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68Timber · 04-08-2010, 08:35 PM

I finally got the 325/50's on the back about a week ago and took the top off. It's a nice time of year to pop the cap off the K5's. I've almost got the stance nailed, I'm going to pull a leaf or two from the rear to dial it in. I want to keep some rake. Anyway, here's a few pics of how it's sitting now.

bigarmzz · 04-08-2010, 08:43 PM

where in the heck did you find 325/50's? how tall are those things?

bigarmzz · 04-08-2010, 08:45 PM

is it this one ya got?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BFG-53931/?rtype=10

68Timber · 04-08-2010, 08:54 PM

Yeah, they're BFG Drag Radials. I sent a couple of inquiries on BFGoodrich's website to see if they'd make 325/50-15's in their Radial TA tire, but they told me their market studies said the demand wasn't there. So I had to get the drag radials to get the size I want. As it turns out, they'll come in handy when the motor is done and in. They are 28" tall, just like the 275/60's up front. The truck has 15x10's all the way around.

knightowl73 · 04-08-2010, 10:12 PM

nice! just the look im looking for on the back of my c10. look like you going to have any rubbing issues against the wheel openng once you drop it? id lke to go about 3" lower than your truck in back, was worried about rubbing. also, are your wheels 15x10 with a 5" backspacing? good refernece for me, the chroe smoothies im looking into have a 5" bs.

68Timber · 04-08-2010, 10:23 PM

Thanks! The wheels have 4.5" back-spacing. But I never intended them to "tuck". I like to get the wheel/tire combo dialed in, then just close the fender to tire gap so the car/truck sits over the tires nicely. A little bit of rake will help it keep the hot rod truck look that I want.

northern 85 · 04-09-2010, 05:53 PM

Can i get a pic from the front of the tires in the straight pos. I would like to see how the 10" fit the front. I really like the fat tire look! Very cool blazer!

68Timber · 04-09-2010, 08:45 PM

Thanks for the compliments, and it's good to hear from a fellow fat tire lover! I'll be working on it this weekend and will get a few pictures for you and post them.

flamingbig10 · 04-09-2010, 08:56 PM

nice

1badgmc · 04-09-2010, 09:05 PM

That look gooooood!

dbmx66 · 04-09-2010, 09:57 PM

looks hella nice!

qu1cks1lver56 · 04-09-2010, 10:57 PM

are those rallies? in a 15x10? nice.

OJOE · 04-10-2010, 08:03 AM

looks good! i dont think i have seen this one around montgomery. i see you have the top off to collect some of this pollen. lol

justpball · 04-10-2010, 10:59 AM

Killer!

68Timber · 04-12-2010, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northern 85

Can i get a pic from the front of the tires in the straight pos. I would like to see how the 10" fit the front. I really like the fat tire look! Very cool blazer!

No problem.

qu1cks1lver56 · 04-12-2010, 06:57 PM

<--------This guy's jealous.
I've always loved 10's.

Alex1 · 04-13-2010, 09:00 AM

Outstanding! The truck looks awesome!

82swampthing · 04-13-2010, 09:12 AM

finaly somthing different from all the cookie cutter trucks on here , nice job it looks awesome.

qu1cks1lver56 · 04-13-2010, 06:27 PM

You think the 325/50's would fit up front without any rubbing?

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-13-2010, 09:54 PM

Nice looks good. Keep up the good work!

Alex1 · 04-14-2010, 08:30 AM

I wouldn't put 325's in the front - certainly not drag radials...

68Timber · 04-14-2010, 03:03 PM

I appreciate the compliments. The trucks here seem to tend toward 18 and 20" rims with much more exotic suspensions than my simple lowering setup over 15's so I appreciate the compliments, and must admit to being surprised since my truck suspension is really simpleton stuff. Thanks again for the compliments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by qu1cks1lver56

You think the 325/50's would fit up front without any rubbing?

Well, maybe, but only if the truck wasn't lowered any but they'd stick out of the front wheel-wells a good bit and you don't really want drag radial on the front.

Bennett68C10 · 04-20-2010, 08:02 AM

Hey Bruiser do you by any chance have any pics of the tread on those drag radials. Just want to see how much tread they actually have. Thanks.

1974ChevyC10 · 04-20-2010, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Hey Bruiser do you by any chance have any pics of the tread on those drag radials. Just want to see how much tread they actually have. Thanks.

Bruiser blazer looks good i too like fat,wide tires on the rear.im used to being in the minority on the way i like trucks and cars as i dont care for the whole 20 inch or larger wheel craze.im not knocking anyone who likes that sort of thing its just not for me thats all so its nice to see a more old school type truck.

Bennett in the link to the summit page bruiser bought these tires from there is a blown up pic on there of the tire which shows the tread pattern up close.figuered i would pass that information along.

