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alnshan · 05-17-2006, 01:23 PM

I just bought some 20 x 8 torq thrust II rims with 275-45-20 tires. I have an air bag set up in the rear and the front is lowered with a 1" spring and 2" drop coil. There's another person in the forum that had them on, but he had 255-35-20 tires on, but his blazer's lower than mine. Here's a picture of what his looks like. Do you think the tires that I got are too big??? Should I get the 255's instead???

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-17-2006, 04:30 PM

I may be wrong, but 255's would set you up higher than that, I think
it looks very good just the way it is, but it's your rig, and its jmho

Pop's72 · 05-17-2006, 04:58 PM

Here is an ad from Craigslist that may or may not help you out...

link removed because lister is a cheap a** see posts below

The guy had 245-40-20 on his 20x8 torqs. Kind of hard to tell by the black, but it may help you out. Also I don't know how much you paid, but maybe the ad is a better deal (although they are two-tone, with your white blazer they will work)? And I like the idea of having 20x10's in the back. Just a thought.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-17-2006, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pop's72

Here is an ad from Craigslist that may or may not help you out...

That add belongs to a board member here, he was trying to sell here w/ out
paying a subscriber fee, he may or may not answer your ?'s if you pm him

hotrodhomi · 05-17-2006, 05:34 PM

the question is, do you think they are too big? Its your truck. If you like it, go with it. personally I think 275-45 -20 has too much side wall. I would buy a 40 series tire, but it all depends on what you like. the tire size you have will fit with no problems if you got the correct offset on your wheels. I say, mount them up.

alnshan · 05-17-2006, 05:43 PM

I got them for $2300!!! Brand new and shipped from wheelsforless.com!!! The guy told me that the total diameter with the 275's would be 29" versus 27" for the 255's. The blazer sits a little high so that shouldn't be too bad...should it???

Pop's72 · 05-17-2006, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

That add belongs to a board member here, he was trying to sell here w/ out
paying a subscriber fee, he may or may not answer your ?'s if you pm him

Didn't know that... my post has been edited.

Thanks for the heads up Luv!

alnshan · 05-17-2006, 06:06 PM

aaallllrrriiiggghhhtt...I went with the 40's. =) The guy said there was about an inch difference between the 45 series and the 40 series. It went up a little in price though. Now the total is $2475. Still not too bad.

Hotrod...

Okay...now that I'm getting new rims and since you've seen them...how much do you think I should sell them for??? My pictures are too huge for the forum, but they're 17" Billet Specialties. I have to check when I get home, but the front has 245's on them, but the rear is HUGE. I believe it has 305's on them. Here's the old pictures again

Luv...

I paid my $25 dues!!!

Pop's72 · 05-17-2006, 06:21 PM

Alan the only thing I didn't like about your ride was the rims. Too 90's for my taste, but with the new rims and tires your ride will look even sweeter.

Make sure you post pics (and learn how to resize them) when you get your new shoes on.

hotrodhomi · 05-17-2006, 07:43 PM

I'm not sure how much you could get for them. They are in great shape and the rear tires are huge, but they look dated. Let me know what your price is when you figure it out. I'm looking to sell my truck but I would like to keep the rims I have. New wheels on your blazer is going to make it top notch. I'm glad you are changing them... good choice too.

alnshan · 05-18-2006, 01:51 AM

What do you folks think...is $800 too much???

**special-K** · 05-18-2006, 07:22 AM

You guys should get together for some red,white,and blue pictures.They`re all three top shelf.I`d think worth a professional photoshoot.

alnshan · 05-18-2006, 09:05 AM

LOL!!! I agree...I didn't like the rims too much either and now that I'm not selling it...the first thing I wanted to do was get new shoes!!!!

Pop's72 · 05-18-2006, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

You guys should get together for some red,white,and blue pictures.They`re all three top shelf.I`d think worth a professional photoshoot.

