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Roadrage · 05-14-2008, 06:30 AM

I am debating getting these wheels for my truck in a 20x8.5. I put my 22's on from my Tahoe but they rub in the front so I figured 20's would be good enough. Any thoughts on backspacing. I would like to go same size on front and rear to make it easy to rotate them. Also I have 3/4" spacers for the rears to even the wheelbase out. Thanks in advance for any comments.

Cant get links to show up so here is my Cardomain site.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3012557

And here is link to the wheel (I'm thinking grey centers)
http://www.coyswheel.com/coys.html

smashingchuck · 05-14-2008, 04:02 PM

I'd go with 5.25 back spacing if you ever plan on lowering it more.

jdurant · 05-14-2008, 09:47 PM

Your truck looks awesome. I agree with the grey ones. But, I also think it looked great with the rallies. Welcome to the board. Somebody on here has those on a very very nice white 79 I think.

78BO · 05-14-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jdurant

Your truck looks awesome. I agree with the grey ones. But, I also think it looked great with the rallies. Welcome to the board. Somebody on here has those on a very very nice white 79 I think.

I agree with jdurant. The rallies looked good. I'm not to keen on low profile tires on trucks now matter how low they are. I think 20's are the biggest you should go. Just my .02

Roadrage · 05-15-2008, 05:51 AM

Thanks for your comments ..Keep 'em coming.

After searching & reading all the posts on backspacing for 20X8.5 rims I am pretty confused.

I think my truck looks pretty good with the rallys. But I can only roll so long with stocks and I begin to get bored, gotta have BIGGER wheels.

I would love to have my truck look like this one attached but these wheels have to have been powdercoated.

My style would be to have the same size and backspacing at all four corners (20x8.5 Coy C-5 Grey) and have the lowest profile tire possible without stretching it. And install spacers in the rear to even the track width.

Does anyone get my ideas? Thanks in advance

Oh BTW thats my 2000 Tahoe Limited

flamingbig10 · 05-15-2008, 06:03 AM

gets some 17" rallies

1984 swb chevy · 05-15-2008, 06:06 AM

If you call Coys they will tell you what backspace will work. I have a 1984 5/6 soon to be 5/7 and have 20x8.5 and 20x10. I got the tires and wheels from them.

72BlckButy · 05-15-2008, 01:35 PM

Rubber bandin' it.... Are you sure you want to run a low profile tire?

86swb · 05-15-2008, 02:49 PM

I love the look of your truck the way it is. Also want to welcome you to the board.

jdurant · 05-15-2008, 05:46 PM

I remember the name of the guy that I was talking about-- Dinos63. Heres a link to his sick a$$ truck. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...highlight=dino He's got a few. I'm a fan. Anyway, there are a few guys on here using those wheels that might be able to better help you--do a search for coys. I get it with the bigger wheels--yeah, it's different; yeah, it might look better; but, will it look three thousand dollars (aprox.?$?) better? I'm not trying to talk you out of it or anything though--it'll look great. I get the low profile thing on a lowered truck with big wheels too. I just wouldn't be looking for the lowest profile I could find. I would definately want 2 or 3 inches there. Plus, ride quality really suffers the lower profile you go-from my experience.
This is what I have done in the past when ordering custom backspacing on wheels. To me, this will make or break your wheels selection. They make tools to do this, but a cardboard cut out works for me. Make a cardboard cutout the diameter of your wheel tire combo with a 5x5 bolt pattern. Then place it on the mounting pad of the rotor/drum. Make your own measurements (Don't forget to turn the steering wheel in the front and allow for tire bulge). The measurement from the mounting pad to the inside of the rim (or where you want it to be) is the backspacing measurement. That way you know for sure what your limits are. I never take anyones word for offset/backspacing/dish. Everyone will tell you something different. And the manufacturer doesn't know or care what will look best--They just know this one size will fit.

My one suggestion: You are going to spend alot on wheels and tires. Get what you want. If you really want them wider in the back or deeper dish--then do that (I personally loved the staggered look). Ditch the spacers. Rotating is over rated. My front tires last forever if I don't rotate. I try to keep a good alignment and swap them left to right though. That goes for all of my cars. Oh, and just for thought-black rallies with the chrome centers and trim rings+maybe 10" rallies in the back would look pretty fantastic on your truck. And be alot cheaper. Plus, you've already shown that you like that murdered-out look. I have a vision for your truck -ha.

thirdstreettito · 05-15-2008, 06:02 PM

The ones you already have I think look better than what you want to put on.

