3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Indy72 · 06-28-2011, 09:43 PM

Im getting ready to get some aftermarket aluminum wheels for my 2wd 3/4 72.Im looking at 16'' wheels but I would like a little wider tire than stock.I would appreciate any ideas or pictures. Thanks

mikewarme · 06-28-2011, 09:47 PM

Look at mine there 15" any taller with the tires I have and I think they would rub

Indy72 · 06-28-2011, 09:57 PM

It's got 16.5 on it now,which is the factory setup.

bosco200 · 06-29-2011, 10:06 PM

Heres mine im pretty sure they're 16"

k2rm · 06-30-2011, 11:52 AM

Here's mine. 16" wheels with 10" wide in the rear. 9" in the front. Mine is a 70 so I wasn't happy with the front with the drum brakes (first pic). When I switched to disc brakes, the stance in the front looked much better(second pic).

cadillacart · 06-30-2011, 05:39 PM

Just go steel!!

Indy72 · 06-30-2011, 07:32 PM

btt

Mikes71Chevy · 06-30-2011, 10:48 PM

FYI, 8 lugs wheel bolt pattern is 8 x 6.5". With that info, have a look online at Jegs, Summit, Tire Rack, etc. Are you into classic style, flashy bling, or painted? How much do you plan to spend? Personally, I like painted steel on a work truck like the Cragar Soft 8 397 series wheel pictured below. They come in 8 lugs, too. Just imagine 8 lugs on it.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/3978980/10002/-1

sav300 · 07-04-2011, 12:13 AM

I'm about to do the same and I am going to run American Racing ATX series Artillery. Still has the old school style with the five spoke, but with 8 lugs. Should look good. Just wish it was available in 16x8 and 16x10.

Thomas

Mayo · 07-04-2011, 10:55 AM

I just put these on two weeks ago. They are Ion Alloy 171s, 16x8, with 265/75/R16 Michelins all the way around.

tubbed55 · 08-10-2011, 02:09 PM

Hey K2RM love the stance of your truck. You say you are running 16x10 and 16x9. what size tires are those. They fit real nice...

k2rm · 08-10-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbed55

Hey K2RM love the stance of your truck. You say you are running 16x10 and 16x9. what size tires are those. They fit real nice...

Tubbed, thanks for the compliments. I am traveling now, but will get you the sizes next week. The rear tire O.D. is 32 inches.
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**derotoreut** · 08-10-2011, 03:27 PM

My '69 C20 truck has 15" wheels and tires. I like the look. They are 275/60-15. My only issue is that I'm thinking of installing front discs and I'm not sure if the rotors with caliper will fit inside the rims.

zellway · 08-10-2011, 03:54 PM

I have Stock 17" wheels off a 2008 Dodge truck. They are a little tight inside of the rear wheels but other then that I like them. Also that I got them for $200 on cragslist with good tires. One of my friends is running the steel wheels off Dodge and they looks kinda like chevy rallys.

Mayo · 08-10-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zellway

... One of my friends is running the steel wheels off Dodge and they looks kinda like chevy rallys.

Thats what I had before I got new wheels. I wish they were wider, like a 8 inch rim or so. I think they might only be 6.5 or 7 inches.

05crewcab · 08-21-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zellway

I have Stock 17" wheels off a 2008 Dodge truck. They are a little tight inside of the rear wheels but other then that I like them. Also that I got them for $200 on cragslist with good tires. One of my friends is running the steel wheels off Dodge and they looks kinda like chevy rallys.

Zellway, do you have any more pictures of those rims? I have been thinking about getting a set of them but have never seen 'em mounted up.

Thanks!

k2rm · 08-18-2011, 10:47 AM

Tubbed, they are:

245 75R16 in the front
285 75r16 in the rear

Sicklajoie · 08-18-2011, 04:50 PM

16 X 7 Ford truck steel wheels.
Michelin 265/75/16 all the way around.

stealthy '69 · 08-19-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

16 X 7 Ford truck steel wheels.
Michelin 265/75/16 all the way around.

How dare you use the F word on this board. You should know better.
J/K To the untrained eye they look like correct Chevy wheels. Very cool. Your truck looks great by the way.

Mayo · 08-18-2011, 06:33 PM

What year are those Ford rims from? I wouldn't mind getting a set and some hubcaps for winter wheels.

Sicklajoie · 08-18-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

What year are those Ford rims from? I wouldn't mind getting a set and some hubcaps for winter wheels.

I believe anything up till 1998 will work.

