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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: Shifty on February 09, 2020, 02:30:50 PM
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BFG KO2's (295-70r16) on Wheel Vintiques 16x8, 90% gloss white powder-coat.
My sawzall had to nip and tuck here and there...
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Good looking rig Man!
Anyone here have a lead on where to buy BFG not at full price?
Looking to get some 33" in the near future.
Thanks!!! ;D
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They look good, but what did you sawzall ? :o
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They look good, but what did you sawzall ? :o
The drip rail/bend on the inside lips of the front fenders.
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Gorgeous.
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Thanks all, now I'm contemplating an ORD 2" lift (I just put Bilsteins on, and don't want to go higher and need longer shocks), but I do want their springs and rear spring shackle set-up.
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I would have added a leaf or lifted it before cutting anything. It would look great with a little more clearance in there. Good choice on the wheels.
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Looks nice. Had an 81 k10 Silverado short bed years ago.
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That is a nice looking 4x4. 8)
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That is a nice looking 4x4. 8)
Gracias!
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Hello, where do you find those 16 inch deep dish wheels, I still have the 16.5 wheels and can no longer find tires to fit.
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Hello, where do you find those 16 inch deep dish wheels, I still have the 16.5 wheels and can no longer find tires to fit.
I got them from Jeg's Performance, then had them powder-coated by a local 'coater.
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They look really sharp. I'm debating going back to the white wheels with stock caps next time I get tires.
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They look really sharp. I'm debating going back to the white wheels with stock caps next time I get tires.
The only aftermarket alternative that appealed to me would have been the old-school 5-slot mags, but finding them in good enough condition, 8-lug, and 16" was tough.
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Is your truck stock height or did you lift it to fit that size of tires?
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Is your truck stock height or did you lift it to fit that size of tires?
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Stock height.
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How hard is it to pop the hubcaps off with that deep of a rim? I've seen online that's the only complaint people have about them. I know I could figure something out, but if you already know how that's way easier... :P
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I think the problems arise when you go with a 10" or wider wheel. Mine are 8", and only slightly different than the OE's.
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Nice rubber!
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Thanks again! They sure changed the character of the truck!
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How do they balance and ride at 70mph? One reason I don't like my wheels is they have to be lug-centrically balanced which is extremely hard to find a place that will do that, like finding hens teeth. I had my new tires road force hunter balanced but they still aren't as smooth as last time i had them lug centrically balanced. since then the tire place i used to go to got rid of their adapters because corporate told them lug or hub centric can both be balanced the same through the center hole... BS. Other shocking thing was pro mechanics throwing away a tool (LC adapters) because of corporate.
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I'm liking your wheels and tire size because their within negligible of my tire size. yours would be 25mm wider and 0.2" taller than mine are, says the miata tire calculator. I know theres differences in brands n such but You're selling me more n more on them. Just gotta find 2 more decent hubcaps and I'm 1.4 the way there...lol Nice to know you have 8" rims. they look great on there.
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I've got some hubcaps, but not the ones with the 4x4 hole. LMK if you want to see pics
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How do they balance and ride at 70mph?
Oh, I wish....that's a lofty speed to attain with 4:56 and a TH400. 60 is about all I can manage without the motor hating me. At 60 though, all is well.
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That's why I changed out my rear end to a 3.41 Zoom!
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Fuel is looking a little low.
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Was hoping someone would notice... ;D
Glad for 2 tanks!
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That's why I changed out my rear end to a 3.41 Zoom!
I'd have to do 2 diffs... :P
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If you're not into 4x so much it may be worth it.
All I know is my motor doesn't hate me anymore... 8)
Having said that, I'm not sure these trucks were designed to do high speeds, or if speed was even a consideration... :o
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That is why you should optimize your transmission and fit the appropriate final drive ratio to compliment it. Cruising on the highway should not involve over 50% throttle to keep up with the flow.
Having said that, I'm not sure these trucks were designed to do high speeds, or if speed was even a consideration... :o
It's evident they missed the mark in gearing when you drive anything that still resembles stock. They made them look good on paper, that's about it, even with the 55MPH speed limit.
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Wow, forgot the 55 mph mandate from the phony...
So VZ, the average speed today on freeways is 70-80, (unless you factor in complete idiots and motorcyle organ donors) What is the Best? RPM in that range regarding fuel efficiency?
I expect there are other factor I am not including... :(
Given the immediate future of the economy/ policy it would be good to know...as futile as it sounds.
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If I'm not doing 85 MPH on the way to work, I'm being tailgated. The average morning commute speed around here is 80-100 MPH on the highway.
The best RPM would be the lowest possible with the ability to maintain the speed you desire in order to get the best fuel efficiency.
Take my 74 for example. Desired final drive ratio is 3.73:1 but on the highway at 80 MPH I'd be at over 3600RPM with a TH400. With a 4L80E I'd drop over 1000 RPM without sacrificing anything. Anyway, a bit of thread hi-jacking here 8)
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LOL it's amazing how things have changed from when I first started driving-LE everywhere, now nowhere to be seen...sad.
Engine a 350? That puts you in 2500-2700 RPM range, where max torque lives.
Always thought that was the sweet spot/desired range when it comes to changes in elevation.
Okay Shifty, it's all yours again! Thanks for the space!