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MacQuigley · 08-22-2016, 12:19 PM

Thanks for that, much appreciated.

I think decision time is fast approaching!

goatless · 08-22-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

I just looked them up in the wheel vintiques catalog and they do have a 4.5 inch backspacing.

FWIW, Wheel Vintiques will do custom backspacing. I had them do it for my rear 15x10s. They charged $25 per wheel. Downside is you have to pay for shipping ($39, in my case), unlike buying them 'off-the-shelf' from, say, summitracing.com.

forestb · 08-22-2016, 12:49 PM

Just to clarify because what I wrote could be miss understood. When I said "they have 4.5 inch backspacing". What I meant to say was, the wheels that I ordered from wheel vintiques came with 4.5 inch backspacing which is there standard backspacing for that size wheel.

The1960APE · 08-29-2016, 01:23 PM

Mobsteel (Detroit Steel) 20x11 in the rear, 3.5 BS
20x8 in the front...more pics to come!

Slow Build · 10-11-2016, 07:00 PM

I like a little stagger, but this might be a bit overboard...

goatless · 10-11-2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

I like a little stagger, but this might be a bit overboard...

I'd hate to be nearby, and especially not in the cab, if one of those tires shreds

ol_skool_chevy · 11-22-2016, 01:45 PM

285-70-15 on 15x8

Kenfuzed · 11-22-2016, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

285-70-15 on 15x8

WOW that's some serious meat on there!

1962BlackBetty · 11-26-2016, 10:02 AM

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MacQuigley · 11-28-2016, 10:56 AM

I never did get round to posting details of what I finally decided to get for my truck.

Eventually went with Rocket Racing 18" Rocket Booster in silver. 7" in the front and 8" in the rear with 235/60 up front and 265/60 on the rear.

Now all I need to do is finish the cab repairs, fit the doors, paint the cab, fit it, fit the engine and transmission, finish and paint the bed panels, install the bed, finish, paint and fit the front end sheet steel then the interior, wiring etc etc etc.

Simples!

Kenfuzed · 11-28-2016, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacQuigley

I never did get round to posting details of what I finally decided to get for my truck.

Eventually went with Rocket Racing 18" Rocket Booster in silver. 7" in the front and 8" in the rear with 235/60 up front and 265/60 on the rear.

Now all I need to do is finish the cab repairs, fit the doors, paint the cab, fit it, fit the engine and transmission, finish and paint the bed panels, install the bed, finish, paint and fit the front end sheet steel then the interior, wiring etc etc etc.

Simples!

Sounds like you're almost done

Nice looking wheels!

schpeen · 11-28-2016, 03:53 PM

wheels sure do look beautiful nice choice

Afirehawk1 · 12-07-2016, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacQuigley

I never did get round to posting details of what I finally decided to get for my truck.

Eventually went with Rocket Racing 18" Rocket Booster in silver. 7" in the front and 8" in the rear with 235/60 up front and 265/60 on the rear.

Now all I need to do is finish the cab repairs, fit the doors, paint the cab, fit it, fit the engine and transmission, finish and paint the bed panels, install the bed, finish, paint and fit the front end sheet steel then the interior, wiring etc etc etc.

Simples!

what do you have as far as the suspension setup? i have 2.5" drop spindles and 4" rear drop springs. having trouble making the right choice

MacQuigley · 12-07-2016, 01:23 PM

At he rear its 3" drop springs. Id have liked to go a bit lower, possibly, but I don't want to have to start altering the frame.

Ive got 2.5" drop spindles on the front but I couldn't get the standard height springs to fit, so I fitted the 2" lower springs that came with the 78 front clip.

Depending one what the front end and overall stance looks like I may keep it like that. I quite like a little nose down stance even if its a bit old school these days.

graymage · 01-08-2017, 08:24 PM

here's mine

Kenfuzed · 01-16-2017, 02:29 AM

Just got these wheels made for my truck. Esajian Nitro wheels, polished and clear coated.
Front 20x8.5 5" BS 245/45R20
Rear 20x9 5" BS 255/55R20

Red65C10 · 01-16-2017, 01:56 PM

Looks great

Did you have to use a spacer in the back to push it out toward the fender?
Just curious as 5" BS seems like a lot.

Red65C10 · 01-17-2017, 10:50 PM

Looks great

Did you have to use a spacer in the back to push it out toward the fender?
Just curious as 5" BS seems like a lot.

hemifalcon · 01-17-2017, 11:34 PM

BFG Silvertown 8.20-15 all the way around on original rims.. No plans to change the altitude-never know however..

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Kenfuzed · 01-19-2017, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Red65C10

Looks great

Did you have to use a spacer in the back to push it out toward the fender?
Just curious as 5" BS seems like a lot.

