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SlickSierra77 · 01-13-2006, 05:58 PM

This is my truck, sorry for the crappy photo it is from my camera phone. I have the 20" Eagle Alloy 025's with no problems rubbing. Of course I had to remove my inner fenders. The tires are 245 35 r20's all around.

TEAM THC · 01-13-2006, 06:13 PM

Ok Thank You For All The Responces, I Just Ordered My Wheels And Tires 275/45-20 All Around With 20x8.5. What Do You Think? Ill Post Pictures Soon.....

hotrodhomi · 01-13-2006, 06:58 PM

I can't wait for the pics

TEAM THC · 01-13-2006, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by powder2

no my front is not bagged its just low as hell u can ask ken he seen the truck up close when i was running 15''s i was tucking 15" in the front

ITS NOT THAT I DONT BELIEVE YOU. IM JUST TRING TO GETA FEEL FOR HOW LOW I CAN GO WITH JUST A STATIC DROP. YOUR TRUCK LOOKS GOOD, AND WITH OUT BAGS.

TEAM THC · 01-13-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickSierra77

This is my truck, sorry for the crappy photo it is from my camera phone. I have the 20" Eagle Alloy 025's with no problems rubbing. Of course I had to remove my inner fenders. The tires are 245 35 r20's all around.

I LIKE THOSE WHEELS, THEY WERE ONE OF MY CHOICES. HOW MUCH DROP ARE YOU RUNNING?

TEAM THC · 01-13-2006, 07:10 PM

Well Now The Long Wate Begins As I Wate For My Wheels To Arive, I Want To Thank Every One For There Input It Was Most Valuble.
As I Said Ill Post Pictures As Soon As Everything Is Ready To Go

bagged74 · 01-13-2006, 08:21 PM

not to rain on your parade,............but you wont be able to go too low with that tire size in the front. Thats a pretty tall tire.

SlickSierra77 · 01-13-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TEAM THC

I LIKE THOSE WHEELS, THEY WERE ONE OF MY CHOICES. HOW MUCH DROP ARE YOU RUNNING?

I'm running 3 inch drop spindles plus 2 inch drop coils with a half coil cut out also. In the back I'm running a rear flip kit with drop shackels and hangers.

SCOTI · 01-14-2006, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

not to rain on your parade,............but you wont be able to go too low with that tire size in the front. Thats a pretty tall tire.

I agree.... That's pretty tall. A 4/6 might be all you can go.

**N2TRUX** · 01-14-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TEAM THC

Ok Thank You For All The Responces, I Just Ordered My Wheels And Tires 275/45-20 All Around With 20x8.5. What Do You Think? Ill Post Pictures Soon.....

I think you didn't listen to our advice and got to tall of a tire...

TEAM THC · 01-14-2006, 02:48 PM

Here Is The Style I Ordered Name: 211.jpg
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20"x8.5"

**N2TRUX** · 01-14-2006, 03:12 PM

You can't go wrong with a TT II look a like wheel...

TEAM THC · 01-16-2006, 07:24 PM

Oops, Guess I Got Alittle Confused. It Not To Late To Change My Tire Size In Front. SO YOU ADVISE A 245/40-20 FOR THE FRONT?

*DroppedZ84* · 01-16-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickSierra77

This is my truck, sorry for the crappy photo it is from my camera phone. I have the 20" Eagle Alloy 025's with no problems rubbing. Of course I had to remove my inner fenders. The tires are 245 35 r20's all around.

Not to hijack this thread...but your truck looks great with the 20's!

SlickSierra77 · 01-17-2006, 01:39 AM

Thanks I will be posting some better pics with in the next few days.

boxrodz · 01-17-2006, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TEAM THC

Oops, Guess I Got Alittle Confused. It Not To Late To Change My Tire Size In Front. SO YOU ADVISE A 245/40-20 FOR THE FRONT?

It depends on the look your going for. As some of the others have suggested, a 20x8 (5" bs) and a 20x10 (5" bs) setup is a popular choice. Then, run a 245/40s in front and 295/40s in the rear. If you've gone with 8.5s all around with the same bs, you may have wished to go wider in the rear or, at least, less bs in the rear. But, I think you may be at the minimum wheel width for the 275/45s. The 275/45s may look better on a wider wheel.
BTW, I think someone on here is running 285/35/22s on front and 325/40/22s on back with a 6/8 drop. I haven't heard if he's got it all back together and running yet. (Don't know if rubbing in the front is an issue.)

If you got some $$ left over from your 'shoe' purchase and the static drop components, how 'bout buying bags, plates and cups for the front to go with your 3" drop spindles.? While you have the front apart, you could install the bags with schrader valves for a manual setup (no compressor/tank needed yet.) It's a bit unconventional, but you could then just work on the rear setup and air supply once funds become available. Just a thought...

Good luck...

TEAM THC · 01-17-2006, 03:32 PM

Ok Its Not To Late For Me To Change My Tire Sizing, But If I Stay With The 275/45's How Low Do You Think I Can Get Away With? I Figured That With More Side Wall It Would Fill The Wheel Wells Better And More Importantly Have A Decent Ride. What Do You Think?

*DroppedZ84* · 01-17-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TEAM THC

Ok Its Not To Late For Me To Change My Tire Sizing, But If I Stay With The 275/45's How Low Do You Think I Can Get Away With?

