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BLE 'BURBAN · 06-23-2011, 10:39 PM

Well I finally broke down and ordered my new wheels today. A set of BLACK, KMC XD SERIES 17 x 9 REVOLVERS. Prepaid (Deposit) for 2 and will pay for the other 2 when they arrive in 2 weeks. Then I'm gonna order up one more so I'll have a matching spare.
I'll be going from a 235/85R16 tire to a 265/70R17 tire (New take offs) that I'll be getting from work for $360.00 for the set.
Over all the diameter difference is 1/10 of an inch so at 60 mph indicated by my speedo I'll actually be doing 59.8 mph according to the tire size calculator located here

Here's a pic of the wheels I'm getting...

champions53 · 06-23-2011, 11:24 PM

I like those wheels alot they will look sharp!

Dustyn19 · 06-23-2011, 11:54 PM

I've always been a fan of KMC wheels.

Dustyn

SBTork · 06-24-2011, 12:26 AM

very cool. They'll look great on your suburban. Make sure to take plenty of pictures once they're installed.

BLE 'BURBAN · 06-24-2011, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBTork

very cool. They'll look great on your suburban. Make sure to take plenty of pictures once they're installed.

Yep yep yep! Before and after pics.

BLE 'BURBAN · 07-08-2011, 02:11 AM

"THEY'RE HERE"
Picking them up tomorrow after work Now I just gotta decide which tires I want for it. LT265/70R17's(load Range E) are the size I'm wanting to get but what brand and tread style? These are going to be SUMMER TIRES only as I already have a good set of studded LT235/85R16 COOPER DISCOVERY's for the winter time with the factory center caps still.

Open to suggestions on the tires Brand? Tread?

One thing... They've gotta last at least 4-6 years.

nerphin · 07-08-2011, 02:46 PM

I am a fan of these tires. I think they would look awesome on those rims. They have a 7 of 10 rating for wear...

Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2

nerphin · 09-15-2011, 07:23 PM

What did you end up getting?

Karnage · 09-15-2011, 08:17 PM

I don't ever like black but those look pretty sick!

slammed90 · 09-15-2011, 09:39 PM

very nice wheels bro

**N2TRUX** · 09-15-2011, 10:52 PM

No idea on tires, but those wheels are nasty looking. I'm not a big fan of black wheels, but those are going to rock your Beastie Burb...

BLE 'BURBAN · 09-16-2011, 01:29 AM

Set backs and delays right now. Hoping to get the tires by the end of next Month. Either BFG's or Cooper Contitrac's. My Alaska PFD will be here in less than a month too. Estimated to be about $1205.43 this year but will find out the ACTUAL amount by the
23rd (next Friday)

kikkegek · 09-16-2011, 03:03 PM

yeah baby! RESPECT! and jealous!

BLE 'BURBAN · 09-18-2011, 03:35 AM

Glad I worked somebody elses shift today... Not only did he pay me $50.00 to work it for him it was also all O.T. And the topper of it was we had a customer that just wasn't happy with the look of his Cooper Discoverer tires (size 265/70R17) that he bought a new set of BFGoodrich's and I got his old ones for NOTHING!!!! Gonna get'em mounted up this Friday (payday) and as promised I will get before and after pics of OL' BLUE for y'all!!!!

str8axle55 · 09-18-2011, 08:35 AM

Sounds like that worked out very well for you. Looking forward to the pix.

BLE 'BURBAN · 09-25-2011, 08:17 PM

Well I didn't get before pics but here's the after ones for ya. I did notice the the front tires stick out a bit further than the rears do. and they ARE all the same tires/wheels/backspacing.

ont_guy_38 · 09-25-2011, 08:28 PM

The front axle is wider then the rear on all 4x4s

**N2TRUX** · 09-26-2011, 12:20 AM

Looks good! Now give those free tires some love and rub them down with tire dressing...

Your41Plague12 · 09-26-2011, 12:35 AM

Cooper makes a great tire, good choice for sure. My truck is the same way, in fact, all 4x4's are. The track width on the front axle is noticeably wider than the rear. I like what you did with the Burb though, it's definitely an eye catcher.

BLE 'BURBAN · 09-26-2011, 01:18 AM

Yeah i never noticed the track differance before. And I have been getting all kinds of comments on the wheels all of them good so far. Now I gotta concentrate on getting my studded snows for my factory rims LT235/85R16 cooper discoverer studded @ $187.90 ea plus tax ($2.50 per tire for new tire tax and $5.00 each for stud tax)
Gotta get'em one at a time over the next 5 paychecks then back to getting a new set of summer tires for these because the ones I have now will not last a full year.
They're better than what I had though...cords were showing through the treads on my old tires!!!!

flamingbig10 · 09-26-2011, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Looks good! Now give those free tires some love and rub them down with tire dressing...

and a coat of black paint on the drums

baclay9 · 09-26-2011, 07:20 AM

If it bothers you, you could always get some billet spacers for the rear wheels.

81ShrtBox · 09-26-2011, 07:34 AM

Kelly Safari

BLE 'BURBAN · 09-26-2011, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baclay9

If it bothers you, you could always get some billet spacers for the rear wheels.

nah it doesn't bother me in the least bit just thought it odd since I've never noticed it before.
As far as using spacers go... If it don't fit right without them, then it's the wrong part for the job. Don't like 'em never have never will.

bigblock73 · 09-26-2011, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ont_guy_38

The front axle is wider then the rear on all 4x4s

Rear track width on all 73-87's is narrower than the front...even for 2wd

06-23-2011, 10:39 PM	#1
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Ordered my new wheels today Well I finally broke down and ordered my new wheels today. A set of BLACK, KMC XD SERIES 17 x 9 REVOLVERS. Prepaid (Deposit) for 2 and will pay for the other 2 when they arrive in 2 weeks. Then I'm gonna order up one more so I'll have a matching spare. I'll be going from a 235/85R16 tire to a 265/70R17 tire (New take offs) that I'll be getting from work for $360.00 for the set. Over all the diameter difference is 1/10 of an inch so at 60 mph indicated by my speedo I'll actually be doing 59.8 mph according to the tire size calculator located here Here's a pic of the wheels I'm getting... __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade Last edited by BLE 'BURBAN; 06-23-2011 at 10:39 PM.

