Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Roadrage · 05-31-2010, 06:36 PM

I've tried a few wheel options and came to realize that 22's just ain't gonna work with a 5 1/2"-7" drop with stock inner fenders. So this is another option I've came up with. Maybe a 20x8.5 and 20x10 combo. Do these wheels fit the 1 1/4" rotors (heavy duty brakes)?

BTW here are some pics from yesterday with the 22's on (from my Tahoe but they rub too much on front driver side):

baclay9 · 05-31-2010, 06:48 PM

Cherub has those wheels on his truck. Check his build thread.

Cherub · 05-31-2010, 07:26 PM

i had a meassage from another member (muthstryker) and he said his heavy duty brakes didnt work with those wheels.

Roadrage · 05-31-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

i had a meassage from another member (muthstryker) and he said his heavy duty brakes didnt work with those wheels.

Ok thanks.. good to know.. Yours turned out killer.. Maybe I just need to figure out a way to mod my inner fender. I took it out once but when I realized how hard it would to do the passenger side I put it back on... Plus it rains tooo much here...

american revolution · 06-07-2010, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by baclay9

Cherub has those wheels on his truck. Check his build thread.

what brand wheels and width...size of tires are these?

menace121978 · 06-07-2010, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

i had a meassage from another member (muthstryker) and he said his heavy duty brakes didnt work with those wheels.

so much for my back up plan!

silvereagle07 · 06-07-2010, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

i had a meassage from another member (muthstryker) and he said his heavy duty brakes didnt work with those wheels.

Why won't they work? Is the hub size different? Could it be machined? I had thought about getting those wheels when I saw your truck but I just put on hd brakes last week. This is kinda spoiling my plans.

Roadrage · 06-07-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by american revolution

what brand wheels and width...size of tires are these?

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Why won't they work? Is the hub size different? Could it be machined? I had thought about getting those wheels when I saw your truck but I just put on hd brakes last week. This is kinda spoiling my plans.

Which wheels are you guys referring to? The Eagle 225's or the U2-55's?
The U2-55's fit no problem...

silvereagle07 · 06-07-2010, 10:50 AM

The Eagle 225's.

Cherub · 06-07-2010, 01:01 PM

yea the hub would need to be machined, im guessing a 1/8th inch

Roadrage · 06-07-2010, 01:53 PM

What about the center cap? Will it fit? Is the spindle too long? Remove dustcap?

CLASSIC87' · 06-07-2010, 04:11 PM

Hey Roadrage... if the driver side is rubbing more... check to see if the tire is rubbing on your bolt heads that attach your jack onto the fender well.

draggin86 · 06-07-2010, 05:34 PM

lets get some answer on the issue so people know ! like my self =)

Roadrage · 06-07-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

Hey Roadrage... if the driver side is rubbing more... check to see if the tire is rubbing on your bolt heads that attach your jack onto the fender well.

Nah it's not rubbing on the jack bolts. I already removed the jack. I jacked it up the other day and spun the coil spring around 180 degrees and now it doesn't rub as much (almost bearable). Thanks though..

Cherub · 06-07-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadrage

What about the center cap? Will it fit? Is the spindle too long? Remove dustcap?

you will need to get the dimensions of the HD rotar Ill give you the dimensions of the LD rotar and you can compare and see where the interferances are.

muthstryker · 06-07-2010, 09:16 PM

Ya they don't fit as cherub said, They are off about 1/8 of an inch on the hub all around. I'm just going to use a grinder around the hub until I get the CPP 13" brake kit.

The good thing is you don't have to grind the lower portion of the hub where it needs to be hubcentric and perfectly round to get them to fit.

menace121978 · 06-07-2010, 09:39 PM

that is some great news! thanks muthstryker! btw, what year truck you putting them on?

muthstryker · 06-07-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

that is some great news! thanks muthstryker! btw, what year truck you putting them on?

An 86..

ced935 · 06-07-2010, 09:54 PM

I'll be picking up a set of these this week if I can sneak away from work long enough to make the 2 hour drive.

muthstryker · 06-07-2010, 09:57 PM

I wont beable to put mine on for about 8-10 days, but they wont be staying on. I hate putting nice wheels that are for a lowered truck on a truck that isnt lowered yet! I will have pics though at its nosebleed ride height! haha..

menace121978 · 06-07-2010, 10:08 PM

i want to see how they will look on the older pre 80's body with all the chrome trim...

ced935 · 06-07-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

I wont beable to put mine on for about 8-10 days, but they wont be staying on. I hate putting nice wheels that are for a lowered truck on a truck that isnt lowered yet! I will have pics though at its nosebleed ride height! haha..

