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**davischevy** · 06-02-2019, 12:34 AM

leddzepp, I didn't know you had a K20. You need to keep me better informed.

This thread is interesting and the proof is in the longevity. It is 10 years old and still drawing attention.

SRU1436 · 06-13-2019, 05:57 PM

Just bought the truck about 6 weeks ago, took off the full wheel covers. Gotta clean up and repaint the wheels.

Mhussnatter · 08-01-2019, 04:24 AM

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qz164fj790...mage.jpeg?dl=0

Still mid build but here are my 15 X 8 rally's. Thinking of going to 15 X 10 with 4" BS in the rear because I want something a little wider and want the wheel/tire to come a little further in the wheel well. They just look too recessed to me. Anyone have any thoughts on that. Also I am running a 4 / 6 drop with drop spindles and springs in the front drop springs, C notch and flip kit in the rear

Having trouble posting pics...

72c20customcamper · 08-01-2019, 06:35 AM

Finally got round to putting new rims and tires on

C/10 King · 08-01-2019, 08:03 PM

I love steelies… here's a few of my recent ones!

All factory paint also....

kingsolver72 · 08-01-2019, 10:06 PM

Guess I forgot to post a picture of the truck with the correct hubcaps. Man I’m really digging em.

mcampbell · 08-02-2019, 07:39 PM

C/10 King,

Are you finding stock steel rims and repainting or using aftermarket (Wheel Vintique) rims?

Also love the whitewalls. What brand and size please.

Seems like I read on the board that 90% of stock rims are 7" and very hard to find 8".

You have both dog dish caps and full size. Is there an aftermarket rim that works for both types?

Thanks for the help.

VWNate1 · 08-02-2019, 07:45 PM

Stock Wheels are still out there, you just have to beat the bushes for them .

Utah has a lot of Desert so look in older junkyards, never waste time asking, you have to go do the dirty nasty work of searching through the HUGE piles of greasy, dirty, heavy, black widow infested old wheels & tires .

PepperTreeGarage · 08-03-2019, 03:41 PM

Got the Steelies powder coated and new tires on. 16X6.5 front. 16X8 rear. Tires are 235/70X16 and 255/70X16. 225/75X16 spare.

PepperTreeGarage · 08-05-2019, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

Got the Steelies powder coated and new tires on. 16X6.5 front. 16X8 rear. Tires are 235/70X16 and 255/70X16. 225/75X16 spare.

Better pics of our "Steelies".

C/10 King · 08-03-2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mcampbell

C/10 King,

Are you finding stock steel rims and repainting or using aftermarket (Wheel Vintique) rims?

Also love the whitewalls. What brand and size please.

Seems like I read on the board that 90% of stock rims are 7" and very hard to find 8".

You have both dog dish caps and full size. Is there an aftermarket rim that works for both types?

Thanks for the help.

All are stock steelies, I recommend Coker tires, as I tried others, and 225/75/15 is the size I usually use.

vectorit · 08-04-2019, 11:40 AM

Just replaced my old bent 16.5 steelies with new 16" wheel Vintiques on the burb.

Ekliptix · 04-22-2021, 10:24 PM

**DeadheadNM** · 08-04-2019, 11:59 AM

Recent pic with my fresh springs and shocks. OEM 16.5" steelies

**DA71Grande** · 08-04-2019, 07:21 PM

I’m in.. Coker 16x8 and 16x10

CG · 08-05-2019, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DA71Grande

I’m in.. Coker 16x8 and 16x10

That's a great looking truck! I really like the burly look!

**davischevy** · 09-29-2019, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Recent pic with my fresh springs and shocks. OEM 16.5" steelies

Pete, what brand spring did you use, and are they stock arch? Do you have any other lift on the truck?

Thanks,
other Larry

**DeadheadNM** · 09-29-2019, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

Pete, what brand spring did you use, and are they stock arch? Do you have any other lift on the truck?

Thanks,
other Larry

Hi Larry - love your pic btw, too cool. Springs came from Alcan Spring in Colorado. Zero lift stock height built to order w USA steel. No body lift. The 33" tires bump it up a bit. I'm happy with the stance as I can scramble in/out pretty easily.

**davischevy** · 09-29-2019, 04:48 PM

Obviously I like the stance on your truck too (along with everything else about it).

You may not remember, but, this is the truck I was going to get when I contacted you in Albuquerque. My plans changed in California and it was early morning when I came back through so I didn't bother you. Anyway, I have it apart now and I may as well put in new springs. It looks like it sits a little low in the front.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755797

Abomb · 09-14-2019, 05:09 PM

I changed it up a bit, stock 15x6 with 215/75/15 tires up front, 15x8 wheel vintiques series 62 rears with 235/75/15 tires.

