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Milty67_71 · 08-04-2011, 02:13 PM

Hi guys I am going to do a set of wheels and tires on my 71. I am looking for a few suggestions on what fits and looks good. I have steel rallys on now and I don't like them. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!!
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ed2552 · 08-04-2011, 02:29 PM

5 6 or 8 lug? I put a set of Cragar Soft 8's on our 67 and they look incredible.

BTW, where in MN are you at?

kcsa75 · 08-04-2011, 02:56 PM

Best looking wheels ever.

*stich626* · 08-04-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

Best looking wheels ever.

now if they'd only make them in one piece alum. or hell 2 piece alum..

weircc · 08-04-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

Best looking wheels ever.

back in 1970 lol

bcutt · 08-04-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by weircc

back in 1970 lol

:haha

kcsa75 · 08-04-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by weircc

back in 1970 lol

Youth is wasted on the young!

ItsRandy · 08-04-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

Best looking wheels ever.

Cragar makes a 20" S/S 2 piece aluminum soft lip (series 613) that I like but they are not cheap, but I want them anyway.

**70cst** · 08-04-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

Best looking wheels ever.

I would have to agree that SS Cragers are one of my all time favorites.

Milty67_71 · 08-04-2011, 03:32 PM

Ed, I have the 5x5 pattern. I was considering the soft 8, I'm not sure about black wheels. I am in the Brainerd lakes area. Where are you?
Willie, if I could afford them I would have them, my favorite wheels!
Thanks guys!
Drew
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fastwillie 696969 · 08-04-2011, 06:15 PM

my wheels billits spec. but i would go with the 8 inch if your keep it stock and no tubbs . i had 20s centerlines when i bought the truck

jugernot · 08-04-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

my wheels billits spec. but i would go with the 8 inch if your keep it stock and no tubbs . i had 20s centerlines when i bought the truck

Hey where is my truck in those pictures? It should still be at the shop, at least till Monday.

Hubscrub · 08-04-2011, 10:09 PM

painted steelies

Milty67_71 · 08-04-2011, 09:35 PM

I will have to stick to an 8 for now, I'm trying to get somthing decent looking without breaking the bank.

fastwillie 696969 · 08-04-2011, 10:15 PM

that picture was back in jan or feb > my truck is done by jeff just need to go for exhaust and alignment then install the hard top cover then goes to paint at rich's

**70cst** · 08-04-2011, 11:22 PM

Here's mine. TT Originals ...

Milty67_71 · 08-04-2011, 11:26 PM

Looks great,70cst!

**70cst** · 08-04-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Milty67_71

Looks great,70cst!

Thanks...

Zoomin · 08-05-2011, 12:00 AM

C-10's and Coys C-5's were made for each other.

What's your budget? Lots of nice billet stuff out there too.

pooz911 · 08-05-2011, 10:01 AM

If you are looking for a nostalgic look, check out

http://www.realrodderswheels.biz/

Milty67_71 · 08-05-2011, 11:23 AM

Zoomin, that looks sweet! My budget is $500. Did you have any trouble fitting bigger than a 15 inch rim? A guy at NTB said thats the biggest rim my truck would allow without modifying it alot. I didn't think that sounded right. Any idea's?
Thanks

Zoomin · 08-05-2011, 11:51 AM

Your guy at NTB doesn't know what he's talking about.

These are 18's on a 3.5 / 5 drop, no problems at all.

And do you mean $500 per wheel/tire? Cuz that's about what these run, mounted, balanced, and shipped.
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Stoney · 08-05-2011, 12:26 PM

s/s cragar

Ackattack · 08-05-2011, 01:10 PM

yeah, if you're talking $500 total, you're not going to get much for a wheel for that and will be stuck with the same tires.

