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Green Monster · 01-22-2019, 06:09 PM

Currently running 15" x 10" alloy aluminum wheels but would strongly consider running these 20" Rally reproduction wheels from US Mags in white or grey.

http://us-mags.com/sierra-u706-6-lug-w-7843.htm

Chulisohombre · 01-22-2019, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandtrap9072

Figured i would, try and bring this post back up to date. these are the tires i ended up going with on my 15x6 steelies (34x9.5r15 tsl super swampers). However, i ended up finding a set of 15x8s that are at the powder coater as i type. What are you guys running on you 15x8s with a 4in lift?

35x12.5 with a little bit of fang trim in the front. I put longer shackles on now and probably wouldn’t need the extra trim anymore but it doesn’t hit off-road anymore either. Could probably fit skinny 37s as well.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 01-23-2019, 03:28 PM

Painted these traditionally. Open face steelies.

fun in dirt · 01-24-2019, 02:49 PM

37" on 16.5 homemade to 9.75 wide - painted with Rustoleum hammered black, which comes out dark gray.

**jimmy70** · 03-05-2019, 04:49 PM

Running 31x10.5x15" on stock 15" x 6.5" stock steel wheels on my '72 4x4 Jimmy / stock suspension.

**Sandtrap9072** · 03-05-2019, 06:15 PM

33x12.50R15's Mickey Thompson Baja Claws mounted on 15x8 steelies.

rsavage · 03-07-2019, 07:35 AM

15" X 8" Wheel Vintiques steelies with Mickey Thompson Degan 38 32" X11.50 " tires. I have hub caps but haven't yet decided if I am going to put them on.

Ryanz · 06-04-2019, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Nice ride's fellas! Here's a side shot of mine....

This is gorgeous - what size of tires and lift?

**DeadheadNM** · 06-04-2019, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanz

This is gorgeous - what size of tires and lift?

Thank you - I miss that one. 4" lift and 33 x 10.5" old style BFGs. I went with zero lift on my current Blazer with same size tires. With the 4" lift it was tough for my wife to get inside. That said, I still added the accessory steps to my zero lift current Blazer for her.

Ryanz · 06-04-2019, 11:50 AM

Awesome. I'm running the 12.5/33's - no lift but new leafs so it sits up decently. Thinking of going to the 10.5s for potentially better steering.

**argonaut** · 06-04-2019, 01:30 PM

Rsavage, what is the backspacing on those wheel vintiques? And do the stock dig dish hubcaps fit onto the nubs?

rsavage · 06-05-2019, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by argonaut

Rsavage, what is the backspacing on those wheel vintiques? And do the stock dig dish hubcaps fit onto the nubs?

I believe they are 4.25" back space. It puts the inside edge extremely close to the tie rod ends. Thought I would have to run 1/4" spacers so put some longer studs in the hubs in preparation but ended up not needing to. The nubs accept stock type caps. One thing I found is that these wheels are not perfectly true from the manufacturer. I didn't notice that on the 15 X 6 set on bought for my Vette or the 14 X 7 set I put on the 65 GTO. Had to make sure that the two used on the front of the Blazer ran true - that's how close the inside wheel lip is to the tie rod end.

**argonaut** · 06-05-2019, 07:09 AM

Thanks! That is great info. I like that you can use the stock caps, but my concern also was whether or not they would clear the tie rods in front. I have an older set of 15x8 wheels that are about 3-7/8" backspace and they are fairly close as well. Maybe I should restore these instead of buying new. Hmmmm....

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Originally Posted by rsavage

I believe they are 4.25" back space. It puts the inside edge extremely close to the tie rod ends. Thought I would have to run 1/4" spacers so put some longer studs in the hubs in preparation but ended up not needing to. The nubs accept stock type caps. One thing I found is that these wheels are not perfectly true from the manufacturer. I didn't notice that on the 15 X 6 set on bought for my Vette or the 14 X 7 set I put on the 65 GTO. Had to make sure that the two used on the front of the Blazer ran true - that's how close the inside wheel lip is to the tie rod end.

praisegeetarman · 06-06-2019, 10:21 AM

Here's my 71. I had a set of 16X7's made for it with maximum backspace. (If I remember correctly, 4 1/4" backspace). It has a set of 235/85/R16 Hercules mudders mounted up on them

**GMC-YA68** · 06-10-2019, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Green Monster

Currently running 15" x 10" alloy aluminum wheels but would strongly consider running these 20" Rally reproduction wheels from US Mags in white or grey.

http://us-mags.com/sierra-u706-6-lug-w-7843.htm

I know it's not for everyone, but I REALLY like these wheels. Been contemplating for while.

