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Old 01-17-2015, 04:11 PM   #1
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time for some new rims

looking for some new rims guys for my 72, and wanted some feedback on whats out there and who yall used. i would like to keep a staggered look but not sure about rims size would look best
i do like the look of more sidewall on the tire, just don't want rims with rubber-bands on them!
i guess i just wanted any info on good venders to use and make sure everything fits right
thanks guys!
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Old 01-17-2015, 05:40 PM   #2
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Re: time for some new rims

Are you looking for classic style or newer look? I think your truck wod look great with a set of slots or even the polished tt2s that were popular a while back, but thats just me.
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Old 01-17-2015, 05:43 PM   #3
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Re: time for some new rims

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looking for some new rims guys for my 72, and wanted some feedback on whats out there and who yall used. i would like to keep a staggered look but not sure about rims size would look best
i do like the look of more sidewall on the tire, just don't want rims with rubber-bands on them!
i guess i just wanted any info on good venders to use and make sure everything fits right
thanks guys!
Chris


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What size tires do you have on there now?
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Old 01-17-2015, 05:59 PM   #4
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Re: time for some new rims

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i'm open to just about anything, slots could be cool but i like the look of something
that has that deep dish look

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i have 15" all the way around, 8" up front (245/60/15) and 9" rear (275/60/15)
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Re: time for some new rims

My suggestion is go with 255/70 15's on all 4 corners mounted on 15 x 8 Rallys. The P255's are 29.4 inches high and have lots of sidewall and fill the big wheelwells on theses trucks. The 255's also have a 10.3 inch footprint which looks greta on the truck.
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Old 01-17-2015, 09:59 PM   #6
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Re: time for some new rims

Can't beat these billet specialties rims. Mine are 17 inch with a 31 inch tall tire on the back.
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Old 01-17-2015, 10:24 PM   #7
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Re: time for some new rims

235 55 17 fronts on 17x8 4 1/2" backspace. 275 55 17 rear on 17x9 with 5" backspace.

Summit Racing Legend wheels in gunmetal gray. Wheels are very reasonable at $140 front and $150 rear.

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Old 01-17-2015, 10:38 PM   #8
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Re: time for some new rims

damn guys those both look good, thanks for the ideas
i really like the 17" its fills in the wheel well nicely but leaves enough sidewall
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Old 01-18-2015, 11:02 AM   #9
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Re: time for some new rims

The secret is in the tires. The rear is a reasonably uncommon size so it was expensive relatively speaking. But I am NOT a fan of no sidewall look and wanted the wheel wells full without the wheel looking too small or too big.

Fronts are 27" tall or stock height and rears are 29" tall.
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