Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joewell80 · 12-02-2016, 11:26 AM

I'm thinking about pulling the trigger this winter on new wheels. I cant decide if I should go with 18's or 20's. I don't want the wheels to look to big on the truck. Does anyone have pictures of there truck on TT2 18's?

Thanks.

hewittca · 12-02-2016, 11:45 AM

There are quite a few threads already on TT2s with good examples of what you are looking for. This thread has a good example of a truck running 18/20 TT2 to give you a good comparison of the two sizes, and this thread just has a bunch of examples of trucks on torque thrusts in a range of sizes. But to answer your question, here's a nice photo of beaterku's truck on 18x9, 5" bs, and 265/50r18s. It depends on what stance you have, but I do think anything up to 20" looks proportionately normal on these trucks. Once you get to 22" and up they start to look big.

Mike C · 12-02-2016, 01:39 PM

18's. I think anything up to 18 looks good with enough sidewall. 20's are just too much IMO.

I have 17's on my truck and would probably go 18's if I had to do it again just for tire assortment and availability.

FRCvette · 12-02-2016, 01:40 PM

That truck is a beauty.

David67 · 12-02-2016, 02:17 PM

These are 17" on a 4/6 drop. If I were to do it again, I might go 18s. I am bagging so I am going with 20" Salt Flats. I think static dropped fleetsides can pull off 20s much better than static dropped stepsides.

67 chevelle · 12-02-2016, 03:55 PM

Our trucks have huge wheel wells , larger than stock looks good on them . I like big rims , and decent to big tires [hate rubber band tires ]

jgmc · 09-04-2017, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by David67

These are 17" on a 4/6 drop. If I were to do it again, I might go 18s. I am bagging so I am going with 20" Salt Flats. I think static dropped fleetsides can pull off 20s much better than static dropped stepsides.

What are your tire sizes

beaterku · 09-05-2017, 12:47 PM

I saw my name come up a few times in this thread so I thought I'd put up a more current pictures I've actually been kicking around the idea of switching up my wheels. I am liking the looks of the US Mag Rambler in 18x9.5 all around. I'm going to wait to see what it looks like with this Ridetech steetgrip kit and check for clearances.

-Nick

**special-K** · 12-02-2016, 10:25 PM

You fill in fender wells with tires, an old school wheel design looks best when the diameter is kept only a little larger than normal (if you must go larger at all)

David67 · 12-02-2016, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

You fill in fender wells with tires, an old school wheel design looks best when the diameter is kept only a little larger than normal (if you must go larger at all)

Not sure I entirely agree... The lower you go, the bigger you can go IMO. Bennett68C10's awesome truck in progress. \/

Robznob11 · 12-03-2016, 12:27 AM

Consider your tire width as well...if you like em wide go with 18s. I think i will roll 18s when the time is right. You get a good look but the performance and ride quality are much better with a little meaty side wall.....also large wheels are very heavy and hard on front end parts and all.

joewell80 · 12-03-2016, 10:44 AM

Thanks for the info. The truck is on bags right now, so that should help if I go with bigger rims. No matter if I decide 18 or 20's, I want the same size on all four corners so I can rotate.

ss454conv · 12-03-2016, 11:14 AM

As others have said, it all depends on your taste and how you intend to use your truck. For myself, I wanted to be able to use my truck as a truck, be able to rotate, not have a harsh ride and still look cool. I searched this site and others for the right look. As soon as I ran across beaterku's truck, I knew that was the look I was going for. I purchased the exact same wheel and tire package for mine and love it. Still need to install a 2/4 drop but I will get to that pretty soon.
I also agree with the idea that larger wheels require a lower ride height.
18=2/4
20=5/7
22=5/7 or lower
Ultimately it has to be what looks great to you.

Bennett68C10 · 12-03-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by David67

Not sure I entirely agree... The lower you go, the bigger you can go IMO. Bennett68C10's awesome truck in progress. \/

Thanks for the shout out brother

I'm a 20" or larger wheel guy but I also like my trucks lowered/bagged so it looks proportioned. 18's look really good too with a nice size tire.

jessemthompson · 12-03-2016, 07:42 PM

I would go with 20s, there are more sizes available than 18s and they are usually less expensive.

Robznob11 · 12-03-2016, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessemthompson

I would go with 20s, there are more sizes available than 18s and they are usually less expensive.

