c-20 1971 16"tires idea ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hughnews1 · 04-01-2003, 07:49 AM

What do you have on your 3/4 16" 8 lug this spring ? i think I am staying with 16" wheels ..thorw outthe 16.5 chrome so size and co info please

mastx · 04-01-2003, 12:19 PM

I got some 16x8 American Racing Outlaw II wheels on mine. They are easy maintenance and look pretty good.

mario

Mike C · 04-01-2003, 12:29 PM

I have 16x7 Alcoas on my truck with 265 75 16 Michelins. The 265 is an excellent size tire. Keeps speedo accurate in my case, fills the wheel well nicely and has a good width for the 7" rim.

Longhorn Man · 04-02-2003, 12:52 AM

Hmmmm...I have 6 lugs on the one ton...count them!

*Phillip Johnson* · 04-02-2003, 03:26 AM

Yesterday I picked up a set of 97 Ford 8 lug 16" take off's. 1 can of Krylon white and they now are 72 Chevy wheels that fit the small 72 factory alum hubcap. Looks stock and fits the 235-85R-16.
The only problem is the tire stores think these rims are GOLD as everyone with older trucks want them so they can toss the 16.5 . The pisser is that they get the wheels for free from the guy that buys custon wheels and leaves them behind. The tire shop I bought from was "Les Schwab" I might add that they were the only set in Grants Pass Oregon. The wrecking yards didnt even have them. They first wanted $60 a wheel! After reminding them that Ive spent $2000 on my Corvette brakes and front end, they finally backed down to $25 each (for a wheel they never paid for)

mtdave2 · 04-02-2003, 01:11 PM

i love these Michelins. the grip well, ride smoth, no noise and look great.. what more do you want ? lol

other than not costing about 700 bucks.

ftw80 · 04-02-2003, 03:31 PM

general xp2000 255/55/16 and were around
$58 at sams club

http://64.246.42.114/vboard/attachme...tid=318267.jpg

Mike C · 04-02-2003, 04:01 PM

Ouch, Dave! I got my Michelins and Alcoas for $1050 out the door. I paid $750 for the Alcoas with (32) 60 degree seat 9/16 lug nuts and (16) 1/2" lug nuts. That way they all match and when I upgrade my rear studs I'll have the nuts already. The Michelins were "demos". They put them on a truck, and the guy came back the NEXT DAY for more aggressive ATs. They were then sold for $75 each with full manufacturers warranty.

The $1050 was mounting, balancing, bolt on valves, and tax.

Edmond · 04-03-2003, 01:48 AM

ftw80,
How is that put on? (That thing with the Bowtie on it. Sorry, but I have no idea what the english word for it is

)
With lug nuts?
It looks real cool!!

Cya,
Edmond

HotRod929 · 04-03-2003, 02:14 AM

Are those black wheels with the chrome center caps any ones on this bord? Those things look sweet. I wanna see the whole truck with them on.

HotRod

Edmond · 04-03-2003, 03:15 AM

Ofcourse, Center Caps.....Why didn't I think of that....

Thanks HotRod929

Can someone please tell me how to put these on?

Cya,
Edmond

HotRod929 · 04-03-2003, 03:36 AM

Edmond - I think the ones in the pics you posted are from a newer 90ish Chevy trucks. You put these in the middle of the wheel and then put the lug nuts on the truck.

HotRod

ftw80 · 04-03-2003, 03:45 AM

Check out this post. It has most of the info on the rims. email if you have any ?s. I am still thinking about puttiing on stainless beauty rings but not sure and dont want to scratch them.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=44175

HotRod929 · 04-03-2003, 04:00 AM

ftw80 - Who sells the drop shackles for the weird sized C20 rear leafs? I have been looking for some. Thanks

HotRod

Edmond · 04-03-2003, 06:01 AM

Thanks for all the info. It's a great help.
I think I'm going for the same idea if you don't mind.

Well not as if we're going see each other on the road since
you're in Hawaii and I'm in the Netherlands :p

Cya,
Edmond

Mike C · 04-03-2003, 10:53 AM

Early Classics has the drop shackles for the 2 1/4" springs. Note that the Longhorns and 4x4 have 2 1/2" springs and can use 73 and up shackles. After doing the disc swap on the front of my truck (the one above with the Alcoas) it had WAY too much rake. The pic above is with the EC shackles on their lowest setting. They come with two sets of holes, both lower than the stock shackles. I am thinking about raising mine up to the other set of holes (~ 3/4") for trailering, but I like the way it looks when it's not loaded set like it is now.

