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NEWFISHER · 02-28-2013, 01:58 AM

Me too

just ordered tires today. Was originally going with 70 series, but the taller 75 series has a narrower aspect ratio to clear the tie rod and also closer to the 29" height in the rear that I am currently running and like with the 700r4 and 3:73s with the inliner. Man, my head has spun worse on this wheel tire thing with drum and dropped axle than anything else on my burb. Building a front plate, pully system and hanging a 4-71 supercharger on the side is going to be a lot easier!
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focusedontheprize · 02-28-2013, 09:26 AM

Haha, I am just waiting for you boys to get the packages and see what the results are. I wanted to put he order in this week for my wheels and tires, but that will be postponed.

focusedontheprize · 02-28-2013, 09:28 AM

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Backspacing lesson.

6" wide rim with zero offset. 3.5" backspace. Means 3.5" of the rim is behind mounting plane, 2.5" in the front (towards outside of fender).

Correct?

Correct boss.

Here is a good basic article on wheels I refer to:

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/08..._truck_wheels/

Coach529 · 02-28-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Me too

just ordered tires today. Was originally going with 70 series, but the taller 75 series has a narrower aspect ratio to clear the tie rod and also closer to the 29" height in the rear that I am currently running and like with the 700r4 and 3:73s with the inliner. Man, my head has spun worse on this wheel tire thing with drum and dropped axle than anything else on my burb. Building a front plate, pully system and hanging a 4-71 supercharger on the side is going to be a lot easier!
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I bolted up a set of wheels last night. 265/75-15's on what appears to be 7 or 8 wheels and they rub. No idea of backspacing.

I will pull a wheel tonight and do some measuring.

There are some of these lowered trucks with leaves removed.....and claim no rubbing. Sure looks like they would though.

Coach529 · 02-28-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

Correct boss.

Here is a good basic article on wheels I refer to:

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/08..._truck_wheels/

Thanks for the link.......good read!!

focusedontheprize · 03-05-2013, 04:55 PM

@NewFish

Did you receive any presents in the mail yet?

Coach529 · 03-05-2013, 05:32 PM

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@NewFish

Did you receive any presents in the mail yet?

I just got confirmation my wheels will be here Thursday. Hopefully early next week for my tires. :-)

Coach529 · 03-05-2013, 05:38 PM

I am resisting the urge to call Cody @ Hurst and bug him about my tires........

NEWFISHER · 03-05-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

I am resisting the urge to call Cody @ Hurst and bug him about my tires........

Yours are ahead of mine and I am sure will ship out to you this week.

Call Cody, he's a cool guy. Steve is his dad and can help too.

Coach529 · 03-05-2013, 06:14 PM

http://www.hurstracingtires.com/_WHITEWALLS.html

Coach529 · 03-05-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Yours are ahead of mine and I am sure will ship out to you this week.

Call Cody, he's a cool guy. Steve is his dad and can help too.

Did you end up ordering the exact same thing?

NEWFISHER · 03-05-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

@NewFish

Did you receive any presents in the mail yet?

Good things come to those who wait

COACH:
"Did you end up ordering the exact same thing? "

Yep. I have had really good results with the Hancooks turned WW and even though they are .7 inches taller with a 1.53 inch additional runout, the gearing calculator seems to read ok in my target rpm for 4th gear. A little more "Ganster stuff" always looks good anyway.

I'm more excited to get the wheels from Wheelsmiths. I have a TON of fineline masking to do to them before painting the hoops before I can mount the tires.

Coach529 · 03-05-2013, 08:38 PM

Spoke with Cody......my tires are shipping today!!! :-)

NEWFISHER · 03-05-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

Spoke with Cody......my tires are shipping today!!! :-)

If you are not quite ready for them, I can just drive up and get yours then have them ship you mine? J/K

Coach529 · 03-05-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

If you are not quite ready for them, I can just drive up and get yours then have them ship you mine? J/K

Ha.......not that I really need them yet, but I am damn excited. My rims from Summit are coming on Thursday, the tires might show up on Friday.

Heading out to the garage shortly to burn the midnight oil and get my rear suspension done so I can roll this baby out of the garage this weekend!!

focusedontheprize · 03-06-2013, 08:58 AM

Haha seems there might be a lower Burb in your neighborhood soon with the back doors open waiting for the UPS guy.....

NEWFISHER · 03-08-2013, 01:45 PM

Grrrr.....called Wheelsmiths and they haven't started on them yet. DANG!

Coach529 · 03-08-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Grrrr.....called Wheelsmiths and they haven't started on them yet. DANG!

That stinks!!

NEWFISHER · 03-08-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Good things come to those who wait

practicing what I preach, right?

wood1 · 03-09-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Grrrr.....called Wheelsmiths and they haven't started on them yet. DANG!

