What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slammed66 · 12-21-2014, 02:32 AM

Here's my 72, bone stock on 30x9.5's on 15x6 wheels.

And now 33x12.50's on 15x8 CUCV Wheels. Everything clears and drives awesome. Maybe a 2 or 4" lift in the near future ..

slotard · 12-21-2014, 04:46 AM

No rubbing? Impressive...

**Yukon Jack** · 12-21-2014, 11:01 AM

Looks great!

**kwmech** · 12-21-2014, 03:14 PM

Looks nice, personally I wouldn't even lift it

**undertaker72** · 12-21-2014, 03:29 PM

nice

Malo83 · 12-21-2014, 03:44 PM

Real nice, I would leave her as is

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-21-2014, 07:40 PM

That is nice!

Mike C · 12-21-2014, 09:01 PM

Looks great. And if it all clears, don't even think about lifting it!

Slammed66 · 12-22-2014, 03:29 AM

No rubbing yet, drives awesome!! Thanks guys!

60sIron · 12-22-2014, 02:25 PM

Please don't lift it........

**special-K** · 12-23-2014, 08:46 AM

Sweet lookin' truck! I've always liked my tires into the wells more than most. Never lifted as much as what I see out there. But I would go 2" on this truck. It won't appear as lifted, yet will look healthier, stronger, and more capable. This coming from a guy who has owned a '72 K2500 since '01, haven't lifted it, and have run everything from 33/12.50s on 9.75-16.5 steelies, same tires on 8.25 Turbo-Vecs, and now 7" Ford steelies with 255/85-16s. Only rubbing was with the 9.75 wheels, but it could use getting up a couple inches so it doesn't look so squatty and look more capable. Like I said, it won't look lifted, just proportionate to the tire size. People will still ask if it's lifted, or just assume it's not. I call it beefy-stock. Looks stock, but more heavy duty. I hate trucks lifted more than necessary.

slotard · 12-23-2014, 12:12 PM

I'd like to toss some 33s on my C20. I'm much more inclined to trim to fit rather than lifting.

**jeffahart** · 12-24-2014, 02:23 PM

Like you said... 2" or 4". It just looks like it wants to bottom out the way it sits now.

WhiteWhale · 12-24-2014, 03:18 PM

I vote for 2 inch if you actually use the truck for loads and off road. If its a street queen then leave it as is.

Bishops Trucks · 12-24-2014, 04:32 PM

I agree with the few above on 2" of lift. Yours sits like mine does. Mine is on 32's and I think the 2" would just add the right touch.

chisler · 12-24-2014, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed66

Here's my 72, bone stock on 30x9.5's on 15x6 wheels.

And now 33x12.50's on 15x8 CUCV Wheels. Everything clears and drives awesome. Maybe a 2 or 4" lift in the near future ..

Looks awesome Slammed... The wheels were did ya get em CUCV ?

**57NAPCO** · 12-30-2014, 09:07 AM

nice truck, I have the big brother...68 K20

with ugly rims

but I'm on the hunt for some 16X7 Accurides

joeydurango · 12-31-2014, 12:44 AM

Wish I could have left mine stock height with 33's, but the LS swap made a 2" lift necessary. Still nice, but my vote is to leave it stock height!

**landy** · 12-31-2014, 01:44 AM

Very nice, and love the original look!!

**special-K** · 12-31-2014, 09:49 AM

I think it will look more original with a 2" lift. Beefy stock, like it has a HD option...such as newer trucks having the snow plow suspension option that makes trucks sit like a proper 4wd. Now it looks original with the biggest tires that would fit. It looks good, but not at all original to me.

Kinze · 01-04-2015, 09:28 PM

Looks great, a add-a-leaf all the way around or a 2in. lift would both look great!

**argonaut** · 01-05-2015, 01:41 AM

Looks good as is, but a small 2" lift would look good too! Sweet rig!

Slammed66 · 01-05-2015, 05:59 PM

Joey Durango , I bought this truck in Dolores Colorado!!

Do you have a build or would you be willing to answer some questions. I'd really like to do a 5.3 4l60 swap

Slammed66 · 01-05-2015, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chisler

Looks awesome Slammed... The wheels were did ya get em CUCV ?

