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leftcoast66 · 08-16-2008, 02:32 AM

Love the way it is. Lowered I like 18 20 combo or something like that. But stock height I like the slightly stock look of the rally wheels. BTW I have the rally wheels on my c10. Most definitely my favorite until I can afford some American Racing Torque thrust Originals.

72freak · 08-17-2008, 01:12 PM

Looks like the bore necessary to go over the rear is 3.5 inches or bigger. The ones listed above come as 3" bore......too small

Tomsriv · 08-18-2008, 01:11 AM

72 Freak, I am in the same boat, I want bigger wheels and no rubbing. So far I have come to the conclusion that backspacing is very important when sizing wheels for our trucks. Those American Racing Torque Thrusts have 5.5" backspacing. The stock wheels are about 3.5". Meaning you would have to run spacers. Personally I don't want to run spacers. I have had tire shops tell me that they won't work on a vehicle with spacers because 95% of the time when a wheel falls off a vehicle it is one with spacers. I am looking at these wheels http://aewheel.com/wheels_detail_specs.cfm?id=23 but I have't figured out what size/backspacing will be right. My current combo is 15x8 with 3.5" backspacing running 32x11.5 tires. They rub a little on the outside with a full load so I am looking at either more offset (4" or maybe 4.5) and maybe a slightly narrower tire.
This site is good for comparing tires because it gives the section width. Section width is the width including the bow in the side of the tire, so you can tell if it will rub on the edge. http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

Big City, Do you ever carry a load in that beautiful truck? It looks like those tires might rub slightly.

72freak · 08-22-2008, 02:51 PM

From what I am finding...I have just about decided to just drop the truck a bit and leave the wheels untill they do make a 6 lug grey torq thrust that will fit.

OrangeCrush1970 · 08-22-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

From what I am finding...I have just about decided to just drop the truck a bit and leave the wheels untill they do make a 6 lug grey torq thrust that will fit.

OOOH YEAH.....Drop 'er!!! Im ready to do mines, too!
You should get someone to photochop your pics to see what it would look like-

munchieu · 08-22-2008, 03:03 PM

the plan for mine is frame draggn on 22's full chrome thurst d's

Hoffman65burb · 10-07-2008, 02:01 AM

what size are those rally's and tires?

Frizzle Fry · 10-07-2008, 04:45 AM

Just get the TTII's and have the centers powdercoated grey. Done deal

dolphman88 · 10-07-2008, 01:16 PM

keep what u got.. looks sick!!

08-16-2008, 02:32 AM	#26
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: What size wheels and tires on the 66? Love the way it is. Lowered I like 18 20 combo or something like that. But stock height I like the slightly stock look of the rally wheels. BTW I have the rally wheels on my c10. Most definitely my favorite until I can afford some American Racing Torque thrust Originals.

08-17-2008, 01:12 PM	#27
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: What size wheels and tires on the 66? Looks like the bore necessary to go over the rear is 3.5 inches or bigger. The ones listed above come as 3" bore......too small __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

08-18-2008, 01:11 AM	#28
Tomsriv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 257	Re: What size wheels and tires on the 66? 72 Freak, I am in the same boat, I want bigger wheels and no rubbing. So far I have come to the conclusion that backspacing is very important when sizing wheels for our trucks. Those American Racing Torque Thrusts have 5.5" backspacing. The stock wheels are about 3.5". Meaning you would have to run spacers. Personally I don't want to run spacers. I have had tire shops tell me that they won't work on a vehicle with spacers because 95% of the time when a wheel falls off a vehicle it is one with spacers. I am looking at these wheels http://aewheel.com/wheels_detail_specs.cfm?id=23 but I have't figured out what size/backspacing will be right. My current combo is 15x8 with 3.5" backspacing running 32x11.5 tires. They rub a little on the outside with a full load so I am looking at either more offset (4" or maybe 4.5) and maybe a slightly narrower tire. This site is good for comparing tires because it gives the section width. Section width is the width including the bow in the side of the tire, so you can tell if it will rub on the edge. http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp Big City, Do you ever carry a load in that beautiful truck? It looks like those tires might rub slightly. Attached Images __________________ '65 Chevy shortbed stepside. Last edited by Tomsriv; 08-18-2008 at 01:16 AM.

08-22-2008, 02:51 PM	#29
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: What size wheels and tires on the 66? From what I am finding...I have just about decided to just drop the truck a bit and leave the wheels untill they do make a 6 lug grey torq thrust that will fit. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

08-22-2008, 03:03 PM	#31
munchieu Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 82	Re: What size wheels and tires on the 66? the plan for mine is frame draggn on 22's full chrome thurst d's

10-07-2008, 02:01 AM	#32
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: What size wheels and tires on the 66? what size are those rally's and tires? __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

10-07-2008, 04:45 AM	#33
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: What size wheels and tires on the 66? Just get the TTII's and have the centers powdercoated grey. Done deal

10-07-2008, 01:16 PM	#34
dolphman88 DDOV Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 210	Re: What size wheels and tires on the 66? keep what u got.. looks sick!!



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