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orange72350 · 10-30-2003, 04:18 PM

Looking to put new tires/rims on the 72 gmc. its orange, and im really thinking about the big/little pro street combo. any pics of any types of rims/tire combos would be appreciated. need some ideas.
thanx
dale

C10Squared · 10-30-2003, 05:15 PM

I'm a Torq Thrust II guy myself, but it may be a bit overdone now.

SCOTI · 10-30-2003, 09:57 PM

Modernize that big/little look..... 16x7's up front w/some 17x13's out back.

Adam12 · 10-31-2003, 12:35 AM

SCOTI is that your truck? can you give me some details on that rearend? is the axel narrowed or is it just tubed? are there any disadvantages to running say 17" wheels instead of 15" wheels?

REPO1 · 10-31-2003, 10:22 AM

My friend has a setup similar to that.

dinnut · 10-31-2003, 10:20 PM

that is not his truck but i love that truck. that is one of the trucks that turned me towards 67-72s

SCOTI · 10-31-2003, 10:41 PM

To run that size wheel you could narrow the rear or keep it stock length & run more offset. The biggest difference between 15's & 17's is the availability of the right size tires in 17's. Pro street 15" tires are pretty easy to come by.

Glen · 11-01-2003, 12:01 AM

Here is my 68 with AR torq thrust II's 17's on the front and 20x10 on the rear. I wanted a big and little combo, but still modern hot rod.

Blue Beard · 11-01-2003, 12:08 AM

efi-street

I'm a Torq Thrust II guy myself, but it may be a bit overdone now.

Add some spinners to the wheel just to change it a little...........

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-01-2003, 12:13 AM

Here is an orange one for ya with t2 on it..

C10Squared · 11-01-2003, 12:57 AM

Beautiful. TT2's are a timeless design that will never go out of style. That's what I will use on mine in 18's and 20's combo or 18's all around. I know it's not a truck, but here are the TT2's on my old Buick T-Type

**Canadian694x4** · 11-01-2003, 01:34 AM

thats a sweet buick....

dinnut · 11-01-2003, 01:39 AM

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Andy4639 · 11-01-2003, 10:20 AM

I put the KMC's on mine that are 17" x 8". I don't know about the back spacing though.

This is the whole truck:

REPO1 · 11-01-2003, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Glen
Here is my 68 with AR torq thrust II's 17's on the front and 20x10 on the rear. I wanted a big and little combo, but still modern hot rod.

Glen, what does your drop consist of for components? I am sure that is more than just bags and spindles. It looks awesome!

As for the tire sizes, what rim backspacing did you use? Also what tire sizes? That is the look I am after so any help appreciated.

Also are you running the stock rear? Or did you narrow it a bit?

Glen · 11-01-2003, 07:31 PM

Its a 9" with late model explorer disc brakes, 60" wide.
the rear wheels are 20x10 with a 5" backspacing
the fronts are 17x8 with 4.5" bs

tires are 245-45-17 and 305-50-20

I placed my tire and wheel in the fender are and then measured for the axle, then ordered it from currie.

The rear has a large bridge over the axle because the tire is 32" tall. bags front and rear, More detailed pics on my site.
www.hotrodsbyglen.com

REPO1 · 11-02-2003, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the info. That's sweet as hell.

Reid

guitarornothin · 11-02-2003, 04:44 PM

i like Boyd Coddington - Timeless

grnddwn · 11-02-2003, 04:58 PM

Torq thrusts are overdone because they look killer there's nothin wrong with that

FirstGen · 02-06-2004, 01:35 AM

dinnut who;s truck is the orange one that you labled "1"? I was looking at putting those same wheels on my truck! Different tires size though... Thanks!

WHYBYNU · 02-06-2004, 10:45 AM

Here is my 71 (man I need to take new pics) with TT2'S and i love them, over done or not...

