47-55.1 Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rabid Anti-Dentite · 07-20-2018, 11:09 AM

I have been looking around this forum for a while and there are so many great trucks, with so many different wheel are tire combos, so I thought it would be nice to have a thread to contain it all.

Can you please provide a picture of your truck, what wheel/tire combo you are running, and a brief overview of ride height and/or suspension set up. I figure this could give a lot of us new builders an idea of what we are looking for.

**oldman3** · 07-20-2018, 03:26 PM

I guess I'll be first.

16X7 TT2's with 4" backspace, 215/60/16 tires with MII front suspension, 2" drop spindles with coil overs, disc brakes, have 4-1/2" ground clearance at front crossmember.

17X8 TT2's with 3-1/2" backspace, 235/55/17 tires with Nova rear axle on leaf springs.

Here's a pic...Jim

**bosco** · 07-20-2018, 05:21 PM

Went with smoothies. 16x8 235/60-16 all around. Mustang II IFS and stock in the rear.

RDrancher · 07-20-2018, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bosco

Went with smoothies. 16x8 235/60-16 all around. Mustang II IFS and stock in the rear.

Nice classic look!

**bosco** · 07-21-2018, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RDrancher

Nice classic look!

Thanks. I just love the way these trucks drive. Fun running around back roads.

my56chevytruck · 07-21-2018, 09:43 PM

I have recently changed out the wheels and tires on mine.
Fronts are 215/70-15's 4.25" backspacing
Rears are 255/60/15's 4.25" backspacing
all suspension is 2nd gen Camaro, 10" diff. Front suspension I put on 2" lowering spindles, rear has 4 leafs/side with 1" lowering blocks. Also running a Gen VI big block for power. A Big block vs a small block will affect your stance.

regan56 · 12-13-2019, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bosco

Went with smoothies. 16x8 235/60-16 all around. Mustang II IFS and stock in the rear.

Any pics from the rear?

MARTINSR · 07-20-2018, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

I guess I'll be first.

16X7 TT2's with 4" backspace, 215/60/16 tires with MII front suspension, 2" drop spindles with coil overs, disc brakes, have 4-1/2" ground clearance at front crossmember.

17X8 TT2's with 3-1/2" backspace, 235/55/17 tires with Nova rear axle on leaf springs.

Here's a pic...Jim

Jim, what rear springs? Do you have lowering blocks? It doesn't look like it but I have to ask. That truck has the perfect stance if you ask me, exactly what I am after.

Brian

**oldman3** · 07-20-2018, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Jim, what rear springs? Do you have lowering blocks? It doesn't look like it but I have to ask. That truck has the perfect stance if you ask me, exactly what I am after.

Brian

Brian, thanks for the compliment. My rear springs are the stock rear springs from my 1994 S-10 blazer. I put 3" lower springs on my blazer and used the old springs on my truck. Since these are wider that the stock truck springs, I had to change the front and rear hangers. Truck rides nice. I know there are several vendor that sell complete kit to change to the wider springs, which require you to cut the old rivets from hanges and bolt in the new hangers. Oh, and I'm running a 2" lowering block...Jim

MARTINSR · 07-21-2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Brian, thanks for the compliment. My rear springs are the stock rear springs from my 1994 S-10 blazer. I put 3" lower springs on my blazer and used the old springs on my truck. Since these are wider that the stock truck springs, I had to change the front and rear hangers. Truck rides nice. I know there are several vendor that sell complete kit to change to the wider springs, which require you to cut the old rivets from hanges and bolt in the new hangers. Oh, and I'm running a 2" lowering block...Jim

Thank you! That is the kind of info I am after, thanks!

Brian

MARTINSR · 07-20-2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabid Anti-Dentite

I have been looking around this forum for a while and there are so many great trucks, with so many different wheel are tire combos, so I thought it would be nice to have a thread to contain it all.

Can you please provide a picture of your truck, what wheel/tire combo you are running, and a brief overview of ride height and/or suspension set up. I figure this could give a lot of us new builders an idea of what we are looking for.

This is a great idea for a thread, and to throw in the suspension and details like Jim did, this could be very valuable info!

Brian

*Jesse Z* · 07-22-2018, 05:11 PM

What are these "wheels" you speak of? Are they something like rims?

