Staggered 18/20 or full 20s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Expat_dude · 01-25-2013, 06:32 AM

Hello all, we are in the midst of my 70 swb build and I need to get my wheels ordered. My truck will have a 2/4 drop, 13" baers all around and porterbuilt control arms (1" forward). I kept the 6 lugs so that narrows my choices a bit.
Ok for the question, any pro/cons of a 18/20 stagger versus full 20s. I do not want a big rake.
Because we all like pics
Started with this

Current status (sorry for the small iphone pic lol)

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C10_ustacould · 01-25-2013, 08:28 AM

If you do not want a big rake and you want to have the same sidewall front and rear then you should use 20s all the way around. Just my opinion, you should defintely study on it and choose what you like best. Nice start on your build, have fun with it!

**lolife99** · 01-25-2013, 08:50 AM

20's

vgate71 · 01-25-2013, 09:16 AM

20's all around! I really don't like 18's on the front. With the front and rear wheel openings on being the same size, I never thought 18's looked right with 20's in the rear.

Tshort1 · 01-25-2013, 09:20 AM

20s For sure.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-25-2013, 10:30 AM

I kinda like 18/20's....

**Tom Vogel** · 01-26-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I kinda like 18/20's....

Im with Hart Rod on this one. These old trucks just look way better with a little sidewall to me. They function way better as well, but if function means little, go with what you think looks best to you.

Justin36 · 01-25-2013, 11:09 AM

20's
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original-71 · 01-25-2013, 11:49 AM

20's or if you want staggered look you could go 20's and 22's

**Tim Christian** · 01-25-2013, 11:42 AM

I am with Hart Rod I like 18/20

BB72CHEVKT · 01-25-2013, 12:10 PM

I have both setups and like the 20/20 more.

GoaterAz · 01-25-2013, 01:15 PM

20" wheels all the way around.

I looked high and low for a nice looking 6 lug 20" wheel and didn't find one that I liked and I will be doing a 5 lug conversion for this reason.

Zoomin · 01-25-2013, 01:22 PM

If don't want a lot of rake, then you're going to have to choose between different sidewall widths, or do at least a 2/5 drop. Then your gaps are going to be different.

72BlckButy · 01-25-2013, 02:19 PM

I would go 20's all the way around, but I do have to say, I think you might have a little more "air" between the fenders and the wheels.

Here's a shot of my '69 with a 4.5/6" 6-lug disc brake upgrade that is running 20's all the way around for reference. And yes... those are 5-spoke BS SL Vintecs with a 6-lug setup. IMO.... I'd go lower on the drop but that's all personal preference.

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You'll be looking at 2-2.5" higher all the way around. Here's the specs from my setup:

Before the drop:
Driver's Side Front: 33 1/2"
Driver's Side Rear: 33"
Passenger Side Front: 33 1/4"
Passenger Side Rear: 32 7/8"

After the drop w/ 15" ralleys:
Driver's Side Front: 28"
Driver's Side Rear: 29"
Passenger Side Front: 28 1/4"
Passenger Side Rear: 28 3/4"

After the drop w/ 20's:
Driver's Side Front: 28 7/16""
Driver's Side Rear: 29 5/16"
Passenger Side Front: 28 1/2"
Passenger Side Rear: 29 5/16"

BB72CHEVKT · 01-25-2013, 02:37 PM

I agree with nate. If you are going to run 20's I think at least a 4/6 drop would look best.

ChevyCruizer · 01-25-2013, 02:58 PM

Looks is all personal preferance, but one advantage of going with the same size front and rear is that you can rotate your tires front to back easily (without dismounting the tire). Just some food for thought.

C10_ustacould · 01-25-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyCruizer

Looks is all personal preferance, but one advantage of going with the same size front and rear is that you can rotate your tires front to back easily (without dismounting the tire). Just some food for thought.

This is a possibility, but not necessarily a fact. These trucks have goofy track widths front to rear so to achieve a desired look the wheel offsets may be different.

67c10rustbuket · 01-25-2013, 05:38 PM

20/20 all the way unless you put some meat on there like Rob hartrod, love that truck! low profile tires on 18s look too small up front in my opinion.

