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Cheyenne Super · 12-25-2002, 10:47 PM

I plan on getting 20s 8.5s and 10s. I will have full air. My measurments come up to 4.75 b/s for the front and 5.75 for the rear. Does this reflect what any of you guys have?
Also where is the best place to buy billet specialties wheels

JHickson6 · 12-26-2002, 12:17 AM

Oh sorry i can't help you, but i'm interested in that too. Hey Cheyenne Super, keep in mind, 20's tend to look a bit oversized on our trucks even with the it laid out, take a look at slammed67's truck at www.jayspot.com his 18's and tires give that truck a perfect stance. Mind you that is just an opinion and we know what those are like!!

Good to hear from you, how's your truck coming along?

Slammed67 · 12-26-2002, 12:45 AM

My rears are 18"x9.5" with 5.25" b.s. and the fronts are 18"x8" with 4.5" bs. The outer sides of my rear tires have about 1/4" gap or less when the bags are dumped. So don't go any less than 5.25"! Also be careful when choosing tire sizes. You aren't going to have much room for error.

NSANE68!!! · 12-26-2002, 10:40 AM

20's look OK too. hehe

I run the 20x9.5 all around with a 4.5" backspace and they tuck nicely. I was only able to run a 27" tall tire, so I would still be able to air it all out and be able to roll without rubbing.

Cheyenne Super · 12-26-2002, 10:04 PM

I have to have 20s to get the look I want. The wheels I want to run just don't command the respect and look in anything less.
My tire sizes are going to be 245/40-20 and 295/40-20. If I have the misfortune of a rubbing tire I will trim the wheel tub and pull the fenders if necessary.

I have seen the wheels I want on a truck StreetTrucks mag.
It was in the premier issue. They are Billet Specialties Legacy. My second choice is the Billet Specialties SLX 37.
The hardest part is convincing myself to spend the $$$

slammed67 where did you buy your wheels?
thanks

Reumster · 12-27-2002, 01:12 AM

I want to run 20"X8.5" KMC Stealths all round, and 275/45/20 tires. Right now I have around a 4/6 drop, the tires are 30" tall. What back spacing will I be looking at? I figure around 4.5" all round?

12-25-2002, 10:47 PM	#1
Cheyenne Super Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Efland, NC Posts: 303	? for those w/big wheels and air I plan on getting 20s 8.5s and 10s. I will have full air. My measurments come up to 4.75 b/s for the front and 5.75 for the rear. Does this reflect what any of you guys have? Also where is the best place to buy billet specialties wheels __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super Soon to be converted to '68 front clip. Efland, NC

12-26-2002, 12:17 AM	#2
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Oh sorry i can't help you, but i'm interested in that too. Hey Cheyenne Super, keep in mind, 20's tend to look a bit oversized on our trucks even with the it laid out, take a look at slammed67's truck at www.jayspot.com his 18's and tires give that truck a perfect stance. Mind you that is just an opinion and we know what those are like!! Good to hear from you, how's your truck coming along? __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

12-26-2002, 12:45 AM	#3
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	My rears are 18"x9.5" with 5.25" b.s. and the fronts are 18"x8" with 4.5" bs. The outer sides of my rear tires have about 1/4" gap or less when the bags are dumped. So don't go any less than 5.25"! Also be careful when choosing tire sizes. You aren't going to have much room for error. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

12-26-2002, 10:40 AM	#4
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	20's look OK too. hehe I run the 20x9.5 all around with a 4.5" backspace and they tuck nicely. I was only able to run a 27" tall tire, so I would still be able to air it all out and be able to roll without rubbing. Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck) Last edited by NSANE68!!!; 12-26-2002 at 02:43 PM.

12-26-2002, 10:04 PM	#5
Cheyenne Super Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Efland, NC Posts: 303	Thanks guys I have to have 20s to get the look I want. The wheels I want to run just don't command the respect and look in anything less. My tire sizes are going to be 245/40-20 and 295/40-20. If I have the misfortune of a rubbing tire I will trim the wheel tub and pull the fenders if necessary. I have seen the wheels I want on a truck StreetTrucks mag. It was in the premier issue. They are Billet Specialties Legacy. My second choice is the Billet Specialties SLX 37. The hardest part is convincing myself to spend the $$$ slammed67 where did you buy your wheels? thanks __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super Soon to be converted to '68 front clip. Efland, NC

12-27-2002, 01:12 AM	#6
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	I want to run 20"X8.5" KMC Stealths all round, and 275/45/20 tires. Right now I have around a 4/6 drop, the tires are 30" tall. What back spacing will I be looking at? I figure around 4.5" all round? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL



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