06-23-2011, 11:24 PM	#2
champions53 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owensboro, Ky Posts: 51	Re: Ordered my new wheels today I like those wheels alot they will look sharp!

06-23-2011, 11:54 PM	#3
Dustyn19 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 32	Re: Ordered my new wheels today I've always been a fan of KMC wheels. Dustyn __________________ 1989 Crew Cab Shortbed

06-24-2011, 12:26 AM	#4
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Ordered my new wheels today very cool. They'll look great on your suburban. Make sure to take plenty of pictures once they're installed. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

07-08-2011, 02:11 AM	#6
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Ordered my new wheels today *"THEY'RE HERE"* Picking them up tomorrow after work Now I just gotta decide which tires I want for it. LT265/70R17's(load Range E) are the size I'm wanting to get but what brand and tread style? These are going to be SUMMER TIRES only as I already have a good set of studded LT235/85R16 COOPER DISCOVERY's for the winter time with the factory center caps still. Open to suggestions on the tires Brand? Tread? One thing... They've gotta last at least 4-6 years. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade Last edited by BLE 'BURBAN; 07-08-2011 at 02:22 AM.

07-08-2011, 02:46 PM	#7
nerphin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pnw Posts: 93	Re: Ordered my new wheels today I am a fan of these tires. I think they would look awesome on those rims. They have a 7 of 10 rating for wear... Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2 __________________ 1994 K1500 Suburban, 5.7/4L60E

09-15-2011, 07:23 PM	#8
nerphin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pnw Posts: 93	Re: Ordered my new wheels today What did you end up getting? __________________ 1994 K1500 Suburban, 5.7/4L60E

09-15-2011, 08:17 PM	#9
Karnage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California USA Posts: 64	Re: Ordered my new wheels today I don't ever like black but those look pretty sick!

09-15-2011, 09:39 PM	#10
slammed90 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: edingburg, tx Posts: 100	Re: Ordered my new wheels today very nice wheels bro __________________ "NO BAGS JUST PLAIN LOW"

09-15-2011, 10:52 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Ordered my new wheels today No idea on tires, but those wheels are nasty looking. I'm not a big fan of black wheels, but those are going to rock your Beastie Burb... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-16-2011, 01:29 AM	#12
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Ordered my new wheels today Set backs and delays right now. Hoping to get the tires by the end of next Month. Either BFG's or Cooper Contitrac's. My Alaska PFD will be here in less than a month too. Estimated to be about $1205.43 this year but will find out the ACTUAL amount by the 23rd (next Friday) __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

09-16-2011, 03:03 PM	#13
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Ordered my new wheels today yeah baby! RESPECT! and jealous! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

09-18-2011, 03:35 AM	#14
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Ordered my new wheels today Glad I worked somebody elses shift today... Not only did he pay me $50.00 to work it for him it was also all O.T. And the topper of it was we had a customer that just wasn't happy with the look of his Cooper Discoverer tires (size 265/70R17) that he bought a new set of BFGoodrich's and I got his old ones for NOTHING!!!! Gonna get'em mounted up this Friday (payday) and as promised I will get before and after pics of OL' BLUE for y'all!!!! __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

09-18-2011, 08:35 AM	#15
str8axle55 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma Posts: 489	Re: Ordered my new wheels today Sounds like that worked out very well for you. Looking forward to the pix. __________________ 03 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Quadrasteer, wife`s DD 84 Chevy K30 CC SRW 55 Chevy 210 2dr post

09-25-2011, 08:17 PM	#16
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Ordered my new wheels today Well I didn't get before pics but here's the after ones for ya. I did notice the the front tires stick out a bit further than the rears do. and they ARE all the same tires/wheels/backspacing. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade



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09-25-2011, 08:28 PM	#17
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: Ordered my new wheels today The front axle is wider then the rear on all 4x4s

09-26-2011, 12:20 AM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Ordered my new wheels today Looks good! Now give those free tires some love and rub them down with tire dressing... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-26-2011, 12:35 AM	#19
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Ordered my new wheels today Cooper makes a great tire, good choice for sure. My truck is the same way, in fact, all 4x4's are. The track width on the front axle is noticeably wider than the rear. I like what you did with the Burb though, it's definitely an eye catcher. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

09-26-2011, 01:18 AM	#20
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Ordered my new wheels today Yeah i never noticed the track differance before. And I have been getting all kinds of comments on the wheels all of them good so far. Now I gotta concentrate on getting my studded snows for my factory rims LT235/85R16 cooper discoverer studded @ $187.90 ea plus tax ($2.50 per tire for new tire tax and $5.00 each for stud tax) Gotta get'em one at a time over the next 5 paychecks then back to getting a new set of summer tires for these because the ones I have now will not last a full year. They're better than what I had though...cords were showing through the treads on my old tires!!!! __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

09-26-2011, 07:20 AM	#22
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Ordered my new wheels today If it bothers you, you could always get some billet spacers for the rear wheels.

09-26-2011, 07:34 AM	#23
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Ordered my new wheels today Kelly Safari __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

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