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83_383Stroker · 01-01-2009, 10:27 PM

Hey I am thinking about going with some different

for ol' blue. here is what i have now and im thinking about getting these wheels for it. Thanks in advanced for the feedback!

68c10owner · 01-01-2009, 10:37 PM

I think they would look great on your truck

OARNGESI · 01-01-2009, 11:00 PM

Yeah they would look great what size are you thinking

bigblock73 · 01-01-2009, 11:03 PM

Wheels will look good, but would look even better if you lost the 4x4 stance by way of a suspension drop when you put them on.

83_383Stroker · 01-01-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Yeah they would look great what size are you thinking

I was thinking 15x8 outback and 15x7 front would be fun, or should i just choose one size? Those are the only sizes offered for that particular style. BTW the truck is getting a 2/3 drop soon

impalamark · 01-02-2009, 12:33 AM

that is by far my favorite wheel

it would look great on your truck

spr85gmc · 01-02-2009, 12:34 AM

lower go lower

86 silverado short · 01-02-2009, 03:48 AM

the wheels look great who makes them / and what s the style name?

dammitmitchell · 01-02-2009, 04:10 AM

definatley would go alot lower with it

83_383Stroker · 01-02-2009, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 86 silverado short

the wheels look great who makes them / and what s the style name?

Yea I love this style and I haven't seen it on many of these trucks.

American Racing VINTAGE TTO GUN METAL W/ MACH. LIP
(Series VN3093)
two piece aluminum painted

http://www.americanracing.com/browse_vintage.asp

83_383Stroker · 01-02-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by spr85gmc

lower go lower

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Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

definatley would go alot lower with it

Well, this truck is my daily driver so I want to have style but functionality. What drop would you suggest. maybe a 3/4 instead? I want to avoid the axle flip if possible but still get that nice tucked look. My tires are 275/55/R15. is that to wide a tires for a 4" drop? Im sorry i know I have tons of questions.

ChaseDale3and8 · 01-02-2009, 09:47 AM

Those wheels would look great on it! Doesn't look like a 4x4 to me! LOL To me, mine looks like a 2wd since I only have a 4 inch lift and 33s, but I'm getting too old and fat to put a real man's lift on it these days! Wouldn't be able to get up in it like the good old days if I did! ...Joe

Smoke_Dog · 01-02-2009, 10:19 AM

Go with stock ralley wheels 15x8's

83_383Stroker · 01-02-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke_Dog

Go with stock ralley wheels 15x8's

Well, I thought about that, they look great. I'm not trying to be a

Seems everyone and their dog puts rallys on their truck. Like I said, they look great but I want something thats different but still has that old school look to it.
Still debating on drop method and amount...........

Malo83 · 01-02-2009, 03:46 PM

Ole' Skool

those would look cherry on your 83, I would go 15x8 on the front and 15x10 on the back, with a 4/5 drop you'll be set

crawdadfox · 01-02-2009, 03:51 PM

They also make the TTO in 17x8, they would look great on your truck!

83_383Stroker · 01-02-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

Ole' Skool

those would look cherry on your 83, I would go 15x8 on the front and 15x10 on the back, with a 4/5 drop you'll be set

Is it possible to get a 5" drop in rear with out flipping the axle? I was thinking of a 3" spindle drop in front so I always have the option of adding springs to go lower if I want. and Start with 4" shackle and hanger. Keeping in mind this is a daily driver and idk if you have ever been to Tulsa OK, but the roads and Hwys SUCK!!!! So Getting it slammed is just asking for trouble out here.

Malo83 · 01-02-2009, 04:49 PM

Add 2" longer spring shackles for more drop

**N2TRUX** · 01-02-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

They also make the TTO in 17x8, they would look great on your truck!

I agree that would look much better than the 15's. Put a 17x8 all around with a bit more drop and that truck would roooock...

