Is putting on larger tires and modern rims a sacrilege
 

Is putting on tires larger than came stock and /or putting on modern rims a cardinal sin and would I be shunned

I have 235/75/15s and I think they look small and am considering a 17 in. wheel and tire.

Pics of larger tires / wheels if you have them, please

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It's your truck, do what you want. Some wheel manufacturers have a tool for putting their wheels on your truck (pictures, of course). We see all kinds here, from slammed to raised into the sky. I prefer stock, but that's just me.

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I'm sure it is sacrilege to some. But do what YOU want, it is your truck.

This message board skews older and gives less love to bigger wheels.

Bigger wheels and tires are still a popular upgrade.

You can get 20 inch(or larger?) wheels that imitate what is on your truck now.
https://www.coyswheel.com/product-pa...uminum-6061-t6

https://www.us-mags.com/us-mag-1pc-scottsdale

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Here's another in steel that you can get in 18
https://detroitsteelwheel.com/delray/

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Mine came with 17s when i bought it. When the tires go I will probably go back to 15s but they are not bad. They fit the truck style at least

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Each their own here but the skew is definitely more toward stock. I recently had a brush with the possibility of having to replace my wheels due to a massive pot hole. Taking price into consideration I settled on off the shelf units not unlike what Mr. Banks has posted above. The larger diameter ralley looking type wheels or a polished 5 spoke similar to what I have now.

Turns out I escaped as the wheel was repairable.

If you're gonna use the truck, the 20+ wheels are not a good choice IMO. Otherwise, if it's cruise, show and shine mostly then go for it!

Hth,

-Kevin

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Not too many non original wheels I like on this gen except the old style aluminum mag slots.

I kept the original optional 16.5" wheels on my Blazer and my Cheyenne. My future project 1970 K20 will also have the wide 16.5" white steel wheels sans hubcaps.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ictureid=27311

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My 72 C20 Cheyenne Super has OEM 16-inch steel wheels from a 94. I had them widened so I could put a wider BFG tire on them. I kept the center caps but had to make a stainless spacer for the rear because of the protruding hubs on the Dana 60. I wanted to keep a stock look and nothing too wild. I got what I wanted and very happy how it turned out.

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My neighbor has a light blue F100 with 5 spokes and low-profile tires that's a crime against humanity, but I'm not one to judge others ;-)

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I have a weak spot for the Mickey Thompson Classic II wheels. I had a set on my Jeep but I had them clear powder coated and they wiped clean.

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:lol:

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I'm on 255/60 R17's had some minor rubbing on the rear
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Hot Stuff! I love the whole stance and colors! :metal:

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Like others have said. It’s your truck do what you like. But I’m partial to the stock look and don’t care for wheels bigger than 17-18”. Older vehicles were designed with taller sidewall tires to flex and cushion.

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I am using 17x10 classic style mags on my K10. Swapped to 3/4-1 ton axles so wheels are 8 lug now. Stock 3/4 ton was 16.5" wheels. 16.5" tires are limited with choices. So it is a stock look to me. I would challenge anyone to tell the difference between a 16.5" wheel and a 17" from anything but up close. Now a lowered 2wd will look more modern with larger than 15" wheels. A lot with larger rims look fine to me As said use what you want it is your truck. I do wonder why I see the 24"+ low profile ultra wide wheels sticking out of the fenders on some 4x4 trucks? Looks ridiculous to me, but I do not care.

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It your truck put what you like on it lots of trucks on this site with big rims and low profile tires . Go to any truck show and the majority of rides sport non factory wheels . I went with 15 inch US Mags and 275/70r15 rears 225/70r15 up front I just like the old school look

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You have good taste!

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I had them on my 68 for a couple of years

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I put 16 x 7 F*rd van rims on both my C/20's.
I'm all for keeping the factory look.

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Not all larger diameter wheels are equal. Some are ok, some are fuggly.

The newer (after 2000) OE style wheels are not so great on the classics because of offset requirements.

Many lower price point larger diameter aftermarket wheels are not that attractive on older vehicles as the look out of place.

A larger diameter old school wheel can work depending on the 'theme' of the truck.

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Wait that describes me, I have a face for radio

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Part of the appeal 'classics' have are their classic looks. Modern wheels disrupt that look. Some people are ok w/it; others despise it. Classic wheels in modern sizes work but also fall into the same pot as many only like traditional sizes.

I'm all for doing your own thing but also feel there are limits. Once it goes beyond those limits, I just walk right on by looking @ something else that has more appeal to me.

