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f.monroe · 08-03-2008, 04:07 PM

Anyone running a set of Coys or TT2's in 20 inch on a truck only mildly lowered ? I am going to put something on the Black truck but I do not want to lower it more than 2.5/4 or maybe 3.5/5 . I will not be C-notching it so I wonder if I should stick with 18's like I had on the tan truck or wouls 20's look OK ? Thanks ,
Frank

babyJay · 08-03-2008, 05:04 PM

Frank, doesn't matter what you do that truck it'll look sweet. I personally don't care for the look of 20's on vehicles this old, looks great on late model stuff tho. JMHO, to each his own.

CLASSIC87' · 08-03-2008, 07:34 PM

The 1st pic was a 5/6.5... I dont think 3.5/5 will be low enough to make it look "right". The 2nd pic is sitting at 6/8. If your doing a mild drop... I would stick with the 18" set up that u were running on the tan one. Its not C-notch... but I did have to trim the bump stops down as well.

SCOTI · 08-03-2008, 09:22 PM

I think the 20's will still look fine @ 3.5/5 drop & you won't be buzzing the stock front inner fenderwells constantly. Can't help ya' w/the Coys & mild drop but I'll put up a couple of the Coys on my 74. 20x8.5's w/5.25BS & 255/40's; 20x10's w/5.5BS & 295/40's.

redrat · 08-03-2008, 09:48 PM

at 6/8 are you having any isues with the front tires rubing the iner finders??

CLASSIC87' · 08-03-2008, 10:08 PM

The inner top side of the tire will when I hit dips at 40mph+... but not bad enough for "me" to raise it back up.

SCOTI · 08-03-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

The inner top side of the tire will when I hit dips at 40mph+... but not bad enough for "me" to raise it back up.

What was your combo again? Even @ a 20mph crawl, mine would buzz the top of the wells up front (I could not wedge my fingers between them).

Going back & focusing on the gaps between your wheel lips vs. fender lips compared to mine, I see more rubber on yours. So mine might be a hair lower?

**N2TRUX** · 08-03-2008, 10:45 PM

Frank, 20's will look just fine. If you don't lower it much, the larger wheel will look even better. Just adjust the gap with the proper tire, and your good to go.

Are you considering the polished, or gray center?

SCOTI · 08-03-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Frank, 20's will look just fine. If you don't lower it much, the larger wheel will look even better. Just adjust the gap with the proper tire, and your good to go.

Are you considering the polished, or gray center?

I agree. With the drop you suggested, some 20x8.5's w/245/45's & 20x10's w/295/45's would add a little more meat. 275/45's would also work out back & are a common OE size which might be cheaper.....

CLASSIC87' · 08-03-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What was your combo again? Even @ a 20mph crawl, mine would buzz the top of the wells up front (I could not wedge my fingers between them).

Going back & focusing on the gaps between your wheel lips vs. fender lips compared to mine, I see more rubber on yours. So mine might be a hair lower?

3" spindle and 3" spring up front-20X8 w/5''BS and 255/40/20.. And I agree yours looks lower.

killthewabbit · 08-03-2008, 11:32 PM

I think I'm in the minority here, but Coy's never really look as good to me unless they have a 40 series or lower tire. I think it's the lip design. I know the lip is flat instead of stepped, but the outer portion by where the bead sits seems kind of rolled up almost perpendicular. To me, that would spell 20s instead of 18s if I were going with Coys.

I've never had a set, mind you. That's just opinion and observation.

andresco50 · 08-03-2008, 11:48 PM

I love your truck just drop it 3/5

redrat · 08-04-2008, 07:49 PM

this is what my 82 looks like at 6/8 drop. But im runing a big block with the big block springs and it still sits to low with a 3 coil and 3 inch spindle.So Im going to try a 2 inch coil and work from there. the way it sits in this picture the iner finder was rubing on the tire most of the time. I thought about modifying the finder but i want to see what it would look like raised up an inch first.

the tire sizes are 255/40/20 on 20/8.5 in front and 295/40/20 on 20/10 at the rear

spr85gmc · 08-04-2008, 08:04 PM

20/22 255/40/20 front 285/35/22 rear 5/5 drop

f.monroe · 08-04-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Are you considering the polished, or gray center?

Ken , If it is Coys then I like the grey center . In TT2's I like the full polish .
Frank

**N2TRUX** · 08-04-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

Ken , If it is Coys then I like the grey center . In TT2's I like the full polish . Frank

Cool! I like those Coys too...

f.monroe · 08-04-2008, 11:40 PM

Question , would the tire sizes Scotti listed above work on a 20x8 with 4.5 backspace and a 20x10 with 5.5 backspace ? 245/45/20 and 295/45/20 .
Frank

Crush · 08-05-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

Question , would the tire sizes Scotti listed above work on a 20x8 with 4.5 backspace and a 20x10 with 5.5 backspace ? 245/45/20 and 295/45/20 .
Frank

Hey Frank,

Know this isn't a truck, but here's my blazer with what was a 4/6 with 20x8 4.5 bs and 20x9.5 5.5 bs running a 245/40/20 and 295/40/20's.

beautiful truck....I think anything you do to it will be fine

f.monroe · 08-05-2008, 12:41 AM

Crush , Its your wheels that I am asking about . I am trying make up my mind .
Frank

Crush · 08-05-2008, 12:59 AM

I figured.