UM that's not what I found during my research....

rowdy350 · 12-18-2016, 06:31 PM

Just got these 18x8 and 18x9.5 on my 71. Along with new RideTech control arms. Front ride height needs to come up some more and the rear needs to come down a little more.

kxmotox247 · 12-18-2016, 11:45 PM

18x8's and 20x10's.

kxmotox247 · 12-18-2016, 11:48 PM

245/40/18 and 295/45/20

srea76 · 12-19-2016, 09:03 AM

Whats the biggest wheel to use on a stock 71? My truck has 15x10s on it now and I knid of like the look, but I want to change wheels.

12-02-2016, 11:26 AM	#1
joewell80 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Manitowoc, WI Posts: 52	Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's I'm thinking about pulling the trigger this winter on new wheels. I cant decide if I should go with 18's or 20's. I don't want the wheels to look to big on the truck. Does anyone have pictures of there truck on TT2 18's? Thanks.

12-02-2016, 11:45 AM	#2
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,765	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's There are quite a few threads already on TT2s with good examples of what you are looking for. This thread has a good example of a truck running 18/20 TT2 to give you a good comparison of the two sizes, and this thread just has a bunch of examples of trucks on torque thrusts in a range of sizes. But to answer your question, here's a nice photo of beaterku's truck on 18x9, 5" bs, and 265/50r18s. It depends on what stance you have, but I do think anything up to 20" looks proportionately normal on these trucks. Once you get to 22" and up they start to look big. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

12-02-2016, 01:39 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's 18's. I think anything up to 18 looks good with enough sidewall. 20's are just too much IMO. I have 17's on my truck and would probably go 18's if I had to do it again just for tire assortment and availability. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-02-2016, 01:40 PM	#4
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's That truck is a beauty. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

12-02-2016, 02:17 PM	#5
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's These are 17" on a 4/6 drop. If I were to do it again, I might go 18s. I am bagging so I am going with 20" Salt Flats. I think static dropped fleetsides can pull off 20s much better than static dropped stepsides. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2015 IG: david_r67

12-02-2016, 03:55 PM	#6
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's Our trucks have huge wheel wells , larger than stock looks good on them . I like big rims , and decent to big tires [hate rubber band tires ] __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

09-05-2017, 12:47 PM	#8
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's I saw my name come up a few times in this thread so I thought I'd put up a more current pictures I've actually been kicking around the idea of switching up my wheels. I am liking the looks of the US Mag Rambler in 18x9.5 all around. I'm going to wait to see what it looks like with this Ridetech steetgrip kit and check for clearances. -Nick Attached Images Last edited by beaterku; 09-06-2017 at 11:58 AM.

12-02-2016, 10:25 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's You fill in fender wells with tires, an old school wheel design looks best when the diameter is kept only a little larger than normal (if you must go larger at all) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-03-2016, 12:27 AM	#11
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's Consider your tire width as well...if you like em wide go with 18s. I think i will roll 18s when the time is right. You get a good look but the performance and ride quality are much better with a little meaty side wall.....also large wheels are very heavy and hard on front end parts and all. __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

12-03-2016, 10:44 AM	#12
joewell80 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Manitowoc, WI Posts: 52	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's Thanks for the info. The truck is on bags right now, so that should help if I go with bigger rims. No matter if I decide 18 or 20's, I want the same size on all four corners so I can rotate. Attached Images

12-03-2016, 11:14 AM	#13
ss454conv Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Waterloo IL Posts: 49	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's As others have said, it all depends on your taste and how you intend to use your truck. For myself, I wanted to be able to use my truck as a truck, be able to rotate, not have a harsh ride and still look cool. I searched this site and others for the right look. As soon as I ran across beaterku's truck, I knew that was the look I was going for. I purchased the exact same wheel and tire package for mine and love it. Still need to install a 2/4 drop but I will get to that pretty soon. I also agree with the idea that larger wheels require a lower ride height. 18=2/4 20=5/7 22=5/7 or lower Ultimately it has to be what looks great to you.

12-03-2016, 07:42 PM	#15
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's I would go with 20s, there are more sizes available than 18s and they are usually less expensive.

12-18-2016, 06:31 PM	#17
rowdy350 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Carlsbad New Mexico Posts: 15	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's Just got these 18x8 and 18x9.5 on my 71. Along with new RideTech control arms. Front ride height needs to come up some more and the rear needs to come down a little more. Attached Images

12-18-2016, 11:45 PM	#18
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's 18x8's and 20x10's. Attached Images __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

12-18-2016, 11:48 PM	#19
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's 245/40/18 and 295/45/20 Attached Images __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com



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12-19-2016, 09:03 AM	#20
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Torque Thrust 2, 18 or 20's Whats the biggest wheel to use on a stock 71? My truck has 15x10s on it now and I knid of like the look, but I want to change wheels. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

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