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Portmod7 · 11-28-2012, 12:49 AM

I think I may pull the trigger on these. I have a stepside and I'm going with the 8.5's. From what I've been able to find, they are 7mm offset, or 5.03 BS. My rear housing is 3/8-1/2 wider than the "narrow" housing, so i think these will put me right on the money. They are the only cheap option I've been able to find with close enough BS numbers for my application.

Portmod7 · 11-28-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Portmod7

I think I may pull the trigger on these.

Trigger pulled.... Now we'll see how long it takes before I can get a picture with them on the truck... I've got some work to do!

Critter · 11-28-2012, 08:18 PM

Awesome! Ready to see pics. What size tires do you plan to run?
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Portmod7 · 11-28-2012, 10:37 PM

I had them mount 255/40's for the front, and 275/40's for the rear. I struggled between being able to rotate them or not, but everybody told me the rears HAD to be wider, and I caved, ha ha.

I was really surprised Discount mounted the 275/40 on an 8.5 wheel, it's a little outside the tire mfg's specs.

I'll get some pictures when they come in. I'm still a little ways off getting them on the truck, but soon I hope.

Critter · 03-12-2013, 12:11 AM

Portmod7, did you ever get any pics?

11-28-2012, 12:49 AM	#26
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	Re: Another Wheel question thread, MB Old School I think I may pull the trigger on these. I have a stepside and I'm going with the 8.5's. From what I've been able to find, they are 7mm offset, or 5.03 BS. My rear housing is 3/8-1/2 wider than the "narrow" housing, so i think these will put me right on the money. They are the only cheap option I've been able to find with close enough BS numbers for my application. __________________ Super Blue - 1968 C-10 Short Stepside Fastburn 385, 4-Speed Sag. on the Column, Coleman 9" Floater w/Detroit TrueTrac

11-28-2012, 08:18 PM	#28
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Another Wheel question thread, MB Old School Awesome! Ready to see pics. What size tires do you plan to run? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

11-28-2012, 10:37 PM	#29
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	Re: Another Wheel question thread, MB Old School I had them mount 255/40's for the front, and 275/40's for the rear. I struggled between being able to rotate them or not, but everybody told me the rears HAD to be wider, and I caved, ha ha. I was really surprised Discount mounted the 275/40 on an 8.5 wheel, it's a little outside the tire mfg's specs. I'll get some pictures when they come in. I'm still a little ways off getting them on the truck, but soon I hope. __________________ Super Blue - 1968 C-10 Short Stepside Fastburn 385, 4-Speed Sag. on the Column, Coleman 9" Floater w/Detroit TrueTrac

03-12-2013, 12:11 AM	#30
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Another Wheel question thread, MB Old School Portmod7, did you ever get any pics? __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

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