Tim you are too kind. My ride is not up to the professional photoshoot level that is for sure, but a red, white, and blue picture is a cool idea. Damn we need a northern California get together.

bcubed · 05-18-2006, 03:24 PM

255/35-20s are really too small unless you just need that diameter wheel to layout. I have 245/40-20s which is the next size up .. but if I had to replace them I think I would go with the 255/40-20 or 255/45-20.

alnshan · 05-18-2006, 03:28 PM

I agree!!! Are there a lot of blazer owners in Northern California??? I just found out a buddy of mine moved out to Antioch about a year ago and he's got one too!!! It's white as well. He actually sells parts and restores blazers as a side job. I think he's a board member. His site is www.vintageblazer.com. I don't know where everyone lives or how far you are from Antioch, but there's a restaurant out here called Schooners that hosts a mini car show every Monday or one Saturday we can get together and have potluck BBQ. Whatever...I'm down!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-18-2006, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnshan

Luv...

I paid my $25 dues!!!

My bad, All I saw was you truck on that Craiglist link and remember'd
what you had said about not being able to pay the dues at the time.

alnshan · 05-18-2006, 04:43 PM

Sorry...what I meant was "I" paid my dues unlike the other guy that Pop's referenced me too. That's who you guys were referencing in this...right???

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pop's72
Here is an ad from Craigslist that may or may not help you out...

That add belongs to a board member here, he was trying to sell here w/ out
paying a subscriber fee, he may or may not answer your ?'s if you pm him

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-18-2006, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnshan

Sorry...what I meant was "I" paid my dues unlike the other guy that Pop's referenced me too. That's who you guys were referencing in this...right???

We are talking about the guy in the Craiglist link, not you

alnshan · 05-18-2006, 04:55 PM

LOL...I know what you meant.

Pop's72 · 05-18-2006, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

We are talking about the guy in the Craiglist link, not you

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-18-2006, 11:18 PM

Your blazer should look great woth the new shoes on it....

jkade · 05-22-2006, 08:57 PM

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671blazer · 05-23-2006, 04:16 AM

hayward ca here checking in. wow nice truck. i love those rims. kinda pricey though for 20's. im looking to buy a set of 24x10's with 305/40/24 for my tahoe and the highest quote i got was 2600 out the door. did you shop locally at all?

05-17-2006, 01:23 PM	#1
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Rim Question I just bought some 20 x 8 torq thrust II rims with 275-45-20 tires. I have an air bag set up in the rear and the front is lowered with a 1" spring and 2" drop coil. There's another person in the forum that had them on, but he had 255-35-20 tires on, but his blazer's lower than mine. Here's a picture of what his looks like. Do you think the tires that I got are too big??? Should I get the 255's instead??? Attached Images

05-17-2006, 04:30 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Rim Question I may be wrong, but 255's would set you up higher than that, I think it looks very good just the way it is, but it's your rig, and its jmho __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-17-2006, 04:58 PM	#3
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: Rim Question Here is an ad from Craigslist that may or may not help you out... link removed because lister is a cheap a* see posts below* The guy had 245-40-20 on his 20x8 torqs. Kind of hard to tell by the black, but it may help you out. Also I don't know how much you paid, but maybe the ad is a better deal (although they are two-tone, with your white blazer they will work)? And I like the idea of having 20x10's in the back. Just a thought. __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350 Last edited by Pop's72; 05-17-2006 at 05:49 PM.

05-17-2006, 05:34 PM	#5
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Rim Question the question is, do you think they are too big? Its your truck. If you like it, go with it. personally I think 275-45 -20 has too much side wall. I would buy a 40 series tire, but it all depends on what you like. the tire size you have will fit with no problems if you got the correct offset on your wheels. I say, mount them up. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

05-17-2006, 05:43 PM	#6
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Re: Rim Question I got them for $2300!!! Brand new and shipped from wheelsforless.com!!! The guy told me that the total diameter with the 275's would be 29" versus 27" for the 255's. The blazer sits a little high so that shouldn't be too bad...should it???

