Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

northcountry67 · 02-16-2006, 08:31 PM

At my age, I've found it hard to follow the trend of the 20" and larger wheels, not to mention the cost. I've seen wheel and tire combos on our trucks that cost more than the resto work. After spending some time looking and thinking, I came up with an idea for my 67 swb. I thought that a set of 15X10" steel spokes painted satin black (available from LMC, called the black Daytona) with chrome center caps and yellow lettered tires like NASCAR. Any and all opinions are welcome.

jbon64 · 02-16-2006, 08:44 PM

you're not alone here , i never did catch on with the big rim crowd. it just looks like too much wheel . i really dig the american racing torque thrusts.

kaycee · 02-16-2006, 09:15 PM

I'm right there with you guys ,there are a few cars I like with the big rim's but very few.I redid my 69 step side and put the ralleys on it I think they look cool I allso like the Torque Thrust.

EyeH8the24 · 02-16-2006, 09:20 PM

a 18 front and 20 rear combo with tourque thurst looks awsome on the 67 thru 72 's!

**N2TRUX** · 02-16-2006, 10:06 PM

If you want 15's then go for it. Steelies and chrome moons are a timeless combo that looks good on just about anything. If you really want opinions, then I will give you mine. Those yellow lettered tires look like crap. I don't like white lettered tires, but I really don't like those with yellow letters.

Of course I'm a big inch billet fan, so what do I know...

weasel29gm · 02-16-2006, 10:21 PM

Billet and 20's $$$$$$$ Ralleys and white lettered timeless!!!!!!

ChevyCrazy67 · 02-16-2006, 10:44 PM

I feel the same about 20's i don't think theres anything wrong with them for those that like em there just not for me. I have a set of american racing starburst on my 99 z71 and love them on it, as for the 67 i'm planning on going with a set of 15x10's there's just something about those deep dishes and all that meat on the ground thats wicked cool to me.

see ten · 02-16-2006, 10:56 PM

My white letters on the C/10 are turned to the inside. I am moving up to some 17" wheels soon. I haven't nailed down a style yet but I am going to Newstalgia wheel next week to check out their showroom. As far as what you do to your own truck goes, well..... as long as you like it, my opinion doesn't matter.

davidh · 02-17-2006, 02:31 AM

You can buy those black wheels from summit much cheaper. I had some on a army green 4x4. I remeber seeing a 74 that was bright yellow and it was ugly. I'd go with some steel wheels and baby moon caps for cheaper costs.

usarmyoif3 · 02-17-2006, 02:54 AM

well just to let you know i just turned 21 and i hate the big wheels 20s and bigger im going with 18 torq thrusts on my 71 stepside i want boyd coddington junk yard dogs or smoothies but way to expensive for me. i think the 18s look really good not to much wheel and not too little tire.

HeavyD · 02-17-2006, 03:05 AM

I also don't like the yellow letters, but if you like it, why not. Ralleys are nice and cheap to buy used, but if you want them to be perfect the cost can add up quick - new caps and rings from GM will give you sticker shock. If used will do, they are a great option. Since you asked for an opinion, I think moons look great on these trucks and are pretty cheap as far as rims go. I think these are members trucks..check em out:

cduster · 02-17-2006, 12:25 PM

There are a few pictures in this thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=183574

Dan

67ChevyRedneck · 02-17-2006, 12:34 PM

Not a big "bling" fan either. I'll be going with a set of aluminum slots I have, or buying a brand new set of white spokes. I think I'm goin to get 15x8's. Will 10" wide rims fit? I'm going with white spokes cause my truck will be blue and I think I'm gonna do the 67 inserts and headlight buckets in white.

**too much stuff** · 02-17-2006, 03:50 PM

Don't like the big wheels either... Aluminum slots always look good when they are polished.
Rally wheels with nice caps and rings.
Or wide steel wheels with a nice dog dish hubcap.
There is my opinion...

leadfoot067 · 02-17-2006, 08:23 PM

i like the 18s and bigger on some trucks,but they arent for me.ill be goin old school on my truck,15x6 rallyes up front and 15x12s out back....black wall tires caps and rings...

Green Machine · 02-17-2006, 09:02 PM

I don't like the huge wheels either, but it depends on the tire height also. I want to run some fairly tall tires, 29 to 30 tall, so we will likely use a 16 or 17 inch rim so there isn't so much heavy rubber around the outside, should handle a little better too, but if you use a 27 or 28 tall tire, I think the 15 inchers would be good, I just dont like the "rubber band" look, but think a "little" bigger wheel is ok depending on the tire height.

