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photoglg · 11-24-2003, 06:25 PM

Has anybody put these size rims on a 69 with 6 Lug disks up front and 6 lug drums in back. 17x8 with 4 1/2 backspace. I found the ones I like but want to know if I am going to have any problems.

Andy4639 · 11-24-2003, 06:30 PM

Mine are 17's but it's on a 71 with 5 lug with disc. I have had them now for 2years with no problems at all.

Andy4639 · 11-24-2003, 06:33 PM

Close up of tire and wheel.

photoglg · 11-24-2003, 06:34 PM

Yea I don't think 5 lug or 6 lug would make a difference. I am concerned about the backspace

photoglg · 11-24-2003, 06:35 PM

Andy whose look good on your truck. The red makes them stand out.

Andy4639 · 11-24-2003, 07:40 PM

I'm not sure what the spacing is, the guy I bought from let me try fit them before I bought them. When I first put the first one on I wasn't sure if it looked right, but after putting both on one side I liked them. I had the ralleis on it for about 15 years so it was a big change to see my truck without them. I think I made the right choose. This is what it looked like before.

72c10step · 11-25-2003, 11:04 PM

I hope that 5.0 badge doesn't mean you have a F@rd 302 in there!!

Andy4639 · 11-25-2003, 11:14 PM

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I hope that 5.0 badge doesn't mean you have a F@rd 302 in there!!

No it doesn't. Have you ever seen a Chevy decal for 5.0, they suck, so I ordered a 5.0 from.... well you no the name. I think it fits the side badging pretty good though. I have a 305 that equals 5.0

305=5.0
350=5.7

dinnut · 11-25-2003, 11:20 PM

5.0 could also mean the 302 chevy they put in the early camaros. i forget what package it came in maybe the original z/28 package but it was FAST

FuelCellGuy · 11-25-2003, 11:59 PM

17 x 8 with 255/50ZR17 on the front and 17 x 8 with 275/60/HR17 on the rear, No prob......

67cst · 11-26-2003, 12:50 AM

andy you still got those spinner caps for the ralleys?

sledge_hammer · 11-26-2003, 01:04 AM

fuelcellguy.......

Nice look to the truck, how are the clearances? Wanting to put same size all around on my 72 s/s s/b, but seeing yours makes me think I should go with a little larger on the rear.

rod

Andy4639 · 11-26-2003, 03:03 AM

67cst

No sorry, I got rid of all of the wheels and tires. I just bought a set of spinners and took a bolt and attached them to the caps. 67cst

FuelCellGuy · 11-26-2003, 10:51 AM

when the bags are completely deflated, the tires touch but do not keep the truck from rolling. The tires on the front fit under the stock inner fender panel. The reason I went with the taller tire in the back is IMO is looks more proportionate to the truck. Almost, pro-streetish if you will. Not only that, the larger diameter tire with 3:73 and overdrive should result in some pretty good mileage. I guess IMO if I had 20-22" wheels, I would definately go with the same size tire front and rear. On 17"'s, the wheelwells just look bare. My .02. Later, FCG

11-24-2003, 06:25 PM	#1
photoglg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 143	17x8 rims Has anybody put these size rims on a 69 with 6 Lug disks up front and 6 lug drums in back. 17x8 with 4 1/2 backspace. I found the ones I like but want to know if I am going to have any problems. __________________ 1969 GMC S/B S/S 3" drop

11-24-2003, 06:30 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	17"x 8" Mine are 17's but it's on a 71 with 5 lug with disc. I have had them now for 2years with no problems at all. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-24-2003, 06:33 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Close up Close up of tire and wheel. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-24-2003, 06:34 PM	#4
photoglg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 143	Yea I don't think 5 lug or 6 lug would make a difference. I am concerned about the backspace __________________ 1969 GMC S/B S/S 3" drop

11-24-2003, 06:35 PM	#5
photoglg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 143	Andy whose look good on your truck. The red makes them stand out. __________________ 1969 GMC S/B S/S 3" drop

11-24-2003, 07:40 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Backspacing? I'm not sure what the spacing is, the guy I bought from let me try fit them before I bought them. When I first put the first one on I wasn't sure if it looked right, but after putting both on one side I liked them. I had the ralleis on it for about 15 years so it was a big change to see my truck without them. I think I made the right choose. This is what it looked like before. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-25-2003, 11:04 PM	#7
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	I hope that 5.0 badge doesn't mean you have a F@rd 302 in there!! __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

11-25-2003, 11:20 PM	#9
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	5.0 could also mean the 302 chevy they put in the early camaros. i forget what package it came in maybe the original z/28 package but it was FAST __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-25-2003, 11:59 PM	#10
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Should fit.... 17 x 8 with 255/50ZR17 on the front and 17 x 8 with 275/60/HR17 on the rear, No prob...... Attached Images

11-26-2003, 12:50 AM	#11
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	andy you still got those spinner caps for the ralleys? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

11-26-2003, 01:04 AM	#12
sledge_hammer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: penticton bc Posts: 19	fuelcellguy....... Nice look to the truck, how are the clearances? Wanting to put same size all around on my 72 s/s s/b, but seeing yours makes me think I should go with a little larger on the rear. rod __________________ 72 C10 s/b s/s 396 T400

11-26-2003, 03:03 AM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Spinners? 67cst No sorry, I got rid of all of the wheels and tires. I just bought a set of spinners and took a bolt and attached them to the caps. 67cst __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-26-2003, 10:51 AM	#14
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Well... when the bags are completely deflated, the tires touch but do not keep the truck from rolling. The tires on the front fit under the stock inner fender panel. The reason I went with the taller tire in the back is IMO is looks more proportionate to the truck. Almost, pro-streetish if you will. Not only that, the larger diameter tire with 3:73 and overdrive should result in some pretty good mileage. I guess IMO if I had 20-22" wheels, I would definately go with the same size tire front and rear. On 17"'s, the wheelwells just look bare. My .02. Later, FCG



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