American TT or Steelies? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lee H · 05-25-2013, 10:47 AM

Well after 15 years with the Americans I did the switch to steelies. I know which ones I'm going to run. What say you all??

nds1968 · 05-25-2013, 11:08 AM

I like the steelies

What size tires are you running? Nate

Lou Boffa · 05-25-2013, 11:09 AM

nice, very cool

tommys72 · 05-25-2013, 11:22 AM

Steelies for sure....
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sdailey · 05-25-2013, 11:31 AM

Another vote for the steelies.
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CParnell · 05-25-2013, 11:47 AM

I'm gonna have to vote for the TTs, they both look good though.

Justin36 · 05-25-2013, 12:09 PM

Steelies
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Dano69c10 · 05-25-2013, 12:17 PM

Welcome back to the steelies club...

cabman420 · 05-25-2013, 12:24 PM

think i'd run the steelies with wide whitewalls

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-25-2013, 12:37 PM

I like both, but I'm gonna vote on the steelies and caps. Truck looks great with them..
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3drburb · 05-25-2013, 12:41 PM

TTs gets my vote, maybe painted white, but they both look great. Sweet ride.

Lee H · 05-25-2013, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nds1968

I like the steelies

What size tires are you running? Nate

Steelies have 275x60s & 235x70s. American Racing TT have 255x70s.

**WIDESIDE72** · 05-25-2013, 01:48 PM

I like both! the problem with steelies is finding a decent set of caps without paying an am and a leg. Are the torq thrusts up for sale?
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Evaded · 05-25-2013, 01:54 PM

I think I have the same American Racing wheels on my truck and love the look. Why are they called American Racing TT?

big_al_71 · 05-25-2013, 02:17 PM

steelies..

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-25-2013, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evaded

I think I have the same American Racing wheels on my truck and love the look. Why are they called American Racing TT?

tt= torque thrusts
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71proj · 05-25-2013, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee H

Steelies have 275x60s & 235x70s. American Racing TT have 255x70s.

Are those the 6" wide steelies?...I did not know you could go with such a wide tire on a 6" rim. No issues?

Truck looks great! I prefer the steelies.
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C/10 King · 05-25-2013, 03:10 PM

Wow Lee!!!! I have to admit when I read the title of the thread I said, yeah right "TT hands down" BUT! now that I saw the pic, I started whistling a totally different tune

......"leave the steelies on!" and don't look back!

**TBONE1964** · 05-25-2013, 03:13 PM

Hey Lee,

The steelies look really good on your truck. I am a huge fan of the TT's and would invite you to ship them up to Michigan if the price is right and you are going to sell.

I would not mind steelies on my truck but not sure how they would look on the long bed.

Another thought, would you consider painting the steelies body color (olive)??? I wonder how it would look with Ochre/White if the wheels were Ochre??

You did good.

Lee H · 05-25-2013, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71proj

Are those the 6" wide steelies?...I did not know you could go with such a wide tire on a 6" rim. No issues?

Truck looks great! I prefer the steelies.
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15X8s for the 275x60s 15X6 for the 235X70s.

71proj · 05-25-2013, 03:38 PM

What was your source for the 15x8 steelies? They look great.
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Lee H · 05-25-2013, 03:43 PM

Wheel Vintiques.

**Boog** · 05-25-2013, 05:38 PM

I'm gonna have to go against the current trend. I like the TT's better on that truck. Keep em. You may want to swap em out again.

Sicklajoie · 05-25-2013, 05:57 PM

Tough choice, they look good either way.

69GWC · 05-25-2013, 06:57 PM

TT all the way.
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05-25-2013, 10:47 AM	#1
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	American TT or Steelies? Well after 15 years with the Americans I did the switch to steelies. I know which ones I'm going to run. What say you all?? Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

05-25-2013, 11:08 AM	#2
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: American TT or Steelies? I like the steelies What size tires are you running? Nate __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

05-25-2013, 11:09 AM	#3
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: American TT or Steelies? nice, very cool

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tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: American TT or Steelies? Steelies for sure.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

05-25-2013, 11:31 AM	#5
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: American TT or Steelies? Another vote for the steelies. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shannon

05-25-2013, 11:47 AM	#6
CParnell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 156	Re: American TT or Steelies? I'm gonna have to vote for the TTs, they both look good though. __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Project Tommy 1974 Olds Cutlass

05-25-2013, 12:09 PM	#7
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: American TT or Steelies? Steelies Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin

05-25-2013, 12:17 PM	#8
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: American TT or Steelies? Welcome back to the steelies club... __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

05-25-2013, 12:24 PM	#9
cabman420 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pawtucket RI Posts: 29	Re: American TT or Steelies? think i'd run the steelies with wide whitewalls

05-25-2013, 12:37 PM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,886	Re: American TT or Steelies? I like both, but I'm gonna vote on the steelies and caps. Truck looks great with them.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-25-2013, 12:41 PM	#11
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: American TT or Steelies? TTs gets my vote, maybe painted white, but they both look great. Sweet ride.

05-25-2013, 01:48 PM	#13
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: American TT or Steelies? I like both! the problem with steelies is finding a decent set of caps without paying an am and a leg. Are the torq thrusts up for sale? Posted via Mobile Device

05-25-2013, 01:54 PM	#14
Evaded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 424	Re: American TT or Steelies? I think I have the same American Racing wheels on my truck and love the look. Why are they called American Racing TT? __________________ If I see a Zombie.. Im runnin it over with my Truck.

05-25-2013, 02:17 PM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: American TT or Steelies? steelies.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-25-2013, 03:10 PM	#18
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: American TT or Steelies? Wow Lee!!!! I have to admit when I read the title of the thread I said, yeah right "TT hands down" BUT! now that I saw the pic, I started whistling a totally different tune ......"leave the steelies on!" and don't look back! __________________ 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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05-25-2013, 03:13 PM	#19
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: American TT or Steelies? Hey Lee, The steelies look really good on your truck. I am a huge fan of the TT's and would invite you to ship them up to Michigan if the price is right and you are going to sell. I would not mind steelies on my truck but not sure how they would look on the long bed. Another thought, would you consider painting the steelies body color (olive)??? I wonder how it would look with Ochre/White if the wheels were Ochre?? You did good.

05-25-2013, 03:38 PM	#21
71proj Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 56	Re: American TT or Steelies? What was your source for the 15x8 steelies? They look great. Posted via Mobile Device

05-25-2013, 03:43 PM	#22
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: American TT or Steelies? Wheel Vintiques. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

05-25-2013, 05:38 PM	#23
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,030	Re: American TT or Steelies? I'm gonna have to go against the current trend. I like the TT's better on that truck. Keep em. You may want to swap em out again. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-25-2013, 05:57 PM	#24
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,492	Re: American TT or Steelies? Tough choice, they look good either way. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

05-25-2013, 06:57 PM	#25
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: American TT or Steelies? TT all the way. Posted via Mobile Device

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