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Prof.HeryMec · 07-03-2010, 06:10 PM

Hi guys. I want to buy some rims for my 72. Want to use radial T/A's. Originally i was thinking in a set of cragar ss's. My truck has a 4/6 inch drop kit from early classics. I want something thats classic, i love cars with that old school look, so i decided to ask for your opinion for the matter. Im willing to go from 15" to 17"
preferably wider on the rear... dont like fat tires on the front. Pics of any ideas happily welcome! Heres some pics of my truck. Thanks!

Prof.HeryMec

Deaol · 07-03-2010, 06:14 PM

always go with the classic 15x7 (front) 15x8 (rear) rallies /w caps rings.. or 15x7 (front) -15x8 (rear) slots.. with some bfg t/a's .. always liked both looks..

'72customdeluxe · 07-03-2010, 06:18 PM

cragar has a 15x6 ss with 2" backspace, would fill out the front great. 205/75-15 tires front, 15x8 with 275/60 rear

Prof.HeryMec · 07-03-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by '72customdeluxe

cragar has a 15x6 ss with 2" backspace, would fill out the front great. 205/75-15 tires front, 15x8 with 275/60 rear

hum! sounds good!

C/10 King · 07-03-2010, 06:22 PM

Here, This what you want, trust me.

'72customdeluxe · 07-03-2010, 06:24 PM

what brand are those c10 king?

Prof.HeryMec · 07-03-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Here, This what you want, trust me.

what size of wheels and tires are you using on your truck?? btw, looks clean!!

xmitsu10 · 07-03-2010, 10:52 PM

I like you, like the old school look. I am thinking about going back to my Corvette rallys, rather than the chrome rallys I have now. 15x10 rear with 15x8 front.

crewcab67 · 07-03-2010, 11:09 PM

my 1972 SWB 15x8 and 15x10

C/10 King · 07-04-2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by '72customdeluxe

what brand are those c10 king?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prof.HeryMec

what size of wheels and tires are you using on your truck?? btw, looks clean!!

U.S. mags 15X8.5 fronts, with 245/60's and 15X10 rear, with 295/50's BFG"s of course.

Prof.HeryMec · 07-04-2010, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by xmitsu10

I like you, like the old school look. I am thinking about going back to my Corvette rallys, rather than the chrome rallys I have now. 15x10 rear with 15x8 front.

What tire size you are using on those chrome rallys?

68Stepbed · 07-05-2010, 10:43 AM

15x8's on all corners with 275/60/15 rear, 255/60/15 steer BFG T/A's. 3.5/5 drop

race-n-jason · 07-05-2010, 10:59 AM

I LOVE THIS THREAD! Back to basics....

Low, Clean, Simple.

-JEG-

miller6t9 · 07-05-2010, 11:06 AM

torq thrust D

Lee H · 07-05-2010, 11:20 AM

Torque Thrust Ds with 255/70/15

miller6t9 · 07-05-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Torque Thrust Ds with 255/70/15

are those 15 x 8.5s?

Lee H · 07-05-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by miller6t9

are those 15 x 8.5s?

Yes

Prof.HeryMec · 07-05-2010, 01:59 PM

what u guys think about the torq thrust 17"? classy?

Prof.HeryMec · 07-05-2010, 02:15 PM

Nobody around here has pics of a c10 with 15x6 and 15x8??

68Stepbed · 07-05-2010, 05:14 PM

17" Torque Thrusts are very classy. I love them. But, if you're going for the old school look, 17's will take you to another level. You will not find the tires you're really looking for with the fats and skinnies look.

As for a 15x8-15x6 combo, do a search for Powell72. His truck had 15x8 and 15x6.5 rally wheels with 275/60/15 rear, 245/60/15 front. It now has a 15x8,15x7 TTII combo with the same tires.

I have a set of (2)15x8 and (2)15x6.5 rallies I'm fixing to sell. The 8" wheels have 275/60/15 tires, but I haven't mounted any front tires yet. I was gonna get some 225/70/15 or 215/70/15 tires for them.

VA72C10 · 07-05-2010, 05:40 PM

Here are torque thrust 2's polished 17X8.5 and 17X10 rear....don't have the tire sizes handy right now...5" front drop and bags in rear at approx 7" rear drop

Before front drop

after front drop

xmitsu10 · 07-05-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prof.HeryMec

What tire size you are using on those chrome rallys?

275/60 rear & 255/60 front

Prof.HeryMec · 07-05-2010, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

17" Torque Thrusts are very classy. I love them. But, if you're going for the old school look, 17's will take you to another level. You will not find the tires you're really looking for with the fats and skinnies look.

As for a 15x8-15x6 combo, do a search for Powell72. His truck had 15x8 and 15x6.5 rally wheels with 275/60/15 rear, 245/60/15 front. It now has a 15x8,15x7 TTII combo with the same tires.

I have a set of (2)15x8 and (2)15x6.5 rallies I'm fixing to sell. The 8" wheels have 275/60/15 tires, but I haven't mounted any front tires yet. I was gonna get some 225/70/15 or 215/70/15 tires for them.

what kind of rallies you might sell? original style or the camaro style?

