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Chris27 · 04-23-2007, 02:21 PM

Here's a pic with my new tires - Toyo Open Country M/T's 285/75/R16 (33x10.5x16) What a difference tires make! Here's the link for my original pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=216982

1lowdiesel · 04-23-2007, 02:25 PM

nice look!!

BUDDY · 04-23-2007, 02:46 PM

I LOVE those wheels!!

Where'd you get them from & how much were they?

Thanks,
Buddy

Chris27 · 04-23-2007, 02:58 PM

I got the wheels used from a friend. They're Progressive Wheels, 16x8. I think Progressive may have gone out of buisness.

. Check your favorite wheel dealer, maybe they have some left over stock. Or try evil bay. Sorry I can't be more help.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-23-2007, 06:57 PM

Jtrux · 04-23-2007, 10:13 PM

How do they ride?

Chris27 · 04-24-2007, 09:29 AM

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How do they ride?

It still rides rough, they are a 10 ply tire, but it's not any worse than the old BFG All Terrains I used to run. They are surprisingly quiet for a mud tire though.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-24-2007, 09:35 AM

Looks good - I really like those rims also!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-24-2007, 10:44 PM

Nice looking ride..

BUDDY · 04-26-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris27

I got the wheels used from a friend. They're Progressive Wheels, 16x8. I think Progressive may have gone out of buisness.

. Check your favorite wheel dealer, maybe they have some left over stock. Or try evil bay. Sorry I can't be more help.

Dang!

I really like the look of the slots, but the ones I REALLY want are Stupid Expensive!! Yes, the price deserves capital letters.

Check here. However, when I checked the price on them last year they were around 450.00/each. Apparently they are trying to get rid of them.

It's the forging that costs so much. Incredibly strong, but rediculously light.

The best of both worlds, but you gotta pay to play. If you've ever picked up a "baja" type OE wheel from a Super-Duty you know what I'm talking about. Way, WAY lighter than you think!! I think they are awesome, but I just can't justify that kind of money unless I suddenly become independently wealthy.

On that note, buy all the AAPL stock you can get you're hands on.

Later,
Buddy

DANL · 04-27-2007, 12:10 AM

Hey Chris, nice looking K5. How much lift does it have?

...Dan

Slick71 · 04-27-2007, 09:29 AM

It's tough to find a nice wheel for these old Blazer's sometimes....that's not too gawdy! Those look great!

Chris27 · 04-27-2007, 02:09 PM

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Hey Chris, nice looking K5. How much lift does it have?

Thanks Dan, The K5 is all stock suspension. Original springs up front and stock replacements out back. The 14 bolt lifts it about 1/2" out back because of the larger axle tube size. 3" for the stock 12 bolt vs. 3 1/2" for the 14bff.

DANL · 04-27-2007, 11:28 PM

Those 285/75/R16s fill out the wheel wells nicely. Any issues with rubbing?

...Dan

Chris27 · 04-29-2007, 06:20 PM

Th fronts rub a little, you can see where I trimmed the front of the fender. The weird part is it only rubbed on the passenger side. If I did any serious wheeling, I'd probably have to trim more.

04-23-2007, 02:21 PM	#1
Chris27 Blazerless Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 274	Updated pics - new "shoes" Here's a pic with my new tires - Toyo Open Country M/T's 285/75/R16 (33x10.5x16) What a difference tires make! Here's the link for my original pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=216982 Attached Images __________________ 72' K5 Blazer 4x4 350TBI/700R4/NP205 3/4 ton diffs. Daily driver. SOLD 69' Beaumont 388/700R4 11.70@116 77' Bronco, Wife's mall cruiser/poser 4x4. Capable but too pretty to go offroad.

04-23-2007, 02:25 PM	#2
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: Updated pics - new "shoes" nice look!! __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

04-23-2007, 02:46 PM	#3
BUDDY Global warming is a myth Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 208	Re: Updated pics - new "shoes" I LOVE those wheels!! Where'd you get them from & how much were they? Thanks, Buddy __________________ Henderson, NV 1972 K5 - Lifelong project - Needs Time, Place, Help & Parts!! 1990 K5 with 37's 2003 Discovery SE7 - Wife's

04-23-2007, 02:58 PM	#4
Chris27 Blazerless Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 274	Re: Updated pics - new "shoes" I got the wheels used from a friend. They're Progressive Wheels, 16x8. I think Progressive may have gone out of buisness. . Check your favorite wheel dealer, maybe they have some left over stock. Or try evil bay. Sorry I can't be more help. __________________ 72' K5 Blazer 4x4 350TBI/700R4/NP205 3/4 ton diffs. Daily driver. SOLD 69' Beaumont 388/700R4 11.70@116 77' Bronco, Wife's mall cruiser/poser 4x4. Capable but too pretty to go offroad.

04-23-2007, 06:57 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Updated pics - new "shoes" __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-23-2007, 10:13 PM	#6
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Updated pics - new "shoes" How do they ride? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

04-24-2007, 09:35 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Updated pics - new "shoes" Looks good - I really like those rims also! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-24-2007, 10:44 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Updated pics - new "shoes" Nice looking ride.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-27-2007, 12:10 AM	#11
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Re: Updated pics - new "shoes" Hey Chris, nice looking K5. How much lift does it have? ...Dan

04-27-2007, 09:29 AM	#12
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Re: Updated pics - new "shoes" It's tough to find a nice wheel for these old Blazer's sometimes....that's not too gawdy! Those look great! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

04-27-2007, 11:28 PM	#14
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Re: Updated pics - new "shoes" Those 285/75/R16s fill out the wheel wells nicely. Any issues with rubbing? ...Dan

04-29-2007, 06:20 PM	#15
Chris27 Blazerless Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 274	Re: Updated pics - new "shoes" Th fronts rub a little, you can see where I trimmed the front of the fender. The weird part is it only rubbed on the passenger side. If I did any serious wheeling, I'd probably have to trim more. __________________ 72' K5 Blazer 4x4 350TBI/700R4/NP205 3/4 ton diffs. Daily driver. SOLD 69' Beaumont 388/700R4 11.70@116 77' Bronco, Wife's mall cruiser/poser 4x4. Capable but too pretty to go offroad.



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