Roadrage · 05-28-2008, 06:21 AM

I'm very partial to 22's but I know I will have to cut the inner fenders. For some reason I think that Coys 20's wouldn't fill the wheel well and I would have to lower it more, giving me the same clearance issues with 22's.

These are 22x9.5 with 255/30/222

I'm considering 22x9 Coys with maybe 245/30/22

Square84 · 05-28-2008, 06:36 AM

that one with the black wheels is sick you should do that

andresco50 · 05-28-2008, 05:18 PM

I prefer the 20's not the 22's too big for me get a 17 rallys

**lolife99** · 05-28-2008, 06:13 PM

I vote 20x8.5's and 20x10's. I like the Coys gray center C5's.

streetstar · 05-28-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I vote 20x8.5's and 20x10's. I like the Coys gray center C5's.

Me 3

thirdstreettito · 05-29-2008, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by streetstar

Me 3

Me 4

tvblazer78 · 05-29-2008, 02:28 AM

20x8 and 20x10

chevymotocross · 05-29-2008, 05:27 AM

Alot of nice trucks here. Roadrage you have a very nice truck, looks great with the newer front end. I am really liking that black chevy with the black wheels. Any information on that truck?

72BlckButy · 05-29-2008, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Me 4

Me 5

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

20x8 and 20x10

Man that thing is sick! I might need to change my vote on the wheel choice...

cochino12 · 05-29-2008, 05:50 AM

What size tires were on the rally's? Nice truck

Roadrage · 05-29-2008, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chevymotocross

Alot of nice trucks here. Roadrage you have a very nice truck, looks great with the newer front end. I am really liking that black chevy with the black wheels. Any information on that truck?

Thanks

That truck belongs to a guy on the forum, I believe it's "kainzien" he says they are Boyd Smoothies custom painted black.

If I were to go with the 20x8.5 & 20x10 Grey Coys wouldn't I want them to have the same backspacing?

BTW thanks for replying.. I am having a hard time trying to decide on some wheels without spending a bunch of money.

Roadrage · 05-29-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

What size tires were on the rally's? Nice truck

The tires on the Rally's were 275/60/15, but the front rubbed so I put on 255/60/15.

I'm still not happy with those sizes, don't like the rake either. I seen a truck on here that was running 225/60/15. Even Agent Orange's 205/70/15's are tempting.

kainzien · 05-29-2008, 06:20 AM

Roadrage sweet lookin ride..

The wheels are boyd coddington smoothies. I scuffed them up and had a buddy paint them base coat cleacoat black. The are 20x8's in the front with 5" backspacing and 20x10's with 4" backspacing(if I recall correctly). They were special ordered backsapcing (i would measure your truck for your perfect fitament). I might try to squeeze some 22x9's and 22x10's on the truck if I were you. LOL..

05-14-2008, 06:30 AM	#1
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB I am debating getting these wheels for my truck in a 20x8.5. I put my 22's on from my Tahoe but they rub in the front so I figured 20's would be good enough. Any thoughts on backspacing. I would like to go same size on front and rear to make it easy to rotate them. Also I have 3/4" spacers for the rears to even the wheelbase out. Thanks in advance for any comments. Cant get links to show up so here is my Cardomain site. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3012557 And here is link to the wheel (I'm thinking grey centers) http://www.coyswheel.com/coys.html Last edited by Roadrage; 05-14-2008 at 06:41 AM. Reason: photos

05-14-2008, 04:02 PM	#2
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB I'd go with 5.25 back spacing if you ever plan on lowering it more. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

05-14-2008, 09:47 PM	#3
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB Your truck looks awesome. I agree with the grey ones. But, I also think it looked great with the rallies. Welcome to the board. Somebody on here has those on a very very nice white 79 I think. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

05-15-2008, 05:51 AM	#5
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB Thanks for your comments ..Keep 'em coming. After searching & reading all the posts on backspacing for 20X8.5 rims I am pretty confused. I think my truck looks pretty good with the rallys. But I can only roll so long with stocks and I begin to get bored, gotta have BIGGER wheels. I would love to have my truck look like this one attached but these wheels have to have been powdercoated. My style would be to have the same size and backspacing at all four corners (20x8.5 Coy C-5 Grey) and have the lowest profile tire possible without stretching it. And install spacers in the rear to even the track width. Does anyone get my ideas? Thanks in advance Oh BTW thats my 2000 Tahoe Limited Attached Images

05-15-2008, 06:03 AM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB gets some 17" rallies __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

