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Tech_Ed88 · 04-07-2009, 01:32 PM

Hey guys..... I'm new here. I recently aquired my paps 87 GMC Sierra shortbed. I'm not new to cars or trucks, but I do have a newbie question.
My

is in great shape for its age. I really could just throw a fresh coat of paint on it and call it done, but what fun would that be.

The Truck is a 2 WD shortbed with dual tanks and has a chevy 350 in it.
The primary use of the truck will be for funning around.... and must still be able to pull a tag a long camper.... 20ft now... soon to upgrade to 30 ft

Now, I want to do a few small things to the truck....
New wheels, billet grill, tonneau cover, and paint.....

Question is .....

I have found a set Chrome wheels/ with tires from a 90 Chevy SS 454 Special truck
Will they fit?
http://www.finishlinewheels.com/CHEV...93/S-01670U85/

The wheels come with new Daytona tires 255/70/R15

I am not sure what the back spacing is of this wheel or even if this would be the look I should have ..... I really like the look of the American racing Torque Thrust II, Cragar SS, and even the American Outlaw II wheels.....

Wheels are very important to the overall look... I know, but I think this might be a good deal if they fit....

Thanks in advance!

flamingbig10 · 04-07-2009, 01:43 PM

welcome to forum the ss 454 wheels will fit and http://store.summitracing.com/ will have the tonneau covers, billet grille, and wheels at a fair price

Tech_Ed88 · 04-07-2009, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the reply.... I know everyone likes pics.... but I am at work right now.... lol
I'll get pics up as soon as I can... how do you get pics up?

So 500.00 bones for a set of 4 SS wheels and new tires is a good deal...

Opinions on these wheels?

or Should I just keep saving and get an aftermarket wheel?

JohnC · 04-07-2009, 01:52 PM

Welcome to the boards. Wheels and tires are no place to slack off at. If you aren't sure you would like the 454SS wheels, then I would wait. If you are sure you like the look then $500 isn't a bad deal. Just depends on the look you are wanting.

flamingbig10 · 04-07-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tech_Ed88

Thanks for the reply.... I know everyone likes pics.... but I am at work right now.... lol
I'll get pics up as soon as I can... how do you get pics up?

So 500.00 bones for a set of 4 SS wheels and new tires is a good deal...

Opinions on these wheels?

or Should I just keep saving and get an aftermarket wheel?

your welcome, the wheels sound like a good price
but I would go with a set cragars

flamingbig10 · 04-07-2009, 01:56 PM

and for pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295313 or http://photobucket.com/

Tech_Ed88 · 04-07-2009, 02:04 PM

Your right.... I get side tracked by "good deals" .....

Next question.....
I don't want to lower the truck because I will be towing with it....
What size tires would look good on the truck ..... 255/70's
I will likely stick to 15 inch rims....

04-07-2009, 01:32 PM	#1
Tech_Ed88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 41	Newbie Question about Wheels Hey guys..... I'm new here. I recently aquired my paps 87 GMC Sierra shortbed. I'm not new to cars or trucks, but I do have a newbie question. My is in great shape for its age. I really could just throw a fresh coat of paint on it and call it done, but what fun would that be. The Truck is a 2 WD shortbed with dual tanks and has a chevy 350 in it. The primary use of the truck will be for funning around.... and must still be able to pull a tag a long camper.... 20ft now... soon to upgrade to 30 ft Now, I want to do a few small things to the truck.... New wheels, billet grill, tonneau cover, and paint..... Question is ..... I have found a set Chrome wheels/ with tires from a 90 Chevy SS 454 Special truck Will they fit? http://www.finishlinewheels.com/CHEV...93/S-01670U85/ The wheels come with new Daytona tires 255/70/R15 I am not sure what the back spacing is of this wheel or even if this would be the look I should have ..... I really like the look of the American racing Torque Thrust II, Cragar SS, and even the American Outlaw II wheels..... Wheels are very important to the overall look... I know, but I think this might be a good deal if they fit.... Thanks in advance!

04-07-2009, 01:43 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Newbie Question about Wheels welcome to forum the ss 454 wheels will fit and http://store.summitracing.com/ will have the tonneau covers, billet grille, and wheels at a fair price __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 04-07-2009 at 01:45 PM.

04-07-2009, 01:48 PM	#3
Tech_Ed88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 41	Re: Newbie Question about Wheels Thanks for the reply.... I know everyone likes pics.... but I am at work right now.... lol I'll get pics up as soon as I can... how do you get pics up? So 500.00 bones for a set of 4 SS wheels and new tires is a good deal... Opinions on these wheels? or Should I just keep saving and get an aftermarket wheel?

04-07-2009, 01:52 PM	#4
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Newbie Question about Wheels Welcome to the boards. Wheels and tires are no place to slack off at. If you aren't sure you would like the 454SS wheels, then I would wait. If you are sure you like the look then $500 isn't a bad deal. Just depends on the look you are wanting.

04-07-2009, 01:56 PM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Newbie Question about Wheels and for pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295313 or http://photobucket.com/ __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-07-2009, 02:04 PM	#7
Tech_Ed88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 41	Re: Newbie Question about Wheels Your right.... I get side tracked by "good deals" ..... Next question..... I don't want to lower the truck because I will be towing with it.... What size tires would look good on the truck ..... 255/70's I will likely stick to 15 inch rims....



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