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saxmo · 03-03-2005, 12:53 AM

hey guys, I am trying to compile some data and pictures. The second gen camaro site has a thread in the FAQ's that shows pictures of various levels of suspension mods, and the tire/wheel combination that goes with it. i am trying to do a similar thread for this site.. Josh said he would post it in the FAQ section once we got the data together. What we need is a picture of your ride with the specs on your suspension, wheels, tires. It would be nice to have 15, 16, 17, 18", etc. wheels with stock, 2/4, 3/6, bagged, etc. ride heights. Please include the specifics on your wheel/tire manufacturer, size, and don't forget the backspacing on those rims. It would be an AWESOME thread for the new (and not so new) guys to see the various setups, so they can decide on a direction for their ride. So lets get to work and get-r-done. Thanks Dwayne

68LSS1 · 03-03-2005, 01:02 AM

I think this a good idea but one of the mods need to make this thread a sticky.

saxmo · 03-03-2005, 01:10 PM

I already pm'd Josh, so there should be no problem

powell72 · 03-03-2005, 09:52 PM

4/6 drop, 15x8 Rallys with 4'' of backspace, 245/60/15 front, 275/60/15 rear tires.

farside847 · 03-04-2005, 08:26 PM

Stock height, Stock 15x5 wheels, stock tires 225x75x15 (just to compare)

Fmspeed · 03-05-2005, 01:46 PM

72' w/ 68 clip, stock rear LEAF, 2" front "blowtorch" drop, 20" 275/45/20" all the way around. I'm thinking needs bout 2" down in the back, now just gotta figure out how many bricks to load up.

saxmo · 03-06-2005, 12:28 PM

keep 'em coming.. this is a good start.

saxmo · 03-06-2005, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fmspeed

72' w/ 68 clip, stock rear LEAF, 2" front "blowtorch" drop, 20" 275/45/20" all the way around. I'm thinking needs bout 2" down in the back, now just gotta figure out how many bricks to load up.

what's the backspacing on the 20's?

Ratpowerd67 · 03-06-2005, 01:06 PM

are those boss wheels?

67chevemall · 03-06-2005, 08:21 PM

For you tubbed guys I run front 15X9 with 25X10"tires
and back 15X11 with 26.5 X 12"tires!( 70's Pro Track 50's)
I'm still trying to figure out "backspacing" but ...

Just my opion from it is get 4 the same tires and rims
with 3:08 gears and a motor from Nascar and fly
200km/ hour and get r done! want 150 spoke or EVO velocity 6

Fmspeed · 03-08-2005, 05:54 PM

Yup their BOSS wheels, If I remember they are the 301 series or somthing like that. I have no clue what the backspace is, but I will try to find reciept.

BraveDave · 03-10-2005, 01:40 AM

4-1/2 inch drop in the front with 2" drop spindles and 2-1/2 drop coils, 4-inch drop coils in the back. 255-50's up front and 275-50's out back.

67chevemall · 03-10-2005, 10:46 PM

dave nice truck!

71-longbed · 03-11-2005, 04:13 PM

Stock height ... 15x7 chrome modulars ...Bfg radial t/a 's 255/70/15

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 03-12-2005, 09:28 AM

18x8x5bs 255x55x18x29" dia. tires "Bagged"

saxmo · 03-14-2005, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BraveDave

4-1/2 inch drop in the front with 2" drop spindles and 2-1/2 drop coils, 4-inch drop coils in the back. 255-50's up front and 275-5-'s out back.

front - 17" X 8" with 5 inch backspace 255-50 tire

back - 17" X 8" with 4 inch backspace 275-50 tire

silvertonguedevil · 03-15-2005, 09:44 PM

Stock stance. 15x8 smooth chromies with 255/60/15 rubber.

miket · 03-21-2005, 12:29 AM

A few pics....
15x8 and 15X10's with 275/60's all the way around...
and then I experiemented with 345/50s on the rear....