67anthony · 01-25-2013, 06:01 PM

20 for me

Expat_dude · 01-26-2013, 03:47 AM

Thanks guys, I think 20s are the ticket!
One more progress pic

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01-25-2013, 06:32 AM	#1
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Staggered 18/20 or full 20s Hello all, we are in the midst of my 70 swb build and I need to get my wheels ordered. My truck will have a 2/4 drop, 13" baers all around and porterbuilt control arms (1" forward). I kept the 6 lugs so that narrows my choices a bit. Ok for the question, any pro/cons of a 18/20 stagger versus full 20s. I do not want a big rake. Because we all like pics Started with this Current status (sorry for the small iphone pic lol) Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

01-25-2013, 08:28 AM	#2
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s If you do not want a big rake and you want to have the same sidewall front and rear then you should use 20s all the way around. Just my opinion, you should defintely study on it and choose what you like best. Nice start on your build, have fun with it! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 01-25-2013 at 08:29 AM. Reason: grammar

01-25-2013, 08:50 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s 20's __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-25-2013, 09:16 AM	#4
vgate71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manitoba Posts: 57	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s 20's all around! I really don't like 18's on the front. With the front and rear wheel openings on being the same size, I never thought 18's looked right with 20's in the rear. __________________ '71 Chevy LWB - Awaiting Porterbuilt F+R, LS3, t56 "68 Chevy LWB - To be stock w/250 -6, ps, pb

01-25-2013, 09:20 AM	#5
Tshort1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pikeville, NC Posts: 144	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s 20s For sure.

01-25-2013, 10:30 AM	#6
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01-25-2013, 11:09 AM	#8
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s 20's Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin

01-25-2013, 11:49 AM	#9
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s 20's or if you want staggered look you could go 20's and 22's __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

01-25-2013, 11:42 AM	#10
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s I am with Hart Rod I like 18/20

01-25-2013, 12:10 PM	#11
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s I have both setups and like the 20/20 more. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

01-25-2013, 01:15 PM	#12
GoaterAz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 222	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s 20" wheels all the way around. I looked high and low for a nice looking 6 lug 20" wheel and didn't find one that I liked and I will be doing a 5 lug conversion for this reason.

01-25-2013, 01:22 PM	#13
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s If don't want a lot of rake, then you're going to have to choose between different sidewall widths, or do at least a 2/5 drop. Then your gaps are going to be different. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-25-2013, 02:19 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s I would go 20's all the way around, but I do have to say, I think you might have a little more "air" between the fenders and the wheels. Here's a shot of my '69 with a 4.5/6" 6-lug disc brake upgrade that is running 20's all the way around for reference. And yes... those are 5-spoke BS SL Vintecs with a 6-lug setup. IMO.... I'd go lower on the drop but that's all personal preference. You'll be looking at 2-2.5" higher all the way around. Here's the specs from my setup: Before the drop: Driver's Side Front: 33 1/2" Driver's Side Rear: 33" Passenger Side Front: 33 1/4" Passenger Side Rear: 32 7/8" After the drop w/ 15" ralleys: Driver's Side Front: 28" Driver's Side Rear: 29" Passenger Side Front: 28 1/4" Passenger Side Rear: 28 3/4" After the drop w/ 20's: Driver's Side Front: 28 7/16"" Driver's Side Rear: 29 5/16" Passenger Side Front: 28 1/2" Passenger Side Rear: 29 5/16" __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-25-2013, 02:37 PM	#15
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s I agree with nate. If you are going to run 20's I think at least a 4/6 drop would look best. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

01-25-2013, 02:58 PM	#16
ChevyCruizer 17's too small Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 335	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s Looks is all personal preferance, but one advantage of going with the same size front and rear is that you can rotate your tires front to back easily (without dismounting the tire). Just some food for thought. __________________ 68 C10 SWB SS 5 lug power disc brake conversion 2.5 inch drop spindles van tilt column Air Ride Technologies Cool Ride air bag kits Performance Online tubular upper control arms and shock relocator kits ECE super track panhard bar 1 piece side windows



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01-25-2013, 05:38 PM	#18
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s 20/20 all the way unless you put some meat on there like Rob hartrod, love that truck! low profile tires on 18s look too small up front in my opinion. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

01-25-2013, 06:01 PM	#19
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s 20 for me Attached Images

01-26-2013, 03:47 AM	#20
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: Staggered 18/20 or full 20s Thanks guys, I think 20s are the ticket! One more progress pic Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

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