15x7 w/255/60/15 -- front
15x8 w/27560/15 -- back

John

1971 Cheyenne · 02-06-2004, 01:14 PM

I went with some Cragar S/S's, I don't see many of our trucks with these, and if my truck ever gets together, I think it will be sweet

98L150 · 02-06-2004, 05:09 PM

I just got my new Boyd Magneto's in two days ago 20x8.5 front and 20x10 in the rear.

Jeff

10-30-2003, 04:18 PM	#1
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10-30-2003, 05:15 PM	#2
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	I'm a Torq Thrust II guy myself, but it may be a bit overdone now. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

10-30-2003, 09:57 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Modernize that big/little look..... 16x7's up front w/some 17x13's out back. Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-31-2003, 12:35 AM	#4
Adam12 I hate trannys Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 160	SCOTI is that your truck? can you give me some details on that rearend? is the axel narrowed or is it just tubed? are there any disadvantages to running say 17" wheels instead of 15" wheels? __________________ 70 SWB 481 ci, TH-400, Edlebrok Victor Jr. intake, Holley street avenger 770, Dynomax ceramic coated headers. Dual flowmasters. and only 3516134 more little things to do.

10-31-2003, 10:22 AM	#5
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	My friend has a setup similar to that. __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

10-31-2003, 10:20 PM	#6
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	that is not his truck but i love that truck. that is one of the trucks that turned me towards 67-72s __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-31-2003, 10:41 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	To run that size wheel you could narrow the rear or keep it stock length & run more offset. The biggest difference between 15's & 17's is the availability of the right size tires in 17's. Pro street 15" tires are pretty easy to come by. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-01-2003, 12:01 AM	#8
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	Here is my 68 with AR torq thrust II's 17's on the front and 20x10 on the rear. I wanted a big and little combo, but still modern hot rod.

11-01-2003, 12:08 AM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	efi-street I'm a Torq Thrust II guy myself, but it may be a bit overdone now. Add some spinners to the wheel just to change it a little........... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-01-2003, 12:13 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Here is an orange one for ya with t2 on it.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-01-2003, 12:57 AM	#11
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Beautiful. TT2's are a timeless design that will never go out of style. That's what I will use on mine in 18's and 20's combo or 18's all around. I know it's not a truck, but here are the TT2's on my old Buick T-Type __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

11-01-2003, 01:34 AM	#12
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	thats a sweet buick.... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

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11-01-2003, 10:20 AM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	17" x 8" all the way round I put the KMC's on mine that are 17" x 8". I don't know about the back spacing though. This is the whole truck: Attached Images __________________ 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.

11-01-2003, 07:31 PM	#18
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	Its a 9" with late model explorer disc brakes, 60" wide. the rear wheels are 20x10 with a 5" backspacing the fronts are 17x8 with 4.5" bs tires are 245-45-17 and 305-50-20 I placed my tire and wheel in the fender are and then measured for the axle, then ordered it from currie. The rear has a large bridge over the axle because the tire is 32" tall. bags front and rear, More detailed pics on my site. www.hotrodsbyglen.com

11-02-2003, 12:08 PM	#19
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Thanks for the info. That's sweet as hell. Reid

11-02-2003, 04:44 PM	#20
guitarornothin RUNN over AGAIN!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Big Spring, Texas Posts: 505	i like Boyd Coddington - Timeless Attached Images

11-02-2003, 04:58 PM	#21
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Torq thrusts are overdone because they look killer there's nothin wrong with that

02-06-2004, 01:35 AM	#22
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	dinnut who;s truck is the orange one that you labled "1"? I was looking at putting those same wheels on my truck! Different tires size though... Thanks! __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

02-06-2004, 10:45 AM	#23
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 646	Here is my 71 (man I need to take new pics) with TT2'S and i love them, over done or not... 15x7 w/255/60/15 -- front 15x8 w/27560/15 -- back John Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

02-06-2004, 01:14 PM	#24
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	I went with some Cragar S/S's, I don't see many of our trucks with these, and if my truck ever gets together, I think it will be sweet __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

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