Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tdp67 · 07-19-2011, 03:09 PM

I'm trying to decide on one of these wheels. Also, what size tires would I need?
Truck is not lowered.

Torque Thrust II Chrome
http://torquethrust2.com/
Vintage wheel works V45
http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels/v45
Rev Classic-100 Chrome
http://www.rev-wheel.com/wheel.php?wheelid=43

swierker · 07-19-2011, 03:22 PM

I just ordered the Coys C5s yesterday, the gun metal finish. 18x8 fronts and 18x9.5 rears. They had them in stock so I was pretty excited.

http://www.coyswheel.com/coys.html

tdp67 · 07-19-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by swierker

I just ordered the Coys C5s yesterday, the gun metal finish. 18x8 fronts and 18x9.5 rears. They had them in stock so I was pretty excited.

http://www.coyswheel.com/coys.html

Coys are nice, but I'm looking for a more classic look.

68Stepbed · 07-19-2011, 04:24 PM

Is there a particular reason you want a 17/18 combo instead of just 17's or just 18's?

Oh those wheel choices, I would pick the TTII's. On that truck, I would definetly go with polished or chrome wheels. I don't think the cast finish wheel would really stand out.

tdp67 · 07-19-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Is there a particular reason you want a 17/18 combo instead of just 17's or just 18's?

Oh those wheel choices, I would pick the TTII's. On that truck, I would definetly go with polished or chrome wheels. I don't think the cast finish wheel would really stand out.

No, just thought it would look cool.

68Stepbed · 07-19-2011, 04:37 PM

Oh, OK.

tdp67 · 07-19-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Oh, OK.

Is yours lowered a little?

tdp67 · 07-19-2011, 04:48 PM

Maybe I should drop the rear a little and put 18's all around with a wider, taller tire in the rear.

68Stepbed · 07-19-2011, 04:57 PM

Mine has a 3.5/5 drop with 17's all around. I was just looking at some tire options. you could get the Hankook Ventus ST in a 255/50/17 up front and a 295/45/18 for the rear. That would look pretty sweet.

haulnrat · 07-19-2011, 05:45 PM

I have 17" all the way around. The front has since been dropped about an inch and the back is a 2" drop spring in the picture.

123truckrme · 07-19-2011, 05:46 PM

I have a 67 sb and went with 17s all the way around. You need to watch out for your back spacing to make sure you don't rub in the inner areas of your fenders.

I put Goodyear Eagles with discount tire branded mag wheels, look like torque thrust, but 40% less $$.

tdp67 · 07-19-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 123truckrme

I have a 67 sb and went with 17s all the way around. You need to watch out for your back spacing to make sure you don't rub in the inner areas of your fenders.

I put Goodyear Eagles with discount tire branded mag wheels, look like torque thrust, but 40% less $$.

Pics?

123truckrme · 07-19-2011, 07:29 PM

I'll try to post a pic tomorrow

123truckrme · 07-19-2011, 08:26 PM

Here is a pic, it has a slight rake forward.

Tires are Goodyear Eagle GT II
P255/60R17
P275/60R17

17x8, 17x9 Discount Tire VX Old School. These wheels had the correct back spacing to work with my 74 Camaro 12 bolt rearend (slightly wider). The wheels were $140 each!

The truck is lowered with front sway bar and handles very well. Thinking of doing an autocross this year with the Porsche club.

gcburdic · 07-19-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 123truckrme

Here is a pic, it has a slight rake forward.

Tires are Goodyear Eagle GT II
P255/60R17
P275/60R17

17x8, 17x9 Discount Tire VX Old School. These wheels had the correct back spacing to work with my 74 Camaro 12 bolt rearend (slightly wider). The wheels were $140 each!

The truck is lowered with front sway bar and handles very well. Thinking of doing an autocross this year with the Porsche club.

I wondered what those Discount Tire wheels looked like on our trucks....nice!!!

so what's the Camero rearend measurement compared to the truck rearends??

123truckrme · 07-19-2011, 10:22 PM

Its a little wider, I don't remember the exact dimension now. The wheel/tire combo was done with the suspension work over a year ago.

**N2TRUX** · 07-19-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tdp67

Maybe I should drop the rear a little and put 18's all around with a wider, taller tire in the rear.

I think you will be a LOT happier in the end. I feel the best combo on these trucks are 18/20's but an 18/18 set up looks nice too.

68Stepbed · 07-20-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 123truckrme

Here is a pic, it has a slight rake forward.

Tires are Goodyear Eagle GT II
P255/60R17
P275/60R17

17x8, 17x9 Discount Tire VX Old School. These wheels had the correct back spacing to work with my 74 Camaro 12 bolt rearend (slightly wider). The wheels were $140 each!

The truck is lowered with front sway bar and handles very well. Thinking of doing an autocross this year with the Porsche club.

That looks great! What's your drop specs?

07-19-2011, 03:09 PM	#1
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? I'm trying to decide on one of these wheels. Also, what size tires would I need? Truck is not lowered. Torque Thrust II Chrome http://torquethrust2.com/ Vintage wheel works V45 http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels/v45 Rev Classic-100 Chrome http://www.rev-wheel.com/wheel.php?wheelid=43 Attached Images Last edited by tdp67; 07-19-2011 at 03:47 PM.

07-19-2011, 03:22 PM	#2
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? I just ordered the Coys C5s yesterday, the gun metal finish. 18x8 fronts and 18x9.5 rears. They had them in stock so I was pretty excited. http://www.coyswheel.com/coys.html __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

07-19-2011, 04:24 PM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? Is there a particular reason you want a 17/18 combo instead of just 17's or just 18's? Oh those wheel choices, I would pick the TTII's. On that truck, I would definetly go with polished or chrome wheels. I don't think the cast finish wheel would really stand out. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-19-2011, 04:37 PM	#6
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? Oh, OK. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-19-2011, 04:48 PM	#8
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? Maybe I should drop the rear a little and put 18's all around with a wider, taller tire in the rear. Last edited by tdp67; 07-19-2011 at 04:54 PM.

07-19-2011, 04:57 PM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? Mine has a 3.5/5 drop with 17's all around. I was just looking at some tire options. you could get the Hankook Ventus ST in a 255/50/17 up front and a 295/45/18 for the rear. That would look pretty sweet. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-19-2011, 05:45 PM	#10
haulnrat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 136	Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? I have 17" all the way around. The front has since been dropped about an inch and the back is a 2" drop spring in the picture. Attached Images

07-19-2011, 05:46 PM	#11
123truckrme Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 7	Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? I have a 67 sb and went with 17s all the way around. You need to watch out for your back spacing to make sure you don't rub in the inner areas of your fenders. I put Goodyear Eagles with discount tire branded mag wheels, look like torque thrust, but 40% less $$. Last edited by 123truckrme; 07-19-2011 at 05:54 PM.

07-19-2011, 07:29 PM	#13
123truckrme Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 7	Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? I'll try to post a pic tomorrow

07-19-2011, 08:26 PM	#14
123truckrme Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 7	Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? Here is a pic, it has a slight rake forward. Tires are Goodyear Eagle GT II P255/60R17 P275/60R17 17x8, 17x9 Discount Tire VX Old School. These wheels had the correct back spacing to work with my 74 Camaro 12 bolt rearend (slightly wider). The wheels were $140 each! The truck is lowered with front sway bar and handles very well. Thinking of doing an autocross this year with the Porsche club. Attached Images

07-19-2011, 10:22 PM	#16
123truckrme Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 7	Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos? Its a little wider, I don't remember the exact dimension now. The wheel/tire combo was done with the suspension work over a year ago.



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