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Old 09-06-2009, 08:52 PM   #26
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Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running?

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Old 09-07-2009, 02:08 AM   #27
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Nice teaser pic...

Can't wait to see what else you have in store for it. Now... what's that parked behind the '69?
Behind the 69? That would be my burb, but it sits at my shop for now, if you are refering to it, a 67 rust free front clip and a 72 short stepside bed is what is sitting behind it for now. Lots of plans, too many projets, hurt back (bad combination


Can you post some more pics of your Cheyenne? Or pm me and you can email them to me directly. Specifically around the wheels to get and idea of how they look setting in or out. Inside from underneath would be great to front and rear. When you get an opportunity of course sir..dont mean to hijack this thread but hopefully this will help others with the same questions as well. And im with you on the Hot Rod look as well. Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]

I will take more pics, if youre after a static 4/6 drop and like my set up then follow my wheel tire combo, but if you want to go lower or bagged, then use 8.5 wide wheels up front with @ least 5.5 BS.. Here are some other pics that I found in my computy... PUROPEDO

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Old 09-07-2009, 10:06 AM   #28
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Yes I just want to go with the static 4/6 drop no bags...any clearance problems with the set you are running now?
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Old 09-07-2009, 01:49 PM   #29
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Ron, My wheel tire combo really worked out for me, but like I mentioned before, my front tires are too wide and rub once in a while specially when I make a fast tight turn (my cheyenne dont have a sway bar, maybe adding one might solve this problem) but other than that it looks and runs good, I sacrifice the little rubbing because I really dont like skinny tires. The rear is perfect, fat tall tires,6 inch drop with no rubbing at all, just make sure you buy the super track bar from ECE and align the rear perfectly. Here are some comparasion shots of my cheyenne with 20x8.5-5.5BS Coys up front and 275/50s ( no rubbing at all with the same 4 inch front drop ) last 2 shots with the good old TTII ,personally I like the wider tires better up front on my TTII, what do you guys think?

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Old 09-07-2009, 02:07 PM   #30
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Thanks Puropedo, that truck looks so nice! I bet with that much tire even on the 20's it probably still rides nice. Do you think I could get away with some 275/55/R20's all the way around? I know you said you have a little rub...I have a 3/5 drop with sway bars...and can get a really good deal on some 275/55/R20's. Might just have to try it I guess.
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Old 09-07-2009, 03:55 PM   #31
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Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running?

I'm running 275-45-20 all the way around with a 4/6 drop.
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Old 09-07-2009, 04:31 PM   #32
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71BB_LWB, that looks nice. I can't really tell by those photos, but are the tires pretty close to the fenders? What is your backspacing on those wheels? I like those...pretty close to what I am going to get. What are they? That 4/6 looks perfect!
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Old 09-07-2009, 08:52 PM   #33
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Ron, My wheel tire combo really worked out for me, but like I mentioned before, my front tires are too wide and rub once in a while specially when I make a fast tight turn (my cheyenne dont have a sway bar, maybe adding one might solve this problem) but other than that it looks and runs good, I sacrifice the little rubbing because I really dont like skinny tires. The rear is perfect, fat tall tires,6 inch drop with no rubbing at all, just make sure you buy the super track bar from ECE and align the rear perfectly. Here are some comparasion shots of my cheyenne with 20x8.5-5.5BS Coys up front and 275/50s ( no rubbing at all with the same 4 inch front drop ) last 2 shots with the good old TTII ,personally I like the wider tires better up front on my TTII, what do you guys think?
What is the BS on the rear with the Coys and tire size?
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71BB_LWB, that looks nice. I can't really tell by those photos, but are the tires pretty close to the fenders? What is your backspacing on those wheels? I like those...pretty close to what I am going to get. What are they? That 4/6 looks perfect!
They are NOT too close, if you look down from the top of the fender and measure in, the fronts are 2" from the outside of the fender and the back are 1.75". I had to run spacers in the rear I think they are 1.5".
But I can rotate front to rear if I need to.

Back spacing, I'm not for sure, but the fitment is for a 90's c1500.
The actual wheel is a Boss 301. I found them on CL new in the box for $500.
I have had no rubbing issues.