I just ordered a set of 20x8.5 Boss 338s with 255/45/20 tires for $1450 total w/ shipping

Milty67_71 · 08-05-2011, 07:07 PM

I didn't think that sounded right. And sadly yes 500 total. I think I am going with 16 inch Cragar soft 8s nothing fancy but better than what I have now. Being as the truck needs tires I don't want to buy 15 tires when I want 16 inch rims. Through Summit I can get everything for 450.00. And mounting should be cheap, I work at the local toyota store so I get a nice discount.

08-04-2011, 02:13 PM	#1
Milty67_71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Time for wheels! Hi guys I am going to do a set of wheels and tires on my 71. I am looking for a few suggestions on what fits and looks good. I have steel rallys on now and I don't like them. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ No brakes, more gas. -1971 C10 -1967 C10 -1999 Tahoe

08-04-2011, 02:29 PM	#2
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: Time for wheels! 5 6 or 8 lug? I put a set of Cragar Soft 8's on our 67 and they look incredible. BTW, where in MN are you at? __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

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kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Time for wheels! Best looking wheels ever. Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

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Milty67_71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Re: Time for wheels! Ed, I have the 5x5 pattern. I was considering the soft 8, I'm not sure about black wheels. I am in the Brainerd lakes area. Where are you? Willie, if I could afford them I would have them, my favorite wheels! Thanks guys! Drew Posted via Mobile Device __________________ No brakes, more gas. -1971 C10 -1967 C10 -1999 Tahoe

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fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Time for wheels! my wheels billits spec. but i would go with the 8 inch if your keep it stock and no tubbs . i had 20s centerlines when i bought the truck Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

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Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Time for wheels! painted steelies __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

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Milty67_71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Re: Time for wheels! I will have to stick to an 8 for now, I'm trying to get somthing decent looking without breaking the bank. __________________ No brakes, more gas. -1971 C10 -1967 C10 -1999 Tahoe

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fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Time for wheels! that picture was back in jan or feb > my truck is done by jeff just need to go for exhaust and alignment then install the hard top cover then goes to paint at rich's __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

08-04-2011, 11:22 PM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Time for wheels! Here's mine. TT Originals ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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Milty67_71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Re: Time for wheels! Looks great,70cst! __________________ No brakes, more gas. -1971 C10 -1967 C10 -1999 Tahoe

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Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Time for wheels! C-10's and Coys C-5's were made for each other. What's your budget? Lots of nice billet stuff out there too. Attached Images __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

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pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: Time for wheels! If you are looking for a nostalgic look, check out http://www.realrodderswheels.biz/ __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/pooz911

08-05-2011, 11:23 AM	#21
Milty67_71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Re: Time for wheels! Zoomin, that looks sweet! My budget is $500. Did you have any trouble fitting bigger than a 15 inch rim? A guy at NTB said thats the biggest rim my truck would allow without modifying it alot. I didn't think that sounded right. Any idea's? Thanks __________________ No brakes, more gas. -1971 C10 -1967 C10 -1999 Tahoe

08-05-2011, 11:51 AM	#22
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Time for wheels! Your guy at NTB doesn't know what he's talking about. These are 18's on a 3.5 / 5 drop, no problems at all. And do you mean $500 per wheel/tire? Cuz that's about what these run, mounted, balanced, and shipped. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

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Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Time for wheels! yeah, if you're talking $500 total, you're not going to get much for a wheel for that and will be stuck with the same tires. I just ordered a set of 20x8.5 Boss 338s with 255/45/20 tires for $1450 total w/ shipping __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

08-05-2011, 07:07 PM	#25
Milty67_71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Re: Time for wheels! I didn't think that sounded right. And sadly yes 500 total. I think I am going with 16 inch Cragar soft 8s nothing fancy but better than what I have now. Being as the truck needs tires I don't want to buy 15 tires when I want 16 inch rims. Through Summit I can get everything for 450.00. And mounting should be cheap, I work at the local toyota store so I get a nice discount. __________________ No brakes, more gas. -1971 C10 -1967 C10 -1999 Tahoe

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