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MrBlue · 10-27-2009, 01:48 PM

Greetings to All,
Anyone running 17-inch diameter wheels? We are thinking of changing from the 15-inchers we have now.
72' Stock Height
Thanks for the Input
MrBlue

big_al_71 · 10-27-2009, 03:00 PM

Here is my truck when it had 17's with a 2-4 drop......Last year....

*Fitz* · 10-27-2009, 04:07 PM

Here's my 67....4 in drop in front, 6 in in rear. 235 60 VR 17's in fronr &285 60 VR 17's in rear.

*Fitz* · 10-27-2009, 05:39 PM

Can't get my thumbs off the keys!

Andy4639 · 10-27-2009, 06:55 PM

I went from 15" to 17" wheels and tires.

cl79c10 · 10-27-2009, 07:21 PM

Here is mine on 17"s I am going up to 20"s if I can find some

OldSkool71 · 10-27-2009, 09:02 PM

17's with knock offs too...

HuggerCST · 10-27-2009, 10:14 PM

Nice trucks! Here's mine with 17" TT2s, 2.5/4" drop.

Strut · 10-27-2009, 10:45 PM

17 Centerline Wheels.....255/60 front 275/60 rear

unclewatts · 10-28-2009, 04:06 AM

I know I'm gonna get flamed for this but I just wanted to say that I hate this huge rim-rubber band tire thing. It looks great on some cars (mostly ricers) But it looks like crap on our trucks, but after seeing the above pictures I think that 17" rims look great. 15" rims with a 70 series tire look dumb because they don't fill out the wheel well. I can hardly wait until I can get my hands on a set of 17". JMHO.

**Tom Vogel** · 10-28-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by unclewatts

i know i'm gonna get flamed for this but i just wanted to say that i hate this huge rim-rubber band tire thing. It looks great on some cars (mostly ricers) but it looks like crap on our trucks, but after seeing the above pictures i think that 17" rims look great. 15" rims with a 70 series tire look dumb because they don't fill out the wheel well. I can hardly wait until i can get my hands on a set of 17". Jmho.

agreed! I think there needs to be some tire under the rim. Some of these 35series setups make the vehicle look like a model T wanna be.

10-27-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
MrBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laporte, IN Posts: 167	17-Inch Wheels Greetings to All, Anyone running 17-inch diameter wheels? We are thinking of changing from the 15-inchers we have now. 72' Stock Height Thanks for the Input MrBlue Attached Images __________________ MrBlue 72' C-10 350 TKO-600 Current Project 54' Ford F-100 Life Long Project

10-27-2009, 03:00 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 17-Inch Wheels Here is my truck when it had 17's with a 2-4 drop......Last year.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-27-2009, 04:07 PM	#3
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: 17-Inch Wheels Here's my 67....4 in drop in front, 6 in in rear. 235 60 VR 17's in fronr &285 60 VR 17's in rear.

10-27-2009, 05:39 PM	#4
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: 17-Inch Wheels Can't get my thumbs off the keys! Attached Images

10-27-2009, 06:55 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: 17-Inch Wheels I went from 15" to 17" wheels and tires. __________________ 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.

10-27-2009, 07:21 PM	#6
cl79c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: redmond oregon Posts: 93	Re: 17-Inch Wheels Here is mine on 17"s I am going up to 20"s if I can find some Last edited by 70cst; 10-27-2009 at 09:10 PM. Reason: FS comments ...

10-27-2009, 09:02 PM	#7
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: 17-Inch Wheels 17's with knock offs too... Attached Images __________________ -Ron-

10-27-2009, 10:14 PM	#8
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: 17-Inch Wheels Nice trucks! Here's mine with 17" TT2s, 2.5/4" drop. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-27-2009, 10:45 PM	#9
Strut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 247	Re: 17-Inch Wheels 17 Centerline Wheels.....255/60 front 275/60 rear __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 SWB 1999 GMC Sonoma Mini 2008 Yamaha R1 2007 Harley Nightster

10-28-2009, 04:06 AM	#10
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: 17-Inch Wheels I know I'm gonna get flamed for this but I just wanted to say that I hate this huge rim-rubber band tire thing. It looks great on some cars (mostly ricers) But it looks like crap on our trucks, but after seeing the above pictures I think that 17" rims look great. 15" rims with a 70 series tire look dumb because they don't fill out the wheel well. I can hardly wait until I can get my hands on a set of 17". JMHO. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)



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