04-01-2003, 07:49 AM	#1
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	c-20 1971 16"tires idea ? What do you have on your 3/4 16" 8 lug this spring ? i think I am staying with 16" wheels ..thorw outthe 16.5 chrome so size and co info please

04-01-2003, 12:19 PM	#2
mastx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Luling, Texas Posts: 61	I got some 16x8 American Racing Outlaw II wheels on mine. They are easy maintenance and look pretty good. mario Attached Images __________________ Mario A. Santos marioasantos@hotmail.com Luling, Texas 1970 C/20 (in slow progress) 1971 Custom Camper Longhorn

04-01-2003, 12:29 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,713	I have 16x7 Alcoas on my truck with 265 75 16 Michelins. The 265 is an excellent size tire. Keeps speedo accurate in my case, fills the wheel well nicely and has a good width for the 7" rim. __________________ 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

04-02-2003, 12:52 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Hmmmm...I have 6 lugs on the one ton...count them! Attached Images

04-02-2003, 01:11 PM	#6
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,507	i love these Michelins. the grip well, ride smoth, no noise and look great.. what more do you want ? lol other than not costing about 700 bucks. Attached Images __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

04-02-2003, 03:26 AM	#5
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Yesterday I picked up a set of 97 Ford 8 lug 16" take off's. 1 can of Krylon white and they now are 72 Chevy wheels that fit the small 72 factory alum hubcap. Looks stock and fits the 235-85R-16. The only problem is the tire stores think these rims are GOLD as everyone with older trucks want them so they can toss the 16.5 . The pisser is that they get the wheels for free from the guy that buys custon wheels and leaves them behind. The tire shop I bought from was "Les Schwab" I might add that they were the only set in Grants Pass Oregon. The wrecking yards didnt even have them. They first wanted $60 a wheel! After reminding them that Ive spent $2000 on my Corvette brakes and front end, they finally backed down to $25 each (for a wheel they never paid for)

04-02-2003, 03:31 PM	#7
ftw80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: hawaii Posts: 268	general xp2000 255/55/16 and were around $58 at sams club http://64.246.42.114/vboard/attachme...tid=318267.jpg __________________ Haleiwa, Hi. 1972 Custom Camper Cheyenne Super c/20 Longhorn 402bb 78k a/c, tach, tilt, tool stowage 48panhead 74 bronco 71 bronco http://noscade.com No Scade is pidgin English for "not scared" similar to "no fear". Last edited by ftw80; 04-02-2003 at 03:37 PM.

04-02-2003, 04:01 PM	#8
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,713	Ouch, Dave! I got my Michelins and Alcoas for $1050 out the door. I paid $750 for the Alcoas with (32) 60 degree seat 9/16 lug nuts and (16) 1/2" lug nuts. That way they all match and when I upgrade my rear studs I'll have the nuts already. The Michelins were "demos". They put them on a truck, and the guy came back the NEXT DAY for more aggressive ATs. They were then sold for $75 each with full manufacturers warranty. The $1050 was mounting, balancing, bolt on valves, and tax. __________________ 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

04-03-2003, 01:48 AM	#9
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,062	ftw80, How is that put on? (That thing with the Bowtie on it. Sorry, but I have no idea what the english word for it is ) With lug nuts? It looks real cool!! Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands

04-03-2003, 02:14 AM	#10
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Are those black wheels with the chrome center caps any ones on this bord? Those things look sweet. I wanna see the whole truck with them on. HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

04-03-2003, 03:15 AM	#11
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,062	Ofcourse, Center Caps.....Why didn't I think of that.... Thanks HotRod929 Can someone please tell me how to put these on? Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands

04-03-2003, 03:36 AM	#12
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Edmond - I think the ones in the pics you posted are from a newer 90ish Chevy trucks. You put these in the middle of the wheel and then put the lug nuts on the truck. HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

04-03-2003, 03:45 AM	#13
ftw80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: hawaii Posts: 268	Check out this post. It has most of the info on the rims. email if you have any ?s. I am still thinking about puttiing on stainless beauty rings but not sure and dont want to scratch them. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=44175 Attached Images __________________ Haleiwa, Hi. 1972 Custom Camper Cheyenne Super c/20 Longhorn 402bb 78k a/c, tach, tilt, tool stowage 48panhead 74 bronco 71 bronco http://noscade.com No Scade is pidgin English for "not scared" similar to "no fear".

04-03-2003, 04:00 AM	#14
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	ftw80 - Who sells the drop shackles for the weird sized C20 rear leafs? I have been looking for some. Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

04-03-2003, 06:01 AM	#15
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,062	Thanks for all the info. It's a great help. I think I'm going for the same idea if you don't mind. Well not as if we're going see each other on the road since you're in Hawaii and I'm in the Netherlands :p Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands



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04-03-2003, 10:53 AM	#16
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,713	Early Classics has the drop shackles for the 2 1/4" springs. Note that the Longhorns and 4x4 have 2 1/2" springs and can use 73 and up shackles. After doing the disc swap on the front of my truck (the one above with the Alcoas) it had WAY too much rake. The pic above is with the EC shackles on their lowest setting. They come with two sets of holes, both lower than the stock shackles. I am thinking about raising mine up to the other set of holes (~ 3/4") for trailering, but I like the way it looks when it's not loaded set like it is now. __________________ 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

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