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Navy Mechanic · 12-02-2010, 11:17 AM

I get a lot of compliments on these wheels (22") but have never been a 'Big' wheel guy. Guess I still prefer the classic styles from my youth. Looking for opinions. Thinking about 17" max Cragar SS or similar. What do you think? What size tire would I need to still fill the wells?

boonedogs72 · 12-02-2010, 11:21 AM

yep i think so... And yes something with a more classic look too

*lakeroadster* · 12-02-2010, 11:28 AM

Agreed. Cragars, Torque Thrusts or Slots would look great. TTO's with the cast looking centers would really look sweet with that burgundy paint, that's what I used on my '69 Camaro.

Old School trucks and cars look great with a lot of rubber sidewall and 15, 16 or 17 inch rims.

Old School

PTS · 12-02-2010, 11:28 AM

Hello!

I would go with a 17x8 front with a 25550R17 and 17x9.5 rear with a 27550R17. Not knowing how much the truck is lowered thats what I recommend. If you would give the tire sizes you have now I can make a better recommendation. Be careful when you order a set of wheels and choose the backspace properly. Let me know I will be glad to help out.

Regards,

Perry
PTS

dan42 · 12-02-2010, 11:42 AM

i'm with ya - torque thrusts would be my choice - I'm not a big fan of big wheels either, they make the truck look like a toy.

Navy Mechanic · 12-02-2010, 12:04 PM

Truck was lowered when I bought it so not sure of drop. Probably 3/5 but may be 4/6. Front tires are 265/35R22 and rear are 305/40R22. I agree...more tire & less wheel. I have some old 15" outlaw II's with brand new center caps in the box. I've thought of polishing them or painting them to match the truck? I

STOCKISH · 12-02-2010, 12:19 PM

Also, the Salt Flat wheels lok SICK on these trucks.

ChevLoRay · 12-02-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Also, the Salt Flat wheels lok SICK on these trucks.

dash13 · 12-02-2010, 12:35 PM

NO! Don't get rid of your wheels! Your truck looks unreal right now and I'm sure you could spend your money elsewhere.

PTS · 12-02-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Navy Mechanic

Truck was lowered when I bought it so not sure of drop. Probably 3/5 but may be 4/6. Front tires are 265/35R22 and rear are 305/40R22. I agree...more tire & less wheel. I have some old 15" outlaw II's with brand new center caps in the box. I've thought of polishing them or painting them to match the truck? I

FYI!

Here some specs for your tire size consideration.

26535R22 has an O.D. 29.3"
30540R22 has an O.D. 31.5"

25560R17 has an O.D. 29.1" for a 17x8
27560R17 has an O.D. 30.0" for a 17x9.5

The trucks level as it looks in the pics and the only thing you might see if you go to a different tire package is that the 22" on the rear is really tall and if not careful your truck could look to low in the rear with a different size.

How is the truck lowered in the rear? See if the coil rear is cut or if its a leaf spring count how many leafs...

Perry
PTS

cdowns · 12-02-2010, 01:02 PM

i think the big wheels like that is the single most detremental addition to these trucks that can b made

Jacfourteen · 12-02-2010, 01:02 PM

I think either style looks good (22's or 17's), I think it has more to do with your own taste. So go with what you like.

**too much stuff** · 12-02-2010, 01:32 PM

I would go smaller in a heartbeat. If you already have the other wheels, clean them up, put them on and see the difference. That may help you decide. Your truck would look with bigs and littles...(15x10 rear, 15x7 fronts) Just my opinion.

Alvin · 12-02-2010, 01:33 PM

My opinion, timeless classic wheel design in a 17 inch size, with some sidewall to compensate. I have 17x8 Torq-thrust Originals on Ethel with 255/50/17 in the front and 275/60/17 in the back.

*lakeroadster* · 12-02-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

My opinion, timeless classic wheel design in a 17 inch size, with some sidewall to compensate. I have 17x8 Torq-thrust Originals on Ethel with 255/50/17 in the front and 275/60/17 in the back.

Hey Alvin... Ethel is lookin' Hot! Nice, very nice!

**RenoKeene** · 12-02-2010, 01:48 PM

Old School......and I need GMC centers...

**67cheby** · 12-02-2010, 02:07 PM

i dont think it is the size as much as the style of the wheels, i think 20's look good on these trucks if they are the right style of wheels !!

Jacfourteen · 12-02-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i dont think it is the size as much as the style of the wheels, i think 20's look good on these trucks if they are the right style of wheels !!

X2

Any size can look good or bad, it depends on the style. When I bought 22's for my tahoe it took forever to find some I liked because so many of them are fugly.

barryvanhook · 12-02-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i dont think it is the size as much as the style of the wheels, i think 20's look good on these trucks if they are the right style of wheels !!

What he said .... when your wheels look like the slicer-dicer blade on a Veg-O-Matic then you know you have gone horribly wrong.

Barry

**67cheby** · 12-02-2010, 04:17 PM

now thats FUNNY ......"slicer dicer blades " !!!

