help decide...pic's

[boatpuller]

hey,this project is getting down to the drop and tire and wheel stage.time to lose the wheelbarrow tires.i've already got paint,new to me iroc 350 from a 1990 camaro.this truck was born with a diesel.which is long gone.new rebuilt turbo 350 at.new 4 core radiator and 2.5 in.flowmaster dual exhaust. what drop and tire size would look good?i'm kinda old school .thinking torque thrusts and about a 4 .6 drop? whatcha think?

[swervin ervin]

Personally, I think you are right on target, especially since I have the same drop and wheel size, along with the very same wheels. My tires are Nitto Extreme NT-450's, 255/50R17's.

Very nice truck BTW. I agree, wheels and tires can make or break it.

[AspecialZ]

sorry, no pics, but i agree, right on! Look into mcgauhey's 4.5/6" lowering, nice componets and a great price

[82c10]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

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Attachment 170267hey,this project is getting down to the drop and tire and wheel stage.time to lose the wheelbarrow tires.i've already got paint,new to me iroc 350 from a 1990 camaro.this truck was born with a diesel.which is long gone.new rebuilt turbo 350 at.new 4 core radiator and 2.5 in.flowmaster dual exhaust. what drop and tire size would look good?i'm kinda old school .thinking torque thrusts and about a 4 .6 drop? whatcha think?

i think it would look good with a 4/6 drop with your current wheels

[bigarmzz]

def go with the 4/6 and the torq thrust II's

just look up there at swervin ervin's truck

that combo looks awesome on our trucks

[Tx Firefighter]

Swervin is on the right track.

There's a reason 4/6 drops are so popular year after year. They work well and are easy to live with on a driven truck.

Only thing, MY OPINION ONLY, those NT450 like Swervin has, you can get them in a 275/50/17 too. I like the 255 on the front like he has, and a 275 on the rear, rather than 255's on all 4 corners.

Here is a pic of my old 97 truck. I had the 17x8 wheels all around, with the 275's in the rear and 255's in the front. Same NT450 like Swervin has. I think the extra bit of fattness in the back with the 275 looks great.

[bwright]

4/6 drop. But I wouldn't go with the TT2's...there are just too many vehicles out there with those wheels.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by bwright

4/6 drop. But I wouldn't go with the TT2's...there are just too many vehicles out there with those wheels.

While it is true that the TT2's have been used a lot they are still a classic wheel that will never go out of style. Look at Mike's truck as a perfect example.

One thing you might want to consider is dropping your truck can be an addiction. Once you have lowered it a little you always want a little more. If this is not going to be a daily driver I recommend a 5/7 drop. If you want a classic wheel and don't want the TT2's you might consider the 17" Cragars.....

[TEAM THC]

Swervin's Truck Looks Perfect To And Im A Big Fan Of Torque Thrusts!!. 4"/6" Is A Good Lookin Streetable Drop.

[DroppedZ84]

Me personally, I would go 5/7, because it can be made to be a 5/6, because the rear shackle is adjustable between 1" and 2"...
3" Drop Spindles / 2" Drop Springs
5" Flip Kit / 2" Drop Shackle
I would also go with the 17" either TTII's or Eagle Series 212...can't beat the look of a nice 5 spoke.
Also, a 255/50 17" all around or 255/50 & 275/50 combo is definately the way to go.

[bodydropped]

Originally Posted by 82c10

i think it would look good with a 4/6 drop with your current wheels

wont work to wide of wheel in the frt it wont turn to well i had 15x8s with 3inch spindles and 2 inch springs

[crawdad]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

While it is true that the TT2's have been used a lot they are still a classic wheel that will never go out of style. Look at Mike's truck as a perfect example.

One thing you might want to consider is dropping your truck can be an addiction. Once you have lowered it a little you always want a little more. If this is not going to be a daily driver I recommend a 5/7 drop. If you want a classic wheel and don't want the TT2's you might consider the 17" Cragars.....

Hey, what color blue is that? That looks pretty close to what I'm wanting to put on my truck.

[SlapFish]

If you go with some classic wheels like the TT2's, make the tires a bit fatter than the blue one or the wheel a bit bigger. Try and fill the wheel well out more since it's a big truck and has big styling.

Obviously just my opinion, though.

[kevinr1970]

Originally Posted by bodydropped

wont work to wide of wheel in the frt it wont turn to well i had 15x8s with 3inch spindles and 2 inch springs

It will work with a little massaging of suspension parts won't it?
Hope so as this is what I was thinking for my Blazer and I want to run my powdercoated 15x8's!!!

[Jonboy]

how about some of the Ansen Sprint wheels made by American Racing? http://www.americanracing.com/wheels...lloy&section=V

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

how about some of the Ansen Sprint wheels made by American Racing?

I didn't realize they had started making them in 17....

[Shannon's86]

Hey AspecialZ how can you get a hold of mcgauhey's???

[TrainD5115]

Keep the stock rims and get some of those plastic "spinner" wheel covers from autozone! That will really set it off. Seriously, nice rig. 79's rule!

[bodydropped]

Originally Posted by kevinr1970

It will work with a little massaging of suspension parts won't it?
Hope so as this is what I was thinking for my Blazer and I want to run my powdercoated 15x8's!!!

i had to go from 255/60 tires to 235/70s but i still need to go smaller since when i hit a bump they would rub but only raw backs to 3 inch spindles is that the my 15s rubbed the crude out of my lca so if u got 3 inch spindles 16s or bigger would be the best bet

[boatpuller]

hey thanks,getting alot of good idea's sounds like 4 ,6 minimum 5,7 max.i like the torque thrust II's.. by the way american racing now makes a chromed alloy version torque thrust d .same wheel but chrome instead of polished.also like the looks of the old corvette rallies late 60's early 70's. a pic of a dropped "ourkind" with those would be cool if anybody can find one.

[69 air cab]

say nutrux............I am currently doing a repaint on my 84 and it looks a lot like yours. Do you have the paint code for your color?

[sargentjones]

Sweet truck man..keep er on the road!!!!!!!

[see ten]

Originally Posted by swervin ervin

Personally, I think you are right on target, especially since I have the same drop and wheel size, along with the very same wheels. My tires are Nitto Extreme NT-450's, 255/50R17's.

Very nice truck BTW. I agree, wheels and tires can make or break it.

Sweet truck man! What diameter are the wheels?

[boatpuller]

thanks man,those are stock 15x8? rallys .15 for sure not positive on the 8.i'm getting real close to lowering time.since it's not a daily driver, i'm going low.5 in. upfront and 7 in. in back leaning towards a company called mcgaughey's out of california.a guy i know at a local shop runs it on his 78 and loves the ride.and it's cheaper than some others out there.

[79BIG10]

If you want to lower it I would get a 5/7 drop. With a truck that clean it would look great IMO.