05-15-2008, 06:06 AM	#7
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB If you call Coys they will tell you what backspace will work. I have a 1984 5/6 soon to be 5/7 and have 20x8.5 and 20x10. I got the tires and wheels from them. Attached Images

05-15-2008, 01:35 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB Rubber bandin' it.... Are you sure you want to run a low profile tire? __________________ -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)

05-15-2008, 02:49 PM	#9
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB I love the look of your truck the way it is. Also want to welcome you to the board. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-15-2008, 05:46 PM	#10
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB I remember the name of the guy that I was talking about-- Dinos63. Heres a link to his sick a$$ truck. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...highlight=dino He's got a few. I'm a fan. Anyway, there are a few guys on here using those wheels that might be able to better help you--do a search for coys. I get it with the bigger wheels--yeah, it's different; yeah, it might look better; but, will it look three thousand dollars (aprox.?$?) better? I'm not trying to talk you out of it or anything though--it'll look great. I get the low profile thing on a lowered truck with big wheels too. I just wouldn't be looking for the lowest profile I could find. I would definately want 2 or 3 inches there. Plus, ride quality really suffers the lower profile you go-from my experience. This is what I have done in the past when ordering custom backspacing on wheels. To me, this will make or break your wheels selection. They make tools to do this, but a cardboard cut out works for me. Make a cardboard cutout the diameter of your wheel tire combo with a 5x5 bolt pattern. Then place it on the mounting pad of the rotor/drum. Make your own measurements (Don't forget to turn the steering wheel in the front and allow for tire bulge). The measurement from the mounting pad to the inside of the rim (or where you want it to be) is the backspacing measurement. That way you know for sure what your limits are. I never take anyones word for offset/backspacing/dish. Everyone will tell you something different. And the manufacturer doesn't know or care what will look best--They just know this one size will fit. My one suggestion: You are going to spend alot on wheels and tires. Get what you want. If you really want them wider in the back or deeper dish--then do that (I personally loved the staggered look). Ditch the spacers. Rotating is over rated. My front tires last forever if I don't rotate. I try to keep a good alignment and swap them left to right though. That goes for all of my cars. Oh, and just for thought-black rallies with the chrome centers and trim rings+maybe 10" rallies in the back would look pretty fantastic on your truck. And be alot cheaper. Plus, you've already shown that you like that murdered-out look. I have a vision for your truck -ha. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd Last edited by jdurant; 05-15-2008 at 06:52 PM.

05-15-2008, 06:02 PM	#11
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB The ones you already have I think look better than what you want to put on. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

05-28-2008, 06:21 AM	#12
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB I'm very partial to 22's but I know I will have to cut the inner fenders. For some reason I think that Coys 20's wouldn't fill the wheel well and I would have to lower it more, giving me the same clearance issues with 22's. These are 22x9.5 with 255/30/222 I'm considering 22x9 Coys with maybe 245/30/22

05-28-2008, 06:36 AM	#13
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB that one with the black wheels is sick you should do that __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

05-28-2008, 05:18 PM	#14
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB I prefer the 20's not the 22's too big for me get a 17 rallys __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

05-28-2008, 06:13 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB I vote 20x8.5's and 20x10's. I like the Coys gray center C5's. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-29-2008, 02:28 AM	#18
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB 20x8 and 20x10 Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012



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05-29-2008, 05:27 AM	#19
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB Alot of nice trucks here. Roadrage you have a very nice truck, looks great with the newer front end. I am really liking that black chevy with the black wheels. Any information on that truck?

05-29-2008, 05:50 AM	#21
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB What size tires were on the rally's? Nice truck __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

05-29-2008, 06:20 AM	#24
kainzien Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 93	Re: Need opinions on these wheels for my '84 SWB Roadrage sweet lookin ride.. The wheels are boyd coddington smoothies. I scuffed them up and had a buddy paint them base coat cleacoat black. The are 20x8's in the front with 5" backspacing and 20x10's with 4" backspacing(if I recall correctly). They were special ordered backsapcing (i would measure your truck for your perfect fitament). I might try to squeeze some 22x9's and 22x10's on the truck if I were you. LOL.. Attached Images __________________ Chickenhouse chopshop 81 rcsb chevy bagged LS1/4l60E(under the knife) 94 ecswb L92 headed LQ9/ 4l80E(waiting to go under the knife) 78 rcsb chevy LQ4/4L80E Last edited by kainzien; 05-29-2008 at 06:31 AM.

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