Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by billneumiller

Thought I'd share some recent photos.

You should join the Truck of the Month contest.

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by billneumiller

Thanks for the note! The resto on your Ochre Cheyenne is absolutely gorgeous. Nice job! Will watch the thread for completion.

I few years ago, I had just finished a 1970 SS 454 El Camino, and the bride and I drove it up in your part of the country. We made a circle through Minneapolis on a Friday afternoon and on our way back to the Interstate we crossed a railroad track and I heard metal pieces hitting the pavement. I pulled into the parking lot of a Caterpillar warehouse and found the a-arm shims were gone. There was a Firestone tire shop nearby but it was almost 5PM. They gave me some shims and I backed the a-arm bolts off 3/4 round and by trial and error replaced the shims. To this day it has not had an alignment.

[1970cstblazer]

Originally Posted by mr.mud1

i put a picture of my truck on here a couple of years ago,just after i bought it.here's a couple of new up-to-date pictures.the 5 original re-painted 16.5 wheels with 5 new Firestone Transforce 9.50x16.5 tires.

I too kept the original 16.5" rims on my 1972 Super. I used the same tires, since there is a very limited market of radials in that size. I had the rims powder coated several years ago and they have held up beautifully.

[1970cstblazer]

Here's more 16.5" steelie love. The original KH 16.5" x 8.25" wheels on my 1970 Blazer. The tires are bias ply STA Traxion 10.00-16.5. Sad to see most of them have been replaced by 15" x 8" Rally rims.





Interesting little footnote. These were special order wheels, and one of the most expensive options in this period-even more than factory C60 Air Conditioning. in 1971 A/C was $421. These wheels were $479! In current dollars this would be $3684!!!

[EdwardSams]

Series 68 Rat Rod from US Wheel paired with Nitto 555gt’s.

Wheel specs: USW-68-8860
Wheel, Rat Rod, Steel, Black Matte, 17 in. x 8.0 in., 6 x 5.50 in. Bolt Circle, 4.500 in. Backspace, Each

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

I too kept the original 16.5" rims on my 1972 Super. I used the same tires, since there is a very limited market of radials in that size. I had the rims powder coated several years ago and they have held up beautifully.

beautiful truck you have there,just the way i like them too.i did round up 4 Ford 16 inch wheels and 4 new 16 inch tires but didn't think they looked as nice as the originals so i sold the tires to a buddy of mine for the rear of his dually truck,the wheels went to another fella on here in Ohio and i did up the 16.5's and not disappointed with the results.take care.Greg

[Sicklajoie]

16 × 7 F#rd van rims

[chevmn]

Maybe there is a use for the 16.5 rims I removed from my truck and replaced with the Ford 16x7s. I know I doubt I ever go back for the simple reason I hate the ride the heavy ply rated tires usually give, and to my knowledge no one makes a "P" passenger rated tire in 16.5. (and price tag on 16.5) I had some 70 series P rated used tires and they give a very good ride, and will haul anything I ever plan on putting on the truck, plus I like the wider rim which helps fill out the wheel wells much better than the stock wheels did. Guess I will put them away.

[allchevy58]

8 X 16 Wheel Vintiques with Toyo AT3 285's.

[Jbell65]

Originally Posted by billneumiller

Billet "steelies" without caps.

What size tires and rims where those?

[billneumiller]

Originally Posted by Jbell65

What size tires and rims where those?

Tires are 275/40 R17 front and 315/35 rears. Rims are 9.5" and 11" wide.

[Jbell65]

Originally Posted by billneumiller

Tires are 275/40 R17 front and 315/35 rears. Rims are 9.5" and 11" wide.

Thank you! They look good!

[MS66]

Originally Posted by hewittca

Agreed. This thread was the deciding factor for putting 15" steelies on my truck instead of going with something bigger. Here's a few of mine to contribute. Stock 15x6 front with 215/75s and 15x8 rears with 235/75s. Any way you run them, steelies will always look right on these trucks!

That's a nice looking truck! What are your rear 8s?