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RAB38 · 01-06-2007, 11:31 AM

Ok, so I finally picked out a set of wheels and tires. I ordered 16 x 10 chrome weld cheyenne 8's with 38 x 15.50 mickey thompson MTZ's. I really wanted 12" wide wheel but weld has been sold to American racing and there are not many weld wheels left out there at the moment and there are not many other companies makeing 12" wide wheels in 16" and up sizes. I was looking at the 18" but I think they looked a little to big and I don't think it would fit with the truck. Anyway when I get them I'll post some pictures, hope fully the tire doesn't look to pinched on the wheel.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-06-2007, 04:30 PM

vtblazer · 01-06-2007, 06:31 PM

Will the 16's clear the disc calipers?

Sounds sweet, looking forward to the pics.

badchev69 · 01-06-2007, 11:50 PM

My wheels are 16x10 with the exact same tires and they dont look pinched at all.. should look sweet. Those welds were the same wheel i was looking at before i decided to go with black. Hope you like them. worse case senario you may need 1/4 inch spacers on the front to keep the wheels from hitting the tie rod ends depending on the backspacing.

desertrat · 01-06-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RAB38

....but weld has been sold to American racing and there are not many weld wheels left out there at the moment ....

Is this why I was having a hard time finding some ssII rims ( I want 15x14 6 lug)

Hurry up and mount those things and take a picture for us!

Bishops Trucks · 01-07-2007, 02:25 AM

We want pics! I was reading about that sale the other day. I guess I better get a set in the style I want for my 4X4 before they vanish.

RAB38 · 01-07-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Will the 16's clear the disc calipers?

Sounds sweet, looking forward to the pics.

I mounted my brothers 16 x 10's on my truck the other day and yes they are tight but they fit. one of the tires I mounted on the front had a lot of weight right where the caliper was and that hit, so I asked them to put the weights back farther on the wheel when they balance mine so hopefully they will be fine.

I am very surprised that weld sold out to american racing, hopefully they keep up with the quality and style.

vtblazer · 01-07-2007, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RAB38

I mounted my brothers 16 x 10's on my truck the other day and yes they are tight but they fit. one of the tires I mounted on the front had a lot of weight right where the caliper was and that hit, so I asked them to put the weights back farther on the wheel when they balance mine so hopefully they will be fine.

I am very surprised that weld sold out to american racing, hopefully they keep up with the quality and style.

On the balancing issue, have you ever tried the bags or powder they sell?
(forgot 'exactly' what their called)
I think it's just Balance...? Not sure.

I agree with hoping for the quality to continue, you could be sure you had a nice wheel if it said Weld Racing on it.

01-06-2007, 11:31 AM	#1
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	New Wheels and Tires Ok, so I finally picked out a set of wheels and tires. I ordered 16 x 10 chrome weld cheyenne 8's with 38 x 15.50 mickey thompson MTZ's. I really wanted 12" wide wheel but weld has been sold to American racing and there are not many weld wheels left out there at the moment and there are not many other companies makeing 12" wide wheels in 16" and up sizes. I was looking at the 18" but I think they looked a little to big and I don't think it would fit with the truck. Anyway when I get them I'll post some pictures, hope fully the tire doesn't look to pinched on the wheel. __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

01-06-2007, 04:30 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: New Wheels and Tires __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 01-06-2007 at 04:30 PM.

01-06-2007, 06:31 PM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: New Wheels and Tires Will the 16's clear the disc calipers? Sounds sweet, looking forward to the pics.

01-06-2007, 11:50 PM	#4
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: New Wheels and Tires My wheels are 16x10 with the exact same tires and they dont look pinched at all.. should look sweet. Those welds were the same wheel i was looking at before i decided to go with black. Hope you like them. worse case senario you may need 1/4 inch spacers on the front to keep the wheels from hitting the tie rod ends depending on the backspacing. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

01-07-2007, 02:25 AM	#6
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: New Wheels and Tires We want pics! I was reading about that sale the other day. I guess I better get a set in the style I want for my 4X4 before they vanish. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

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