need help with wheels.

[The Big Green]

I know I want 22's, and I like the deep dish look. What are you guys running for a 22in wheel, and what bs do I need. Its a '67 sw, but I'm not sure what rearend I have, whats the measurements on the 2 sizes?

[N2TRUX]

Anyone?

[gringoloco]

You are trying to lay frame on this truck, correct? 67-70 rears are 1.5" narrower than the later rears. BS will be dermined depending on wheel width. Most 22s I see are 9-9.5" wide, so with the early rear, you will want around 5" BS- late rear ~5.5". These are general guidelines- best thing to do is measure for your truck 'cause each one is slightly different.

-Chris

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

..... Most 22s I see are 9-9.5" wide, so with the early rear, you will want around 5" BS- late rear ~5.5". These are general guidelines- best thing to do is measure for your truck 'cause each one is slightly different.

Very good advice.

The Big Green..... The best guy I know to determine what wheel back-spacing belongs on your truck would be you.

[The Big Green]

Thanks guys, thats all I needed. I do know that I need to be the one that measures. Being that most guys my order their wheels online got me worried. I would hate to get it wrong, and be screwed out a set of wheels. I'm trying to get them thru a wheel dealer here local, and if they are wrong, no biggy. The wider, deeper dish wheels seem hard to get at a shop local.

[72BlckButy]

IMO... find the most reputable shop in the area and use them. Not that the less reputable shops would be bad, but if they have ordered larger dia. wheels in the past with custom BS I would trust them far more than I would another shop with less experience.

Best of luck with the decision as the wheel/BS selection is one of the hardest in my opinion.

And as always, be sure to post a ton of pics!

[The Big Green]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

IMO... find the most reputable shop in the area and use them. Not that the less reputable shops would be bad, but if they have ordered larger dia. wheels in the past with custom BS I would trust them far more than I would another shop with less experience.

Best of luck with the decision as the wheel/BS selection is one of the hardest in my opinion.

And as always, be sure to post a ton of pics!

The shop I use, I have been dealing with for all my years of driving, all 12 of them. I am bagging first, because then I will know what fits best, when dropped. They have sold one set of 30's, would that look good?...lol


Thanks for the help. I will try my best to use this shop, but some makes of wheels you can't even get thru them.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by The Big Green

....Thanks for the help. I will try my best to use this shop, but some makes of wheels you can't even get thru them.

Then use different ones that you can get from them. Use any resource you can to help get it right.

[Painter D]

I've always measured my own BS, simply because I don't trust anyone else to do it. I like the deep dish look as well , make sure whoever does it knows how to measure it out to get the maximum dish.

[The Big Green]

Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

I've always measured my own BS, simply because I don't trust anyone else to do it. I like the deep dish look as well , make sure whoever does it knows how to measure it out to get the maximum dish.

I'm not sure I trust myself to measure the BS I need



SCOTI
Theres not many places to choose from around here. I'll get wheels someday. Seems like I have been looking forever...lol. So many choices, and sizes. I remember when 15's where it, and if you wanted to be really cool, you got 15x10's...lol. Now there are 32's, I saw a Hummer on 30's a few months ago. The guy is a track runner, Wallace Spearman, or Tyson Gay owns it, I forget. Its awesome but huge.


Anyways thanks guys.

[lolife99]

Your suspension guy should be able to set up your bagged suspension without having the actual wheels. Just give him the overall tire height. Or get some cheap roller 15's (235/75-15's) that are close to the height you want.
edit: Should have said 15's.

[The Big Green]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Your suspension guy should be able to set up your bagged suspension without having the actual wheels. Just give him the overall tire height. Or get some cheap roller 15's (235/75-25's) that are close to the height you want.

He's setting up for a 285/35/22, or something right at 31 or under diameter tire. Although I'm rolling on the standard(back in the day)275/60/15, and I want use that big or a notch, I'll still have for later. I'll roll with a cover so no one will ever know.




I have the 275/60 on back and 235 on front that matches diameter on back, 70 I think. I can do a rally wheel but I'll be a little off for the front smaller tire.