Mayo · 08-19-2011, 05:41 PM

cool, thanks

Critterman71 · 08-19-2011, 09:22 PM

2005 and up GM3/4 ton alum. worked good on my 71 Longhorn.

ricks71pu · 08-19-2011, 11:38 PM

Critterman, LOVE the Longhorn, dude!

Critterman71 · 08-21-2011, 07:54 PM

Thanks for the complement. Hope you find something that will work for you.

06-28-2011, 09:43 PM	#1
Indy72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bedford,Indiana Posts: 64	3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires Im getting ready to get some aftermarket aluminum wheels for my 2wd 3/4 72.Im looking at 16'' wheels but I would like a little wider tire than stock.I would appreciate any ideas or pictures. Thanks

06-28-2011, 09:47 PM	#2
mikewarme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank,California Posts: 285	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires Look at mine there 15" any taller with the tires I have and I think they would rub

06-28-2011, 09:57 PM	#3
Indy72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bedford,Indiana Posts: 64	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires It's got 16.5 on it now,which is the factory setup.

06-29-2011, 10:06 PM	#4
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires Heres mine im pretty sure they're 16" Attached Images

06-30-2011, 11:52 AM	#5
k2rm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 147	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires Here's mine. 16" wheels with 10" wide in the rear. 9" in the front. Mine is a 70 so I wasn't happy with the front with the drum brakes (first pic). When I switched to disc brakes, the stance in the front looked much better(second pic). Attached Images

06-30-2011, 05:39 PM	#6
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires Just go steel!! __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

06-30-2011, 07:32 PM	#7
Indy72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bedford,Indiana Posts: 64	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires btt

06-30-2011, 10:48 PM	#8
Mikes71Chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 11	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires FYI, 8 lugs wheel bolt pattern is 8 x 6.5". With that info, have a look online at Jegs, Summit, Tire Rack, etc. Are you into classic style, flashy bling, or painted? How much do you plan to spend? Personally, I like painted steel on a work truck like the Cragar Soft 8 397 series wheel pictured below. They come in 8 lugs, too. Just imagine 8 lugs on it. http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/3978980/10002/-1

07-04-2011, 12:13 AM	#9
sav300 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hermsiton, Oregon Posts: 100	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires I'm about to do the same and I am going to run American Racing ATX series Artillery. Still has the old school style with the five spoke, but with 8 lugs. Should look good. Just wish it was available in 16x8 and 16x10. Thomas

07-04-2011, 10:55 AM	#10
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires I just put these on two weeks ago. They are Ion Alloy 171s, 16x8, with 265/75/R16 Michelins all the way around. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

08-10-2011, 02:09 PM	#11
tubbed55 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 98	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires Hey K2RM love the stance of your truck. You say you are running 16x10 and 16x9. what size tires are those. They fit real nice...

08-10-2011, 03:27 PM	#13
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,859	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires My '69 C20 truck has 15" wheels and tires. I like the look. They are 275/60-15. My only issue is that I'm thinking of installing front discs and I'm not sure if the rotors with caliper will fit inside the rims. Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

08-10-2011, 03:54 PM	#14
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 748	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires I have Stock 17" wheels off a 2008 Dodge truck. They are a little tight inside of the rear wheels but other then that I like them. Also that I got them for $200 on cragslist with good tires. One of my friends is running the steel wheels off Dodge and they looks kinda like chevy rallys. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

08-18-2011, 10:47 AM	#17
k2rm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 147	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires Tubbed, they are: 245 75R16 in the front 285 75r16 in the rear Attached Images

08-18-2011, 04:50 PM	#18
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,515	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires 16 X 7 Ford truck steel wheels. Michelin 265/75/16 all the way around. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/



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08-18-2011, 06:33 PM	#20
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires What year are those Ford rims from? I wouldn't mind getting a set and some hubcaps for winter wheels. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

08-19-2011, 05:41 PM	#22
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires cool, thanks __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

08-19-2011, 09:22 PM	#23
Critterman71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lansing Mi Posts: 642	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires 2005 and up GM3/4 ton alum. worked good on my 71 Longhorn. Attached Images

08-19-2011, 11:38 PM	#24
ricks71pu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 225	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires Critterman, LOVE the Longhorn, dude! __________________ In the words of my favorite poet, singer/songwriter (Paul Thorn):"What ever you believe, you might be wrong"

08-21-2011, 07:54 PM	#25
Critterman71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lansing Mi Posts: 642	Re: 3/4 ton 2wd wheels&tires Thanks for the complement. Hope you find something that will work for you.

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