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kfreeman1966 · 09-22-2010, 07:48 PM

I have a 66 step-side that my daughter and I are restoring. So I was wondering what size wheels and tires could we put on the truck. We are going to drop the front2 1/2" and the rear 3". Anyone have any answers?

Delmo · 09-22-2010, 08:09 PM

Not 22s. LOL.

Delmo · 09-23-2010, 11:00 AM

What look are you goin for? Clean O.G. style or Billet?

**jocko** · 09-23-2010, 02:36 PM

i'm partial, but i personally think it's hard to beat stock steelies and blackwalls - either at stock ride height or lowered. here's mine at stock height. there's a myriad of caps out there to customize (I'm STILL trying to find a nice set of 59 impala poverty caps...) but that's just my 2 cents. Tire size is 235/75/15. Depending on the truck, would look great with www's with a non-white rim too.
Lucky for us all, just about ANYthing looks good on these trucks.
jocko
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=422696

**DPowers** · 09-23-2010, 08:41 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417860

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379110

fryer1979 · 09-23-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kfreeman1966

I have a 66 step-side that my daughter and I are restoring. So I was wondering what size wheels and tires could we put on the truck. We are going to drop the front2 1/2" and the rear 3". Anyone have any answers?

First off, allow me to say welcome to the site. Secondly here is a link to my personal favorite thread for ideas and inspiration. There are a lot of pages, and tons more pictures so it may take some time to get all the way through. You'll see there are ways to get almost any wheel you can imagine on your truck. Once you decide on a style, then all you have to do is find a set that fit your taste. Enjoy the pics, and again welcome.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=107362

SIR · 09-23-2010, 11:47 PM

I.M.H.O....P255/60-R15 onTORQ THRUST ORIGINALS"

Turkey · 09-26-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfreeman1966

I have a 66 step-side that my daughter and I are restoring. So I was wondering what size wheels and tires could we put on the truck. We are going to drop the front2 1/2" and the rear 3". Anyone have any answers?

I just ordered some Wheel Vintiques primered Smoothies from Summit all 4 for under $300. If you are going for the classic look you can definitely save some bucks and look good!

kfreeman1966 · 09-26-2010, 09:41 PM

not really sure on wheels yet, looking more for size info. like how wide could I go on the backs. without altering the body.

Rich 5150 69 · 09-26-2010, 11:00 PM

With a step side 8 inch wide rims are about all you can do.[IMG]

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**Chevy Fleetside** · 09-27-2010, 11:04 AM

I dropped my stepside 3" up front and 4" in the rear. I have 7" wide wheels with 245/60/15's and one side rubbed but probably because I needed an adjustable panard bar, but that was the biggest tire I could run with scraping. If you bend the inner lip up I am sure you can get something bigger in there.

kfreeman1966 · 09-27-2010, 08:02 PM

Good information! Thanks for all ya'lls help.

Turkey · 09-30-2010, 10:56 PM

Anyone running steel smoothies?

halfcockedcustoms · 10-01-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Turkey

Anyone running steel smoothies?

*lakeroadster* · 10-01-2010, 10:43 AM

I am a big fan of the "Big & Littles" look. Bigger diameter and width in the rear than the front.

Best way to determine the biggest that will fir is to get the ride height done, then measure from the face of the wheel mounting surface to the fender lip and frame, then pick the wheel and tires accordingly.

09-22-2010, 07:48 PM	#1
kfreeman1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 42	Tires & Wheels I have a 66 step-side that my daughter and I are restoring. So I was wondering what size wheels and tires could we put on the truck. We are going to drop the front2 1/2" and the rear 3". Anyone have any answers?

09-22-2010, 08:09 PM	#2
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Tires & Wheels Not 22s. LOL.

09-23-2010, 11:00 AM	#3
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Tires & Wheels What look are you goin for? Clean O.G. style or Billet?

09-23-2010, 02:36 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,953	Re: Tires & Wheels i'm partial, but i personally think it's hard to beat stock steelies and blackwalls - either at stock ride height or lowered. here's mine at stock height. there's a myriad of caps out there to customize (I'm STILL trying to find a nice set of 59 impala poverty caps...) but that's just my 2 cents. Tire size is 235/75/15. Depending on the truck, would look great with www's with a non-white rim too. Lucky for us all, just about ANYthing looks good on these trucks. jocko http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=422696

09-23-2010, 08:41 PM	#5
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,441	Re: Tires & Wheels http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417860 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379110 __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

09-23-2010, 11:47 PM	#7
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Tires & Wheels I.M.H.O....P255/60-R15 onTORQ THRUST ORIGINALS" Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

09-26-2010, 09:41 PM	#9
kfreeman1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 42	Re: Tires & Wheels not really sure on wheels yet, looking more for size info. like how wide could I go on the backs. without altering the body.

09-26-2010, 11:00 PM	#10
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Tires & Wheels With a step side 8 inch wide rims are about all you can do.[IMG][/IMG] __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

09-27-2010, 11:04 AM	#11
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: Tires & Wheels I dropped my stepside 3" up front and 4" in the rear. I have 7" wide wheels with 245/60/15's and one side rubbed but probably because I needed an adjustable panard bar, but that was the biggest tire I could run with scraping. If you bend the inner lip up I am sure you can get something bigger in there. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 09-27-2010 at 11:05 AM.

09-27-2010, 08:02 PM	#12
kfreeman1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 42	Re: Tires & Wheels Good information! Thanks for all ya'lls help.

09-30-2010, 10:56 PM	#13
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: Tires & Wheels Anyone running steel smoothies?

10-01-2010, 10:43 AM	#15
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Tires & Wheels I am a big fan of the "Big & Littles" look. Bigger diameter and width in the rear than the front. Best way to determine the biggest that will fir is to get the ride height done, then measure from the face of the wheel mounting surface to the fender lip and frame, then pick the wheel and tires accordingly. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 10-01-2010 at 10:43 AM.



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