Wheels; Wheels; and more Wheels...

[54belair]

Im kinda old school I guess, but the chrome tt ii's had to have been made with these trucks in mind. I have them on my 54 hardtop as well.

I was asked once not long ago what the theme of my build was going to be-- I replied something to the effect of "Grandpa's restomod build for the grand son--and he better not mess it up"!!

[CC69Rat]

Jim-Bob

I have a Percy's Wheelrite if you need it. You're welcome to borrow it, just help me out on shipping .. it might save you some $$ ording the wrong backspacing!

It will give you an idea where a 17 would sit, a 20" .. whatever you wanted. It bolts to the hub so you can turn the wheels lock to lock and spin it around to make sure you're not going to rub .. it helps with tires sizes too.

Just let me know.
Thanks ..
Chad

[mrhino]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

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Thanks MRINO..yeah, I've seen those charts and guides..I understand HOW the measurements are obtained..but when I go to order the wheel..say A/R Hopster15"x8" and knowing my bolt pattern and center hub size..how can I tell the dealer what the Off-Set and Backspacing is when all I have is the original factory wheel..how do I know what will fit my '72 C10 2wd
I know I sound a little dense but I just can't grab this.
You can tell I've never bought custom wheels..Thanks!

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Jim-Bob

I have a Percy's Wheelrite if you need it. You're welcome to borrow it, just help me out on shipping .. it might save you some $$ ording the wrong backspacing!

It will give you an idea where a 17 would sit, a 20" .. whatever you wanted. It bolts to the hub so you can turn the wheels lock to lock and spin it around to make sure you're not going to rub .. it helps with tires sizes too.

Just let me know.
Thanks ..
Chad

its a matter of measuring from the bolt flange to the inside of the wheel well or control arm. depending on the wheel size.

CC69rat has the right tool. It will make getting the right wheel much easier

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Jim-Bob

I have a Percy's Wheelrite if you need it. You're welcome to borrow it, just help me out on shipping .. it might save you some $$ ording the wrong backspacing!

It will give you an idea where a 17 would sit, a 20" .. whatever you wanted. It bolts to the hub so you can turn the wheels lock to lock and spin it around to make sure you're not going to rub .. it helps with tires sizes too.

Just let me know.
Thanks ..
Chad

..That's mighty kind Chad..but I decided to go get one at Summit's tomorrrow..$75. less the bonus points I have there..and the guy that's building my truck said he'd give 1/2 price for it when I get thru..seems like a purty good deal.
Very thoughtful of you..Thanks again

[CC69Rat]

Yep - The Wheelrite will get you within a 1/8" Easily. It also comes with a little wire like thing that will simulate the tire size. Just figure out how large you want the tire to be (how much sidewall) and with the truck at ride height .. jack under the LCA, not the frame .. measure where the tire would be with a 30" overall diameter, 29, .. however you want it to look. Then section width of the tire, try it with the wheels turned all the way to the lock, check for frame clearances on the oposite direction, etc.

This tool will allow you to stuff as much tire under it as you can !!

Take your time. Wheels are expensive. Measure 10-15 times. Find a tire you like and check their website for specs. Overall dia, section width, etc.

Talk to Keith ( lolife99 ) on here .. he knows a LOT about backspacing and was very helpful to me when I got mine. .. We'll get you fixed up man.

It will be the best ~$40 you can spend to do it right the first time.
Good Luck.

[chevjayfsd]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Here you go jim-bob, some of my favorite short fleets on 17" TT2's.

Do we know who these rides belong to? I'm interested on the specs of the black trucks wheels... And tires
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[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by chevjayfsd

Do we know who these rides belong to? I'm interested on the specs of the black trucks wheels... And tires
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Sorry I don't know who owns the black truck.
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[jim-bob]

...I hope this picture transferring works..I don't know what I'm doing..
Here is the style wheel I'm thinking of getting..I believe this truck belongs to "68StepBed" before he changed wheels..


This is a Billet I really like also..(I hope this shows up also)

If these pictures don't show up someone please tell me how to post from
"My Pictures" to this forum..I will like to show my truck when finished..
Thanks!

[54belair]

That blue stepside looks a lot like mine-------a year or so from now!!!!!! lol

love those wheels!!!

[mrhino]

Those look like American racing "Hopsters". Had a set on my 69 camaro

[screaminchevypickup]

Originally Posted by mrhino

Screaminchevypickup I do love your truck! smooth & clean but yet badass

Thanks!!!!
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[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by mrhino

Those look like American racing "Hopsters". Had a set on my 69 camaro

..yeah MRINO I believe that truck belongs to "68stepbed"..those Hopster's may be the ones I end up with..

Beautiful Camaro..I want one!! No money left when we get thru with the '72..Have to wait til my SS check builds up
What did you do with such a beautiful car

[mrhino]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

..yeah MRINO I believe that truck belongs to "68stepbed"..those Hopster's may be the ones I end up with..

Beautiful Camaro..I want one!! No money left when we get thru with the '72..Have to wait til my SS check builds up
What did you do with such a beautiful car

I gave it a new life and a good home.

[Bruce G]

Really like all the pictures. Anbody going with 6 lug

[Bruce G]

Originally Posted by Tmwoodall

The new setup, fronts only for now. These guys were cheap compared to most.

Very nice looking wheels.What are they and where can they be bought.