junkyardjohn · 02-17-2006, 09:14 PM

I DON'T MUCH CARE FOR THE BIG WHEEL LOOK EITHER. ESPECIALLY WITH THE O-RING TYPE TIRES SOME PEOPLE PUT ON THEM. ABOUT FIVE DOORS DOWN FROM ME, A GUY HAS A CHERRY 68 IMPALA,BEUTIFUL PAINT WITH ALL OF THE EMBLEMS REMOVED. REALLY A GORGEOS CAR. HE HAS A SET OF 22" RIMS ON IT THAT JUST DESTROY THE FACTORY HOT ROD LOOK. I PERSONALLY DON'T CARE WHAT ANYONE DOES WITH THEIR OWN VEHICAL, BUT WHEN I SEE THOSE... WELL PUKE KINDA BACKS UP IN MY MOUTH A LITTLE. JOHN

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-17-2006, 09:38 PM

As long as they fill the wheel wells and the truck has a nice rake, nothing looks better IMO, there are so many wheels out there to choose from i can't make up my mind which I like best (like being surrounded by supermodels) but I do like ralleys, old slotted dish, Cragars, Baby Moons, the list goes on and on. Depends on the look of your particular truck, and (at least for me) BUDGET.

larry may · 02-17-2006, 10:03 PM

Seeing lots of them big wheels in East St. Louis, and looking good on the Cars. On a pick up Na. Stick with what ya know.

**Boog** · 02-17-2006, 10:35 PM

Hey northcountry. Have you checked out this thread?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=143835
Lots of pics with different tires n wheels n drops.
I don't care for the large diameter wheels either.

glberen · 02-18-2006, 11:16 AM

any recommendations on where to buy 15x8 or 15x10 steel wheels and baby moon caps for them?

Hook'em · 02-18-2006, 12:01 PM

I am still looking for some stock 20" hubcaps.

weasel29gm · 02-18-2006, 12:12 PM

16'' or 17'' are ok, TT2's, Cragers and some others. Most of the newer designs I don't care for. But a 16'' TT2 can go on mine if somebody else pays LOL!!!!!

northcountry67 · 02-18-2006, 12:41 PM

My dad has a 78 Ford 4wd and he used a set of white spokes painted black then added center caps and beauty rings. It looked really nice, was cheap and different.

**Canadian694x4** · 02-18-2006, 12:54 PM

I have a 4x4 and think that it looks rediculious to but big rims on any 4x4. A 2wd can pull it off but I'm a timeless kinda guy and like my steelies and rallie wheels...

02-16-2006, 08:31 PM	#1
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? At my age, I've found it hard to follow the trend of the 20" and larger wheels, not to mention the cost. I've seen wheel and tire combos on our trucks that cost more than the resto work. After spending some time looking and thinking, I came up with an idea for my 67 swb. I thought that a set of 15X10" steel spokes painted satin black (available from LMC, called the black Daytona) with chrome center caps and yellow lettered tires like NASCAR. Any and all opinions are welcome.

02-16-2006, 08:44 PM	#2
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? you're not alone here , i never did catch on with the big rim crowd. it just looks like too much wheel . i really dig the american racing torque thrusts. __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

02-16-2006, 09:15 PM	#3
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? I'm right there with you guys ,there are a few cars I like with the big rim's but very few.I redid my 69 step side and put the ralleys on it I think they look cool I allso like the Torque Thrust. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327/4L60

02-16-2006, 09:20 PM	#4
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? a 18 front and 20 rear combo with tourque thurst looks awsome on the 67 thru 72 's!

02-16-2006, 10:06 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? If you want 15's then go for it. Steelies and chrome moons are a timeless combo that looks good on just about anything. If you really want opinions, then I will give you mine. Those yellow lettered tires look like crap. I don't like white lettered tires, but I really don't like those with yellow letters. Of course I'm a big inch billet fan, so what do I know... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-16-2006, 10:21 PM	#6
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? Billet and 20's $$$$$$$ Ralleys and white lettered timeless!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

02-16-2006, 10:44 PM	#7
ChevyCrazy67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dothan Alabama Posts: 2,604	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? I feel the same about 20's i don't think theres anything wrong with them for those that like em there just not for me. I have a set of american racing starburst on my 99 z71 and love them on it, as for the 67 i'm planning on going with a set of 15x10's there's just something about those deep dishes and all that meat on the ground thats wicked cool to me. __________________ Kevin 1967 C-10 swb fleetside 1968 C-10 stepside 1999 Z71- sons dd 1999 2wd silverado-my dd 2003 Tahoe- wifes dd

02-16-2006, 10:56 PM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? My white letters on the C/10 are turned to the inside. I am moving up to some 17" wheels soon. I haven't nailed down a style yet but I am going to Newstalgia wheel next week to check out their showroom. As far as what you do to your own truck goes, well..... as long as you like it, my opinion doesn't matter.

02-17-2006, 02:31 AM	#9
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? You can buy those black wheels from summit much cheaper. I had some on a army green 4x4. I remeber seeing a 74 that was bright yellow and it was ugly. I'd go with some steel wheels and baby moon caps for cheaper costs.