No spacer used. There is almost 2" space between the tire and inner side of the well, and just over 1" between tire and fender lip. Any wider tire or wheel and I may have needed to trim the lip. It's just a tight fit getting the rear wheels on unless jacking up the truck high enough.

goatless · 01-19-2017, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hemifalcon

BFG Silvertown 8.20-15 all the way around on original rims.. No plans to change the altitude-never know however..

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I'd drop it

vin63 · 01-19-2017, 01:46 PM

Vintage Ansen Sprints at the rear:

Sooner71 · 02-17-2017, 04:16 PM

Here are mine , 20x13 rear rims with 29"mt, 18x8.5 front

Rod Stryker · 02-17-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sooner71

Here are mine , 20x13 rear rims with 29"mt, 18x8.5 front

Sure would like to see that picture Sooner71.

08-22-2016, 12:19 PM	#526
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Thanks for that, much appreciated. I think decision time is fast approaching!

08-22-2016, 12:49 PM	#528
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Just to clarify because what I wrote could be miss understood. When I said "they have 4.5 inch backspacing". What I meant to say was, the wheels that I ordered from wheel vintiques came with 4.5 inch backspacing which is there standard backspacing for that size wheel.

08-29-2016, 01:23 PM	#529
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Mobsteel (Detroit Steel) 20x11 in the rear, 3.5 BS 20x8 in the front...more pics to come! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

10-11-2016, 07:00 PM	#530
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics I like a little stagger, but this might be a bit overboard... Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

11-22-2016, 01:45 PM	#532
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics 285-70-15 on 15x8 Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

11-26-2016, 10:02 AM	#534
1962BlackBetty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 21	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics

11-26-2016, 10:04 AM	#535
1962BlackBetty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 21	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics current state. still in work

11-28-2016, 10:56 AM	#536
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics I never did get round to posting details of what I finally decided to get for my truck. Eventually went with Rocket Racing 18" Rocket Booster in silver. 7" in the front and 8" in the rear with 235/60 up front and 265/60 on the rear. Now all I need to do is finish the cab repairs, fit the doors, paint the cab, fit it, fit the engine and transmission, finish and paint the bed panels, install the bed, finish, paint and fit the front end sheet steel then the interior, wiring etc etc etc. Simples!

11-28-2016, 03:53 PM	#538
schpeen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: fort lauderdale, florida Posts: 511	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics wheels sure do look beautiful nice choice __________________ 1991 K5 Blazer 4x4 "9 ball" 2019 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss 4x4 2018 Chevy Colorado 2 door ZR2 4x4 1988 23' Mako Marine 2005 Harley Davidson Road King

12-07-2016, 01:23 PM	#540
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics At he rear its 3" drop springs. Id have liked to go a bit lower, possibly, but I don't want to have to start altering the frame. Ive got 2.5" drop spindles on the front but I couldn't get the standard height springs to fit, so I fitted the 2" lower springs that came with the 78 front clip. Depending one what the front end and overall stance looks like I may keep it like that. I quite like a little nose down stance even if its a bit old school these days.

01-08-2017, 08:24 PM	#541
graymage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: hastings, ne Posts: 81	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics here's mine Attached Images

01-16-2017, 02:29 AM	#542
Kenfuzed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Glendora CA -> Tampa FL Posts: 587	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Just got these wheels made for my truck. Esajian Nitro wheels, polished and clear coated. Front 20x8.5 5" BS 245/45R20 Rear 20x9 5" BS 255/55R20 __________________ 1966 C10 Short Fleetside 1988 Sportster, 2008 Street Glide Ken's 1966 C10 build "Red Ale" Follow on Instgram: @cv_performance https://instagram.com/cv_performance Harley Performance Parts: CV Performance (Harley related) Enjoying the ride!

01-16-2017, 01:56 PM	#543
Red65C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 202	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Looks great Did you have to use a spacer in the back to push it out toward the fender? Just curious as 5" BS seems like a lot. __________________ Billy 65 C10 ............................... ____ ................ ________-\|___\____ .;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________ P.S. Send truck money !

01-17-2017, 10:50 PM	#544
Red65C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 202	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Looks great Did you have to use a spacer in the back to push it out toward the fender? Just curious as 5" BS seems like a lot. __________________ Billy 65 C10 ............................... ____ ................ ________-\|___\____ .;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________ P.S. Send truck money !

01-17-2017, 11:34 PM	#545
hemifalcon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 418	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics BFG Silvertown 8.20-15 all the way around on original rims.. No plans to change the altitude-never know however.. __________________ My '65 Suburban Resto build-- http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...65%20Suburban/ And it's story of being 'saved' http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=631495



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01-19-2017, 01:46 PM	#548
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Vintage Ansen Sprints at the rear: __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

02-17-2017, 04:16 PM	#549
Sooner71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: San antonio tx Posts: 5	Re: 60-66 Tire/Wheel Pics Here are mine , 20x13 rear rims with 29"mt, 18x8.5 front

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