Signed, Every Car Enthusiast In The World Under 40 Years Old

MiraclePieCo · 07-22-2018, 05:23 PM

I stuck with a 15" tire and wheel combo: 205-70 on 7's front, 225-70 on 8's rear. Why? Because simplicity, practicality and economy are the goal of this build. As soon as you jump up to the performance tire and wheel sizes the cost increases exponentially. Yeah, it might look more trendy with "conestoga" wheels, but the cost just ain't worth it, and I'm not into wowing a bunch of Millennials.

Simple, cheap, readily available:

my56chevytruck · 07-24-2018, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse Z

What are these "wheels" you speak of? Are they something like rims?

Signed, Every Car Enthusiast In The World Under 40 Years Old

wheels or rims are the same thing

*Jesse Z* · 07-26-2018, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

wheels or rims are the same thing

Maybe to Gen-Xers and below.

And don't get me started on "stall converters!"

**jweb** · 07-26-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse Z

Maybe to Gen-Xers and below.

And don't get me started on "stall converters!"

I'm not sure how your comments are helping anyone on this post. Correcting people or insulting their age isn't what this forum is about. I have learned a lot from all of the "old" guys on here.

Maybe just post your wheel/ tire combo or move on. I'm 40 so I guess I can call them wheels.

Here's mine:
Wheels: 20x8.5
Tires: 245/35/20
Front suspension: Mustang II w/ QA1 coilovers
Rear Suspension: Trailing arms with QA1 coilovers and Ford 8.8 axle

Black_Sheep · 07-26-2018, 09:58 PM

235/70R15 on 15x7's

Rabid Anti-Dentite · 07-27-2018, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jweb

I'm not sure how your comments are helping anyone on this post. Correcting people or insulting their age isn't what this forum is about. I have learned a lot from all of the "old" guys on here.

Maybe just post your wheel/ tire combo or move on. I'm 40 so I guess I can call them wheels.

Here's mine:
Wheels: 20x8.5
Tires: 245/35/20
Front suspension: Mustang II w/ QA1 coilovers
Rear Suspension: Trailing arms with QA1 coilovers and Ford 8.8 axle

Great looking truck! What color is that?

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-27-2018, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jweb

I'm not sure how your comments are helping anyone on this post. Correcting people or insulting their age isn't what this forum is about. I have learned a lot from all of the "old" guys on here.

Maybe just post your wheel/ tire combo or move on. I'm 40 so I guess I can call them wheels.

Here's mine:
Wheels: 20x8.5
Tires: 245/35/20
Front suspension: Mustang II w/ QA1 coilovers
Rear Suspension: Trailing arms with QA1 coilovers and Ford 8.8 axle

jweb, I agree with your post.

What color is your truck? Does the color photograph accurately? Really looks great.

**mr48chev** · 07-22-2018, 05:26 PM

195-60 14 on 7 inch rims on the front 255 -60 15 on 15x8 rims on the back. That is the setup I ran for years. wheels are Enkie 32. Pretty well obsolete now.

This go around it is getting 225 15 white walls on 7 inch wheels with hubcaps. Whole different look getting away from the street rod look.

Rabid Anti-Dentite · 07-23-2018, 08:11 AM

Thank you all for the posts so far, some great info here.

Russell Ashley · 07-23-2018, 04:22 PM

Here's my truck just as it came out of the paint booth at my son's shop. Some assembly required obviously, but shows the stance. It has a Scott's front suspension and TCI rear leaf spring lowering kit. Tires are 235/75/15 on eight inch Corvette rally wheels. This tire and wheel combo is probably a little to old fashioned for some but I like it.

MARTINSR · 07-23-2018, 06:16 PM

I think it's awesome Russell, all I can add is to DRIVE IT! Drive the frigging wheels of it with a smile on your face.

Brian

RDrancher · 07-23-2018, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Here's my truck just as it came out of the paint booth at my son's shop. Some assembly required obviously, but shows the stance. It has a Scott's front suspension and TCI rear leaf spring lowering kit. Tires are 235/75/15 on eight inch Corvette rally wheels. This tire and wheel combo is probably a little to old fashioned for some but I like it.