Hubscrub · 07-05-2010, 10:54 PM

good thread,i like them all, more my style 15s and some raised white letter, alot of yall seem to use BFG tires i might have to try me a set never bought any

miller6t9 · 07-06-2010, 12:29 AM

15x8 rally with 255/70 front and 285/70 rear tires, 4 inch drop springs in the rear, who knows on the front

07-03-2010, 06:10 PM	#1
Prof.HeryMec Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Havelock, North Carolina Posts: 17	Going Low and Classic! Hi guys. I want to buy some rims for my 72. Want to use radial T/A's. Originally i was thinking in a set of cragar ss's. My truck has a 4/6 inch drop kit from early classics. I want something thats classic, i love cars with that old school look, so i decided to ask for your opinion for the matter. Im willing to go from 15" to 17" preferably wider on the rear... dont like fat tires on the front. Pics of any ideas happily welcome! Heres some pics of my truck. Thanks! Prof.HeryMec

07-03-2010, 06:14 PM	#2
Deaol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N. Vancouver Island Posts: 122	Re: Going Low and Classic! always go with the classic 15x7 (front) 15x8 (rear) rallies /w caps rings.. or 15x7 (front) -15x8 (rear) slots.. with some bfg t/a's .. always liked both looks.. __________________ * 1968 GMC Swb - 98% done (current restoration) * 1971 Chevy Lwb - Retired Dump Hauler * 1982 K10 Longbox - New Dump Hauler

07-03-2010, 06:18 PM	#3
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: Going Low and Classic! cragar has a 15x6 ss with 2" backspace, would fill out the front great. 205/75-15 tires front, 15x8 with 275/60 rear __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

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C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Going Low and Classic! Here, This what you want, trust me. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

07-03-2010, 06:24 PM	#6
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: Going Low and Classic! what brand are those c10 king? __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

07-03-2010, 10:52 PM	#8
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Going Low and Classic! I like you, like the old school look. I am thinking about going back to my Corvette rallys, rather than the chrome rallys I have now. 15x10 rear with 15x8 front. Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

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crewcab67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: vancouver WA Posts: 195	Re: Going Low and Classic! my 1972 SWB 15x8 and 15x10 Attached Images

07-05-2010, 10:43 AM	#12
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Going Low and Classic! 15x8's on all corners with 275/60/15 rear, 255/60/15 steer BFG T/A's. 3.5/5 drop __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-05-2010, 10:59 AM	#13
race-n-jason -Praise the Lowered- Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Garland, Tx, USA Posts: 280	Re: Going Low and Classic! I LOVE THIS THREAD! Back to basics.... Low, Clean, Simple. -JEG- __________________ Race-N-Jason ('71 Chevy C-10 LWB 454/TH350) ('07 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9 Cummins/6-speed Manual)

07-05-2010, 11:06 AM	#14
miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	Re: Going Low and Classic! torq thrust D Last edited by miller6t9; 07-05-2010 at 11:11 AM.

07-05-2010, 11:20 AM	#15
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Going Low and Classic! Torque Thrust Ds with 255/70/15 Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

07-05-2010, 01:59 PM	#18
Prof.HeryMec Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Havelock, North Carolina Posts: 17	Re: Going Low and Classic! what u guys think about the torq thrust 17"? classy? __________________ Noooo!!! You've been a Bad, very Bad Bowtie!!

07-05-2010, 02:15 PM	#19
Prof.HeryMec Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Havelock, North Carolina Posts: 17	Re: Going Low and Classic! Nobody around here has pics of a c10 with 15x6 and 15x8?? __________________ Noooo!!! You've been a Bad, very Bad Bowtie!!

07-05-2010, 05:14 PM	#20
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Going Low and Classic! 17" Torque Thrusts are very classy. I love them. But, if you're going for the old school look, 17's will take you to another level. You will not find the tires you're really looking for with the fats and skinnies look. As for a 15x8-15x6 combo, do a search for Powell72. His truck had 15x8 and 15x6.5 rally wheels with 275/60/15 rear, 245/60/15 front. It now has a 15x8,15x7 TTII combo with the same tires. I have a set of (2)15x8 and (2)15x6.5 rallies I'm fixing to sell. The 8" wheels have 275/60/15 tires, but I haven't mounted any front tires yet. I was gonna get some 225/70/15 or 215/70/15 tires for them. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-05-2010, 05:40 PM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Going Low and Classic! Here are torque thrust 2's polished 17X8.5 and 17X10 rear....don't have the tire sizes handy right now...5" front drop and bags in rear at approx 7" rear drop Before front drop after front drop __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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07-05-2010, 10:54 PM	#24
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Going Low and Classic! good thread,i like them all, more my style 15s and some raised white letter, alot of yall seem to use BFG tires i might have to try me a set never bought any __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14 Last edited by Hubscrub; 07-05-2010 at 10:55 PM.

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miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	Re: Going Low and Classic! 15x8 rally with 255/70 front and 285/70 rear tires, 4 inch drop springs in the rear, who knows on the front Last edited by miller6t9; 07-06-2010 at 12:32 AM.

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