18 or 22", Poll

[cochino12]

I need to buy some tires to get the blazer on the road again and I found a couple deals local.

first set is 18" boss 338, tires are brand new but waay too tall (29"). Price isnt bad but I'll have to change the tires to get the right stance. I really like these wheels but seems like everybody has them, coy's, TTII etc... (No offense to anyone with those wheels )


second is a set of 22" panther bodacious and they also have near new tires. I dont like these wheels nearly as much but I dont hate them either, the tire size is right (265-35-22) so I can run them now and buy wheels I want at any time. I can buy these for about $100 less but I've really only seen 22" wheels on trucks that are bagged and my blazer has ~5/7".



Here is a picture of my blazer if that helps
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[Driveway Dreams]

You know my opinion man. I want a p-chop of the 22s on your blazer. Did you ever mount the 20s on your Blazer from the CC? I really need a visual of something other than the rallys.

[N2TRUX]

I'm not opposed to 22's as I own several sets. I do not like those you posted, and would not buy them regardless of the deal.

Since you are not planning on bagging it, I would suggest you wait and buy a set of 20's.

[muthstryker]

Those 22s are terrible......

I would use the boss 338s but in a 20 not the 18..

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by muthstryker

Those 22s are terrible......

I would use the boss 338s but in a 20 not the 18..

I didnt think they were that bad but thanks for the honesty.

the only reason to buy either of these is that I can get them for a really good price and I reaaally want to be able to drive this blazer. I figure I can upgrade either the 18" tires or 22" wheels later and still be happy. I've owned it for almost three years and only put about 500 miles on it and I currently have no "fun" vehicle to drive and its killing me.

The 15" tires on it now are too short and I refuse to put any more money into 15" anything because thats not what I want to end up with.

[muthstryker]

do you know the name of the 22s? going to photoshop it for you...


nevermind, im blind.

[flamingbig10]

none the rallies look way better than both wheels on your blazer

[slugish]

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

none the rallies look way better than both wheels on your blazer

x 2

[SBTork]

I say keep the money in your pocket and stick with the stock rallies. From the sound of it you're not thrilled with either 18" or 22". Plus, if you go with 22's, I can almost guarantee you that if you went with 22"s, you would want to go lower with the drop if you don't already.

[N2TRUX]

Adam the problem your going to run in to is tire clearance. The 22's will be too tall even with a 265/35/22 all around. Just ask bagged74 about it. He bought 22's and 265/35/22s. It sat higher than yours so he lowered it. Then his tires rubbed bad so he raised it. That looked bad so this week he tubbed the front.

Now you know why I suggested 20's.

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

none the rallies look way better than both wheels on your blazer

I almost agree with about the look however the problem is I dont want to buy new 15" tires, that will cost me about $450 after mount balance. I can get these 22"s for only a few dollars more

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Adam the problem your going to run in to is tire clearance. The 22's will be too tall even with a 265/35/22 all around. Just ask bagged74 about it. He bought 22's and 265/35/22s. It sat higher than yours so he lowered it. Then his tires rubbed bad so he raised it. That looked bad so this week he tubbed the front.

Now you know why I suggested 20's.

I didnt know that, that changes everything thanks for the info. I suppose thats why all the "good" deals are 18 and 20" . I cant wait another summer to drive this blazer so I have to do something, maybe I pick up the 18"s (not much more than buying new 15" tires) and try to find a good deal on some used tires then save to buy some 20"s that I really like. I'm sure someone local to me will want a good deal on some 18's later

I've run 18" before and didnt hate them, but that was before 20" wheels common

[muthstryker]

I couldn't find a picture of the wheel on any truck or car anywhere, yahoo did come up with some hot pictures for "bodacious" but those werent wheels HAhahaa,


Best I could do with the picture I found.. The picture you had you cant even see the spokes due to the white background..

[VA72C10]

I think since you're not thrilled with either....get the 18's and then when you get the wheels you really want you know you'll be able to sell the boss wheels fairly easily...

[muthstryker]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I think since you're not thrilled with either....get the 18's and then when you get the wheels you really want you know you'll be able to sell the boss wheels fairly easily...

Agree 100% the boss' will sale alot faster when you decide to upgrade.

[muthstryker]

what tire size do the 15s have? trying to get an idea on how low a 5/7 on my truck will be.

[cochino12]

Thanks for the photoshop

Originally Posted by muthstryker

what tire size do the 15s have? trying to get an idea on how low a 5/7 on my truck will be.

Problem I'm having is the front scrapes on everything, I cant raise it up any because there isnt a simple way to raise the rear and I hate when the rear sits higher than the front. Right now its 235/60 in front and 295/50 in back.

[Driveway Dreams]

Go get the Boss' and then give them to me when you get the 20s you want.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Go get the Boss' and then give them to me when you get the 20s you want.

that sounds like a plan

[lolife99]

Have you seen my "mile long" thread about the Boss 338's not fitting anything?
Better read that before you buy those or ANY Boss wheels.
Your only saving grace,... would be if your blazer has 1" thick front rotors.
The Boss wheels won't bolt on a 1.25" thick rotor.

[lolife99]

Here you go.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352320

Almost 500 replies,... and still no answer from Boss on when the re-designed wheels will be out.
Member Hickup Pickup has the scoop on any updates,... but nothing yet.

[cochino12]

Keith, I did ask him about that and he said they fit his 77 with no problems. I am going to test fit before I buy either set though. If they dont fit maybe I'll just have to wait or try to find some 15"s I'm just getting impatient waiting to drive this thing

Adam

[rare86]

The 22's are nausiating. No way, no matter how cheap. The 338s are nice, and are popular because they look good, but if they dont fit well, their not worth it either. If you gonna have to buy tires for the 18s, then just sit back and wait till the ones you like and fit properly come along. I prefer 18s, but I also prefer more sidewall on a truck. I like the prostreet/hotrod look. Just a personal preference. The 20s look good on these trucks, I do not like anything bigger on any vehicle other than an 18 wheeler. Hang in there till you find the ones that will go on, and not have to have new tires for, or you just settle for. Its your truck, dont settle for anything less than what you like.
This is the stance I like

[po_bird]

I beleive you wouldnt be happy with the 18s or 15s. I didnt like either size for my truck so i got some 20s. Now im shopping around for 22s. So go with the 22s if thats the size you really prefer. YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THOSE BOSS RIMS, EVERYONE HAS THEM.

[bagged74]

If you do the 22s be prepared for some cutting...mines about 4/6 and i had to pull the inner fenders and trim the fenders

[BGRAFX]

Adam~ the 15in rallies would look good black or red or lime green.
or get the 18's and then sell them to Gerald when you find 20's

Bagged74 do you still have your 86 ccsb? I'm gonna sell my suburban and get a crewcab.