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68Stepbed · 03-12-2016, 10:08 AM

US Mags Rambler 18x9.5 (5.25" bs)
285/40/18 Nitto NT555
The truck is dropped 4.5/6.75

**Boog** · 03-12-2016, 10:18 AM

Matt they sorta resemble the early Cobra wheels dont they?

Husker · 03-12-2016, 10:38 AM

Very Nice Truck.
Ron

**Grumpy old man** · 03-12-2016, 10:49 AM

They look great ,What did you do to get that amount of drop , Also where did you buy the parts from ?

Gainsb · 03-12-2016, 03:00 PM

Do you have a closer shot of the wheels? They look good

flashed · 03-12-2016, 05:31 PM

Wow ,every time you change it up ,it looks so much better but it looked great before too. Still my favorite stepper .I know where a medium red 72 stepper is close to me but they wont sell it ,it would be nice next to my fleetside.

jeh · 03-12-2016, 11:04 PM

Looks good Matt!!!!

engineer_gregh · 03-13-2016, 10:18 AM

Pretty truck, and the wheels match great.

flashed · 03-13-2016, 10:30 AM

Tell us about the front plate too, it looks good .

68Stepbed · 03-13-2016, 09:54 PM

I'll get a closer shot of the wheels sometime this week, and possibly some better photos. The sun was in the wrong spot and shadowed the wheels too much, but I was excited to get them on and take some pictures.

The drop is from using ECE 2.5" drop spindles and 2" drop springs up front and 6" Hotchkis springs with 3/4" drop blocks for the rear. In case anyone is wondering, it's not c-notched.

John, the front plate is just a TN state flag plate. I've lived in TN nearly my whole life, so I decided I wanted to show pride in my home state.

XwalkerX · 03-14-2016, 12:26 AM

9.5 on all 4?

5.25 BS on all 4?

68Stepbed · 03-14-2016, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by XwalkerX

9.5 on all 4?

5.25 BS on all 4?

Yes sir!

68Stepbed · 03-14-2016, 08:19 AM

Here's some somewhat closeup shots of the wheels.

**Grumpy old man** · 03-16-2016, 12:22 PM

I'm Sorry ... But I'm going to have to copy your wheel choice I think they look great and I'm a fan of the Nitto 555 tires . We're only 30 miles apart so you'll have to stay on your side of town !

68Stepbed · 03-16-2016, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I'm Sorry ... But I'm going to have to copy your wheel choice I think they look great and I'm a fan of the Nitto 555 tires . We're only 30 miles apart so you'll have to stay on your side of town !

What part of town are you at?

XwalkerX · 03-16-2016, 03:17 PM

its funny because i have the same wheels and I just cant get into them.

ive been actively trying to find something else since I bought the truck but im not a fan of the available options.

I was thinking about trying to run adapters if I could make c5 z06 wheels fit...but im still up in the air about that

68Stepbed · 03-16-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by XwalkerX

its funny because i have the same wheels and I just cant get into them.

ive been actively trying to find something else since I bought the truck but im not a fan of the available options.

I was thinking about trying to run adapters if I could make c5 z06 wheels fit...but im still up in the air about that

Yeah, when it comes to 5x5 bolt pattern, the options are limited. I really wanted a set of Forgelines, but the cost is too hard to justify. Just keep looking and be patient and something will come along.

nate68 · 03-16-2016, 04:57 PM

How is the fitment in the rear? Any rubbing? I know stepsides are tight on space compared to fleetsides. How are they traction-wise?

68Stepbed · 03-16-2016, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nate68

How is the fitment in the rear? Any rubbing? I know stepsides are tight on space compared to fleetsides. How are they traction-wise?

I can fit my hand(which is still rather large) between the tire and bedside. There's not alot of sidewall bulge on the tires, so they clear pretty well. Since I don't have a rear sway bar yet, I may need to run about a 1/4" spacer if I plan to do alot of hard cornering. For normal street driving, it should be fine, though.

As for traction, it's better than what I had before, but it still gets loose easy. I may need to start messing with pinion angles.