Just want to make sure they are what you want.....not in a hurry or need to sell them. Last thing I want is buyers remorse from a board member.

If you'd like I can go get a pic of what they look like on my '79 as it sits. It's got about a 6/8 drop on it right now (looks like about a 6/9 drop with all the stuff in the bed...lol).

f.monroe · 08-05-2008, 08:18 AM

The pics I am after is a shot of how they sit in the wheelwells . How much clearance to the fender lip ?
Thanks , Frank

Rollinsqrbdy · 09-01-2008, 11:06 PM

redrat like ur truck. Whered u get the grill?

08-03-2008, 04:07 PM	#1
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Picture request Anyone running a set of Coys or TT2's in 20 inch on a truck only mildly lowered ? I am going to put something on the Black truck but I do not want to lower it more than 2.5/4 or maybe 3.5/5 . I will not be C-notching it so I wonder if I should stick with 18's like I had on the tan truck or wouls 20's look OK ? Thanks , Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-03-2008, 05:04 PM	#2
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Picture request Frank, doesn't matter what you do that truck it'll look sweet. I personally don't care for the look of 20's on vehicles this old, looks great on late model stuff tho. JMHO, to each his own. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

08-03-2008, 07:34 PM	#3
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Picture request The 1st pic was a 5/6.5... I dont think 3.5/5 will be low enough to make it look "right". The 2nd pic is sitting at 6/8. If your doing a mild drop... I would stick with the 18" set up that u were running on the tan one. Its not C-notch... but I did have to trim the bump stops down as well. Attached Images __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 08-03-2008 at 07:36 PM.

08-03-2008, 09:22 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Picture request I think the 20's will still look fine @ 3.5/5 drop & you won't be buzzing the stock front inner fenderwells constantly. Can't help ya' w/the Coys & mild drop but I'll put up a couple of the Coys on my 74. 20x8.5's w/5.25BS & 255/40's; 20x10's w/5.5BS & 295/40's. Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-03-2008, 09:48 PM	#5
redrat gearhead Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 144	Re: Picture request at 6/8 are you having any isues with the front tires rubing the iner finders?? __________________ 2003 GMC Z71 Daily driver 1982 Chevy 2wd short bed, project, boxerdra@hotmail.com

08-03-2008, 10:08 PM	#6
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Picture request The inner top side of the tire will when I hit dips at 40mph+... but not bad enough for "me" to raise it back up. __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

08-03-2008, 10:45 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Picture request Frank, 20's will look just fine. If you don't lower it much, the larger wheel will look even better. Just adjust the gap with the proper tire, and your good to go. Are you considering the polished, or gray center? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-03-2008, 11:32 PM	#11
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Picture request I think I'm in the minority here, but Coy's never really look as good to me unless they have a 40 series or lower tire. I think it's the lip design. I know the lip is flat instead of stepped, but the outer portion by where the bead sits seems kind of rolled up almost perpendicular. To me, that would spell 20s instead of 18s if I were going with Coys. I've never had a set, mind you. That's just opinion and observation. __________________ -- Will

08-03-2008, 11:48 PM	#12
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Picture request I love your truck just drop it 3/5 __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

08-04-2008, 07:49 PM	#13
redrat gearhead Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 144	Re: Picture request this is what my 82 looks like at 6/8 drop. But im runing a big block with the big block springs and it still sits to low with a 3 coil and 3 inch spindle.So Im going to try a 2 inch coil and work from there. the way it sits in this picture the iner finder was rubing on the tire most of the time. I thought about modifying the finder but i want to see what it would look like raised up an inch first. the tire sizes are 255/40/20 on 20/8.5 in front and 295/40/20 on 20/10 at the rear Attached Images __________________ 2003 GMC Z71 Daily driver 1982 Chevy 2wd short bed, project, boxerdra@hotmail.com

08-04-2008, 08:04 PM	#14
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Picture request 20/22 255/40/20 front 285/35/22 rear 5/5 drop Last edited by spr85gmc; 08-04-2008 at 08:05 PM.

08-04-2008, 11:40 PM	#17
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Picture request Question , would the tire sizes Scotti listed above work on a 20x8 with 4.5 backspace and a 20x10 with 5.5 backspace ? 245/45/20 and 295/45/20 . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-05-2008, 12:41 AM	#19
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Picture request Crush , Its your wheels that I am asking about . I am trying make up my mind . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-05-2008, 12:59 AM	#20
Crush Active Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 307	Re: Picture request I figured. Just want to make sure they are what you want.....not in a hurry or need to sell them. Last thing I want is buyers remorse from a board member. If you'd like I can go get a pic of what they look like on my '79 as it sits. It's got about a 6/8 drop on it right now (looks like about a 6/9 drop with all the stuff in the bed...lol). __________________ D.M.C -FF-

08-05-2008, 08:18 AM	#21
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Picture request The pics I am after is a shot of how they sit in the wheelwells . How much clearance to the fender lip ? Thanks , Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !



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