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1LoC10 · 03-22-2006, 12:38 AM

does anybody know what is the largest diameter you can fit with a 69 laying rockers? wheel wells gone, and tubing firwall is not a prob.... My plans are to bag and z my frame in the future.. but for now I want to get my wheels first to tide me over till I can afford it.... Thinking of going 22's but debating 24's

bagged74 · 03-22-2006, 01:39 AM

Its just my opinion but I think 24s look too big on these trucks. 20s or 22s look good or even a 20/22 combo. You really need to be more concerned with overall tire diameter than the size of the wheel itself.

1LoC10 · 03-22-2006, 02:07 AM

yeah i know thats what i meant when I asked diameter.........i was thinking a 22/24 combo as well

BigShoe24 · 03-22-2006, 03:23 AM

I'm not sure if you can lay body in the front with a 24'. You better be running an extremely small tire, or you will be to tall for the front fender. I plan on running 22's all the way around, that is already getting to be alot of work. Good Luck!

XXL · 03-22-2006, 10:27 AM

I'm speculating that a 30" tire would be just about it. I've got 27" tires and only have a small amount of sheetmetal left on the fender cutout.

valleycustom · 03-22-2006, 11:59 AM

If you're BD to the rocker a 24 will stick out above the bed. I'm using a 285/35-22 and it's about 3/4" from the top of the bed.

1LoC10 · 03-22-2006, 12:40 PM

awesome thanks guys....maybe ill go 20/22 then... I really like the look of a staggered wheel size on shorbeds.....thanks again

1LoC10 · 03-22-2006, 12:45 PM

They make these 275/25/24 tires, thats a tad bit smaller than those 285/35/22...but that might be cutting it a little colse on the ol bend a rim crap...lol

valleycustom · 03-22-2006, 01:21 PM

Rubber Band

XXL · 03-22-2006, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

*shudder*

XXL · 03-22-2006, 02:24 PM

Or you could go this route

1LoC10 · 03-22-2006, 03:58 PM

i dont like the look of a truck sectioned or a truck that lays door.....it looks cool layed out, but up at driving height I dont like how the body looks......i like a nice stock looking truck body, just plain layed out

camaro__thunder · 03-22-2006, 11:23 PM

Oops,, I went past that route!

1LoC10 · 03-22-2006, 11:56 PM

lol, you have those smoothies on yet? i was looking at the Centerlines, the prices are pretty nice.....just not sure if i want to do chrome, or get the polished and powder coat em like the old ralleys

1LoC10 · 03-22-2006, 11:57 PM

these are the centerlines...

1LoC10 · 03-23-2006, 12:00 AM

heres some 24's

bagged01extcab · 03-23-2006, 12:46 AM

anymore pics and/or specs on the burb above? It looks good!

1LoC10 · 03-23-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged01extcab

anymore pics and/or specs on the burb above? It looks good!

This is where I seen it
Http://www.streetsourcemag.com/Profi...rofileid=39035

jjdup · 04-02-2006, 01:53 PM

what backspace is right for a 67 fleetside with 20x10 rear and 20x8.5 front on bags?

72BlckButy · 04-03-2006, 02:08 PM

excellent question jjdup! I would like to know this as well...

valleycustom · 04-03-2006, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjdup

what backspace is right for a 67 fleetside with 20x10 rear and 20x8.5 front on bags?

I'm running 22x10's all the way around and they are 6.5bs. They just miss the side of the bed and the truck is BD.

jjdup · 04-03-2006, 08:50 PM

thanks for tha reply

revn67 · 04-04-2006, 12:48 PM

xxl ur truck is looking good!!!

Pete6960 · 04-07-2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

They make these 275/25/24 tires, thats a tad bit smaller than those 285/35/22...but that might be cutting it a little colse on the ol bend a rim crap...lol

I HAVE 295-25-22's ON MY IMPALA

XXL · 04-07-2006, 07:22 PM

03-22-2006, 12:38 AM	#1
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body does anybody know what is the largest diameter you can fit with a 69 laying rockers? wheel wells gone, and tubing firwall is not a prob.... My plans are to bag and z my frame in the future.. but for now I want to get my wheels first to tide me over till I can afford it.... Thinking of going 22's but debating 24's __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 03-22-2006 at 12:38 AM.

03-22-2006, 01:39 AM	#2
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body Its just my opinion but I think 24s look too big on these trucks. 20s or 22s look good or even a 20/22 combo. You really need to be more concerned with overall tire diameter than the size of the wheel itself.

03-22-2006, 02:07 AM	#3
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body yeah i know thats what i meant when I asked diameter.........i was thinking a 22/24 combo as well __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-22-2006, 03:23 AM	#4
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body I'm not sure if you can lay body in the front with a 24'. You better be running an extremely small tire, or you will be to tall for the front fender. I plan on running 22's all the way around, that is already getting to be alot of work. Good Luck!

03-22-2006, 10:27 AM	#5
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body I'm speculating that a 30" tire would be just about it. I've got 27" tires and only have a small amount of sheetmetal left on the fender cutout. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-22-2006, 11:59 AM	#6
valleycustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 225	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body If you're BD to the rocker a 24 will stick out above the bed. I'm using a 285/35-22 and it's about 3/4" from the top of the bed. __________________ Please become a site supporting vendor to advertise a business in your signature. you can do so here

03-22-2006, 12:40 PM	#7
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body awesome thanks guys....maybe ill go 20/22 then... I really like the look of a staggered wheel size on shorbeds.....thanks again __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-22-2006, 12:45 PM	#8
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body They make these 275/25/24 tires, thats a tad bit smaller than those 285/35/22...but that might be cutting it a little colse on the ol bend a rim crap...lol __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 03-22-2006 at 12:51 PM.

03-22-2006, 01:21 PM	#9
valleycustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 225	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body Rubber Band __________________ Please become a site supporting vendor to advertise a business in your signature. you can do so here

03-22-2006, 02:24 PM	#11
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body Or you could go this route __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-22-2006, 03:58 PM	#12
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body i dont like the look of a truck sectioned or a truck that lays door.....it looks cool layed out, but up at driving height I dont like how the body looks......i like a nice stock looking truck body, just plain layed out __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-22-2006, 11:23 PM	#13
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body Oops,, I went past that route! __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

03-22-2006, 11:56 PM	#14
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body lol, you have those smoothies on yet? i was looking at the Centerlines, the prices are pretty nice.....just not sure if i want to do chrome, or get the polished and powder coat em like the old ralleys __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-22-2006, 11:57 PM	#15
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body these are the centerlines... Attached Images __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-23-2006, 12:00 AM	#16
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body heres some 24's __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<



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03-23-2006, 12:46 AM	#17
bagged01extcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Longview tx Posts: 270	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body anymore pics and/or specs on the burb above? It looks good! __________________ Trey Oney

04-02-2006, 01:53 PM	#19
jjdup Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jennings La. Posts: 42	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body what backspace is right for a 67 fleetside with 20x10 rear and 20x8.5 front on bags?

04-03-2006, 02:08 PM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body excellent question jjdup! I would like to know this as well... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-03-2006, 08:50 PM	#22
jjdup Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jennings La. Posts: 42	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body thanks for tha reply

04-04-2006, 12:48 PM	#23
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: largest diameter wheel/tire combo for 69 laying body xxl ur truck is looking good!!! __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

04-07-2006, 07:22 PM	#25
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