1969 GMC truck tires/rims ideas ???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drsergio · 10-24-2010, 10:20 AM

Well ,,I would like to lower the front maybe 3 inches or so,,,,and change the tires and rims, Right now I have 15x5.5
I would like to put wide trires on the back and smaller on front
Maybe a low profile 265/60,,ss,,,front,,,,225 /215/60 ss front not sure if will keep the 15s ot go to a 16 or 17
any ideas?? any pictures to help?

ty
any one know any newer gmc truck aplication that would fit the 69?
I posted a picture ffrom the front rims,,,as you can see ,,, I a have a spindle sticking out I think I ll be limited on the rims choice

ty

72BlckButy · 10-24-2010, 04:24 PM

Here's what I've had on my '69 6-lug truck over the past two years:

15x8's on all 4-corners
15x7 (f) and 15x8 (r) - yes they made a 15x7 6-lug ralley
20x8.5 and 20x10

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drsergio · 10-24-2010, 04:53 PM

[QUOTE=72BlckButy;4257691]Here's what I've had on my '69 6-lug truck over the past two years:

15x8's on all 4-corners
15x7 (f) and 15x8 (r) - yes they made a 15x7 6-lug ralley
20x8.5 and 20x10

Nice,,,,,,

so I have to ask,,,,

What happend with the old wheels and tires???

are they for sale??,,,,,

ty

SB

72BlckButy · 10-25-2010, 05:38 PM

For sale... no.

The 7/8's are currently on my FILs '69 and will eventually end up back in storage.

10-24-2010, 10:20 AM	#1
drsergio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: danbury Posts: 70	1969 GMC truck tires/rims ideas ???? Well ,,I would like to lower the front maybe 3 inches or so,,,,and change the tires and rims, Right now I have 15x5.5 I would like to put wide trires on the back and smaller on front Maybe a low profile 265/60,,ss,,,front,,,,225 /215/60 ss front not sure if will keep the 15s ot go to a 16 or 17 any ideas?? any pictures to help? ty any one know any newer gmc truck aplication that would fit the 69? I posted a picture ffrom the front rims,,,as you can see ,,, I a have a spindle sticking out I think I ll be limited on the rims choice ty Attached Images Last edited by drsergio; 10-24-2010 at 10:57 AM. Reason: ad picture

10-24-2010, 04:24 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 GMC truck tires/rims ideas ???? Here's what I've had on my '69 6-lug truck over the past two years: 15x8's on all 4-corners 15x7 (f) and 15x8 (r) - yes they made a 15x7 6-lug ralley 20x8.5 and 20x10 __________________ -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)

10-24-2010, 04:53 PM	#3
drsergio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: danbury Posts: 70	Re: 1969 GMC truck tires/rims ideas ???? [QUOTE=72BlckButy;4257691]Here's what I've had on my '69 6-lug truck over the past two years: 15x8's on all 4-corners 15x7 (f) and 15x8 (r) - yes they made a 15x7 6-lug ralley 20x8.5 and 20x10 Nice,,,,,, so I have to ask,,,, What happend with the old wheels and tires??? are they for sale??,,,,, ty SB

10-25-2010, 05:38 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 GMC truck tires/rims ideas ???? For sale... no. The 7/8's are currently on my FILs '69 and will eventually end up back in storage. __________________ -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)



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