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Southcity · 10-10-2020, 01:52 PM

I personally love your truck just as it is. I have a lowered 66 Suburban and have run it with 18's and 20's over the years but I always end up going back to stock steelies/radials (which I love) and am considering bringing it back to stock height. What about trying a small change first like putting some radial tires on those stock rims and then driving it for a while? It's a small change but would improve driving experience and let you enjoy your truck while you contemplate lowering it and putting different wheels on it.

LT1 Burb · 10-10-2020, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Southcity

I personally love your truck just as it is. I have a lowered 66 Suburban and have run it with 18's and 20's over the years but I always end up going back to stock steelies/radials (which I love) and am considering bringing it back to stock height. What about trying a small change first like putting some radial tires on those stock rims and then driving it for a while? It's a small change but would improve driving experience and let you enjoy your truck while you contemplate lowering it and putting different wheels on it.

That is a good thought because it is the Bias Ply pizza cutters that suck, maybe a whitewall radial will make it better.

Southcity · 10-10-2020, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

That is a good thought because it is the Bias Ply pizza cutters that suck, maybe a whitewall radial will make it better.

Yes sir, a much nicer ride, better road manners and with a whitewall radial you also change the look up just slightly, pretty good bang for the buck. Now to determine - thin stripe whitewall (which I think is closest to stock for this year) or a medium stripe?

**Getter-Done** · 10-10-2020, 06:13 PM

That is a nice truck as is.
If the tires are the biggest issue,
I would swap them for radial tires.
If the single master cylinder is a concern of safety to you,
I would probably put disc brakes and dual master cylinder on it also.
I would only use drop springs on the back to bring it down
(to level or just under level).

Just my opinion.

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10-10-2020, 01:52 PM	#1
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: What should I do with this truck I personally love your truck just as it is. I have a lowered 66 Suburban and have run it with 18's and 20's over the years but I always end up going back to stock steelies/radials (which I love) and am considering bringing it back to stock height. What about trying a small change first like putting some radial tires on those stock rims and then driving it for a while? It's a small change but would improve driving experience and let you enjoy your truck while you contemplate lowering it and putting different wheels on it. __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

10-10-2020, 06:13 PM	#4
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,800	Re: What should I do with this truck That is a nice truck as is. If the tires are the biggest issue, I would swap them for radial tires. If the single master cylinder is a concern of safety to you, I would probably put disc brakes and dual master cylinder on it also. I would only use drop springs on the back to bring it down (to level or just under level). Just my opinion. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build



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