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**special-K** · 07-30-2008, 10:14 PM

25" wheels?That has nothing to do with it.You need to worry about tire diameter and mostly width.It`s all about contact area,rolling resistance,and leverage.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-30-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

What would max tire/wheels size be? I will probably do 25" with 4-6" of sidewall (big rig tires).

Are you meaning 24.5 wheels with like floater or super single tires?

thirdstreettito · 07-31-2008, 12:23 AM

Well guys I just found a really good site, I just watched Xtreme 4x4, thank God for them.

http://www.ouversonengineering.com/new_super_8

8-lug conversion and full axle products. Now I'll just upgrade it instead of worrying...phew.

I cant decide if I want super singles in the rear or not...

**special-K** · 07-31-2008, 07:00 AM

Your pockets are deeper than mine.Or,you`re alot younger and have a hella lot more time to save

.Not trying to knock your plan.I`m all about living by "To Each His Own".But,"if" I was going to go into all you are planning I`d design it around some serious off road use.Kinda much for a BLVD truck,especially with cost of fuel.
I`ve dreamed up my share of stuff,like you have.That`s what makes the world go`round.

tallhoedude · 07-31-2008, 11:59 AM

that ouverson stuff is by far badass.
but BIG FREAKIN $$$!
if your only "mild" wheelin,i dont think you need the big shafts.
they would be nice,but prob dont need..imo
check out longs wheel and rim,theyre in florida.sorry dont have the # or website handy.
they make their own shells and centers,can get some really cool designs cut out in the centers.lot less than the 8 lug conversion plus wheels.
you can go to "chuckstrucks.net" go to the forums,look for username "LWR",hes the dude to talk to about wheels.

i think it would be cool to have one of those big mamas for a tow rig,driver.
good luck

steel soldiers is a great site w/TONS of good tech info.

*FormerMember* · 07-31-2008, 12:26 PM

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BIG HEAD · 07-31-2008, 05:57 PM

randys driving is off the chain. he dont give a s$?t. he i crazy. he must have his pilots licesne. because he flies (litterly) airborne. when he plays.

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 2 1/2 ton wheels? 25" wheels?That has nothing to do with it.You need to worry about tire diameter and mostly width.It`s all about contact area,rolling resistance,and leverage. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-31-2008, 12:23 AM	#28
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 2 1/2 ton wheels? Well guys I just found a really good site, I just watched Xtreme 4x4, thank God for them. http://www.ouversonengineering.com/new_super_8 8-lug conversion and full axle products. Now I'll just upgrade it instead of worrying...phew. I cant decide if I want super singles in the rear or not... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-31-2008, 07:00 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 2 1/2 ton wheels? Your pockets are deeper than mine.Or,you`re alot younger and have a hella lot more time to save .Not trying to knock your plan.I`m all about living by "To Each His Own".But,"if" I was going to go into all you are planning I`d design it around some serious off road use.Kinda much for a BLVD truck,especially with cost of fuel. I`ve dreamed up my share of stuff,like you have.That`s what makes the world go`round. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-31-2008, 11:59 AM	#30
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: 2 1/2 ton wheels? that ouverson stuff is by far badass. but BIG FREAKIN $$$! if your only "mild" wheelin,i dont think you need the big shafts. they would be nice,but prob dont need..imo check out longs wheel and rim,theyre in florida.sorry dont have the # or website handy. they make their own shells and centers,can get some really cool designs cut out in the centers.lot less than the 8 lug conversion plus wheels. you can go to "chuckstrucks.net" go to the forums,look for username "LWR",hes the dude to talk to about wheels. i think it would be cool to have one of those big mamas for a tow rig,driver. good luck steel soldiers is a great site w/TONS of good tech info. __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

07-31-2008, 12:26 PM	#31
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: 2 1/2 ton wheels? ... Last edited by FormerMember; 04-02-2009 at 04:39 PM.

07-31-2008, 05:57 PM	#32
BIG HEAD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: lake city florida Posts: 327	Re: 2 1/2 ton wheels? randys driving is off the chain. he dont give a s$?t. he i crazy. he must have his pilots licesne. because he flies (litterly) airborne. when he plays.



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