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ChevyFan24 · 11-28-2006, 11:47 PM

I am trying to decide on wheels. I have read the FAQ but was curious what the current trend is? My project truck is a 1972 C10 SWB with a 4/6 drop.

I was thinking of a 8" front wheel and a 9 1/2" rear wheel. 4" backspacing? Any new pics with 18's or 20's would be appreciated.

Thanks

ps my name should be in blue soon!

ChevyFan24 · 11-28-2006, 11:47 PM

I am blind it is already in blue!

69face · 11-29-2006, 04:39 AM

20x91/2 rear and 18x8 front sorry no pics but you can search danny ewing(may have spelled wrong) but he has that set up
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179881

danny ewing · 11-29-2006, 05:10 AM

hey, chevyfan24 i am running 18 x8 front 20 x 10 back sorry cant post a pick at work right now, but 69face is right just do a search i have pics posted of my truck. Danny Ewing

novajess1972 · 11-29-2006, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyFan24

I am trying to decide on wheels. I have read the FAQ but was curious what the current trend is? My project truck is a 1972 C10 SWB with a 4/6 drop.

I was thinking of a 8" front wheel and a 9 1/2" rear wheel. 4" backspacing? Any new pics with 18's or 20's would be appreciated.

Thanks

ps my name should be in blue soon!

I am running 20x8.5 front with 5in BS and 20x10 rear with 5.5in BS. Here are pics. I have a 4-4.5 in front drop (just dropped a BB in so it may be lower) and 5in drop in rear.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask questions on set up.

Jesse

HUEVUDO · 11-29-2006, 09:11 AM

my 67 has 17's and my red 68 has 20's all the way around. This is a photo shop slam of my trucks they are higher than this for sure.

ChevyFan24 · 11-29-2006, 10:44 AM

novajess1972- Do you have any problems with it rubbing with the backspacing being 5" front and 5 1/2" rear? What size tires?

Thank to everyone for the pics and info.

kyull67 · 11-29-2006, 11:06 AM

Here are some pics of my truck. It has 18 x 8 all around with 4" backspace.
I need to get lower profile tires up front though.

novajess1972 · 11-29-2006, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyFan24

novajess1972- Do you have any problems with it rubbing with the backspacing being 5" front and 5 1/2" rear? What size tires?

Thank to everyone for the pics and info.

I actually thought it might rub, and by just looking at the pics, it looks that way, but I have absolutely no rubbing issues. I can turn the wheels from lock to lock, even during drving and it doesn't rub at all.

Tire sizes are 255/45-20 front and 295/45-20 rear.

Jesse

boraxman · 11-29-2006, 12:48 PM

Personally I like a little more tire, I would go with 18's myself....of course im running 15's on my truck..LOL!

*bskylerj* · 11-29-2006, 02:16 PM

These are 20x8.5 with 4.5" backspacing. I need to try the 5" backspacing to get the front end lower when I let the air out of the bags.

BigSky71 · 11-29-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HUEVUDO

my 67 has 17's and my red 68 has 20's all the way around. This is a photo shop slam of my trucks they are higher than this for sure.

Huevedo, nice truck man. I am headed in almost exactly that same direction with mine, but I shaved the marker lights. I will be shooting it GM Torch Red, do you know what color your red truck is? I chose torch red because it was the brightest red I could find.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-29-2006, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny ewing

hey, chevyfan24 i am running 18 x8 front 20 x 10 back sorry cant post a pick at work right now.

Just want I want, what's your backspacing?

ChevyFan24 · 11-30-2006, 12:03 AM

Thanks for the pics and info. Nice trucks!

aaronfab · 11-30-2006, 09:54 AM

20x8.5 w/5.25 back spacing, 2" spacers in the rear, wrapped w/285/50/20 Goodyears. I don't have exact drop numbers, the front is 3/4T coils w/1 1/2 coil cut, the rear is bagged. Yes the front rubs once in a great while, I'm planning on bagging the front eventually.

Aaron

O2Bsogood · 12-01-2006, 05:53 AM

You guys have some hot trucks. Best porn I've seen in a while. Here's mine, it's lowered 6 inches in the rear now, just can't work on it since it's snowing, lol, damn I need a shop. Can I add 22's to the list. BTW, I just started on it about 2 weeks ago.