That's close to a 31" tall tire..I would say a 4/6 would be pushing it...of course, I'm getting away with a 5/7 with a 28" tall tire, with ABSOLUTELY no problems...which makes me considering upgrading to a 275/45 20" and go with a 4/6 or 3/5...

TEAM THC · 01-17-2006, 04:33 PM

I Could Live With A 3"/5" Or 4"/6". I Just Want To Be A Little Lower
After Going With A Bigger Wheel.

*DroppedZ84* · 01-17-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TEAM THC

I Could Live With A 3"/5" Or 4"/6". I Just Want To Be A Little Lower, After Going With A Bigger Wheel.

Then I would do like BoxRodz previously suggested, put a 3" Spindle on the front + Airbag on a shraeder valve, then put a flip Kit on the back and buy a shackle. Then, get whatever wheels you want, and if you want to go lower, deflate the airbag and put on the shackle...or if you don't want to go any lower, you'll still have airbag in the front (rides MUCH better than spring) and you can send the unused drop shackle back.

TEAM THC · 01-18-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I think you didn't listen to our advice and got to tall of a tire...

OK I SWITCHED TO A 245/40 20" FRONT AND 295/45 20"REAR. YOU GUYS WERE SUCH A BIG HELP. THE PEOPLE A THE TIRE STORE ARE NO HELP WHEN TRYING TO SIZE TIRES/WHEELS WITH SUSPENSION DROP IN THE FUTURE.
I HAD THIS FEAR OF SPENDING 2K ON WHEELS ONLY TO FIND OUT NOW I CANT LOWER MY TRUCK ANY FUTHER BECAUSE MY TIRES ARE THE WRONG SIZE.

-N2TRUCKS, BOX RODS& DROPED84 THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTION OF INSTALLING A BAG INFRONT INSTEAD OF A COIL. SPACING OUT THE COST OF A BAG SYSTEM IS MUCH EASYER, WITH OUT WASTING TIME, $$$, AND PARTS. THANKS AGAIN. EVERYTHING WAS SPECIAL ORDER SO AS SOON AS IT ALL COMES IN, YOU GUYS WILL BE THE FIRST TO SEE PICTURES.

82c10 · 01-18-2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TEAM THC

Here Is The Style I OrderedAttachment 17771720"x8.5"

i was looking at the wheels it says you were going to buy and that is not a wheel it is ralphie from a christmas story

hotrodhomi · 01-18-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 82c10

i was looking at the wheels it says you were going to buy and that is not a wheel it is ralphie from a christmas story

What?

01-13-2006, 05:58 PM	#26
SlickSierra77 SlickSierra Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Keizer,Oregon Posts: 142	Re: How Low With "20s This is my truck, sorry for the crappy photo it is from my camera phone. I have the 20" Eagle Alloy 025's with no problems rubbing. Of course I had to remove my inner fenders. The tires are 245 35 r20's all around. Attached Images __________________ '77 GMC Sierra 2wd SWB 355SB, TH350

01-13-2006, 06:13 PM	#27
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: How Low With "20s Ok Thank You For All The Responces, I Just Ordered My Wheels And Tires 275/45-20 All Around With 20x8.5. What Do You Think? Ill Post Pictures Soon..... __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC

01-13-2006, 06:58 PM	#28
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: How Low With "20s I can't wait for the pics __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-13-2006, 07:10 PM	#31
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: How Low With "20s Well Now The Long Wate Begins As I Wate For My Wheels To Arive, I Want To Thank Every One For There Input It Was Most Valuble. As I Said Ill Post Pictures As Soon As Everything Is Ready To Go __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC

01-13-2006, 08:21 PM	#32
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: How Low With "20s not to rain on your parade,............but you wont be able to go too low with that tire size in the front. Thats a pretty tall tire.

01-14-2006, 02:48 PM	#36
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: How Low With "20s Here Is The Style I Ordered20"x8.5" __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC Last edited by TEAM THC; 01-14-2006 at 02:49 PM.

01-14-2006, 03:12 PM	#37
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: How Low With "20s You can't go wrong with a TT II look a like wheel... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-16-2006, 07:24 PM	#38
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: How Low With "20s Oops, Guess I Got Alittle Confused. It Not To Late To Change My Tire Size In Front. SO YOU ADVISE A 245/40-20 FOR THE FRONT? __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC Last edited by TEAM THC; 01-16-2006 at 07:26 PM.

01-17-2006, 01:39 AM	#40
SlickSierra77 SlickSierra Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Keizer,Oregon Posts: 142	Re: How Low With "20s Thanks I will be posting some better pics with in the next few days. __________________ '77 GMC Sierra 2wd SWB 355SB, TH350

01-17-2006, 03:32 PM	#42
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: How Low With "20s Ok Its Not To Late For Me To Change My Tire Sizing, But If I Stay With The 275/45's How Low Do You Think I Can Get Away With? I Figured That With More Side Wall It Would Fill The Wheel Wells Better And More Importantly Have A Decent Ride. What Do You Think? __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC

01-17-2006, 04:33 PM	#44
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: How Low With "20s I Could Live With A 3"/5" Or 4"/6". I Just Want To Be A Little Lower After Going With A Bigger Wheel. __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC



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