Got my 225s on tonight! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muthstryker · 06-18-2010, 12:10 AM

Well, here is a preview pic.. It got dark. It needs to be lowered BAAD now, Im also not happy with my tire selection on the front. Its too small compared to the back. I will get new fronts when I get my drop kit stuff...

A bunch more pics coming tomorrow..

NEW PICS 6-18-10

I didnt get out to get any pictures on level ground but took these.. Painted my rear drums today, they look 1000x better then they did before behind the wheels.

draggin86 · 06-18-2010, 01:07 AM

what mods if any did you have to do so people know..

slick truck by the way

muthstryker · 06-18-2010, 01:15 AM

I had to grind my hubs, I have the HD brakes. However, Another board member has HD brakes as well and bought the same wheels and they went right on. Apparently eagle alloys fixed the wheel problem so they should bolt right up from what im hearing as long as they are the newer wheels and a 4.5" backspace... Dont quote me on that.

It took about an hour to grind my hubs to get the wheels to fit.. And if you plan to grind your hubs PUT THE OLD LUG NUTS ON THE LUGS!! so you dont mess up the threads!

joe1982 · 06-18-2010, 01:56 AM

NICE MAN, SO WHAT DROP DO YOU WANT TO GO WITH MAN? crap, sorry bout the caps

menace121978 · 06-18-2010, 08:06 AM

looking good! what size tires are those?

dropd80s · 06-18-2010, 08:38 AM

Honestly i think the front tires look fine compared to the back, I would lower it before you swap them out. The drop will make them look a lot better. If you still dont like them you can allways swap them out later.

1LoC10 · 06-18-2010, 10:24 AM

Tires are way to small, why would you even want 225?

dv8customs · 06-18-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

Tires are way to small, why would you even want 225?

225 is the wheel style, not the tire size

dropd80s · 06-18-2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dv8customs

225 is the wheel style, not the tire size

silvereagle07 · 06-18-2010, 10:29 AM

The 225 wheels look great with that color on your truck. It will look way better slammed. How low are you going?

muthstryker · 06-18-2010, 03:32 PM

My tires are Nitto INVO 245/35/20 Front and 295/35/20 Rear. Once I drop the truck the front tires might be fine. I want to 5/7-6/8, If I go 6/8 the front tires might be fine seeing how I wouldnt have to take out my inner fenders.

The truck does look a tad higher because its sitting on a hill. Will get some better pics later today leveled out. Its already been lowered 2"s all around by the PO

muthstryker · 06-18-2010, 11:20 PM

Those tires are damn sticky, they throw up everything!

sjreno · 06-19-2010, 08:04 AM

If you got balls, youll drop that ***** 4/7! DOOOOO IT!!

BTW, Truck looks awesome. It'll look SIIIIIIICK once you bring her closer to Earth.

Driveway Dreams · 06-19-2010, 11:19 AM

I don't know how your roads are up there. But, I am almost 6/8 drop and it is about all that I can handle up front here. But, I have shorter tires than you. Even there, I still get some inner fender rub from time to time. Truck looks good though. The 225s match up with our body lines well. Now drop it!

muthstryker · 06-19-2010, 01:29 PM

Ya I still cant make up my mind on the amount of drop.. I think I stood looking at it for like 2 hours yesterday trying to decide what I wanted to do. The roads up here are pretty good, they could be worse. I cant wait to drop it though!

JohnC · 06-19-2010, 04:31 PM

The wheels look sweet on there. Get ya an altitude adjustment, and you won't notice the tire differences.

mongoose · 06-19-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

Ya I still cant make up my mind on the amount of drop.. I think I stood looking at it for like 2 hours yesterday trying to decide what I wanted to do. The roads up here are pretty good, they could be worse. I cant wait to drop it though!

measure from the lip to the tire... thats how much drop you want.

joe231 · 06-19-2010, 06:28 PM

Love the wheels!!!
Not enough tire for me, but it ain't my truck

looks good though!
watch for pot-holes!

muthstryker · 06-20-2010, 01:57 AM

Put about 125 miles on the truck today with the new wheels, I really like the tires I chose they are really nice and smooth. My ride has seem to improved, its weird. People on the road seem to like it too! haha.. After looking again today and driving around, the tires up front will be fine once I drop it.

menace121978 · 06-20-2010, 07:10 AM

cant wait to see her dropped

looking good!

BIG KRIS · 06-20-2010, 04:55 PM

Looks good now MMM DROP!

muthstryker · 06-20-2010, 09:23 PM

Just did some measuring, looks like a 5/7 is what im going to be doing..July needs to get here quick!

LivNLo94 · 07-05-2010, 01:44 PM

Lookin good, do these wheels have a clear coat? Or is it a raw finish that can be polished with Mothers paste?
I'm thinking about getting these for my 85 but I have HD brakes also.

muthstryker · 07-05-2010, 10:21 PM

They are a polished wheel, pretty sure there is no clearcoat on them.. I could be wrong. A couple people said that Eagle has fixed the brake problem and that the newest version of the wheel will fit over the hub if you have the HD brakes.

