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Old 02-09-2008, 11:25 AM   #1
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Rims ..........Lets see what you have

I have American Racing Rims on my truck currently. But am looking at different options. Was thinking of going back to orignal.
Lets see what everyone has.
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Old 02-09-2008, 11:34 AM   #2
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Billet Specialties Vintecs....18's all the way around.
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Old 02-09-2008, 11:39 AM   #3
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This is one of my favorite tire-wheel combos. Jim i hate to ask again,about tire, wheel b/s and lowering specs. I lost alot of my info.on computer. This is one of my favorite trucks.
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Old 02-09-2008, 11:41 AM   #4
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good ol' 15" x 8" Corvette Rallyes w/ 275/60/15's

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Old 02-09-2008, 11:53 AM   #5
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Sorry heres mine...........
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Old 02-09-2008, 12:00 PM   #6
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six lug smootie ll's
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Old 02-09-2008, 12:50 PM   #7
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I too went for the "period" look

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Old 02-09-2008, 01:23 PM   #8
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Vette Ralleys 15x11 rear 15x7 front Timeless Classic !!!
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Old 02-09-2008, 02:12 PM   #9
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No Prob STP......and thanks!

About a 4/6 drop, 18x8 (4" bs) & 18x9.5 (4.5" bs) with 255/50 & 275/55.

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This is one of my favorite tire-wheel combos. Jim i hate to ask again,about tire, wheel b/s and lowering specs. I lost alot of my info.on computer. This is one of my favorite trucks.
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Old 02-09-2008, 02:20 PM   #10
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18x9 (4" bs) mb motoring express, 255/50r18 up front and 255/55r18s out back...
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Old 02-09-2008, 03:23 PM   #11
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Ace's Sub has Boyds 18x10 & 18x8s. Rene's 72 flamed Blazer has Torque thrust II 18x10 & 18x8. Mark V's 68 swears by15x10 US Indy mags
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Old 02-09-2008, 03:36 PM   #12
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Rollin the 15" Steelies w/ baby moons:




(And 15" hubcaps!)
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Old 02-09-2008, 04:11 PM   #13
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original ?
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Old 02-09-2008, 04:30 PM   #14
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Billet Specialties Vintecs....18's all the way around.
Nothing against all of the other fine rides on here, but Jim your truck is one of my all time favorites on this site

Almost painted mine that hue of blue, and every time I see a pic I wish I had.....so stop posting pics
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Old 02-09-2008, 08:19 PM   #15
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I'm running Wheel Vintiques Billet Cruzers. They're pretty close to the old Halibrand/ ET wheel.







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Old 02-09-2008, 08:37 PM   #16
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Here is what I'm running. 17's x 8" all the way around.



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Old 02-09-2008, 10:07 PM   #17
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15x8 Hopsters

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Old 02-09-2008, 10:09 PM   #18
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Old 02-09-2008, 10:29 PM   #19
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17x8 Torq-thrust originals 4.5" backspacing, 255/50/17 on front, 275/60/17 on back




15x7 steelies, 4.25" backspacing, 255/60/15 on front, 275/60/15 on back

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Old 02-10-2008, 12:29 AM   #20
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Chrome Vette ralleys, 15 x 8 all around.


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Old 02-10-2008, 01:35 AM   #21
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hey Matt (68stepbed) what size and brakd tires are you running?
They look good.
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Old 02-10-2008, 01:40 AM   #22
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torque thrust II's as cast 15x7 and 15x8
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Old 02-10-2008, 01:48 AM   #23
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Dog Dish!
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Vette Ralleys 15x11 rear 15x7 front Timeless Classic !!!
BOB 68327......Love the "Corvette Rally Wheels" .... don't remember seeing 11 inchers with that deep of a "dish"..... ??????
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