Old fashion style and class. I like it.

robertsjm711 · 07-23-2018, 06:56 PM

16 x 8 with 5" backspacing/+13mm offset (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/brw-997683450)
S10 frame, stock spindles with 2.5" spacers in front
Homemade body mounts
Mid 60's 12 bolt passenger rear stock width
Venezia Crusade SXT 225/60 R16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61BLek1f5Fk

07-20-2018, 11:09 AM	#1
Rabid Anti-Dentite Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 58	Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo I have been looking around this forum for a while and there are so many great trucks, with so many different wheel are tire combos, so I thought it would be nice to have a thread to contain it all. Can you please provide a picture of your truck, what wheel/tire combo you are running, and a brief overview of ride height and/or suspension set up. I figure this could give a lot of us new builders an idea of what we are looking for.

07-20-2018, 03:26 PM	#2
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo I guess I'll be first. 16X7 TT2's with 4" backspace, 215/60/16 tires with MII front suspension, 2" drop spindles with coil overs, disc brakes, have 4-1/2" ground clearance at front crossmember. 17X8 TT2's with 3-1/2" backspace, 235/55/17 tires with Nova rear axle on leaf springs. Here's a pic...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

07-20-2018, 05:21 PM	#3
bosco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Temescal Valley, CA Posts: 234	Re: Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo Went with smoothies. 16x8 235/60-16 all around. Mustang II IFS and stock in the rear. Attached Images

07-21-2018, 09:43 PM	#6
my56chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hebron Posts: 1,153	Re: Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo I have recently changed out the wheels and tires on mine. Fronts are 215/70-15's 4.25" backspacing Rears are 255/60/15's 4.25" backspacing all suspension is 2nd gen Camaro, 10" diff. Front suspension I put on 2" lowering spindles, rear has 4 leafs/side with 1" lowering blocks. Also running a Gen VI big block for power. A Big block vs a small block will affect your stance. Attached Images __________________ RUBBER DOWN AND HIT THE ROAD!!! 1940 Ford Dlx Coupe 1969 Mach1 Last edited by my56chevytruck; 07-24-2018 at 10:15 PM.

07-22-2018, 05:11 PM	#12
Jesse Z Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 290	Re: Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo What are these "wheels" you speak of? Are they something like rims? Signed, Every Car Enthusiast In The World Under 40 Years Old Last edited by Jesse Z; 07-22-2018 at 05:27 PM.

07-22-2018, 05:23 PM	#13
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo I stuck with a 15" tire and wheel combo: 205-70 on 7's front, 225-70 on 8's rear. Why? Because simplicity, practicality and economy are the goal of this build. As soon as you jump up to the performance tire and wheel sizes the cost increases exponentially. Yeah, it might look more trendy with "conestoga" wheels, but the cost just ain't worth it, and I'm not into wowing a bunch of Millennials. Simple, cheap, readily available: Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

07-26-2018, 09:58 PM	#17
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo 235/70R15 on 15x7's Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

07-22-2018, 05:26 PM	#20
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo 195-60 14 on 7 inch rims on the front 255 -60 15 on 15x8 rims on the back. That is the setup I ran for years. wheels are Enkie 32. Pretty well obsolete now. This go around it is getting 225 15 white walls on 7 inch wheels with hubcaps. Whole different look getting away from the street rod look. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

07-23-2018, 08:11 AM	#21
Rabid Anti-Dentite Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 58	Re: Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo Thank you all for the posts so far, some great info here.

07-23-2018, 04:22 PM	#22
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo Here's my truck just as it came out of the paint booth at my son's shop. Some assembly required obviously, but shows the stance. It has a Scott's front suspension and TCI rear leaf spring lowering kit. Tires are 235/75/15 on eight inch Corvette rally wheels. This tire and wheel combo is probably a little to old fashioned for some but I like it. Attached Images

07-23-2018, 06:16 PM	#23
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo I think it's awesome Russell, all I can add is to DRIVE IT! Drive the frigging wheels of it with a smile on your face. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

07-23-2018, 06:56 PM	#25
robertsjm711 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lebanon, Oregon Posts: 241	Re: Post Your Wheel and Tire Combo 16 x 8 with 5" backspacing/+13mm offset (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/brw-997683450) S10 frame, stock spindles with 2.5" spacers in front Homemade body mounts Mid 60's 12 bolt passenger rear stock width Venezia Crusade SXT 225/60 R16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61BLek1f5Fk Attached Images __________________ It was said that if you cut off one hydra head, two more grow back. -Lernaean Hydra Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=743246



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