I know what you mean. I'm probably going to just pick them up and put them on this weekend when I install my rear flip kit.
The guy said he only has the one set in stock so I hope nobody beat me to them.

muthstryker · 06-07-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ced935

I know what you mean. I'm probably going to just pick them up and put them on this weekend when I install my rear flip kit.
The guy said he only has the one set in stock so I hope nobody beat me to them.

Do you have the light duty brakes?

ced935 · 06-07-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

Do you have the light duty brakes?

Yea, 1" rotors so hopefully they'll bolt right up

muthstryker · 06-07-2010, 10:42 PM

Ya they should, might have to tap the dust cap in a little bit.. I thought about buying the 1" rotors and everything but, In about 3-4 months im going to do CPPs 13" brake kit up front and their 12" kit out back. Dont want to buy everything twice..

05-31-2010, 06:36 PM	#1
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? I've tried a few wheel options and came to realize that 22's just ain't gonna work with a 5 1/2"-7" drop with stock inner fenders. So this is another option I've came up with. Maybe a 20x8.5 and 20x10 combo. Do these wheels fit the 1 1/4" rotors (heavy duty brakes)? BTW here are some pics from yesterday with the 22's on (from my Tahoe but they rub too much on front driver side): __________________ 2008 NNBS ECSB Cocoa Metallic Texas Edition McGaughy's 5/7 Drop: 2" Drop Spindles, 2" Coil Relocators, 1" Drop Springs, 7" Flip Kit, 2050 Shocks, Shock Extenders, McGaughy's Helper Bags / 24x10 U2-55 wheels on Kumho 275/30/24's / DiabloSport Predator Diablo Tune / DDM Raptor HID's / Debadged / Lamin-Xed Headlights (Tint), Taillights (Gunsmoke) and Fog Lights (Tint) / Extang Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover My previous trucks: My '84 SWB My Tahoe Limited Last edited by Roadrage; 05-31-2010 at 09:03 PM.

05-31-2010, 06:48 PM	#2
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? Cherub has those wheels on his truck. Check his build thread.

05-31-2010, 07:26 PM	#3
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? i had a meassage from another member (muthstryker) and he said his heavy duty brakes didnt work with those wheels. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck) Last edited by Cherub; 05-31-2010 at 07:27 PM.

06-07-2010, 10:50 AM	#9
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? The Eagle 225's. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

06-07-2010, 01:01 PM	#10
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? yea the hub would need to be machined, im guessing a 1/8th inch __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-07-2010, 01:53 PM	#11
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? What about the center cap? Will it fit? Is the spindle too long? Remove dustcap? __________________ 2008 NNBS ECSB Cocoa Metallic Texas Edition McGaughy's 5/7 Drop: 2" Drop Spindles, 2" Coil Relocators, 1" Drop Springs, 7" Flip Kit, 2050 Shocks, Shock Extenders, McGaughy's Helper Bags / 24x10 U2-55 wheels on Kumho 275/30/24's / DiabloSport Predator Diablo Tune / DDM Raptor HID's / Debadged / Lamin-Xed Headlights (Tint), Taillights (Gunsmoke) and Fog Lights (Tint) / Extang Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover My previous trucks: My '84 SWB My Tahoe Limited

06-07-2010, 04:11 PM	#12
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? Hey Roadrage... if the driver side is rubbing more... check to see if the tire is rubbing on your bolt heads that attach your jack onto the fender well. __________________ 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

06-07-2010, 05:34 PM	#13
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? lets get some answer on the issue so people know ! like my self =)

06-07-2010, 09:16 PM	#16
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? Ya they don't fit as cherub said, They are off about 1/8 of an inch on the hub all around. I'm just going to use a grinder around the hub until I get the CPP 13" brake kit. The good thing is you don't have to grind the lower portion of the hub where it needs to be hubcentric and perfectly round to get them to fit.

06-07-2010, 09:39 PM	#17
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? that is some great news! thanks muthstryker! btw, what year truck you putting them on? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-07-2010, 09:54 PM	#19
ced935 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 23	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? I'll be picking up a set of these this week if I can sneak away from work long enough to make the 2 hour drive.

06-07-2010, 09:57 PM	#20
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? I wont beable to put mine on for about 8-10 days, but they wont be staying on. I hate putting nice wheels that are for a lowered truck on a truck that isnt lowered yet! I will have pics though at its nosebleed ride height! haha..

06-07-2010, 10:08 PM	#21
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? i want to see how they will look on the older pre 80's body with all the chrome trim... __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-07-2010, 10:42 PM	#25
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Will the American Eagle 225's fit my truck? Ya they should, might have to tap the dust cap in a little bit.. I thought about buying the 1" rotors and everything but, In about 3-4 months im going to do CPPs 13" brake kit up front and their 12" kit out back. Dont want to buy everything twice..



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