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shavedchevy · 11-28-2003, 01:10 AM

I plan on getting 20'' rims but I think it will raise my truck up two much, even with 35 profile tires. I've got a 4/6 drop on it now with a flip kit and c-notch and 1'' coils and 3 '' spindles, is there any way to ilower this more without spending a lot of money on new parts since I just had this done a couple months ago, how low could I actually go without cutting out my fenders. I don't have air ride installed....yet.

Thanks

Here's what my 4/6 looks like with 15'' rims with 295/60's.

r0lf- · 11-28-2003, 01:26 AM

By looking at your picture Id say your running 15x10's all around. This results as a 29" tall tire. If you ran a 255/40/20 you would actually be at a 28" tall tire. It would prolly actually drop the truck a bit or keep it the same height.

The real kicker with these trucks is that they just look really tall with 20's period. A 5/7 is usually needed to keep them from looking like 4x4's. Bags are always nice with a good set of dubs.

78SilveradoSWB · 11-28-2003, 02:02 AM

Do you have a side view of your truck?

**old Rusty C10** · 11-28-2003, 03:00 PM

id like to see the rims better im not a fan of lowering but the little i saw of your rims they look real sweet

**N2TRUX** · 11-28-2003, 06:41 PM

shavedchevy, you have to realize no matter what the rim size, you can still get low profile tires that won't effect the overall height.

Keeping in mind that the numbers on the sidewall are "advertised" deminsions, and not 100% correct, take a look at the link below. They are wheel size calculators that will let you plug in the numbers, and get the concept of what the results will be....

Tire size calculator

Tire and wheel clearence calculator

Tire calculator and speedo correction

shavedchevy · 11-28-2003, 07:17 PM

Thanks a lot N2TRUX. Those calculators are really the cats ass.(No more speeding tickets) I'm definately gettingg dubs now.

**N2TRUX** · 11-28-2003, 11:24 PM

Glad to be of service. Not sure about your cats butt though

Bookmark those pages cause they will come in handy down the road...

shavedchevy · 11-29-2003, 03:33 AM

Here'e a better look of the side.

loweredd · 11-29-2003, 03:34 PM

Tell me that looks really tall with a 20!! LOL. Just joshin ya.

I need to get pics of the fullsize today and on my site so I dont have to keep linking to the 4 I put on S10forum. Thats a 305/50/20. That's 32" for ya.

TIMSPEED · 11-29-2003, 09:34 PM

Damn man, you're sittin at the lugnuts!!!

r0lf- · 11-29-2003, 10:23 PM

Why such a fat tire on the 20's? You dont even see the rim practically.

TIMSPEED · 11-30-2003, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by r0lf-
Why such a fat tire on the 20's?

I would imagine because he doesn't want to lose ride quality, as well as prove he is a full-time balla.

bagged74 · 11-30-2003, 02:08 AM

i'd love to see a pic of the front and see what all you had to do to get it as low as the back.

loweredd · 11-30-2003, 02:13 AM

I dont wanna hijack shaved's thread, but the roads around here are complete junk, so I dont want to have a shattered rim. I think it looks better with a little more sidewall than most do also. Tim's correct also. It rides better with more sidewall too. I will post pics I took this afternoon on my site. Check it out.

loweredd · 11-30-2003, 02:16 AM

practically not seeing the rim is the point!!

The front isnt as low as the back yet. I am in the process of finding a way to get the front down the same as the back. It is about 2.5 - 3 inches higher. I think I will Z the frame in the front. I already had to tub the firewall and lose the A/C.

11-28-2003, 01:10 AM	#1
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	Lowering I plan on getting 20'' rims but I think it will raise my truck up two much, even with 35 profile tires. I've got a 4/6 drop on it now with a flip kit and c-notch and 1'' coils and 3 '' spindles, is there any way to ilower this more without spending a lot of money on new parts since I just had this done a couple months ago, how low could I actually go without cutting out my fenders. I don't have air ride installed....yet. Thanks Here's what my 4/6 looks like with 15'' rims with 295/60's.

11-28-2003, 01:26 AM	#2
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	By looking at your picture Id say your running 15x10's all around. This results as a 29" tall tire. If you ran a 255/40/20 you would actually be at a 28" tall tire. It would prolly actually drop the truck a bit or keep it the same height. The real kicker with these trucks is that they just look really tall with 20's period. A 5/7 is usually needed to keep them from looking like 4x4's. Bags are always nice with a good set of dubs. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

11-28-2003, 02:02 AM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Do you have a side view of your truck? __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

11-28-2003, 03:00 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,300	id like to see the rims better im not a fan of lowering but the little i saw of your rims they look real sweet __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-28-2003, 06:41 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	shavedchevy, you have to realize no matter what the rim size, you can still get low profile tires that won't effect the overall height. Keeping in mind that the numbers on the sidewall are "advertised" deminsions, and not 100% correct, take a look at the link below. They are wheel size calculators that will let you plug in the numbers, and get the concept of what the results will be.... Tire size calculator Tire and wheel clearence calculator Tire calculator and speedo correction __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-28-2003, 07:17 PM	#6
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	Thanks a lot N2TRUX. Those calculators are really the cats ass.(No more speeding tickets) I'm definately gettingg dubs now. __________________ Dennis

11-28-2003, 11:24 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Glad to be of service. Not sure about your cats butt though Bookmark those pages cause they will come in handy down the road...

11-29-2003, 03:33 AM	#8
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	Here'e a better look of the side.

11-29-2003, 03:34 PM	#9
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	Tell me that looks really tall with a 20!! LOL. Just joshin ya. I need to get pics of the fullsize today and on my site so I dont have to keep linking to the 4 I put on S10forum. Thats a 305/50/20. That's 32" for ya.

11-29-2003, 09:34 PM	#10
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Damn man, you're sittin at the lugnuts!!! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

11-29-2003, 10:23 PM	#11
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Why such a fat tire on the 20's? You dont even see the rim practically. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

11-30-2003, 02:08 AM	#13
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	i'd love to see a pic of the front and see what all you had to do to get it as low as the back.

11-30-2003, 02:13 AM	#14
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	I dont wanna hijack shaved's thread, but the roads around here are complete junk, so I dont want to have a shattered rim. I think it looks better with a little more sidewall than most do also. Tim's correct also. It rides better with more sidewall too. I will post pics I took this afternoon on my site. Check it out.

11-30-2003, 02:16 AM	#15
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	practically not seeing the rim is the point!! The front isnt as low as the back yet. I am in the process of finding a way to get the front down the same as the back. It is about 2.5 - 3 inches higher. I think I will Z the frame in the front. I already had to tub the firewall and lose the A/C.



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