Wheels; Wheels; and more Wheels...

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

17" TT2's look awesome on a short fleet, Check out the classic truck articles that Rene has posted in his signature, the 3rd article is of a Green/White short fleet with them. Truck looks great. You can't go wrong with TT2's or even Coys, thats what I have.

Thanks Bennet..I'll check it out..That's the forum "Classic Trucks" right?

[68Stepbed]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

Yeah Matt..those do look good..I'll look up 72Bluz..Thanks
Were there any problems when you switch over to 17's?..you've had three sets of wheels on this truck, right?

Technically, yes. When I first got my truck, it was still 6-lug and had 4x4 rallies on it. When I converted to 5lug, I put some 17" TTII's, then went to the 15" Hopsters, then last Oct. I got this newer set of TTII's

[russj67]

Coys

[big mike71]

Summit Legends 17-8 front 17-9 rear.

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by russj67

Coys

..Man-o-Man..what a beauty!
You got broad-side shot ?

[jeffg1010]

Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

Not mine, but one of my favorite all-time tire/wheel combo's. Of course it only works on a lowered ride. Trying to pimp this setup @ stock height would look goofy IMHO.

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I don't want to highjack a thread but I want some info.

I haven't been able to get these wheels out of my head since I saw them on here. It took me a couple hours to figure out which thread I saw them in.

Do you have any idea whose truck this is?!? I would like to ask him a few questions about the combination.

[Bennett68C10]

Here you go jim-bob, some of my favorite short fleets on 17" TT2's.

[big_al_71]

here is another b=picture of my truck when it had 17's with a 3/5 drop....

[nibs]

I photoshopped the wheels that I am gonna run on my truck once I get home and measure what backspacings I want... Intro Speedstar 18x8 front, 20x9.5 rear
Not a very experienced photoshopper though. LOL

[dhaymaker]

I bought the Weld Pro Stars on this truck from a board member, planning to put them on a truck I was buying, but the sale didn't go through after we couldn't agree on a price. So, the wheels sat in my parts for about a year, until I finally put them on this short truck!

[dhaymaker]

Originally Posted by russj67

Coys

russj67 - What color is on this truck? Looks similar to mine, possibly a little lighter/brighter!

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Here you go jim-bob, some of my favorite short fleets on 17" TT2's.

..Without a doubt Bennet..they do look great..thanks for posting!!

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

here is another b=picture of my truck when it had 17's with a 3/5 drop....

..These are nice BigAl..but I believe I'll vote for the look of the 20's on YOUR truck now..thanks for posting..
I'll have to choose between 15 to17's

[jim-bob]

...I guess at my age I should know this but how do I determine the off-set and backspace measurments for ordering all these different sizes/ styles/ brands of wheels? I've seen picture guides showing where and how to measure them but
I thought the bolt-hole pattern and hub center was all I needed..
Please help!

[Tmwoodall]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

x2!!

Take your time on wheel choice. One of my regrets so far was rushing to get wheels.

I made the same mistake and sold my $2200 setup for $500. OUCH.

[Tmwoodall]

The new setup, fronts only for now. These guys were cheap compared to most.

[mrhino]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

...I guess at my age I should know this but how do I determine the off-set and backspace measurments for ordering all these different sizes/ styles/ brands of wheels? I've seen picture guides showing where and how to measure them but
I thought the bolt-hole pattern and hub center was all I needed..
Please help!

everything you wanted to know about backspacing and offset

https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html

[nibs]

DHAYMAKER-Your truck looks awesome! Is that the original color, just alot shinier than GM could have made it? That is close to the original color of my truck, and some days I wish I would have revived it...

[jim-bob]

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Thanks MRINO..yeah, I've seen those charts and guides..I understand HOW the measurements are obtained..but when I go to order the wheel..say A/R Hopster15"x8" and knowing my bolt pattern and center hub size..how can I tell the dealer what the Off-Set and Backspacing is when all I have is the original factory wheel..how do I know what will fit my '72 C10 2wd
I know I sound a little dense but I just can't grab this.
You can tell I've never bought custom wheels..Thanks!

[mrhino]

Originally Posted by Tmwoodall

The new setup, fronts only for now. These guys were cheap compared to most.

Are Those the new Ridler's. just got myself some of those for my next project

[72BlckButy]

Billet Specialties - Vintec Soft Lip - 20's

[russj67]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

..Man-o-Man..what a beauty!
You got broad-side shot ?

Thanks! I just realized that I don't have many side shots.

This was the first day I sat behind the wheel and took it for a drive


This was when I considered the project "finished" (never happens)

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Billet Specialties - Vintec Soft Lip - 20's

Attachment 856694

This is one FINE looking truck indeed!!
Now these wheels are in the style I'm thinking of getting for my 72..wider
spokes with squared off holes..
Thanks

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

...
Thanks MRINO..yeah, I've seen those charts and guides..I understand HOW the measurements are obtained..but when I go to order the wheel..say A/R Hopster15"x8" and knowing my bolt pattern and center hub size..how can I tell the dealer what the Off-Set and Backspacing is when all I have is the original factory wheel..how do I know what will fit my '72 C10 2wd
I know I sound a little dense but I just can't grab this.
You can tell I've never bought custom wheels..Thanks!

ttt

[54belair]

Mooneyes-----

How much drop in your chassis----what size wheels and tires (Looks good man)