**Stephen717** · 09-23-2019, 12:37 PM

Ok so I was originally going to go with a spoke type wheel but I have this vision in my head of all the modern braking upgrades (dual piston calipers up front and 13" drums in the rear) but the old school look. That being said it's a C/20 frame and I'm looking for steelies. The 16" rims I have are split rims that I don't want to keep as not only are they dangerous but they're hitting the calipers up front and 16.5" rims are available but tire prices are way to high for me to even think about. So my question for all you steel wheels guru's is, is there anywhere I can get either a 17x8 wheel with 4 inches of back spacing or a 17x9 with 4.5" of backspacing that's drilled for an 8x6.5 lug pattern? I don't want to go with an 18" as I think that'd be too big for the truck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

72c20customcamper · 09-23-2019, 04:03 PM

Do these count original 17 inch split ring

Stephen717 why do you say splits are dangerous? anything if handled improperly can be dangerous. Millions of miles have and still are traveled on split rims

**Stephen717** · 09-23-2019, 04:50 PM

I say it because mine are completely rusted and I'm Leary about doing anything with them. I don't mind them personally but I don't trust these ones. Plus the fact that they hit the calipers so I'm looking for bigger rims. Also what size tires are those on your gorgeous stepside

71gmcC15 · 09-23-2019, 05:02 PM

my pickup when I first bought it

72c20customcamper · 09-23-2019, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen717

I say it because mine are completely rusted and I'm Leary about doing anything with them. I don't mind them personally but I don't trust these ones. Plus the fact that they hit the calipers so I'm looking for bigger rims. Also what size tires are those on your gorgeous stepside

Ya hitting the caliper is concerning. The tires are 7.50-17 load range d

06-02-2019, 12:34 AM	#1
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,797	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! leddzepp, I didn't know you had a K20. You need to keep me better informed. This thread is interesting and the proof is in the longevity. It is 10 years old and still drawing attention. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

06-13-2019, 05:57 PM	#2
SRU1436 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Northern California Posts: 212	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Just bought the truck about 6 weeks ago, took off the full wheel covers. Gotta clean up and repaint the wheels. Attached Images

08-01-2019, 04:24 AM	#3
Mhussnatter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Easton, MD Posts: 63	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! https://www.dropbox.com/s/qz164fj790...mage.jpeg?dl=0 Still mid build but here are my 15 X 8 rally's. Thinking of going to 15 X 10 with 4" BS in the rear because I want something a little wider and want the wheel/tire to come a little further in the wheel well. They just look too recessed to me. Anyone have any thoughts on that. Also I am running a 4 / 6 drop with drop spindles and springs in the front drop springs, C notch and flip kit in the rear Having trouble posting pics...

08-01-2019, 06:35 AM	#4
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,300	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Finally got round to putting new rims and tires on Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

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C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! I love steelies… here's a few of my recent ones! All factory paint also.... Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

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kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,204	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Guess I forgot to post a picture of the truck with the correct hubcaps. Man I’m really digging em. Attached Images

08-02-2019, 07:39 PM	#7
mcampbell Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa Clara, Utah Posts: 48	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! C/10 King, Are you finding stock steel rims and repainting or using aftermarket (Wheel Vintique) rims? Also love the whitewalls. What brand and size please. Seems like I read on the board that 90% of stock rims are 7" and very hard to find 8". You have both dog dish caps and full size. Is there an aftermarket rim that works for both types? Thanks for the help.

08-02-2019, 07:45 PM	#8
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,618	Stock Wheels Stock Wheels are still out there, you just have to beat the bushes for them . Utah has a lot of Desert so look in older junkyards, never waste time asking, you have to go do the dirty nasty work of searching through the HUGE piles of greasy, dirty, heavy, black widow infested old wheels & tires . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

08-03-2019, 03:41 PM	#9
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Got the Steelies powder coated and new tires on. 16X6.5 front. 16X8 rear. Tires are 235/70X16 and 255/70X16. 225/75X16 spare. Attached Images

08-04-2019, 11:40 AM	#12
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Just replaced my old bent 16.5 steelies with new 16" wheel Vintiques on the burb. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

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Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 677	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

08-04-2019, 11:59 AM	#14
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Recent pic with my fresh springs and shocks. OEM 16.5" steelies Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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09-29-2019, 04:48 PM	#19
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,797	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Obviously I like the stance on your truck too (along with everything else about it). You may not remember, but, this is the truck I was going to get when I contacted you in Albuquerque. My plans changed in California and it was early morning when I came back through so I didn't bother you. Anyway, I have it apart now and I may as well put in new springs. It looks like it sits a little low in the front. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755797 Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

09-14-2019, 05:09 PM	#20
Abomb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Oberlin Posts: 92	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! I changed it up a bit, stock 15x6 with 215/75/15 tires up front, 15x8 wheel vintiques series 62 rears with 235/75/15 tires.



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09-23-2019, 12:37 PM	#21
Stephen717 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Loris South Carolina Posts: 428	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Ok so I was originally going to go with a spoke type wheel but I have this vision in my head of all the modern braking upgrades (dual piston calipers up front and 13" drums in the rear) but the old school look. That being said it's a C/20 frame and I'm looking for steelies. The 16" rims I have are split rims that I don't want to keep as not only are they dangerous but they're hitting the calipers up front and 16.5" rims are available but tire prices are way to high for me to even think about. So my question for all you steel wheels guru's is, is there anywhere I can get either a 17x8 wheel with 4 inches of back spacing or a 17x9 with 4.5" of backspacing that's drilled for an 8x6.5 lug pattern? I don't want to go with an 18" as I think that'd be too big for the truck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

09-23-2019, 04:03 PM	#22
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,300	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Do these count original 17 inch split ring Stephen717 why do you say splits are dangerous? anything if handled improperly can be dangerous. Millions of miles have and still are traveled on split rims Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-23-2019, 04:50 PM	#23
Stephen717 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Loris South Carolina Posts: 428	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! I say it because mine are completely rusted and I'm Leary about doing anything with them. I don't mind them personally but I don't trust these ones. Plus the fact that they hit the calipers so I'm looking for bigger rims. Also what size tires are those on your gorgeous stepside

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