g-mam Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I really need new tires, so I might as well get the wheels I want too. I want 15" with a little fatter front and a wide rear tire like I had in the 70's. I want to leave the height stock. Anybody done this that can tell me what sizes I need? I talked to Summit Racing, and they just wanted to sell me some $70 dohicky to put on there and determine the size. I know back in the 70's I had G-60 wide ass tires on the back, and they didn't rub. The problem was I had narrow rims and the keep the back tire flat on the ground, I only ran 14 PSI in the rear :D With the lack of weight in the back, I could really smoke those tires :D I might even go with chrome wheels with half moon center covers like I had on my original green 1973! Disco Anyone? Gotta love those pants. Two weeks later, the hair was gone when I hit Fort Jackson in the Army! Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 sweet pants! Sweeter truck! Quote Link to comment
dat620 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 for the front u can run 15 x 6 or 7 inch wheels with say, 205-60-15 tires,or 215-60-15 tires, on the rear u can run 15 x 8, or ten, with 235-60-15 tires i would recomend the 15 x 8 wheels, that will give u the same as g-60's rear and e-60's frt, from back in the day..:D Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 for the front u can run 15 x 6 or 7 inch wheels with say, 205-60-15 tires,or 215-60-15 tires, on the rear u can run 15 x 8, or ten, with 235-60-15 tires i would recomend the 15 x 8 wheels, that will give u the same as g-60's rear and e-60's frt, from back in the day..:D Perfect, that's how I will go. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Lovin the pants man. Quote Link to comment
dat620 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 by the way i agree, lovin them pants, i think i still have a pair hidden away for when that style comes back....:lol::lol: Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) for the front u can run 15 x 6 or 7 inch wheels with say, 205-60-15 tires,or 215-60-15 tires, on the rear u can run 15 x 8, or ten, with 235-60-15 tires i would recomend the 15 x 8 wheels, that will give u the same as g-60's rear and e-60's frt, from back in the day..:D Summit lists a back space for the wheels. Not sure what I need. Edited June 3, 2009 by g-mam Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Do you think I can fit these size wheel/tire combo on with the suspension stock? Found these in another post. Still having a hard time gettin the size. Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Whill this all work on stock suspension/height? Quote Link to comment
djmoreron Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 im in the same boat as you g-mam. im looking to get the US Wheels Smoothies from summit. anyone know what max is for backspace and offset on the 620? Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 im in the same boat as you g-mam. im looking to get the US Wheels Smoothies from summit. anyone know what max is for backspace and offset on the 620? I know someone here knows! I found out the tires on my '74 are dated 1994! I need to get tires now, but I don't want to get stockers. I might as well get some wheels and tires. Anyone? Bueler? Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Wasn't aware that Hasslehoff had a datto.....odd.... Quote Link to comment
dat620 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 just get the standard off set, unless u want them to stick way out, then ask for reverse off set, summit should know what u mean, mine that i am doing r a standard off set = 4" back spacing, try that set up, like i said unless u want a reverse set up then it would be like a 2" off set(back spacing), i would not recomend that on the front, they would rub..stick with the standard off set u should be pleased with the look.:D Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 just get the standard off set, unless u want them to stick way out, then ask for reverse off set, summit should know what u mean, mine that i am doing r a standard off set = 4" back spacing, try that set up, like i said unless u want a reverse set up then it would be like a 2" off set(back spacing), i would not recomend that on the front, they would rub..stick with the standard off set u should be pleased with the look.:D So a 4" backspace Rear and Front should work? I want nice wide on the back without sticking out, and rubbing the fenders. If I do a 2" offset on the rears, they will just stick out a little further, right? BTW, anyone know what wheels those are on the blue truck in the above photo? Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 My new wheels have been ordered. Fronts, 15x7 In, 6x5.5 Bolt Circle, with 3.75 Backspace. Rear, 15x8 In, 6x5.5 Bolt Circle, with 3.75 Backspace. I didn't know what lugs to order with it. Suggestions? I did get the center caps too. Will be mounting 215/60-15 and 245/60-15 tires on them. Will get them local. Quote Link to comment
what Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have a set of 14 inch general lee styles 6 lug wheels. $150.00 Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Here are photos of the wheels and tires. This is exactally the look I was going for. Quote Link to comment
dat620 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) right on dude, that is the look, i have same exact wheels, and same size tires for another project i'm doin, i thought u would like that set up, looks great, now throw on some flairs and a front spoiler, and a visor and call it good..:D, go fontana stlye with it..:D also by the way, nice neighborhood. Edited August 6, 2009 by dat620 Quote Link to comment
LCDC Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Wasn't aware that Hasslehoff had a datto.....odd.... He does kinda look like The Hoff. Wheres a current pic G'mam. Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 He does kinda look like The Hoff. Wheres a current pic G'mam. Okay, you asked for it! Quote Link to comment
Loz Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Like the TL1000. Lose the Corset! (jus' kidding I race with a back protector too). Like those wheels. Like the neighbour hood even more. Surburbia is a part of my past that I rarely miss. Till I see a 'hood like that...:mellow: Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) But even nice neighborhoods have assholes. I think they are from the next neighborhood over. Check these assholes tossing my patio furniture. I hope the cops find them before me. Busted up my damn table. Another family in back of me had all their solor lights destroyed. I will find them. They didn't know I have security cameras all around my house :fu: http://home.comcast.net/~gwf/090722.wmv I have a GSX-R1000 now, but the TL was fun. My wife said I looked like I was going to work at Home Depot! Edited August 7, 2009 by g-mam Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 http://home.comcast.net/~gwf/090722.wmv lolz dumbasses :fu: Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 [quote=Loz;190675 Like those wheels. Like the neighbour hood even more. Surburbia is a part of my past that I rarely miss. Till I see a 'hood like that...:mellow: Funny That's the same thing I was checking out more than his truck, no offense.:lol: Street is spotless and lawn is very green and maintened. I cut down on watering my lawn and don't even bother as much with it since this bad economy. BTW Nice truck, very clean Quote Link to comment
g-mam Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 If you really have time to waste, here's a website I had when the house was being built. http://www.gwfweb.com/house/ Quote Link to comment
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