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Hhan's 57 · 07-08-2008, 09:48 PM

Ok - so I have finished the install of the Heidt's IFS - now a five lug front end, and I am working on installing a 12 bolt posie out of a 70 El Camino..so my old mag rims are history. I have narrowed the selection down to a Coy's wheel (bright chrome) or a AR Hopster (polished). What do you guys think? any votes? Also...what is a good tire and size to run on a 17 inch wheel. I really don't want to go low profile. Little old fashion and still like some side wall. Any help would be great.

Kid · 07-08-2008, 10:17 PM

OK Hhan, you asked. A polished wheel will require more upkeep than chrome, but I favor the look of the Coy over the Hopster. That being said tho, the Coy don't hold a candle to the Torque Thrusts they try to copy. Torque Thrusts will make a turd look good. Just my opinion...

Hhan's 57 · 07-09-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid

OK Hhan, you asked. A polished wheel will require more upkeep than chrome, but I favor the look of the Coy over the Hopster. That being said tho, the Coy don't hold a candle to the Torque Thrusts they try to copy. Torque Thrusts will make a turd look good. Just my opinion...

Kid I think that you have a great point that I have forgot over time with the Hopster..you spend hours cleaning a polished wheel if you want them to look good. I really like the torque thrusts as well and I think that they are less expensive than the Coy's. I saw the Coy's at a car show in Logan, Utah overr the weekend on a 54 Chev..here is a pic.

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Entouraguy..that's a great idea I had not noticed that on this site but will give it a try. One problem is that I don't know what the ride height of the truck will look like yet, but I still can get an idea of the wheel appearance.

Daniel U · 07-13-2008, 03:31 AM

I'm with the chrome for the exact reason. I had all my polished alum. engine bling (valve covers,air cleaner,pulleys,timing chain cover,TPI,etc.)chrome plated after I saw how easy it was to clean the chrome plated 16" alum. IROC wheels on my Camaro. I got chrome 22's on my wife's Tahoe and plenty of chrome on my Harley. It's easy to clean.

Kim57 · 07-08-2008, 11:51 PM

I voted for the Coys but agree with Kid that torque thrusts would look better.
Kim

entourageguy · 07-09-2008, 07:29 AM

I'd take a picture of the truck over to the photo shop forum along with a shot of the wheels and ask for some help there. They can put them on a truck and you will see what they look like.

GKsport67 · 08-18-2008, 09:53 AM

Coy's.

CAL 58 GMC · 08-18-2008, 11:06 AM

I like the torque thruster look better myself, it give it that classic hot rod look.

crawdadfox · 08-18-2008, 01:22 PM

Hopster's , you can order them with different backspacing to fit your application!!

Hhan's 57 · 08-22-2008, 01:27 PM

Well yesterday we spent installing the new rear end (posie 3:73) and I got a first look of the truck with the new Heidt front end and wheels and tires. I decided to go with the Coy's since I got a good price since they are here locally. I am running 17 inch wheels in the front and 18 inch in the rear. Now I am trying to decide on ride height. I kind of like how it is sitting in the photo.

mcarrel · 08-23-2008, 04:08 PM

Sweet looks great! I like the Coy's

View Poll Results: Coy's or Hopster
Coy's	4	66.67%
Hopster	2	33.33%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

07-08-2008, 09:48 PM	#1
Hhan's 57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 21	Wheels and Tires Ok - so I have finished the install of the Heidt's IFS - now a five lug front end, and I am working on installing a 12 bolt posie out of a 70 El Camino..so my old mag rims are history. I have narrowed the selection down to a Coy's wheel (bright chrome) or a AR Hopster (polished). What do you guys think? any votes? Also...what is a good tire and size to run on a 17 inch wheel. I really don't want to go low profile. Little old fashion and still like some side wall. Any help would be great. Attached Images

07-08-2008, 10:17 PM	#2
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: Wheels and Tires OK Hhan, you asked. A polished wheel will require more upkeep than chrome, but I favor the look of the Coy over the Hopster. That being said tho, the Coy don't hold a candle to the Torque Thrusts they try to copy. Torque Thrusts will make a turd look good. Just my opinion... __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

07-13-2008, 03:31 AM	#4
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Wheels and Tires I'm with the chrome for the exact reason. I had all my polished alum. engine bling (valve covers,air cleaner,pulleys,timing chain cover,TPI,etc.)chrome plated after I saw how easy it was to clean the chrome plated 16" alum. IROC wheels on my Camaro. I got chrome 22's on my wife's Tahoe and plenty of chrome on my Harley. It's easy to clean. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

07-08-2008, 11:51 PM	#5
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Wheels and Tires I voted for the Coys but agree with Kid that torque thrusts would look better. Kim

07-09-2008, 07:29 AM	#6
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Wheels and Tires I'd take a picture of the truck over to the photo shop forum along with a shot of the wheels and ask for some help there. They can put them on a truck and you will see what they look like. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

08-18-2008, 09:53 AM	#7
GKsport67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 660	Re: Wheels and Tires Coy's. __________________ www.gkautospa.com Like A Rock! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=397153

08-18-2008, 11:06 AM	#8
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Wheels and Tires I like the torque thruster look better myself, it give it that classic hot rod look. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

08-18-2008, 01:22 PM	#9
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Wheels and Tires Hopster's , you can order them with different backspacing to fit your application!!

08-22-2008, 01:27 PM	#10
Hhan's 57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 21	Re: Wheels and Tires Well yesterday we spent installing the new rear end (posie 3:73) and I got a first look of the truck with the new Heidt front end and wheels and tires. I decided to go with the Coy's since I got a good price since they are here locally. I am running 17 inch wheels in the front and 18 inch in the rear. Now I am trying to decide on ride height. I kind of like how it is sitting in the photo. Attached Images

08-23-2008, 04:08 PM	#11
mcarrel Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Area Posts: 31	Re: Wheels and Tires Sweet looks great! I like the Coy's

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