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PaulKarbo · 12-30-2012, 12:53 PM

Hello!

I have a '72 short bed that I am working on and one of the next items on the list are the wheels. I think I have decided on a set of the AR torq thrust but can't settle on a size. Currently the truck sits on 15x8 stock rims and how big can I go without making it look gaudy? 16? 17? I think 18 would be too big. Also, how to I determine the spacing for the rear?

Any help is appreciated!
Thanks
Paul

69GWC · 12-30-2012, 12:56 PM

16s or 17s do look real nice IMO and dont look to big.
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67ChevyRedneck · 12-30-2012, 01:12 PM

I would go with 17's, if your going to deviate from a 15" wheel, might as well kick it up a notch. With the correct tire size, up to 20" TT rims look good, but I like how the 17's look the best. With larger rims, the tire "style" and size are almost as important as the rims, so keep that in mind as well when tire shopping.

68Stepbed · 12-30-2012, 01:16 PM

Are you lowering or keeping stock height?

Here's my 68 stepper with 17x8(4"bs) 255/50/17 tires front, 17x9.5(5.5"bs& 7/16" spacers) 275/55/17 tires rear with a 4.5/5.75" drop.

dbstepside · 12-30-2012, 07:05 PM

here's mine with 15" tt2's. the fronts are 7 with a 235/60 and rears are 10 with 295/50's. my backspacing is not right for the rear but i bought the wheels used cheap. you need to get lolife99's opinion on the backspacing and tire sizes he seems to be the man for that kind of question.

PaulKarbo · 12-30-2012, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the replies!

The truck has been lowered by the previous owner but I couldn't tell you by how much - he cut the coil springs in the front and kept stock spindles. So I plan on going back to stock spring with 2.5" drop spindles in front and keeping it level in the back (no rake)... so not sure how low that will end up being.

17 inch rims sound like the way to go... Nice and clean! Thanks again
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weever82 · 12-30-2012, 09:02 PM

No love for the TT 20's? I like um...

Weev-

grancuda · 01-02-2013, 08:40 AM

Here are 14x6 up front, 15x10 out back.
Lowered 1" up front, 3" out back.

**lolife99** · 01-02-2013, 08:56 AM

Wheels will depend on the look you are going for.
I personally like 20's,... but the width and backspacing still applies (for the most part).
Your '72 will have the wider rearend housing.
Member hot trux just installed 20x8.5 (5.25" BS) Boss 338 wheels on his '68 (with a 71-72 rearend).
These wheels fit perfect inside those tiny stepside rear fenders.
But if it was a fleetside truck,... a 20x10 (5.5" BS) wheel would be better for that bed style.

12-30-2012, 12:53 PM	#1
PaulKarbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 10	Torq Thrust Rims Hello! I have a '72 short bed that I am working on and one of the next items on the list are the wheels. I think I have decided on a set of the AR torq thrust but can't settle on a size. Currently the truck sits on 15x8 stock rims and how big can I go without making it look gaudy? 16? 17? I think 18 would be too big. Also, how to I determine the spacing for the rear? Any help is appreciated! Thanks Paul

12-30-2012, 12:56 PM	#2
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Torq Thrust Rims 16s or 17s do look real nice IMO and dont look to big. Posted via Mobile Device

12-30-2012, 01:12 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Torq Thrust Rims I would go with 17's, if your going to deviate from a 15" wheel, might as well kick it up a notch. With the correct tire size, up to 20" TT rims look good, but I like how the 17's look the best. With larger rims, the tire "style" and size are almost as important as the rims, so keep that in mind as well when tire shopping. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-30-2012, 01:16 PM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Torq Thrust Rims Are you lowering or keeping stock height? Here's my 68 stepper with 17x8(4"bs) 255/50/17 tires front, 17x9.5(5.5"bs& 7/16" spacers) 275/55/17 tires rear with a 4.5/5.75" drop. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-30-2012, 07:05 PM	#5
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: Torq Thrust Rims here's mine with 15" tt2's. the fronts are 7 with a 235/60 and rears are 10 with 295/50's. my backspacing is not right for the rear but i bought the wheels used cheap. you need to get lolife99's opinion on the backspacing and tire sizes he seems to be the man for that kind of question. Attached Images

12-30-2012, 09:00 PM	#6
PaulKarbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 10	Re: Torq Thrust Rims Thanks for the replies! The truck has been lowered by the previous owner but I couldn't tell you by how much - he cut the coil springs in the front and kept stock spindles. So I plan on going back to stock spring with 2.5" drop spindles in front and keeping it level in the back (no rake)... so not sure how low that will end up being. 17 inch rims sound like the way to go... Nice and clean! Thanks again Posted via Mobile Device

12-30-2012, 09:02 PM	#7
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: Torq Thrust Rims No love for the TT 20's? I like um... Weev- Attached Images __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

01-02-2013, 08:40 AM	#8
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: Torq Thrust Rims Here are 14x6 up front, 15x10 out back. Lowered 1" up front, 3" out back. Attached Images

01-02-2013, 08:56 AM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Torq Thrust Rims Wheels will depend on the look you are going for. I personally like 20's,... but the width and backspacing still applies (for the most part). Your '72 will have the wider rearend housing. Member hot trux just installed 20x8.5 (5.25" BS) Boss 338 wheels on his '68 (with a 71-72 rearend). These wheels fit perfect inside those tiny stepside rear fenders. But if it was a fleetside truck,... a 20x10 (5.5" BS) wheel would be better for that bed style. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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