68Stepbed · 03-22-2005, 08:10 PM

My truck only has a 1" drop in front and a 2 "drop in the rear. The first picture is with 17 x 7(3.5" bs) and 255/60/17 tires and the back are 17 x 9.5(5.5" bs) with 275/60/17 tires. The back w/t combo will fit good on a fleetside but they rubbed on the inside and I had to use a spacer on one side and I also HAD to have an adjustable panhard bar to center the rearend. A 9.5" rear wheel would work better on a stepside with 5" of backspacing unless you use a smaller rear tire like a 275/50/17.

In the bottom picture is when I changed back to 15x8 with 275/60/15's all the way around. Most of you are probably wondering why I changed from 17's to 15's. I drive my truck everyday, it really is a daily driver. I needed to go to something with better service. Tires are cheaper and I can rotate them for longer life. I'm happy with my decision.

jhwkns · 03-22-2005, 10:08 PM

2"f-4"r drop springs. 275/60/15's on 8" mags. 4" b.s.

slamd58 · 03-27-2005, 03:21 PM

Any chance we can do the same thing for the 4x4 Trucks and Blazers? lifts, bodylifts, tires, wheels, etc.

Awesome Idea

**special-K** · 03-27-2005, 03:29 PM

Sure,but I think we should start a seperate thread.

Elsie72 · 03-31-2005, 10:41 PM

Ok, here is my truck, 72 Long bed with 2 1/2" drop spindles, and 1" drop coils in front, and 5" drop coils in the rear. Tires are Good Year Eagle GT II's 235-60/15 front and 275-60/15 rear on 15 x 8 steel rallys with 4" bs, I believe.

powell72 · 03-31-2005, 11:29 PM

Elsie72, your truck has a great stance, got any closeups of the 235's on the 8'' wheel?

Elsie72 · 04-01-2005, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

Elsie72, your truck has a great stance, got any closeups of the 235's on the 8'' wheel?

Thank-you. I like how everything turned out, and the ride is much better than I remember it being at stock height. I don't have a good picture of the front tire, but I can go take one and send it to you.

03-03-2005, 12:53 AM	#1
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	Wheel/Tire Fitment Pictures & Info hey guys, I am trying to compile some data and pictures. The second gen camaro site has a thread in the FAQ's that shows pictures of various levels of suspension mods, and the tire/wheel combination that goes with it. i am trying to do a similar thread for this site.. Josh said he would post it in the FAQ section once we got the data together. What we need is a picture of your ride with the specs on your suspension, wheels, tires. It would be nice to have 15, 16, 17, 18", etc. wheels with stock, 2/4, 3/6, bagged, etc. ride heights. Please include the specifics on your wheel/tire manufacturer, size, and don't forget the backspacing on those rims. It would be an AWESOME thread for the new (and not so new) guys to see the various setups, so they can decide on a direction for their ride. So lets get to work and get-r-done. Thanks Dwayne __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)

03-03-2005, 01:02 AM	#2
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I think this a good idea but one of the mods need to make this thread a sticky. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

03-03-2005, 01:10 PM	#3
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	I already pm'd Josh, so there should be no problem __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)

03-03-2005, 09:52 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	4/6 drop, 15x8 Rallys with 4'' of backspace, 245/60/15 front, 275/60/15 rear tires. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-04-2005, 08:26 PM	#5
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Stock height, Stock 15x5 wheels, stock tires 225x75x15 (just to compare) __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree Last edited by farside847; 03-15-2005 at 02:07 AM.

03-05-2005, 01:46 PM	#6
Fmspeed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 23	72' w/ 68 clip, stock rear LEAF, 2" front "blowtorch" drop, 20" 275/45/20" all the way around. I'm thinking needs bout 2" down in the back, now just gotta figure out how many bricks to load up. Attached Images

03-06-2005, 12:28 PM	#7
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	keep 'em coming.. this is a good start. __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)

03-06-2005, 01:06 PM	#9
Ratpowerd67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Trenton ,Texas Posts: 328	are those boss wheels?