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 12-01-2006, 08:20 AM

18x8 & 20x10 5"bs

ChevyFan24 · 12-01-2006, 04:54 PM

Thanks for all of the pics. I am looking going with 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear. The hard part is picking which style of wheel.

Boise69 · 12-01-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by O2Bsogood

You guys have some hot trucks. Best porn I've seen in a while. Here's mine, it's lowered 6 inches in the rear now, just can't work on it since it's snowing, lol, damn I need a shop. Can I add 22's to the list. BTW, I just started on it about 2 weeks ago.

love those 22"s, dont they hurt your teeth when you hit a pot hole?

O2Bsogood · 12-02-2006, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Boise69

love those 22"s, dont they hurt your teeth when you hit a pot hole?

No, not really, actually rides good. Couldn't really tell any difference between these and the rallies I had on it.

11-28-2006, 11:47 PM	#1
ChevyFan24 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 181	Wheels 18's or 20's? I am trying to decide on wheels. I have read the FAQ but was curious what the current trend is? My project truck is a 1972 C10 SWB with a 4/6 drop. I was thinking of a 8" front wheel and a 9 1/2" rear wheel. 4" backspacing? Any new pics with 18's or 20's would be appreciated. Thanks ps my name should be in blue soon!

11-28-2006, 11:47 PM	#2
ChevyFan24 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 181	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? I am blind it is already in blue!

11-29-2006, 04:39 AM	#3
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? 20x91/2 rear and 18x8 front sorry no pics but you can search danny ewing(may have spelled wrong) but he has that set up http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179881 __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL! Last edited by 69face; 11-29-2006 at 04:49 AM.

11-29-2006, 05:10 AM	#4
danny ewing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: rosehill ks Posts: 75	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? hey, chevyfan24 i am running 18 x8 front 20 x 10 back sorry cant post a pick at work right now, but 69face is right just do a search i have pics posted of my truck. Danny Ewing

11-29-2006, 09:11 AM	#6
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? my 67 has 17's and my red 68 has 20's all the way around. This is a photo shop slam of my trucks they are higher than this for sure.

11-29-2006, 10:44 AM	#7
ChevyFan24 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 181	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? novajess1972- Do you have any problems with it rubbing with the backspacing being 5" front and 5 1/2" rear? What size tires? Thank to everyone for the pics and info.

11-29-2006, 11:06 AM	#8
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? Here are some pics of my truck. It has 18 x 8 all around with 4" backspace. I need to get lower profile tires up front though. Attached Images

11-29-2006, 12:48 PM	#10
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? Personally I like a little more tire, I would go with 18's myself....of course im running 15's on my truck..LOL! __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-29-2006, 02:16 PM	#11
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? These are 20x8.5 with 4.5" backspacing. I need to try the 5" backspacing to get the front end lower when I let the air out of the bags. Attached Images

11-30-2006, 12:03 AM	#14
ChevyFan24 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 181	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? Thanks for the pics and info. Nice trucks!

11-30-2006, 09:54 AM	#15
aaronfab Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: cedar rapids, iowa Posts: 57	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? 20x8.5 w/5.25 back spacing, 2" spacers in the rear, wrapped w/285/50/20 Goodyears. I don't have exact drop numbers, the front is 3/4T coils w/1 1/2 coil cut, the rear is bagged. Yes the front rubs once in a great while, I'm planning on bagging the front eventually. Aaron Attached Images

12-01-2006, 05:53 AM	#16
O2Bsogood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charleston, Arkansas USA Posts: 599	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? You guys have some hot trucks. Best porn I've seen in a while. Here's mine, it's lowered 6 inches in the rear now, just can't work on it since it's snowing, lol, damn I need a shop. Can I add 22's to the list. BTW, I just started on it about 2 weeks ago. __________________ 70' C-10 SWB 71' C-10 SWB 2001 Audi S4 1994 Ford F-150 1974 Gremlin 1959 Apache (Will be For Sale soon) 1972 Chevelle (Will also be For Sale soon)

12-01-2006, 08:20 AM	#17
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? 18x8 & 20x10 5"bs Attached Images __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

12-01-2006, 04:54 PM	#18
ChevyFan24 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 181	Re: Wheels 18's or 20's? Thanks for all of the pics. I am looking going with 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear. The hard part is picking which style of wheel.



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