DBK81 · 03-16-2016, 06:14 PM

Did you go 285's on all 4 corners? Thinking about a 295/35/18 Rear and 265/35/18 front. Any rubbing with a 285 on the front?

68Stepbed · 03-16-2016, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DBK81

Did you go 285's on all 4 corners? Thinking about a 295/35/18 Rear and 265/35/18 front. Any rubbing with a 285 on the front?

Yes, 285/40's on all four corners. All clear up front.

sangell · 03-17-2016, 10:51 AM

Same wheel (in black) my son has picked for his truck. It's good to hear the fitment works.

Thanks and thats a great looking truck.

**special-K** · 03-17-2016, 09:09 PM

Nice upgrade, once again. The wheels lend to the whole built for sports handling thing you have going on with your truck

**GAc10boy** · 03-24-2016, 10:55 AM

Truck looks killer! One of my favorite wheels out right now.

alsriv2 · 03-24-2016, 12:26 PM

Nice rims you have there. I would love to have those on my truck, but for the time being, I am stuck in the 6 lug arena. I wish there were more options for us 6-luggers...

03-12-2016, 10:08 AM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Slick's got new shoes!!! US Mags Rambler 18x9.5 (5.25" bs) 285/40/18 Nitto NT555 The truck is dropped 4.5/6.75 __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-12-2016, 10:18 AM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! Matt they sorta resemble the early Cobra wheels dont they? __________________ 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

03-12-2016, 10:38 AM	#3
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,209	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! Very Nice Truck. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

03-12-2016, 10:49 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! They look great ,What did you do to get that amount of drop , Also where did you buy the parts from ? __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-12-2016, 03:00 PM	#5
Gainsb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 589	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! Do you have a closer shot of the wheels? They look good

03-12-2016, 05:31 PM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! Wow ,every time you change it up ,it looks so much better but it looked great before too. Still my favorite stepper .I know where a medium red 72 stepper is close to me but they wont sell it ,it would be nice next to my fleetside.

03-12-2016, 11:04 PM	#7
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! Looks good Matt!!!! __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

03-13-2016, 10:18 AM	#8
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! Pretty truck, and the wheels match great. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

03-13-2016, 10:30 AM	#9
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! Tell us about the front plate too, it looks good .

03-13-2016, 09:54 PM	#10
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! I'll get a closer shot of the wheels sometime this week, and possibly some better photos. The sun was in the wrong spot and shadowed the wheels too much, but I was excited to get them on and take some pictures. The drop is from using ECE 2.5" drop spindles and 2" drop springs up front and 6" Hotchkis springs with 3/4" drop blocks for the rear. In case anyone is wondering, it's not c-notched. John, the front plate is just a TN state flag plate. I've lived in TN nearly my whole life, so I decided I wanted to show pride in my home state. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-14-2016, 12:26 AM	#11
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! 9.5 on all 4? 5.25 BS on all 4?

03-14-2016, 08:19 AM	#13
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! Here's some somewhat closeup shots of the wheels. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-16-2016, 12:22 PM	#14
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! I'm Sorry ... But I'm going to have to copy your wheel choice I think they look great and I'm a fan of the Nitto 555 tires . We're only 30 miles apart so you'll have to stay on your side of town ! __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-16-2016, 03:17 PM	#16
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! its funny because i have the same wheels and I just cant get into them. ive been actively trying to find something else since I bought the truck but im not a fan of the available options. I was thinking about trying to run adapters if I could make c5 z06 wheels fit...but im still up in the air about that

03-16-2016, 04:57 PM	#18
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! How is the fitment in the rear? Any rubbing? I know stepsides are tight on space compared to fleetsides. How are they traction-wise? __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.



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03-16-2016, 06:14 PM	#20
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! Did you go 285's on all 4 corners? Thinking about a 295/35/18 Rear and 265/35/18 front. Any rubbing with a 285 on the front? __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow

03-17-2016, 10:51 AM	#22
sangell Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Overland Park KS Posts: 173	Re: Slick's got new shoes!!! Same wheel (in black) my son has picked for his truck. It's good to hear the fitment works. Thanks and thats a great looking truck.

03-17-2016, 09:09 PM	#23
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03-24-2016, 12:26 PM	#25
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