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jackyl9999 · 03-16-2010, 02:00 PM

I think I have decided on wheels after thinking about it for about 3 months. I think I am going to go with coy c-5's 18" front and back with 8" wide in the front and 9.5 in the back. Gunmetal finish. I called coys this morning and talked with them for a bit. They mentioned they can sell tires already mounted on the rims. Nitto 555's Anyone got their tires from them?

I was originally thinking of toyo proxes st's for my truck. I called my local tire shop and they said they had 3 sizes in 18.

255-45-18 $194 a tire
285-60-18 $221 a tire
295-45-18 $285 a tire

I know nothing about tire sizes. But I do about money and the nittos from coys sounded a hell of alot cheaper.

Anyone have any tire suggestions for this wheel setup. My truck has a 2.5 drop spindle in the front and a 4" drop spring in the rear.

Please excuse the crappy picture.

Thanks ,

Steve

C20-67_N_MO · 03-16-2010, 02:44 PM

Should look very nice once you have your new wheels & tires.

Good luck!

KFreddy · 03-16-2010, 03:28 PM

What size tires do you currently have on the 15" wheels on the truck? Looks to me to be either 255/60-15 or 275/60-15. Do you want a lower overall diameter or a higher diameter, stay the same or fill in the wheel wells a bit more?

This will all help to answer the question of what size tires you need then I would work on the price...

DaddyO · 03-16-2010, 07:54 PM

Here is my truck with Coy C5 wheels. 18x8 front and 18 x 9.5 on the rear with Toyo Proxies all around:

I have a 4 / 6 drop

72BlckButy · 03-16-2010, 09:07 PM

DaddyO are you running the Proxes S/T ii's? How do you like them?

Zoomin · 03-16-2010, 10:02 PM

Here's mine:

I've got the Nittos and no complaints, but I haven't put 1000 miles on them. Truck is at stock height - for now.

72BlckButy · 03-16-2010, 10:04 PM

What drop are you planning on running Zoomin'?

Zoomin · 03-16-2010, 10:07 PM

ECE 3.5 / 5 using 2.5 drop spindles with 1" springs, 5" in back. Would have gone 4 / 6 but wanted to make sure I could still use it for a truck without cutting stuff up.

DaddyO · 03-17-2010, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

ECE 3.5 / 5 using 2.5 drop spindles with 1" springs, 5" in back. Would have gone 4 / 6 but wanted to make sure I could still use it for a truck without cutting stuff up.

I have a 4/6 drop and I didnt have to do C notch.

DaddyO · 03-17-2010, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

DaddyO are you running the Proxes S/T ii's? How do you like them?

The Proxes are a great tire. Love em. NItto are an ok tire but as they get older they tend to cup and get really loud.

**rob32472** · 03-17-2010, 07:14 AM

I have falkens they are pretty good for the money. (less than 100 per installed). check out discount tire for these. I have 255/55/18

jackyl9999 · 03-17-2010, 09:03 AM

Rob do you have a picture of the truck with those tires.

Thanks,
Steve

jackyl9999 · 03-17-2010, 09:54 AM

Zoomin- What size tires did you go with?

jackyl9999 · 03-17-2010, 01:01 PM

Well I called to order some 18" gunmetal coy c-5's today. They have the 18x8"'s that I want but I will be waiting on 18x10's until late may. I didn't place my order, that is a long time to wait. Now i'll see if the chrome grows on me.

Does anyone have the chrome and if so how is the quality of the plating?

03-16-2010, 02:00 PM	#1
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Help with tires for coys wheels I think I have decided on wheels after thinking about it for about 3 months. I think I am going to go with coy c-5's 18" front and back with 8" wide in the front and 9.5 in the back. Gunmetal finish. I called coys this morning and talked with them for a bit. They mentioned they can sell tires already mounted on the rims. Nitto 555's Anyone got their tires from them? I was originally thinking of toyo proxes st's for my truck. I called my local tire shop and they said they had 3 sizes in 18. 255-45-18 $194 a tire 285-60-18 $221 a tire 295-45-18 $285 a tire I know nothing about tire sizes. But I do about money and the nittos from coys sounded a hell of alot cheaper. Anyone have any tire suggestions for this wheel setup. My truck has a 2.5 drop spindle in the front and a 4" drop spring in the rear. Please excuse the crappy picture. Thanks , Steve Attached Images __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

03-16-2010, 02:44 PM	#2
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Help with tires for coys wheels Should look very nice once you have your new wheels & tires. Good luck! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

03-16-2010, 03:28 PM	#3
KFreddy Active Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 286	Re: Help with tires for coys wheels What size tires do you currently have on the 15" wheels on the truck? Looks to me to be either 255/60-15 or 275/60-15. Do you want a lower overall diameter or a higher diameter, stay the same or fill in the wheel wells a bit more? This will all help to answer the question of what size tires you need then I would work on the price... __________________ "The Great State of Florida"

03-16-2010, 07:54 PM	#4
DaddyO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 141	Re: Help with tires for coys wheels Here is my truck with Coy C5 wheels. 18x8 front and 18 x 9.5 on the rear with Toyo Proxies all around: I have a 4 / 6 drop

03-16-2010, 09:07 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Help with tires for coys wheels DaddyO are you running the Proxes S/T ii's? How do you like them? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-16-2010, 10:02 PM	#6
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Help with tires for coys wheels Here's mine: I've got the Nittos and no complaints, but I haven't put 1000 miles on them. Truck is at stock height - for now.

03-16-2010, 10:04 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Help with tires for coys wheels What drop are you planning on running Zoomin'? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-16-2010, 10:07 PM	#8
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Help with tires for coys wheels ECE 3.5 / 5 using 2.5 drop spindles with 1" springs, 5" in back. Would have gone 4 / 6 but wanted to make sure I could still use it for a truck without cutting stuff up.

03-17-2010, 07:14 AM	#11
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Help with tires for coys wheels I have falkens they are pretty good for the money. (less than 100 per installed). check out discount tire for these. I have 255/55/18

03-17-2010, 09:03 AM	#12
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: Help with tires for coys wheels Rob do you have a picture of the truck with those tires. Thanks, Steve __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

03-17-2010, 09:54 AM	#13
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: Help with tires for coys wheels Zoomin- What size tires did you go with? __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

03-17-2010, 01:01 PM	#14
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: Help with tires for coys wheels Well I called to order some 18" gunmetal coy c-5's today. They have the 18x8"'s that I want but I will be waiting on 18x10's until late may. I didn't place my order, that is a long time to wait. Now i'll see if the chrome grows on me. Does anyone have the chrome and if so how is the quality of the plating? __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily



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