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Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think? This is the only thing between me and a new set of wheels. Any Ideas or oppinions are welcome.
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
I did the staggered sizes because I was going to drive everyday & didn't want to worry about potholes tearing up the front rims/tires. I would prefer the same diameter wheels all the way around but it's tough to get the right size needed up front & not be too big because you're limited by manufacturers sizes.
If you can get the wheels in the right widths, 255-40/20's on 8.5's & 295-40/20's on 10's work very well & the fronts should survive common road conditions.
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
Biggies and smalls all the way. Looks really good on these trucks. I am going to run 18 and 20's.
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
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My fronts drag the a-arms more than I care for & on the 73-up body style you can get away w/less BS & still keep the wheel 'tucked' fairly well. IMO 5.00" front BS would work better for my 74 but I already had the wheels from another project.
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
who makes the wheels you are going to use
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
either centerline or Boyd
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
i like staggered
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
I have 18-8 w/4"bs front and 20 9.5 w/4.5bs on the rear on order. I have always liked the was 18's and 20's look...
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
What rims and size tires are you going with?
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
I ordered some centerlines about a month ago, new wheel and they are still building them.. Not for sure on the tire size but i'm thinking 275 40 20's and maybe a 255 45 18? Not real sure yet..
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
Wich ones did you order? I am thinking about ordering the Voltage series. I'm not crazy about the rear backspacing though and rim size 20x8.5 withe a 5.4 BS. They donot offer these rims in a 20x9.5 or 10 unfortunately
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
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Here is the best stagger I have found matching set. Hope this helps, 245/45/18 Toyo Proxes 4 or Goodyear eagle F1 275/40/20 Toyo Proxes 4 or Goodyear Eagle F1 Results Totals are in inches______Tire 1______Tire 2______Difference Sidewall Height:_________4.34________4.33________.-1 Section Width:__________9.65_______10.83________1.18 Overall Diameter:________26.68______28.66________1.98 Circumference:__________83.82______90.04_______6.22 Revs per mile:__________779.61_____725.75______-53.86 Information provided by, http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos Here is a pick of both treads ![]() ![]()
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
Has anyonE stuffed a 315 35 20 under the rear of a 67-72 w/o mods? I think my wheel will be too narrow but a 12.5" tire is great
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
You would want 11 ~ 12" wheels for that tire. W/some mini-tubs & the right front wheel/tire to compliment, it would look nice.
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
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I was going to order the 295 wide but my tire guy thought we should try the 315 first. He was right. I thought I would need a wider than 10" wheel but it actually fits really well, the sidewall is vertical, not pulled back like I suspected it may be. This is a 20x10 with 3" BS. I am running 18x8 up front with 4.5 BS and 255/45s. Sorry no side picts yet, garage is too small for that! |
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
Softtail, Yea 5.4 is a weird BS
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
Mike,
I was checking out the centerline website and noticed the price went up on the softtails $50.00 nearly for every size wheel
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They already have my money so i think i'm locked in... They sure do run that card fast when you order ![]()
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
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It looks like the 5" bs on the 18x8 front wheels will work fine. but I am going to use a wheel adaptor on the rear maybe 1-1/4". The actual wheels look really nice better that expected. can't waint to mount some tires and get them on ther truck.
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
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Have your wheels came in yet?
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
Ok, resurrecting this thread because I have some driving time on my truck now.
I am running the stagger 20 rears/18 fronts. For the look I wished I had gone with 20s on the front, but now that I am driving the truck and have found what air pressures I like, I am glad that I have 18s. I say this because even with the 18s the tires are pretty close to the inner fenders at 82-85 psi, about 2.5" I'd say. If I was running 20s with this pressure I'd be near 1.5" before bottoming out. I have driven the truck with 90-95 psi in the front and its just too rough riding for my tastes. Of course, this would not be an issue if you don't run the stock inner fenders. If anyone would like pictures of my truck at ride height, I will be happy to shoot the appropriate picts and post them... |
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
Mike,
Did you get your wheels from CL?
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
I plan to run 18"/20" staggered, I test fitted 20's on all 4 corners, see
pic below, but aired out I did not like the looks of the front. And I plan to have mine drivable aired out, just in case of them oh chit situations. That's air'd out, 2.5" spindles, tall cups, on snubbers in rear, no c-notch
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Re: Stagger wheel size or not? 18" & 20" or 20" all the way, What do you think?
Yea i agree, i like 18 and 20's.. Just have to decide on tires now...
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