Navy Mechanic · 12-02-2010, 04:45 PM

Thanks for all the feed back! Think I'll put the old wheels on this weekend to see how the 15" wheels look. Definitely going to switch to a more classic design wheel.

legendary · 12-02-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i dont think it is the size as much as the style of the wheels, i think 20's look good on these trucks if they are the right style of wheels !!

I agree 100%. In addition, I also vote for a Torque Thrust wheel - staggered 20" with the appropriate sized tires would be perfect. I think the wheels that you have above would throw off the correct look that should be on your truck as much as those "snow flake" style 22's do. It is your truck, of course, but that would finish it IMHO. I love the color...

Valhalla · 12-02-2010, 02:40 PM

I Think more wheel design over size is what would make the difference on your truck. 20's in any of the classic style wheels would make that truck look amazing.

c10seconds · 12-02-2010, 03:39 PM

A polished 20" Torque thrust 2 would look slick. Modern and classic! Can't go wrong.
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Navy Mechanic · 12-02-2010, 05:32 PM

Sharp looking truck....I like the style of those wheels. Like the slight rake in the second photo. If that's a 5/7 drop then mines at least a 4/6.

12-02-2010, 11:17 AM	#1
Navy Mechanic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 127	Should go to smaller wheels? I get a lot of compliments on these wheels (22") but have never been a 'Big' wheel guy. Guess I still prefer the classic styles from my youth. Looking for opinions. Thinking about 17" max Cragar SS or similar. What do you think? What size tire would I need to still fill the wells? Attached Images

12-02-2010, 11:21 AM	#2
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? yep i think so... And yes something with a more classic look too

12-02-2010, 11:28 AM	#3
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? Agreed. Cragars, Torque Thrusts or Slots would look great. TTO's with the cast looking centers would really look sweet with that burgundy paint, that's what I used on my '69 Camaro. Old School trucks and cars look great with a lot of rubber sidewall and 15, 16 or 17 inch rims. Old School Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 12-02-2010 at 07:59 PM.

12-02-2010, 11:28 AM	#4
PTS Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Roswell, N.M. Posts: 241	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? Hello! I would go with a 17x8 front with a 25550R17 and 17x9.5 rear with a 27550R17. Not knowing how much the truck is lowered thats what I recommend. If you would give the tire sizes you have now I can make a better recommendation. Be careful when you order a set of wheels and choose the backspace properly. Let me know I will be glad to help out. Regards, Perry PTS

12-02-2010, 11:42 AM	#5
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? i'm with ya - torque thrusts would be my choice - I'm not a big fan of big wheels either, they make the truck look like a toy. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

12-02-2010, 12:04 PM	#6
Navy Mechanic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 127	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? Truck was lowered when I bought it so not sure of drop. Probably 3/5 but may be 4/6. Front tires are 265/35R22 and rear are 305/40R22. I agree...more tire & less wheel. I have some old 15" outlaw II's with brand new center caps in the box. I've thought of polishing them or painting them to match the truck? I Attached Images

12-02-2010, 12:19 PM	#7
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? Also, the Salt Flat wheels lok SICK on these trucks. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-02-2010, 12:35 PM	#9
dash13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 94	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? NO! Don't get rid of your wheels! Your truck looks unreal right now and I'm sure you could spend your money elsewhere.

12-02-2010, 01:02 PM	#11
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12-02-2010, 01:02 PM	#12
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? I think either style looks good (22's or 17's), I think it has more to do with your own taste. So go with what you like. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

12-02-2010, 01:32 PM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,769	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? I would go smaller in a heartbeat. If you already have the other wheels, clean them up, put them on and see the difference. That may help you decide. Your truck would look with bigs and littles...(15x10 rear, 15x7 fronts) Just my opinion. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-02-2010, 01:33 PM	#14
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? My opinion, timeless classic wheel design in a 17 inch size, with some sidewall to compensate. I have 17x8 Torq-thrust Originals on Ethel with 255/50/17 in the front and 275/60/17 in the back. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

12-02-2010, 01:48 PM	#16
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12-02-2010, 04:45 PM	#21
Navy Mechanic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 127	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? Thanks for all the feed back! Think I'll put the old wheels on this weekend to see how the 15" wheels look. Definitely going to switch to a more classic design wheel.

12-02-2010, 02:40 PM	#23
Valhalla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 295	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? I Think more wheel design over size is what would make the difference on your truck. 20's in any of the classic style wheels would make that truck look amazing. __________________ My build thread for Project TiC TaC/Jazzmin Oh Yeahhh Cheap work is never good and good work is never cheap. Lesson = learn to do it all the right way on your own. SqueegeeMan

12-02-2010, 03:39 PM	#24
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12-02-2010, 05:32 PM	#25
Navy Mechanic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 127	Re: Should go to smaller wheels? Sharp looking truck....I like the style of those wheels. Like the slight rake in the second photo. If that's a 5/7 drop then mines at least a 4/6.

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