03-06-2005, 08:21 PM	#10
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	For you tubbed guys I run front 15X9 with 25X10"tires and back 15X11 with 26.5 X 12"tires!( 70's Pro Track 50's) I'm still trying to figure out "backspacing" but ... Just my opion from it is get 4 the same tires and rims with 3:08 gears and a motor from Nascar and fly 200km/ hour and get r done! want 150 spoke or EVO velocity 6 Last edited by 67chevemall; 07-09-2010 at 02:29 PM.

03-08-2005, 05:54 PM	#11
Fmspeed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 23	Yup their BOSS wheels, If I remember they are the 301 series or somthing like that. I have no clue what the backspace is, but I will try to find reciept.

03-10-2005, 01:40 AM	#12
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	4-1/2 inch drop in the front with 2" drop spindles and 2-1/2 drop coils, 4-inch drop coils in the back. 255-50's up front and 275-50's out back. __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible Last edited by BraveDave; 03-15-2005 at 07:52 PM. Reason: left out a letter

03-10-2005, 10:46 PM	#13
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	dave nice truck!

03-11-2005, 04:13 PM	#14
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Stock height ... 15x7 chrome modulars ...Bfg radial t/a 's 255/70/15 Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

03-12-2005, 09:28 AM	#15
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	18x8x5bs 255x55x18x29" dia. tires "Bagged" Attached Images __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

03-15-2005, 09:44 PM	#17
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Stock stance. 15x8 smooth chromies with 255/60/15 rubber. Attached Images __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4



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03-21-2005, 12:29 AM	#18
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	A few pics.... 15x8 and 15X10's with 275/60's all the way around... and then I experiemented with 345/50s on the rear.... Attached Images __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection Last edited by miket; 03-21-2005 at 12:35 AM.

03-22-2005, 08:10 PM	#19
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	wheel & tire fitment My truck only has a 1" drop in front and a 2 "drop in the rear. The first picture is with 17 x 7(3.5" bs) and 255/60/17 tires and the back are 17 x 9.5(5.5" bs) with 275/60/17 tires. The back w/t combo will fit good on a fleetside but they rubbed on the inside and I had to use a spacer on one side and I also HAD to have an adjustable panhard bar to center the rearend. A 9.5" rear wheel would work better on a stepside with 5" of backspacing unless you use a smaller rear tire like a 275/50/17. In the bottom picture is when I changed back to 15x8 with 275/60/15's all the way around. Most of you are probably wondering why I changed from 17's to 15's. I drive my truck everyday, it really is a daily driver. I needed to go to something with better service. Tires are cheaper and I can rotate them for longer life. I'm happy with my decision. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:29 PM.

03-22-2005, 10:08 PM	#20
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	2"f-4"r drop springs. 275/60/15's on 8" mags. 4" b.s. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

03-27-2005, 03:21 PM	#21
slamd58 <- Determination Pays Off Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 77	Any chance we can do the same thing for the 4x4 Trucks and Blazers? lifts, bodylifts, tires, wheels, etc. Awesome Idea __________________ 1958 Chevy Pickup 350/350, PS, PB, Tilt, A/C, 4 wheels Discs, 17" Wheels. Full Leather Interior - SOLD 1972 CST Blazer 454/400, A/C, 4" lift, 35's, Double wall top

03-27-2005, 03:29 PM	#22
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03-31-2005, 10:41 PM	#23
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Ok, here is my truck, 72 Long bed with 2 1/2" drop spindles, and 1" drop coils in front, and 5" drop coils in the rear. Tires are Good Year Eagle GT II's 235-60/15 front and 275-60/15 rear on 15 x 8 steel rallys with 4" bs, I believe. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

03-31-2005, 11:29 PM	#24
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Elsie72, your truck has a great stance, got any closeups of the 235's on the 8'' wheel? __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

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