks great now, and will look even better when lowered....

NO PART #. REGUARDLESS OF THE RIM WITH,IM VERY HAPPY WITH THE WAY THE TRUCK LOOKS NOW, AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING IT SITTING ALITTLE CLOSER TO THE GROUND.

bowtiehotrodder · 01-26-2006, 06:09 PM

looks good

79BIG10 · 01-26-2006, 06:23 PM

I love those rims. They look great. With those rims it's time for a 5/7 drop.

Man I'm starting to sound like Dave now

LOHRTBT · 01-27-2006, 10:40 AM

hahaha....its a disease that spreads!! haha

Next thing you know you are gonna have carpet in your garage hehe

74Chevy74 · 01-27-2006, 07:12 PM

I heard someone mention these are american eagle wheels? I went to the website and didn't see these? Are these Eagles or American Racing Torque Thrusts?

Teah THC, if you don't mind me asking what did you pay for these wheels?
Where did you order from.... thanks.

79BIG10 · 01-30-2006, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LOHRTBT

hahaha....its a disease that spreads!! haha

Next thing you know you are gonna have carpet in your garage hehe

LMAO!!!

TEAM THC · 01-30-2006, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74Chevy74

I heard someone mention these are american eagle wheels? I went to the website and didn't see these? Are these Eagles or American Racing Torque Thrusts?

Teah THC, if you don't mind me asking what did you pay for these wheels?
Where did you order from.... thanks.

they are not torque thrusts. they are eagle alloy 211's i paid $250 a wheel
these are a cheaper version of the torqure thrust.i purchacced them through
americas tire which is also called discount tire in some parts of the country.

01-24-2006, 03:30 PM	#1
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	New Wheels The 20's Are Finally On. Thanks Again To All Who Gave Their Input On Tire And Wheel Sizing.let Me Know What You Think. Next Up Is Static Drop...more Pictures Soon __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC

01-24-2006, 05:28 PM	#2
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: New Wheels Looks much better. It appears your front tire is a little stretched on the rim, is that correct?? A drop is deffinately in order now. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

01-24-2006, 05:53 PM	#3
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	Re: New Wheels I agree with Ric. It looks great! What color of Silver is that?? __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

01-24-2006, 06:10 PM	#4
1969owner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: martin georgia Posts: 568	Re: New Wheels i like, a lot.

01-24-2006, 06:23 PM	#6
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: New Wheels man tat looks slick i am into 18's max but it looks nice just the same __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-24-2006, 07:10 PM	#7
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: New Wheels They look good! So, did you stick with the 245/40/20 in the front and 295/45/20 in the back? All four are 20x8.5 right? __________________ Evan B.

01-24-2006, 08:13 PM	#9
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: New Wheels looks good, time to change the avatar __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

01-24-2006, 08:29 PM	#10
DroppedZ84 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 186	Re: New Wheels Nice! Now just get that 5/7 on there! 245 is a little narrow for an 8½..in fact I think it's the MINIMUM width tire for that rim...but nonetheless, looks great!

01-25-2006, 12:23 AM	#11
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: New Wheels I thought those wheels only came in 8" or 9.5"? it looks killer though!!! Last edited by bagged74; 01-25-2006 at 12:23 AM.

01-25-2006, 12:31 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: New Wheels That looks soooo much better. Don't worry, once you get it dropped the tires will look just fine... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-25-2006, 01:27 AM	#14
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: New Wheels Team THC - As the others have said, It's Looking Good. Good Job. I took the liberty of a quick chop drop. Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

01-25-2006, 10:15 AM	#15
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: New Wheels Looks good man!! in all honesty everyone is worried about the front. That is perfect, what the real worry should be is a 295 on a 8.5" wheel is way too much tire for that wheel. But if your not gonna be getting crazy..you are fine. But you wont get maximum life out of the tire due to the footprint its sitting on. Its mushrooming the tire and your not getting the full use of the width of the tire like you would with a 265/275. But its still badarse!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-25-2006, 12:36 PM	#16
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: New Wheels my invoice says 20x8.5" on the wheels. the front and rear tires fit great .the side wall is not stretched or mushroomed, in fact it looks like its "square" to the rim. i think the tires fit really well on the rim. the track is a little norrower than the wheels i was running before. but now they wont hit the fender lip when i install the drop. __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC

01-26-2006, 06:09 PM	#20
bowtiehotrodder SIX BANGER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 169	Re: New Wheels looks good __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2597018(NN) 1979 chevy truck swb 454 w turbo400 with buckets 1977 chevy truck swb soon to be 454 1976 chevy dually 454 1969 chevy truck six shooter

01-26-2006, 06:23 PM	#21
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: New Wheels I love those rims. They look great. With those rims it's time for a 5/7 drop. Man I'm starting to sound like Dave now __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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01-27-2006, 10:40 AM	#22
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: New Wheels hahaha....its a disease that spreads!! haha Next thing you know you are gonna have carpet in your garage hehe __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-27-2006, 07:12 PM	#23
74Chevy74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 167	Re: New Wheels I heard someone mention these are american eagle wheels? I went to the website and didn't see these? Are these Eagles or American Racing Torque Thrusts? Teah THC, if you don't mind me asking what did you pay for these wheels? Where did you order from.... thanks.

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