**craneboy72** · 06-10-2019, 06:30 PM

12:50 33” km2s

Ryanz · 12-08-2019, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mdunn

Finally got mine back from the powder coater and got the tires mounted. Need to finish painting the dog dish bowties, but at least a step in the right direction....

What size tire are you running? Do your Steelies have 4 nubs? I’m trying to find some. But only found with 3 nubs so far.

**craneboy72** · 12-08-2019, 07:15 PM

They are 12:50 x 33” on 8” 4 nub Steele’s. My buddy just found some 3 nub from firestone with the correct back spacing for the calipers. I was always told 3 nub does not clear. I just saw hillbilly wizard.com has some m1009 rims but they are pricey. Mine are m1009 rims

01-22-2019, 06:09 PM	#51
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Who's running steelies on their K5 - post your pics Currently running 15" x 10" alloy aluminum wheels but would strongly consider running these 20" Rally reproduction wheels from US Mags in white or grey. http://us-mags.com/sierra-u706-6-lug-w-7843.htm Attached Images __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Last edited by Green Monster; 01-22-2019 at 06:16 PM.

01-23-2019, 03:28 PM	#53
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Who's running steelies on their K5 - post your pics Painted these traditionally. Open face steelies. Attached Images

01-24-2019, 02:49 PM	#54
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: Who's running steelies on their K5 - post your pics 37" on 16.5 homemade to 9.75 wide - painted with Rustoleum hammered black, which comes out dark gray. Attached Images __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

03-05-2019, 04:49 PM	#55
jimmy70 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren,Michigan Posts: 1,158	Re: Who's running steelies on their K5 - post your pics Running 31x10.5x15" on stock 15" x 6.5" stock steel wheels on my '72 4x4 Jimmy / stock suspension. Attached Images

03-05-2019, 06:15 PM	#56
Sandtrap9072 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 389	Re: Who's running steelies on their K5 - post your pics 33x12.50R15's Mickey Thompson Baja Claws mounted on 15x8 steelies. Attached Images

03-07-2019, 07:35 AM	#57
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Who's running steelies on their K5 - post your pics 15" X 8" Wheel Vintiques steelies with Mickey Thompson Degan 38 32" X11.50 " tires. I have hub caps but haven't yet decided if I am going to put them on. Attached Images __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

06-04-2019, 11:50 AM	#60
Ryanz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Saskatoon, SK - Canada Posts: 296	Re: Who's running steelies on their K5 - post your pics Awesome. I'm running the 12.5/33's - no lift but new leafs so it sits up decently. Thinking of going to the 10.5s for potentially better steering.

06-04-2019, 01:30 PM	#61
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Who's running steelies on their K5 - post your pics Rsavage, what is the backspacing on those wheel vintiques? And do the stock dig dish hubcaps fit onto the nubs? __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

06-06-2019, 10:21 AM	#64
praisegeetarman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Harrah, Washington Posts: 323	Re: Who's running steelies on their K5 - post your pics Here's my 71. I had a set of 16X7's made for it with maximum backspace. (If I remember correctly, 4 1/4" backspace). It has a set of 235/85/R16 Hercules mudders mounted up on them __________________ 71 Blazer 4X4 (unmolested, all original (including paint) 74,000 mile barn find) 67 Camaro RS SS (unmolested, all original (including paint) 81,000 mile barn find) Keith Riel

06-10-2019, 06:30 PM	#66
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: Who's running steelies on their K5 - post your pics 12:50 33” km2s Attached Images

12-08-2019, 07:15 PM	#68
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: Who's running steelies on their K5 - post your pics They are 12:50 x 33” on 8” 4 nub Steele’s. My buddy just found some 3 nub from firestone with the correct back spacing for the calipers. I was always told 3 nub does not clear. I just saw hillbilly wizard.com has some m1009 rims but they are pricey. Mine are m1009 rims



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