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Rc 415 · 08-14-2007, 12:06 AM

Welp, these arent my style really, I dig the rallys I had on there a lot more, but, just picked these up because my rallys would not stop rubbing up front, got 17x10 on the back, and 17x8 on the front, they are old school Boyds got them for 175 all they need is some buffing!

I now need some 1" spacers for the back, the tires don't clear the inner bed side, and I also need some new rubber, they are toast on all 4 rims, someone want to throw out some sizes that'll make em look better than current? Maybe Boatpuller can steer me in the right direction, what are you running?

Mr79C10 · 08-14-2007, 12:22 AM

May this might help
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Rc 415 · 08-14-2007, 12:24 AM

link=busted

Mr79C10 · 08-14-2007, 12:30 AM

http://www.sstire.com/index.php?opti...id=3&Itemid=20

This one werks,

Rc 415 · 08-14-2007, 12:32 AM

Ya thats a good chart, lets see I want it meaty on the back, and thinner on the front, you know that hot rod look?

Ivan D. · 08-14-2007, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rc 415

link=busted

No it ain't, you just gotta wait for the Java applet to load - been using that cal for years now.

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Originally Posted by Rc 415

Ya thats a good chart, lets see I want it meaty on the back, and thinner on the front, you know that hot rod look?

For the rear nothing narrower than 295, for the front nothing narrower than 255. Aspect ratios you figure out on yer own depending on how tall you want them wheels to be.

Rc 415 · 08-14-2007, 12:21 PM

Thts funny the link wasnt working last night....

Is 295 wider than 275?

Ivan D. · 08-14-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rc 415

Is 295 wider than 275?

It should be, however it really depends on the manufacturer and model of tire - Firestone Firehawks for instance tend to run a little on the narrow side, so a 295-wide Firehawk may end up narrower than a 275-wide BFG or Cooper.

knightlife · 08-14-2007, 04:39 PM

bro...I love the rims...talk about a sex symbol for an inanimate object!

Rc 415 · 08-14-2007, 05:58 PM

Well fellas I gotta tell ya I wasn't too impressed with them in the beginning, but now that I've cleaned them up a little I have completely changed my mind!

Mr79C10 · 08-14-2007, 06:17 PM

Lookin pretty damn sweet since you spent some time cleaning them up!

LowStep79 · 08-14-2007, 08:25 PM

Those look great! Especially for what you paid for em! I really like!

cochino12 · 08-14-2007, 08:45 PM

they look much better now, did you get pics any after pics with them mounted up?

Rc 415 · 08-14-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

they look much better now, did you get pics any after pics with them mounted up?

Thanks guys! haven't mounted them again yet because all 4 rubbers are flat, so I'm hopefully going to get some new ones this week if I play my cards right...

Ivan D. · 08-14-2007, 10:03 PM

what size are those tires that you got on them rims now, they seem to fit fairly nice?

C&C Chevy · 08-14-2007, 11:13 PM

In those first pics the veins looked like they were painted black.

But they polished up real nice! Great find!

Rc 415 · 08-14-2007, 11:25 PM

fronts are 245/45/17 backs are 275/50/17

bent · 08-14-2007, 11:30 PM

Dunno if it matters but hoosier dot tires last for ever and look greak with white letters i had some on the 82 also i have used general xp 2000 White letter tires on last years race car and they held up good as well and had good grip so. I inow for a fact that viper radial gt;s are trash they are a soft compond dont gip and wear fast so id stay away from them and i think the wheels are killer and the stance is just right.

bigblock73 · 08-14-2007, 11:53 PM

Make sure you put them on directionally correct before you snap your next set of pics!

They look great, much better cleaned up.

**N2TRUX** · 08-15-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Make sure you put them on directionally correct before you snap your next set of pics!

They look great, much better cleaned up.

You can only get one side correct. Those aren't true directionals, so one side will be running "against the grain".

I thought they were kinda cool with the black on them since that seems to be the latest trend. Now that I see them cleaned up I like that better. Looks like you need a Mothers Powerball....

bigblock73 · 08-15-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You can only get one side correct. Those aren't true directionals, so one side will be running "against the grain".

I did not know that...hmmm.

You know what, that would really bug me if they were on my truck...but then again, I think you know me and how anal I guess I can be about the details.

They are good looking wheels though.

Goodie · 08-15-2007, 04:17 PM

damn those look good

bad_burb · 08-15-2007, 07:24 PM

I saw those wheels on Craigslist a couple weeks ago and contemplated getting them.

Rc 415 · 08-15-2007, 09:30 PM

Man I used a mothers power ball on 3 of them, the power ball mini, it shined them up a little, but not a lot, you cant notice at 10 feet, and that power ball pretty much fell apart on me, I was very disappointed... Are there such places as professional rim polishing places? I think I gotta take them there.

LowStep79 · 08-15-2007, 09:59 PM

Now lets see some pics with them on the truck all cleaned up!

08-14-2007, 12:06 AM	#1
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Not my style, but they'll work! Welp, these arent my style really, I dig the rallys I had on there a lot more, but, just picked these up because my rallys would not stop rubbing up front, got 17x10 on the back, and 17x8 on the front, they are old school Boyds got them for 175 all they need is some buffing! I now need some 1" spacers for the back, the tires don't clear the inner bed side, and I also need some new rubber, they are toast on all 4 rims, someone want to throw out some sizes that'll make em look better than current? Maybe Boatpuller can steer me in the right direction, what are you running? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/ Last edited by Rc 415; 08-14-2007 at 01:55 AM.

08-14-2007, 12:22 AM	#2
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! May this might help http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

08-14-2007, 12:24 AM	#3
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! link=busted __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

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Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! http://www.sstire.com/index.php?opti...id=3&Itemid=20 This one werks, __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den Last edited by Mr79C10; 08-14-2007 at 12:30 AM.

08-14-2007, 12:32 AM	#5
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! Ya thats a good chart, lets see I want it meaty on the back, and thinner on the front, you know that hot rod look? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

08-14-2007, 12:21 PM	#7
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! Thts funny the link wasnt working last night.... Is 295 wider than 275? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

08-14-2007, 04:39 PM	#9
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! bro...I love the rims...talk about a sex symbol for an inanimate object! __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

08-14-2007, 05:58 PM	#10
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! Well fellas I gotta tell ya I wasn't too impressed with them in the beginning, but now that I've cleaned them up a little I have completely changed my mind! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

08-14-2007, 06:17 PM	#11
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! Lookin pretty damn sweet since you spent some time cleaning them up! __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

08-14-2007, 08:25 PM	#12
LowStep79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hallstead, PA Posts: 46	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! Those look great! Especially for what you paid for em! I really like!

08-14-2007, 08:45 PM	#13
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C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! In those first pics the veins looked like they were painted black. But they polished up real nice! Great find! __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

08-14-2007, 11:25 PM	#17
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! fronts are 245/45/17 backs are 275/50/17 __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

08-14-2007, 11:30 PM	#18
bent The master of disaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw Texas Posts: 249	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! Dunno if it matters but hoosier dot tires last for ever and look greak with white letters i had some on the 82 also i have used general xp 2000 White letter tires on last years race car and they held up good as well and had good grip so. I inow for a fact that viper radial gt;s are trash they are a soft compond dont gip and wear fast so id stay away from them and i think the wheels are killer and the stance is just right.



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Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Not my style, but the'll work! Man I used a mothers power ball on 3 of them, the power ball mini, it shined them up a little, but not a lot, you cant notice at 10 feet, and that power ball pretty much fell apart on me, I was very disappointed... Are there such places as professional rim polishing places? I think I gotta take them there. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

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