05-17-2006, 06:06 PM	#8
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Re: Rim Question aaallllrrriiiggghhhtt...I went with the 40's. =) The guy said there was about an inch difference between the 45 series and the 40 series. It went up a little in price though. Now the total is $2475. Still not too bad. Hotrod... Okay...now that I'm getting new rims and since you've seen them...how much do you think I should sell them for??? My pictures are too huge for the forum, but they're 17" Billet Specialties. I have to check when I get home, but the front has 245's on them, but the rear is HUGE. I believe it has 305's on them. Here's the old pictures again Luv... I paid my $25 dues!!! Attached Images

05-17-2006, 06:21 PM	#9
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: Rim Question Alan the only thing I didn't like about your ride was the rims. Too 90's for my taste, but with the new rims and tires your ride will look even sweeter. Make sure you post pics (and learn how to resize them) when you get your new shoes on. __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

05-17-2006, 07:43 PM	#10
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Rim Question I'm not sure how much you could get for them. They are in great shape and the rear tires are huge, but they look dated. Let me know what your price is when you figure it out. I'm looking to sell my truck but I would like to keep the rims I have. New wheels on your blazer is going to make it top notch. I'm glad you are changing them... good choice too. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

05-18-2006, 01:51 AM	#11
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Re: Rim Question What do you folks think...is $800 too much???

05-18-2006, 07:22 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Rim Question You guys should get together for some red,white,and blue pictures.They`re all three top shelf.I`d think worth a professional photoshoot. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-18-2006, 09:05 AM	#13
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Re: Rim Question LOL!!! I agree...I didn't like the rims too much either and now that I'm not selling it...the first thing I wanted to do was get new shoes!!!!

05-18-2006, 03:24 PM	#15
bcubed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 147	Re: Rim Question 255/35-20s are really too small unless you just need that diameter wheel to layout. I have 245/40-20s which is the next size up .. but if I had to replace them I think I would go with the 255/40-20 or 255/45-20. __________________ Bill 2000 Bagged Silverado 1978 Chevy Malibu 1955 Apache Stepside (someday)

05-18-2006, 03:28 PM	#16
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Re: Rim Question I agree!!! Are there a lot of blazer owners in Northern California??? I just found out a buddy of mine moved out to Antioch about a year ago and he's got one too!!! It's white as well. He actually sells parts and restores blazers as a side job. I think he's a board member. His site is www.vintageblazer.com. I don't know where everyone lives or how far you are from Antioch, but there's a restaurant out here called Schooners that hosts a mini car show every Monday or one Saturday we can get together and have potluck BBQ. Whatever...I'm down!!!

05-18-2006, 04:43 PM	#18
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Re: Rim Question Sorry...what I meant was "I" paid my dues unlike the other guy that Pop's referenced me too. That's who you guys were referencing in this...right??? Quote: Originally Posted by Pop's72 Here is an ad from Craigslist that may or may not help you out... That add belongs to a board member here, he was trying to sell here w/ out paying a subscriber fee, he may or may not answer your ?'s if you pm him

05-18-2006, 04:55 PM	#20
alnshan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 81	Re: Rim Question LOL...I know what you meant.



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jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: Rim Question I have a 245/40/20 on front with a 8" and a 295/40/20 on back with a 10" wheel and I love them. Looking good, I like the shoes.[ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

05-23-2006, 04:16 AM	#24
671blazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hayward ca Posts: 68	Re: Rim Question hayward ca here checking in. wow nice truck. i love those rims. kinda pricey though for 20's. im looking to buy a set of 24x10's with 305/40/24 for my tahoe and the highest quote i got was 2600 out the door. did you shop locally at all? __________________ 72k5 4wd 04 Tahoe 02 Roadstar Warrior 2000 Buick Lesabre on 20's

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