Yes these are cucv military blazer wheels. Lucked out at a swapmeet , they are getting hard to find

**57NAPCO** · 01-06-2015, 05:46 PM

Just sharing some info....
I got a price from Alcan spring for my 68 3/4 ton long bed 4X4, the front springs are $520.00 and the rear springs are $610.00. I'm only interested in an all spring 2 inch lift.

12-21-2014, 02:32 AM	#1
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Here's my 72, bone stock on 30x9.5's on 15x6 wheels. And now 33x12.50's on 15x8 CUCV Wheels. Everything clears and drives awesome. Maybe a 2 or 4" lift in the near future .. __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

12-21-2014, 04:46 AM	#2
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! No rubbing? Impressive... __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

12-21-2014, 11:01 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Looks great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,395	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Looks nice, personally I wouldn't even lift it

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undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! nice

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Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Real nice, I would leave her as is

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JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! That is nice! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

12-21-2014, 09:01 PM	#8
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Looks great. And if it all clears, don't even think about lifting it! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-22-2014, 03:29 AM	#9
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! No rubbing yet, drives awesome!! Thanks guys! __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

12-22-2014, 02:25 PM	#10
60sIron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sebastopol California Posts: 151	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Please don't lift it........

12-23-2014, 08:46 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Sweet lookin' truck! I've always liked my tires into the wells more than most. Never lifted as much as what I see out there. But I would go 2" on this truck. It won't appear as lifted, yet will look healthier, stronger, and more capable. This coming from a guy who has owned a '72 K2500 since '01, haven't lifted it, and have run everything from 33/12.50s on 9.75-16.5 steelies, same tires on 8.25 Turbo-Vecs, and now 7" Ford steelies with 255/85-16s. Only rubbing was with the 9.75 wheels, but it could use getting up a couple inches so it doesn't look so squatty and look more capable. Like I said, it won't look lifted, just proportionate to the tire size. People will still ask if it's lifted, or just assume it's not. I call it beefy-stock. Looks stock, but more heavy duty. I hate trucks lifted more than necessary. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-23-2014, 12:12 PM	#12
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! I'd like to toss some 33s on my C20. I'm much more inclined to trim to fit rather than lifting. __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

12-24-2014, 02:23 PM	#13
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,883	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Like you said... 2" or 4". It just looks like it wants to bottom out the way it sits now. __________________ White K20

12-24-2014, 03:18 PM	#14
WhiteWhale Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southern California Posts: 200	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! I vote for 2 inch if you actually use the truck for loads and off road. If its a street queen then leave it as is.

12-24-2014, 04:32 PM	#15
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12-30-2014, 09:07 AM	#17
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,211	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! nice truck, I have the big brother...68 K20 with ugly rims but I'm on the hunt for some 16X7 Accurides

12-31-2014, 12:44 AM	#18
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 809	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Wish I could have left mine stock height with 33's, but the LS swap made a 2" lift necessary. Still nice, but my vote is to leave it stock height! Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

12-31-2014, 01:44 AM	#19
landy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: alb, nm Posts: 413	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Very nice, and love the original look!!

12-31-2014, 09:49 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! I think it will look more original with a 2" lift. Beefy stock, like it has a HD option...such as newer trucks having the snow plow suspension option that makes trucks sit like a proper 4wd. Now it looks original with the biggest tires that would fit. It looks good, but not at all original to me. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-04-2015, 09:28 PM	#21
Kinze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corn belt Posts: 44	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Looks great, a add-a-leaf all the way around or a 2in. lift would both look great!

01-05-2015, 01:41 AM	#22
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Looks good as is, but a small 2" lift would look good too! Sweet rig! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

01-05-2015, 05:59 PM	#23
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Joey Durango , I bought this truck in Dolores Colorado!! Do you have a build or would you be willing to answer some questions. I'd really like to do a 5.3 4l60 swap __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

01-06-2015, 05:46 PM	#25
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,211	Re: What a difference wheels and tires make.!!!!!!! Just sharing some info.... I got a price from Alcan spring for my 68 3/4 ton long bed 4X4, the front springs are $520.00 and the rear springs are $610.00. I'm only interested in an all spring 2 inch lift.

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