|
06-14-2004, 12:50 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Posts: 206
|
Hi im new
Hey im new , i just got an 85 silverado short bed theres a pic in my profile. Havent really dont too much to it yet. Was thinking about lowering it a little first and putting some new wheels and tires on it. What size wheels and tires do you guys recommend i have looked at so many different ones over the past few days and i cannnot decide.
Thanks |
|
|
|
06-14-2004, 01:15 PM
|
#2 |
|
yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 13,824
|
Welcome to the board!
Looks like a pretty solid swb you have there. As far as wheels and tires go, it depends on what look you are after. I like 15-17 inch wheels and tires, anything bigger doesn't look right to me...unless it is bagged. 
__________________
Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2004, 01:20 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Posts: 206
|
yeah i was thinking 17's maybe i really like the american racing torq thrust wheels they are kind of expensive though
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2004, 01:32 PM
|
#4 |
|
You get what you pay for
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Cherryville, NC
Posts: 4,798
|
AR's TTII's are a great wheel. Of course I'm a little bias since I have them. They are a classic wheel that will never go out of style. There are so many wheels on the market it's a tough decision for sure. As Jeff said, it's according to what look you are after and the style of wheel you like. I think 17's or 18's are a good choice with a static dropped rig. Much bigger and you end up with rubber bands for tires.
Oh, and welcome to the forum.
__________________
Mike 1985 Chevy C-10 |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2004, 01:53 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Posts: 206
|
what size do you have , can you post a pic for me? I bought this truck from a guy i work with. Its a 350 stock pretty much except a comp 280 magnum cam, edelbrock performer intake, edelbrock 600 cfm carb and 3.92 rear gears, long tube headers and fowmasters. Just threw that info in because i forgot to post it before.
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2004, 03:16 PM
|
#6 |
|
You get what you pay for
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Cherryville, NC
Posts: 4,798
|
Mine are 17x8's. I'm running Nitto NT-450's, 255/50's all the way round.
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2004, 11:10 PM
|
#7 |
|
Happy to be here
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,021
|
Welcome to the forum leastbay. It looks like you have a good solid start on a nice truck. I'm a fan of big inch wheels so I prefer 20. A lot depends on your budget though.
Swervins truck is a perfect example of what a static drop and 17's should look like.... 
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2004, 11:14 PM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Posts: 2,121
|
what is a static drop? and how much did u lower your truck Swervin Ervin?
__________________
'96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer |
|
|
|
|
06-15-2004, 12:13 AM
|
#9 |
|
You get what you pay for
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Cherryville, NC
Posts: 4,798
|
Static drop is lowering it with suspension components over bagging. In other words it's this height all the time, so it's static.
My truck is lowered 4 in front and 6 out back. |
|
|
|
|
06-15-2004, 12:24 AM
|
#10 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: North Texas
Posts: 326
|
Welcome to our addiction.
 Looks like your truck has lots of potential. Keep us updated on the progress.
__________________
1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado |
|
|
|
|
06-15-2004, 08:05 AM
|
#11 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 8,831
|
Welcome from SW Washington State....
__________________
1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo |
|
|
|
|
06-15-2004, 11:56 AM
|
#12 |
|
3 lefts make a right
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Texas Hill Country
Posts: 150
|
Welcom from Austin. Looks like a good start with the truck.
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