What kind of wheels are you getting from them??

NEWFISHER · 03-09-2013, 11:06 AM

Artillery , chrome centers, painted hoops 8 inch and 6 inch
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NEWFISHER · 03-22-2013, 02:22 PM

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Grrrr.....called Wheelsmiths and they haven't started on them yet. DANG!

Well, I went with Wheelsmith's because of the reputation , quality wheel, follow up etc. and hoped to have rave reviews posted here. I even asked Chris to send some photos of the process and I would post them on the forum to "show off" what they do, no pics after the sale. So far I have made every call except for one ( 2 days after asking for a price on wheel combinations) and I still do not have a set of wheels that I ordered last month. I type this as I am on hold with them again and listening to excuses.

Well, still not shipped. If I don't have a tracking number by monday, I am cancelling my order with http://www.thewheelsmith.net/ or the wheel smith company and going to Vintiques.

Foot in mouth from my previous post that " good things come to those who wait" nope, not from them I guess...

Coach529 · 03-22-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Well, I went with Wheelsmith's because of the reputation , quality wheel, follow up etc. and hoped to have rave reviews posted here. I even asked Chris to send some photos of the process and I would post them on the forum to "show off" what they do, no pics after the sale. So far I have made every call except for one ( 2 days after asking for a price on wheel combinations) and I still do not have a set of wheels that I ordered last month. I type this as I am on hold with them again and listening to excuses.

Well, still not shipped. If I don't have a tracking number by monday, I am cancelling my order with http://www.thewheelsmith.net/ or the wheel smith company and going to Vintiques.

Foot in mouth from my previous post that " good things come to those who wait" nope, not from them I guess...

Wow that has to be frustrating. They were awesome when I spoke with them on the phone.

**G&R's57GMC** · 03-22-2013, 04:19 PM

I got my Artillery Wheels 15x8 & 15x7 from Wheel Vintiques Powder coated red.

My Tires BFG wide whites 235/70R15 & 215/70R15 came from Jegs.

I may have to upgrade to 255/70R15 and matching wheel depending how they fill the wheel wells.
If I do the 215's will go on my trailer. (no not the one on the lift) This one.

NEWFISHER · 03-22-2013, 05:52 PM

Those look good!

02-28-2013, 01:58 AM	#26
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Help with tire size dropped axle Sub/Truck Me too just ordered tires today. Was originally going with 70 series, but the taller 75 series has a narrower aspect ratio to clear the tie rod and also closer to the 29" height in the rear that I am currently running and like with the 700r4 and 3:73s with the inliner. Man, my head has spun worse on this wheel tire thing with drum and dropped axle than anything else on my burb. Building a front plate, pully system and hanging a 4-71 supercharger on the side is going to be a lot easier! Posted via Mobile Device

02-28-2013, 09:26 AM	#27
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: Help with tire size dropped axle Sub/Truck Haha, I am just waiting for you boys to get the packages and see what the results are. I wanted to put he order in this week for my wheels and tires, but that will be postponed. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

03-05-2013, 04:55 PM	#31
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: Help with tire size dropped axle Sub/Truck @NewFish Did you receive any presents in the mail yet? __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

03-05-2013, 05:38 PM	#33
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: Help with tire size dropped axle Sub/Truck I am resisting the urge to call Cody @ Hurst and bug him about my tires........ __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

03-05-2013, 06:14 PM	#35
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: Help with tire size dropped axle Sub/Truck http://www.hurstracingtires.com/_WHITEWALLS.html __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

03-05-2013, 08:38 PM	#38
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: Help with tire size dropped axle Sub/Truck Spoke with Cody......my tires are shipping today!!! :-) __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

03-06-2013, 08:58 AM	#41
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: Help with tire size dropped axle Sub/Truck Haha seems there might be a lower Burb in your neighborhood soon with the back doors open waiting for the UPS guy..... __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

03-08-2013, 01:45 PM	#42
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Help with tire size dropped axle Sub/Truck Grrrr.....called Wheelsmiths and they haven't started on them yet. DANG!

03-09-2013, 11:06 AM	#46
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Help with tire size dropped axle Sub/Truck Artillery , chrome centers, painted hoops 8 inch and 6 inch Posted via Mobile Device

03-22-2013, 04:19 PM	#49
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Help with tire size dropped axle Sub/Truck I got my Artillery Wheels 15x8 & 15x7 from Wheel Vintiques Powder coated red. My Tires BFG wide whites 235/70R15 & 215/70R15 came from Jegs. I may have to upgrade to 255/70R15 and matching wheel depending how they fill the wheel wells. If I do the 215's will go on my trailer. (no not the one on the lift) This one. Attached Images

03-22-2013, 05:52 PM	#50
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Help with tire size dropped axle Sub/Truck Those look good!



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