78BO · 04-20-2010, 09:42 AM

Nice! I'm old school fat tire guy myself. If you don't mind, can you get a shot from behind? I want to see how it looks. Are the wheels stock rallies?

04-08-2010, 08:35 PM	#1
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	The stance is looking a little better I finally got the 325/50's on the back about a week ago and took the top off. It's a nice time of year to pop the cap off the K5's. I've almost got the stance nailed, I'm going to pull a leaf or two from the rear to dial it in. I want to keep some rake. Anyway, here's a few pics of how it's sitting now. Attached Images __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-08-2010, 08:43 PM	#2
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: The stance is looking a little better where in the heck did you find 325/50's? how tall are those things? __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

04-08-2010, 08:45 PM	#3
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: The stance is looking a little better is it this one ya got? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BFG-53931/?rtype=10 __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

04-08-2010, 08:54 PM	#4
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: The stance is looking a little better Yeah, they're BFG Drag Radials. I sent a couple of inquiries on BFGoodrich's website to see if they'd make 325/50-15's in their Radial TA tire, but they told me their market studies said the demand wasn't there. So I had to get the drag radials to get the size I want. As it turns out, they'll come in handy when the motor is done and in. They are 28" tall, just like the 275/60's up front. The truck has 15x10's all the way around. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-08-2010, 10:12 PM	#5
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: The stance is looking a little better nice! just the look im looking for on the back of my c10. look like you going to have any rubbing issues against the wheel openng once you drop it? id lke to go about 3" lower than your truck in back, was worried about rubbing. also, are your wheels 15x10 with a 5" backspacing? good refernece for me, the chroe smoothies im looking into have a 5" bs. __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

04-08-2010, 10:23 PM	#6
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: The stance is looking a little better Thanks! The wheels have 4.5" back-spacing. But I never intended them to "tuck". I like to get the wheel/tire combo dialed in, then just close the fender to tire gap so the car/truck sits over the tires nicely. A little bit of rake will help it keep the hot rod truck look that I want. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-09-2010, 05:53 PM	#7
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: The stance is looking a little better Can i get a pic from the front of the tires in the straight pos. I would like to see how the 10" fit the front. I really like the fat tire look! Very cool blazer!

04-09-2010, 08:45 PM	#8
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: The stance is looking a little better Thanks for the compliments, and it's good to hear from a fellow fat tire lover! I'll be working on it this weekend and will get a few pictures for you and post them. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-09-2010, 08:56 PM	#9
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: The stance is looking a little better nice __________________ 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

04-09-2010, 09:05 PM	#10
1badgmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 3,153	Re: The stance is looking a little better That look gooooood! __________________ '91 GMC RC Sportside '98 Chevy Suburban '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

04-09-2010, 09:57 PM	#11
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: The stance is looking a little better looks hella nice!

04-09-2010, 10:57 PM	#12
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: The stance is looking a little better are those rallies? in a 15x10? nice. __________________ My 86 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375526

04-10-2010, 08:03 AM	#13
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: The stance is looking a little better looks good! i dont think i have seen this one around montgomery. i see you have the top off to collect some of this pollen. lol __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

04-10-2010, 10:59 AM	#14
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: The stance is looking a little better Killer! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

04-12-2010, 06:57 PM	#16
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: The stance is looking a little better <--------This guy's jealous. I've always loved 10's. __________________ My 86 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375526



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04-13-2010, 09:00 AM	#17
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Re: The stance is looking a little better Outstanding! The truck looks awesome!

04-13-2010, 09:12 AM	#18
82swampthing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: taxachusetts Posts: 138	Re: The stance is looking a little better finaly somthing different from all the cookie cutter trucks on here , nice job it looks awesome. __________________ R.I.P gm 1908-1986 1982 chevy k20,350,sm465,np205,10bolt and 14bolt s.f

04-13-2010, 06:27 PM	#19
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: The stance is looking a little better You think the 325/50's would fit up front without any rubbing? __________________ My 86 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375526

04-13-2010, 09:54 PM	#20
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: The stance is looking a little better Nice looks good. Keep up the good work! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

04-14-2010, 08:30 AM	#21
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Re: The stance is looking a little better I wouldn't put 325's in the front - certainly not drag radials...

04-20-2010, 08:02 AM	#23
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: The stance is looking a little better Hey Bruiser do you by any chance have any pics of the tread on those drag radials. Just want to see how much tread they actually have. Thanks. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-20-2010, 09:42 AM	#25
78BO Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 531	Re: The stance is looking a little better Nice! I'm old school fat tire guy myself. If you don't mind, can you get a shot from behind? I want to see how it looks. Are the wheels stock rallies? __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Bonanza, 405hp/440tq 383, tweeked Th350. http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.ph...&id=1116781152

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