James McClure · 01-02-2009, 06:40 PM

Hay all. I may be the last of a dieing breed. I'm not knocking anyone for thier choice as to how thier truck rides, how tall or short, or what it looks like. It's your choice and I respect that. I happen to like something as close to stock as I can get or use of factory options from different years. These are the wheels I used on mine. Factory for 1989. Had to get special lug nuts so I could mount the hub caps and had to bore the centers out of the front caps for the FWD hubs to come thru. Name: All done1.jpg
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84 400 · 01-02-2009, 07:03 PM

I like the wheel choice you have. I am one of the few who likes the look of a 15 inch wheel. 17's would not be bad tho. For me anything over 18 is pushing it. I am not against it but I see so many running 20/22 combos on lowered trucks....... I pefer more of the hot rod look to the pro touring. Again just my opinion since you asked.

Those are great classic looking wheels and I am thinking of them when I end up changing mine out. I always liked the older look of the smoke Grey centers. Little diffrent from the cragar SS rims with the painted centers which is what i like about them.

I also would not recomend a huge drop if you daily drive it. I don't know about your roads but frost heaves, pot holes, and the road budget being used for other exensises have killed the road here. I think a 2/3 would be fine but agian I am not a fan of lowering and the large wheels.

83_383Stroker · 01-02-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

I like the wheel choice you have. I am one of the few who likes the look of a 15 inch wheel. 17's would not be bad tho. For me anything over 18 is pushing it. I am not against it but I see so many running 20/22 combos on lowered trucks....... I pefer more of the hot rod look to the pro touring. Again just my opinion since you asked.

Those are great classic looking wheels and I am thinking of them when I end up changing mine out. I always liked the older look of the smoke Grey centers. Little diffrent from the cragar SS rims with the painted centers which is what i like about them.

I also would not recomend a huge drop if you daily drive it. I don't know about your roads but frost heaves, pot holes, and the road budget being used for other exensises have killed the road here. I think a 2/3 would be fine but agian I am not a fan of lowering and the large wheels.

boatpuller · 01-02-2009, 08:54 PM

a 3/5 with 17's is nothing.probably a good choice if you really aren't into lowering.a 4/6 in my opinion is daily driveable with quality component's.just be alert,speed bumps and driveway aprons and stuff like that.i like those wheel's.there ol skool cool.17's would be perfect.one thing to note about lowering and it said on here alot.is most people after they drop it,want lower.by the way,your truck look's nice.

83_383Stroker · 01-02-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

a 3/5 with 17's is nothing.probably a good choice if you really aren't into lowering.a 4/6 in my opinion is daily driveable with quality component's.just be alert,speed bumps and driveway aprons and stuff like that.i like those wheel's.there ol skool cool.17's would be perfect.one thing to note about lowering and it said on here alot.is most people after they drop it,want lower.by the way,your truck look's nice.

Okay so i just checked out your album and am really diggin your drop on your 79!
Could you tell me what your drop height, method and tire size you running? cause i am trying to accomplish the very ride height you have on yours. It's perfect!

Thanks to all for your input! Really helped clear things up!

83_383Stroker · 01-02-2009, 09:33 PM

never mind! im

It's all posted on boatpullers page. im a dumb $h!t lol

It is beautiful BTW!

01-01-2009, 10:27 PM	#1
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	need opinions on a wheel Hey I am thinking about going with some different for ol' blue. here is what i have now and im thinking about getting these wheels for it. Thanks in advanced for the feedback! Attached Images __________________ 83' internally ballanced 383 Stroker, 400 turbo 3800 stall , Posi, 750cfm carb, Weind manifold, long tube headers, and a handful of other goodies. Custom billet and woodgrain interior.

