Help with 20'' wheel fitment - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MarkMark · 12-15-2008, 08:13 PM

I am looking to buy a set of 20'' Torque Thrusts M series for my 72. I have an ECE 3.5/5 drop. I was thinking of running the 20x10 inch in the rear and the 20x8.5 up front. what im not sure of is the the backspacing.

this is a link to what im looking at.
http://www.jegs.com/p/American+Racing/763970/10002/-1

Thanks!
-Mark

Painter D · 12-15-2008, 08:17 PM

On the back I would run a 5" BS. on a 20x10 (I am). On the front I would think 4.5 BS would be pretty close to you want it. Hope this helps.

MarkMark · 12-15-2008, 09:11 PM

No it doesn't look like they offer a 5 x5. Well I guess im gonna have to go with the normal TT. This is the style im looking for. Any one know the owner of this truck so i can get some info?

legends · 12-16-2008, 12:00 AM

They make the TT II in a 5x5. It is considered a custom build, takes several weeks build them. Try www.newstalgiawheel.com or wheelsforless.com

72BlckButy · 12-16-2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkMark

No it doesn't look like they offer a 5 x5. Well I guess im gonna have to go with the normal TT. This is the style im looking for. Any one know the owner of this truck so i can get some info?

His board name is Puropedo, pm him and see if he still have the BS specs for his wheels.

The best option for you to do is go to a local (reputable) wheel shop and have them help you. There's always a lot of aspects to consider when purchasing wheels, and everyones application can be different for some reason. So spending $2000+ on someone's word is not a chance I'm willing to take.

If you're not stuck on the TTII's check out these wheels/tires for sale by SCOTI, a fellow board member. (LINK)

Best of luck with the wheel choice!

my67chevytruck · 12-16-2008, 09:48 AM

order the rims, they will custom build the american racing in 5 x 5 in whatever style you want, 6 weeks later you will have them. I would go to discount tires, and they can measure backspacing etc, and place the order for you....

**lolife99** · 12-16-2008, 01:12 PM

Just remember there are two different rearend width's on our truck. 67-70, and the wider 71-72. Some say there was a transition year in 1970,... so the '70 models could have the narrower or wider rearend. It's better to measure YOUR truck for yourself.
I like to run a 8" rim up front with a 5" or 5.25" BS (Or an 8.5" rim with a 5.75" BS) because I like them tucked under the truck.
And the track width is already wider in the front than the rear.

**lolife99** · 12-16-2008, 01:17 PM

To me,... this is the perfect backspacing on a set of 20x8.5's and 20x10's.
This is n2billets old '68 with 255/40-20's and 295/40-20's.

72BlckButy · 12-16-2008, 03:24 PM

lolife99 pretty well summed it up.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-16-2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

To me,... this is the perfect backspacing on a set of 20x8.5's and 20x10's.
This is n2billets old '68 with 255/40-20's and 295/40-20's.

I've seen that truck a hundred times, but I still have to stop and stare......

!

66chevy PROSTREET · 12-16-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckmc8

I didnt see a 5 on 5" bolt pattern offered for these wheels in 20" on the American racing website.
I want to run these also-
I think that Coy is the only mfg that make similar size with the right lug pattern and sizes-
http://www.coyswheel.com/coys.html

Does American Racing offer these also?

Thats mainly because the "M" was made for mustangs and is a metric offset and bolt pattern. COYS is the closest to that wheel.

12-15-2008, 08:13 PM	#1
MarkMark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 82	Help with 20'' wheel fitment I am looking to buy a set of 20'' Torque Thrusts M series for my 72. I have an ECE 3.5/5 drop. I was thinking of running the 20x10 inch in the rear and the 20x8.5 up front. what im not sure of is the the backspacing. this is a link to what im looking at. http://www.jegs.com/p/American+Racing/763970/10002/-1 Thanks! -Mark

12-15-2008, 08:17 PM	#2
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Help with 20'' wheel fitment On the back I would run a 5" BS. on a 20x10 (I am). On the front I would think 4.5 BS would be pretty close to you want it. Hope this helps. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

12-15-2008, 09:11 PM	#3
MarkMark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 82	Re: Help with 20'' wheel fitment No it doesn't look like they offer a 5 x5. Well I guess im gonna have to go with the normal TT. This is the style im looking for. Any one know the owner of this truck so i can get some info?

12-16-2008, 12:00 AM	#4
legends Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lebanon pa Posts: 81	Re: Help with 20'' wheel fitment They make the TT II in a 5x5. It is considered a custom build, takes several weeks build them. Try www.newstalgiawheel.com or wheelsforless.com

12-16-2008, 09:48 AM	#6
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Help with 20'' wheel fitment order the rims, they will custom build the american racing in 5 x 5 in whatever style you want, 6 weeks later you will have them. I would go to discount tires, and they can measure backspacing etc, and place the order for you.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-16-2008, 01:12 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Help with 20'' wheel fitment Just remember there are two different rearend width's on our truck. 67-70, and the wider 71-72. Some say there was a transition year in 1970,... so the '70 models could have the narrower or wider rearend. It's better to measure YOUR truck for yourself. I like to run a 8" rim up front with a 5" or 5.25" BS (Or an 8.5" rim with a 5.75" BS) because I like them tucked under the truck. And the track width is already wider in the front than the rear. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-16-2008, 01:17 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Help with 20'' wheel fitment To me,... this is the perfect backspacing on a set of 20x8.5's and 20x10's. This is n2billets old '68 with 255/40-20's and 295/40-20's. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-16-2008, 03:24 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Help with 20'' wheel fitment lolife99 pretty well summed it up. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-16-2008 at 03:25 PM.



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