22's on a 71 static drop any out there ?

[original-71]

maybe thinking of going 22x8.5 in the front and 22x10 in the rear, does anybody have this out there with the 4-1/2 and 6 static drop ? any issues ?

[mac808]

There are some good examples of both static and dropped trucks in this 22's thread, many running the same specs as what you're asking about:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=520384

[tubbedII]

Great lookin wheel! It's got a little old school with new feel to it.

[original-71]

Originally Posted by tubbedII

Great lookin wheel! It's got a little old school with new feel to it.

thanks , thats what i was thinking

[N2TRUX]

WoW! I like this one...

Originally Posted by mac808

Yes, it's a basic 4/6 drop with ECE components. It's 'everyday' practical but lowered enough to drive 'spiritedly'

Originally Posted by mac808

Appreciate the compliments. As for the wheel specs, they're Boyd's Spectrums - 22x8.5 front/22x10 rear.
As for rubbing, nope, none at all except for the front on extreme dips in the road. It has to be a fully compressed hit for it to touch, though.

Originally Posted by mac808

Oops, forgot the tire specs. Nitto 555's with 265/40/22 front and 285/35/22 rear.!

[original-71]

that is a nice one Ken, but i wish i could run into this guy again and ask him his specs.

[Cole Trickle]

Originally Posted by original-71

that is a nice one Ken, but i wish i could run into this guy again and ask him his specs.

He looks alot lower than we are?

Is it bagged or static?

If static I'm guessing a solid 5.5/7.5+

truck looks great but I wouldn't want to drive it much on those tires

[original-71]

Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

He looks alot lower than we are?

Is it bagged or static?

If static I'm guessing a solid 5.5/7.5+

truck looks great but I wouldn't want to drive it much on those tires

static 5/7 did have c-notch, and bed was not all cut up either, wish i had taken more pictures of it.

[Cole Trickle]

Originally Posted by original-71

static 5/7 did have c-notch, and bed was not all cut up either, wish i had taken more pictures of it.

Think so?

looks like it tucks way more than we do with our 4.5/6.5

[LEX]

Originally Posted by original-71

that is a nice one Ken, but i wish i could run into this guy again and ask him his specs.

Their trucks are probably at their shop most of the time. If I were you, I'd just make a trip over there to get some ideas.

[original-71]

Originally Posted by LEX

Their trucks are probably at their shop most of the time. If I were you, I'd just make a trip over there to get some ideas.

thinking the same thing, but i need to do it asap before my wife changes her mind i told her they can be my birthday present

[LEX]

Originally Posted by original-71

thinking the same thing, but i need to do it asap before my wife changes her mind i told her they can be my birthday present

OR..

Let me throw you a curve ball.


Use the $$ difference you were going to spend from switching from 20s to 22s and get bags.

[screaminchevypickup]

Your not gonna gonna get that back tire on your truck without cutting!!! Its 14 wide
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[original-71]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Your not gonna gonna get that back tire on your truck without cutting!!! Its 14 wide
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ive seen this truck in person, its not 14 wide. but if i remember right it did has a shorten rear end

[CC69Rat]

Sell me your Intros original 71?

Would just want the wheels. ..

[original-71]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Sell me your Intros original 71?

the only reason iam considering 22's is because someone already made me an offer on mine so it wont be much to upgrade iam just trying to figure out specs for backspace and such first cause if i get it wrong it will be a costly mistake plus i want the deepest lip possible without cutting into the truck. however if he backs out, ill keep you in mind

[screaminchevypickup]

Well if this is the same truck I remember looking at it had widened wheel wells!!!
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[CC69Rat]

I have a black GMC begging for them. .. but I have tires already. I will be buying something around the end of the month so, just waiting on the $ at this point.

If you want to PM that's cool, or .. just let me know if they're up for grabs.

[Bennett68C10]

Awesome wheel choice Hector, I say do it before the wife changes her mind lol. Are those 24's on that truck you posted. They look like it.

[original-71]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Awesome wheel choice Hector, I say do it before the wife changes her mind lol. Are those 24's on that truck you posted. They look like it.

thank you, to me five stars never go out of style they just get better. if i remember right 22's all the way around but had very thin tires, there were so many trucks at that show it was hard to just pay attention to one truck. i just got off the phone with a buddy that is working on a project and he is gonna let me borrow his front 22's tonight to test fit, ill post pictures this evening. come on 5 o'clock

[Bennett68C10]

Nice can't wait to see some Pics

[screaminchevypickup]

22s and bags!!!
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[David67]

The 22s are sweet, but I'd agree with going lower if you had them. If you do bags now with your current setup, it'd look killer and you could swap out wheels somewhere down the line if you wanted. I think that the bigger the wheel, the lower you have to go. If I personally had plans of going with a bigger wheel down the line, I'd want to drop it first because I think the proportions still look right with a smaller wheel.

[Bennett68C10]

I think it looks good but I like the idea of bagging it more than getting new rims. Your current Intro's are one of my favorite wheel designs. I say keep them and bag your truck. It will look sick with your Intros and bags. Like David said you can always sell the Intros down the line if you still want 22's. How do you want on bag it, are you going to go mild C-notch or are you planning on cutting/raising the bed floor.

[CC69Rat]

Get the 22's and sell the Pentias to ME !!

.. shut up Keith !


Me I said ! I want the 20's !

(just playing .. really)