02-17-2006, 02:54 AM	#10
usarmyoif3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: kentucky Posts: 42	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? well just to let you know i just turned 21 and i hate the big wheels 20s and bigger im going with 18 torq thrusts on my 71 stepside i want boyd coddington junk yard dogs or smoothies but way to expensive for me. i think the 18s look really good not to much wheel and not too little tire.

02-17-2006, 03:05 AM	#11
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? I also don't like the yellow letters, but if you like it, why not. Ralleys are nice and cheap to buy used, but if you want them to be perfect the cost can add up quick - new caps and rings from GM will give you sticker shock. If used will do, they are a great option. Since you asked for an opinion, I think moons look great on these trucks and are pretty cheap as far as rims go. I think these are members trucks..check em out: __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

02-17-2006, 12:25 PM	#12
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? There are a few pictures in this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=183574 Dan __________________ Good Judgment comes from experience. Most experience comes from bad judgment.

02-17-2006, 12:34 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? Not a big "bling" fan either. I'll be going with a set of aluminum slots I have, or buying a brand new set of white spokes. I think I'm goin to get 15x8's. Will 10" wide rims fit? I'm going with white spokes cause my truck will be blue and I think I'm gonna do the 67 inserts and headlight buckets in white. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-17-2006, 03:50 PM	#14
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,801	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? Don't like the big wheels either... Aluminum slots always look good when they are polished. Rally wheels with nice caps and rings. Or wide steel wheels with a nice dog dish hubcap. There is my opinion... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-17-2006, 08:23 PM	#15
leadfoot067 horsepower junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: graham, washington Posts: 326	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? i like the 18s and bigger on some trucks,but they arent for me.ill be goin old school on my truck,15x6 rallyes up front and 15x12s out back....black wall tires caps and rings... __________________ 67 short wide box,350/700r4/3.73posi 71 olds cutlass "S" mom bought new..12.30s@113MPH



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02-17-2006, 09:02 PM	#16
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? I don't like the huge wheels either, but it depends on the tire height also. I want to run some fairly tall tires, 29 to 30 tall, so we will likely use a 16 or 17 inch rim so there isn't so much heavy rubber around the outside, should handle a little better too, but if you use a 27 or 28 tall tire, I think the 15 inchers would be good, I just dont like the "rubber band" look, but think a "little" bigger wheel is ok depending on the tire height. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

02-17-2006, 09:14 PM	#17
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? I DON'T MUCH CARE FOR THE BIG WHEEL LOOK EITHER. ESPECIALLY WITH THE O-RING TYPE TIRES SOME PEOPLE PUT ON THEM. ABOUT FIVE DOORS DOWN FROM ME, A GUY HAS A CHERRY 68 IMPALA,BEUTIFUL PAINT WITH ALL OF THE EMBLEMS REMOVED. REALLY A GORGEOS CAR. HE HAS A SET OF 22" RIMS ON IT THAT JUST DESTROY THE FACTORY HOT ROD LOOK. I PERSONALLY DON'T CARE WHAT ANYONE DOES WITH THEIR OWN VEHICAL, BUT WHEN I SEE THOSE... WELL PUKE KINDA BACKS UP IN MY MOUTH A LITTLE. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

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FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? As long as they fill the wheel wells and the truck has a nice rake, nothing looks better IMO, there are so many wheels out there to choose from i can't make up my mind which I like best (like being surrounded by supermodels) but I do like ralleys, old slotted dish, Cragars, Baby Moons, the list goes on and on. Depends on the look of your particular truck, and (at least for me) BUDGET. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-17-2006, 10:03 PM	#19
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? Seeing lots of them big wheels in East St. Louis, and looking good on the Cars. On a pick up Na. Stick with what ya know.

02-17-2006, 10:35 PM	#20
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,543	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? Hey northcountry. Have you checked out this thread? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=143835 Lots of pics with different tires n wheels n drops. I don't care for the large diameter wheels either. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-18-2006, 11:16 AM	#21
glberen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 7	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? any recommendations on where to buy 15x8 or 15x10 steel wheels and baby moon caps for them?

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Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? I am still looking for some stock 20" hubcaps. __________________ Hook'em

02-18-2006, 12:12 PM	#23
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? 16'' or 17'' are ok, TT2's, Cragers and some others. Most of the newer designs I don't care for. But a 16'' TT2 can go on mine if somebody else pays LOL!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

02-18-2006, 12:41 PM	#24
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? My dad has a 78 Ford 4wd and he used a set of white spokes painted black then added center caps and beauty rings. It looked really nice, was cheap and different.

02-18-2006, 12:54 PM	#25
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Wheel and tire idea. What do you think? I have a 4x4 and think that it looks rediculious to but big rims on any 4x4. A 2wd can pull it off but I'm a timeless kinda guy and like my steelies and rallie wheels... __________________ 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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