I'm known for passing up the big-bling wheels for classic steelies on my own rides because I'm a cheap focker. My junk also sits outside so I have to factor in the potential increase of chances of theft.
I have also bought classic style wheels in modern sizes for my '64 as they're necessary to clear larger, modern brakes. My other cars are following that theme as well.

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How far down are u at the back of the truck. I have 2 1/2 drop spindle up front and 3 inch drop spring out back with 255/60 17's ( 17 x 8 rims ) on all 4 corner and no rubbing issues front or back.

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You could also go with the original full wheel covers that look great on the trucks. Get a set of 15 x 7 rally wheels and paint em white and then a set of the P01's and still use your 235/75 15 tires, that's what I used on my truck ( pictured ) for many years or same set up but with 15 x8 rallys and 255/70 15 inch tires on all 4 corners. Bottom line is that it is your truck so do what pleases you.

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I’m sitting on a 2/4 drop, 2” with spring and 2” block in the rear. The rubbing is from the tire slightly rubbing the inner bed tub/floor, not hitting the top of the well. I pushed my offset as far in as I could go to tuck the tires, as well as keep me from having to buy a pair of rims to make the front look correct from the increased track of the disc brakes.

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My '68 C/10 Stepside was originally ordered with 17.5x5.25 rims. I think it was a fleet municipal order, and the odd size was to prevent loss of tires to worker's private vehicles.
The OEM tires were 7.00x17.5 6 ply bias. That size went obsolete in the Mid-'70s, so I went to 8.00x17.5. In the Eighties, I upgraded to Radials, 8RX17.5LT. By 2000 AD, my OEM rims were shot after more than 300,000 miles. The 17.5 rim size was also obsolete. [It was always more expensive to get half inch bigger tires any way.]
I had to go with 16x6 white spoke rims and 235/85/R16 tires to get about the same stance.
Personnaly I hate the bling-look of excessively tall rims with rubber bands for tires. [Must be a terrible ride, too.] But I'm an Old Dog and hate new tricks.

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Mine had 7.50-17 inch on it from the factory. I’m going to eventually go back to them since I bought 4 NOS hub caps for it . I just blasted one rim and spray bombed it and put the new cap on it

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I think wheel styles are personal and unique to the owner, like tattoos in some twisted way but not as permanent, lol. As long as you like the way they look who cares what someone else thinks?
I had these on one and these are on my current red K10.

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Yeah, I always had to say it again at tire shops, ''Seventeen Five.'' because they thought I was dyslexic, or something.
The original rims were Argent Silver with Argent Silver hub caps and a Red center Bowtie. [Like the one in Post #27.]

I liked the white rim look, especially with a White Face '68 Grille, so I spraybombed my 17.5x5.25 rims White when I rebuilt my first 292 in 1977.
After losing one hub cap, I pulled the rest. Now I can only find one. Not that enthusistic about hubcaps anyway.

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I found this pic and I really like the stance and wheels

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ictureid=27372

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I like the 20's on my 68 C10.

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Being the purist that I am, I will say this.
To each his own when it comes to one’s vehicle.
Personally, due to the FACT that these are the most perfect design/era trucks to ever roll off the assembly line, I do factory size 15-16 inch wheels.
There are some 17 inch Retro wheels that look decent though.
For me, what ruins it, is when big rim/low profile tires are coupled with “slamming” a truck on the ground.
Dumbest most impractical thing one can do to a truck. Just my two cents.
Ok I’m done:smoke:

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Generally speaking, "meatier" tires look better on these old trucks. That is, if you take the total diameter and divide by 2, it's not more than 3 inches less than the diameter of the wheels.
35 inch tires on 18 inch wheels? OK
35 inch tires on 20 inch wheels? Getting borderline.
35 inch tires on 22 inch wheels? UGH.
35 inch tires on 24 inch wheels? DONK.


That being said, it's your truck.

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Yes, yes it is.

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Not just shunned but Burned at the Stake.
[Or lynched]
Depends on the Weather, really...

:devil::waah::ito::metal::smoke:

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I went from 22s to 16s, and what I will say is that aside from personal taste (those wheels were on the truck when I bought it) is that the ride vastly improved. This old truck rides like it is floating on a cloud, and its a 3/4 ton.

Before modern suspension - and the relatively recent expectation that your pickup should handle like a car - I think that the tires did a lot of the work of making the ride comfortable: a high sidewall makes a difference. Just something to consider.

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Can somebody flip that for me, happens ever time.?
Thanks for that orange crate
Going to run 33s ,I think it’s a nice clean look

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Got it.

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Your truck looks great!

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Personally, I think anything 20 or larger just doesn't look right on these trucks.