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Old 09-08-2009, 12:19 AM   #35
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Thanks Puropedo, that truck looks so nice! I bet with that much tire even on the 20's it probably still rides nice. Do you think I could get away with some 275/55/R20's all the way around? I know you said you have a little rub...I have a 3/5 drop with sway bars...and can get a really good deal on some 275/55/R20's. Might just have to try it I guess.
Im pretty sure you can get away with that tire size and drop.

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What is the BS on the rear with the Coys and tire size?
Rear coys are 20x10s 5 BS tires are 305/50/20s
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Old 09-08-2009, 06:47 AM   #36
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Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running?

Anybody have a stepside, I know these big wheels look great on fleetsides but I worried how my 72 shorty will look lowered with 20s
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Rear coys are 20x10s 5 BS tires are 305/50/20s[/quote]



Do you perfer the 5 or 5.5 BS on the rear? And did they clear either way?
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Anybody have a stepside, I know these big wheels look great on fleetsides but I worried how my 72 shorty will look lowered with 20s
I have a buddy who has a stepside with same type of wheels (coys) ...looks killer.


Do you perfer the 5 or 5.5 BS on the rear? And did they clear either way?[/QUOTE]

Some prefer 5.5 , but my preference is 5 on the rear.
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Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running?

So let me see if I have this straight...Mine with a 4/6 drop...Front 20x8.5...5.5BS...275-50 tire.....Rear 20x10...5BS...305-50 Tire. Or maybe 4.5BS on fronts...why do you want to go another inch?
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So let me see if I have this straight...Mine with a 4/6 drop...Front 20x8.5...5.5BS...275-50 tire.....Rear 20x10...5BS...305-50 Tire. Or maybe 4.5BS on fronts...why do you want to go another inch?
Stay with the front 5.5 BS , that way you wont get no rubbing problems, when hitting a bump or making a tight turn. I didnt go with the 4.5BS on purpose ( did bad measurements) but they still look ok, exept for some rubbing once in a while.
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Stay with the front 5.5 BS , that way you wont get no rubbing problems, when hitting a bump or making a tight turn. I didnt go with the 4.5BS on purpose ( did bad measurements) but they still look ok, exept for some rubbing once in a while.
so give me your final set up sizes given your trial and error and what you think is the max sizes and proper fitment and look...?
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Old 09-10-2009, 10:38 AM   #42
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Re: Biggest 20" tires you are running?

Hey guys, I'm running TTII's also with BFG's G-Force T/A KDW-2's 255/45/18 up front and 285/55/20 out back front are too small but the back hole is all tire. The truck has a 4/5 Early Classic drop........Rick
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so give me your final set up sizes given your trial and error and what you think is the max sizes and proper fitment and look...?
20x805 5.5BS/ 285-50s up front.. 20x10 5BS 305-50s rears...4-6 drop kit.
( thats my suggestion judging to my prefferance )

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Hey guys, I'm running TTII's also with BFG's G-Force T/A KDW-2's 255/45/18 up front and 285/55/20 out back front are too small but the back hole is all tire. The truck has a 4/5 Early Classic drop........Rick
Nice truck, Ive never like the 18-20 wheel combo though.
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I thought you were rubbing with the 285 up front but not with the 275?
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I thought you were rubbing with the 285 up front but not with the 275?
I am rubbing with the 4.5 BS front wheels, but with the 5.5 BS coys not.
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I am rubbing with the 4.5 BS front wheels, but with the 5.5 BS coys not.
duh...I should have looked back on this one...im obviously confused...but i think I got it now...hopefully cuz I would like to get it right the first time for sure...thanks for all the help...oh by the way do you know where to get a killer deal on a set of wheels and tires?
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No problemo, Boss has some kickass looking wheels, I think they are the 338s model, and they are cheap, coy wheels arent that bad either but they are becoming too common (popular). Boss are cheaper, give them a try.
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with a 4/6 drop ow are you guys dropping (spindles and springs in front or all spring in the front)?
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I'm running 255-40-20 & 295-40-20 toyos, rides good with air susp.
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I'm running 255-40-20 & 295-40-20 toyos, rides good with air susp.
Hey, good looking truck....
I can't tell from the picture but do you have front inner fenders on that? If so what did you do any modifications?
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