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cali_surfer · 03-27-2002, 10:40 AM

Well, I finally did it. I ordered up some new wheels and tires for my project truck. I went with 17x8's with 255/55/17s. Here's a pic of the wheels...

[This message has been edited by cali_surfer (edited March 27, 2002).]

Zumo · 03-27-2002, 10:44 AM

Cool. Sweet looking rims. So are you going to stay with six lug I assume?

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Church · 03-27-2002, 10:50 AM

You beat me to 'em! I put that wheel beside my truck to see what it would look like and MAN, it looks awesome on our 67-72's. The rounded edges accent the rounded curves of these models very well. Which brand is that?
Good choice on the tire size too.

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cali_surfer · 03-27-2002, 11:02 AM

Yep.... staying with the 6 lugs. I'm still stuck in the era of 4 corner drums *sigh* Don't have money to convert to disks, and I have all new brakes so it doesnt stop that bad.

I've seen these on a late 90s chevy, the 5 lug/5 spoke version and it looked *****in. I was going to go with a different rim originally, but it was currently in between production runs so no one had the right size/backspacing available. This is just Eagle brand. But the price of these wheels along with the tires is more than I paid for my entire truck back 3 years ago.

My Son's Toy · 03-27-2002, 11:43 AM

SWEET! let's see them on your truck!

lukecp · 03-27-2002, 12:07 PM

I bet they will look great! Get some pics of them on your truck

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70c10 · 03-27-2002, 12:52 PM

AWESOME!!!!

**Tim Christian** · 03-27-2002, 08:02 PM

Good look'in wheel!

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03-27-2002, 10:40 AM	#1
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	bought new wheels/tires Well, I finally did it. I ordered up some new wheels and tires for my project truck. I went with 17x8's with 255/55/17s. Here's a pic of the wheels... [This message has been edited by cali_surfer (edited March 27, 2002).] __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

03-27-2002, 10:44 AM	#2
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Cool. Sweet looking rims. So are you going to stay with six lug I assume? ------------------ Zumo 1968 C10 LWB Dallas, Texas My Website __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

03-27-2002, 10:50 AM	#3
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	You beat me to 'em! I put that wheel beside my truck to see what it would look like and MAN, it looks awesome on our 67-72's. The rounded edges accent the rounded curves of these models very well. Which brand is that? Good choice on the tire size too. ------------------ "FOUNDING MEMBER" of ClassicHeartbeat My Website<A HREF="http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/srcjeeper/lst?.dir=/67+truck&.view=t" TARGET=_blank> My 67 CST</A> Carolina Classic Trucks Inc. - coming soon __________________

03-27-2002, 11:02 AM	#4
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	Yep.... staying with the 6 lugs. I'm still stuck in the era of 4 corner drums sigh Don't have money to convert to disks, and I have all new brakes so it doesnt stop that bad. I've seen these on a late 90s chevy, the 5 lug/5 spoke version and it looked *****in. I was going to go with a different rim originally, but it was currently in between production runs so no one had the right size/backspacing available. This is just Eagle brand. But the price of these wheels along with the tires is more than I paid for my entire truck back 3 years ago. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

03-27-2002, 11:43 AM	#5
My Son's Toy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Thorntown In Posts: 119	SWEET! let's see them on your truck! __________________ '91 suburban

03-27-2002, 12:07 PM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I bet they will look great! Get some pics of them on your truck . ------------------ Lucas "Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built" drop_shift@hotmail.com My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

03-27-2002, 12:52 PM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	AWESOME!!!! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-27-2002, 08:02 PM	#8
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Good look'in wheel! ------------------ 67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 67 GMC Custom 67 Chevy C-30



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