01-01-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Re: need opinions on a wheel I think they would look great on your truck __________________ Anthony

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OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: need opinions on a wheel Yeah they would look great what size are you thinking

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: need opinions on a wheel Wheels will look good, but would look even better if you lost the 4x4 stance by way of a suspension drop when you put them on. __________________ 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

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impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: need opinions on a wheel that is by far my favorite wheel it would look great on your truck __________________ the avatar was my 62 I owned for 27 years 84 chevy short short bed black 84 gmc long bed copper/ buckskin 88 chevy k5 blazer white Life's short make the most of it Mark aka impalmark

01-02-2009, 12:34 AM	#7
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: need opinions on a wheel lower go lower

01-02-2009, 03:48 AM	#8
86 silverado short Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: baytown,texas Posts: 96	Re: need opinions on a wheel the wheels look great who makes them / and what s the style name?

01-02-2009, 04:10 AM	#9
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: need opinions on a wheel definatley would go alot lower with it __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

01-02-2009, 09:47 AM	#12
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: need opinions on a wheel Those wheels would look great on it! Doesn't look like a 4x4 to me! LOL To me, mine looks like a 2wd since I only have a 4 inch lift and 33s, but I'm getting too old and fat to put a real man's lift on it these days! Wouldn't be able to get up in it like the good old days if I did! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

01-02-2009, 10:19 AM	#13
Smoke_Dog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hickory, NC native, but stuck in Valdosta, Ga Posts: 615	Re: need opinions on a wheel Go with stock ralley wheels 15x8's

01-02-2009, 03:46 PM	#15
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: need opinions on a wheel Ole' Skool those would look cherry on your 83, I would go 15x8 on the front and 15x10 on the back, with a 4/5 drop you'll be set

01-02-2009, 03:51 PM	#16
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: need opinions on a wheel They also make the TTO in 17x8, they would look great on your truck!

01-02-2009, 04:49 PM	#18
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: need opinions on a wheel Add 2" longer spring shackles for more drop

01-02-2009, 06:40 PM	#20
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: need opinions on a wheel Hay all. I may be the last of a dieing breed. I'm not knocking anyone for thier choice as to how thier truck rides, how tall or short, or what it looks like. It's your choice and I respect that. I happen to like something as close to stock as I can get or use of factory options from different years. These are the wheels I used on mine. Factory for 1989. Had to get special lug nuts so I could mount the hub caps and had to bore the centers out of the front caps for the FWD hubs to come thru. __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

01-02-2009, 07:03 PM	#21
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: need opinions on a wheel I like the wheel choice you have. I am one of the few who likes the look of a 15 inch wheel. 17's would not be bad tho. For me anything over 18 is pushing it. I am not against it but I see so many running 20/22 combos on lowered trucks....... I pefer more of the hot rod look to the pro touring. Again just my opinion since you asked. Those are great classic looking wheels and I am thinking of them when I end up changing mine out. I always liked the older look of the smoke Grey centers. Little diffrent from the cragar SS rims with the painted centers which is what i like about them. I also would not recomend a huge drop if you daily drive it. I don't know about your roads but frost heaves, pot holes, and the road budget being used for other exensises have killed the road here. I think a 2/3 would be fine but agian I am not a fan of lowering and the large wheels. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out



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01-02-2009, 08:54 PM	#23
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: need opinions on a wheel a 3/5 with 17's is nothing.probably a good choice if you really aren't into lowering.a 4/6 in my opinion is daily driveable with quality component's.just be alert,speed bumps and driveway aprons and stuff like that.i like those wheel's.there ol skool cool.17's would be perfect.one thing to note about lowering and it said on here alot.is most people after they drop it,want lower.by the way,your truck look's nice. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

01-02-2009, 09:33 PM	#25
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	Re: need opinions on a wheel never mind! im It's all posted on boatpullers page. im a dumb $h!t lol It is beautiful BTW! __________________ 83' internally ballanced 383 Stroker, 400 turbo 3800 stall , Posi, 750cfm carb, Weind manifold, long tube headers, and a handful of other goodies. Custom billet and woodgrain interior.

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