LivNLo94 · 07-06-2010, 08:42 PM

Ok, they look kinda dull compared to billets. Just wondering if u have tried polishing them up a bit more with Mothers billet polish.

06-18-2010, 12:10 AM	#1
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Got my 225s on tonight! Well, here is a preview pic.. It got dark. It needs to be lowered BAAD now, Im also not happy with my tire selection on the front. Its too small compared to the back. I will get new fronts when I get my drop kit stuff... A bunch more pics coming tomorrow.. NEW PICS 6-18-10 I didnt get out to get any pictures on level ground but took these.. Painted my rear drums today, they look 1000x better then they did before behind the wheels. Last edited by muthstryker; 06-18-2010 at 11:16 PM.

06-18-2010, 01:07 AM	#2
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! what mods if any did you have to do so people know.. slick truck by the way Last edited by draggin86; 06-18-2010 at 01:07 AM.

06-18-2010, 01:15 AM	#3
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! I had to grind my hubs, I have the HD brakes. However, Another board member has HD brakes as well and bought the same wheels and they went right on. Apparently eagle alloys fixed the wheel problem so they should bolt right up from what im hearing as long as they are the newer wheels and a 4.5" backspace... Dont quote me on that. It took about an hour to grind my hubs to get the wheels to fit.. And if you plan to grind your hubs PUT THE OLD LUG NUTS ON THE LUGS!! so you dont mess up the threads!

06-18-2010, 01:56 AM	#4
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! NICE MAN, SO WHAT DROP DO YOU WANT TO GO WITH MAN? crap, sorry bout the caps __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

06-18-2010, 08:06 AM	#5
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! looking good! what size tires are those? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-18-2010, 08:38 AM	#6
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! Honestly i think the front tires look fine compared to the back, I would lower it before you swap them out. The drop will make them look a lot better. If you still dont like them you can allways swap them out later.

06-18-2010, 10:24 AM	#7
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06-18-2010, 10:29 AM	#10
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06-18-2010, 03:32 PM	#11
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! My tires are Nitto INVO 245/35/20 Front and 295/35/20 Rear. Once I drop the truck the front tires might be fine. I want to 5/7-6/8, If I go 6/8 the front tires might be fine seeing how I wouldnt have to take out my inner fenders. The truck does look a tad higher because its sitting on a hill. Will get some better pics later today leveled out. Its already been lowered 2"s all around by the PO

06-18-2010, 11:20 PM	#12
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! Those tires are damn sticky, they throw up everything!

06-19-2010, 08:04 AM	#13
sjreno Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: central jersey Posts: 55	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! If you got balls, youll drop that ***** 4/7! DOOOOO IT!! BTW, Truck looks awesome. It'll look SIIIIIIICK once you bring her closer to Earth.

06-19-2010, 11:19 AM	#14
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! I don't know how your roads are up there. But, I am almost 6/8 drop and it is about all that I can handle up front here. But, I have shorter tires than you. Even there, I still get some inner fender rub from time to time. Truck looks good though. The 225s match up with our body lines well. Now drop it! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

06-19-2010, 01:29 PM	#15
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! Ya I still cant make up my mind on the amount of drop.. I think I stood looking at it for like 2 hours yesterday trying to decide what I wanted to do. The roads up here are pretty good, they could be worse. I cant wait to drop it though!

06-19-2010, 04:31 PM	#16
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! The wheels look sweet on there. Get ya an altitude adjustment, and you won't notice the tire differences.

06-19-2010, 06:28 PM	#18
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! Love the wheels!!! Not enough tire for me, but it ain't my truck looks good though! watch for pot-holes! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 06-19-2010 at 06:28 PM.



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06-20-2010, 01:57 AM	#19
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! Put about 125 miles on the truck today with the new wheels, I really like the tires I chose they are really nice and smooth. My ride has seem to improved, its weird. People on the road seem to like it too! haha.. After looking again today and driving around, the tires up front will be fine once I drop it.

06-20-2010, 07:10 AM	#20
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! cant wait to see her dropped looking good! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-20-2010, 04:55 PM	#21
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! Looks good now MMM DROP! __________________ Flowershop Hip Hop & Street Rods Dropmember 83 Custom Deluxe Almond on Almond 85 Silverado White on Red/Now Chevy LeMans Blue Rendering in Truckin magazine vol 36 no. 11,2010

06-20-2010, 09:23 PM	#22
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! Just did some measuring, looks like a 5/7 is what im going to be doing..July needs to get here quick!

07-05-2010, 01:44 PM	#23
LivNLo94 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Odessa TX Posts: 83	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! Lookin good, do these wheels have a clear coat? Or is it a raw finish that can be polished with Mothers paste? I'm thinking about getting these for my 85 but I have HD brakes also.

07-05-2010, 10:21 PM	#24
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! They are a polished wheel, pretty sure there is no clearcoat on them.. I could be wrong. A couple people said that Eagle has fixed the brake problem and that the newest version of the wheel will fit over the hub if you have the HD brakes.

07-06-2010, 08:42 PM	#25
LivNLo94 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Odessa TX Posts: 83	Re: Got my 225s on tonight! Ok, they look kinda dull compared to billets. Just wondering if u have tried polishing them up a bit more with Mothers billet polish.

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