20's Or 15's????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dseipel · 06-13-2005, 08:42 PM

I Have A 1972 Chevy Long Bed That I Recently Aquired And I Can Not Make Mind Up, I Want To Improve The Look Of This Truck And Can Not Decide On Stock 15" Rims Or Get A Nice Set Of Chrome 20" Rims And Lower The Truck..if I Stay Stock, What Size Of Tire Should I Go With? Any Comments Would Be Greatly Appreciated. Thank You...

matthufham · 06-13-2005, 08:45 PM

if you plan to lower, put 20's on it.

speedracer · 06-13-2005, 09:00 PM

255 60 15 look nice with stock ride height

bagged91 · 06-13-2005, 10:16 PM

Well, the nice thing is that they bolt on. It would look equally nice IMO with the 15's or 20's. Just a matter of personal prefference. Try lowering it slightly with the 15's and see how you like it. If it doesn't suit you, then get the 20's...

Oh, and Welcome to the board from NJ!

Bamm · 06-13-2005, 10:51 PM

Welcome to the board from Virginia!!!! I say split the difference more or less and get either a 17" or 18". Not too big/not too small. Look good with a 2/4 drop or a 4/6. Don't look out of place with stock trim, and look good with a fully modified ride.......Jerry

farside847 · 06-14-2005, 10:36 AM

I put on new 15x8's and kept it stock myself. I love the look.

cdowns · 06-14-2005, 10:57 AM

i don't like the larger wheels ro me they look too cartoonish. 17's would be about as big as i'd care to go

jtminton · 06-14-2005, 11:00 AM

I have 265/75/16s on my longbed and they look nice.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-14-2005, 11:19 AM

I personally don't like anything larger than a 17, to me, anything larger just doesn't look right. Below is a pic of tim's truck that he just finished. I think the 17's on it look perfect with the lowering job.

HuggerCST · 06-14-2005, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bamm 24

Welcome to the board from Virginia!!!! I say split the difference more or less and get either a 17" or 18". Not too big/not too small. Look good with a 2/4 drop or a 4/6. Don't look out of place with stock trim, and look good with a fully modified ride.......Jerry

I agree, any bigger is too cartoonish for me. Everybody has their own opinion though. It's all about what YOU want. I like them with 15s, 17s, and 18s, but the tire size makes all the difference too.

FirstGen · 06-14-2005, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I personally don't like anything larger than a 17, to me, anything larger just doesn't look right. Below is a pic of tim's truck that he just finished. I think the 17's on it look perfect with the lowering job.

I think 18's look the best...

bagged91 · 06-14-2005, 02:59 PM

Well, we have 17, 18 and now 15" wheels with a drop. (board member Tripps sub)

NSANE68!!! · 06-14-2005, 03:50 PM

and finally 20'S with a MEGA drop, now you decide

bagged_gmc · 06-14-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NSANE68!!!

and finally 20'S with a MEGA drop, now you decide

After seeing that i think i need to change my boxers!

72MARIO · 06-14-2005, 07:00 PM

NSANE Where have you been ? That's all you have got done? Looks the same as last year ....

dseipel · 06-14-2005, 08:57 PM

Wow, thank you all for your opinions, I'm happy to have found this web site and I am excited about getting my truck going. I'm doing some serious thinking about this and I can't wait to get er' done. Thanks again to you all.

mocwon · 06-14-2005, 10:52 PM

I was dead set on nothing bigger than 18's before I tried a set of a customer's 20's so 20's for me. It has settled a whole bunch with the engine now installed. IMHO, the profile of the tire has a whole lot to do with how larger wheels look. These are 275 45's

**N2TRUX** · 06-15-2005, 12:15 AM

20's.......

FirstGen · 06-15-2005, 12:21 AM

those look great. tires looks like a 40 series or maybe even a 35... The biggest problem with 20's is that you will never get traction. 18's is the largest size you can get a drag radial in and they work really well if you heat them up a little (305/45/18 nitto drag). Don't know if this will be any concern for you or not but if you are putting any kind of power behind one of these trucks you WILL be traction challenged

NSANE68!!! · 06-15-2005, 11:00 AM

No that pic is from last year. I did a little more work on the suicide doors, then when my son was born I put her up on dollies and pushed her in the corner of the garage for the past 15 months.
I'll get her back out some day. No hurry, truck will be there forever, my son is only little once.

I just have to have my truck done by the time my son is 12, cause I have this car waiting in the wings for him and I to build. He will have the coolest car in school.

HuggerCST · 06-15-2005, 11:54 AM

I agree, the tire size makes a big difference. 20s look much better with a shorter tire in my opinion, but still, not for me. Here are a couple of pics of Brave Dave's truck with 17s. I hope he doesn't mind me posting them.

Zumo · 06-15-2005, 12:42 PM

I think it depend on what style you are leaning toward. If you are going with current trends then stick with 20s. For me I may go with a serious drop and 15 chrome moons with out the moon and some wide whites and mabe even a bullet center cap.

WHYBYNU · 06-15-2005, 02:41 PM

I like both 15" and 20" as well as everything in the middle. To me it's more about what look are you after ( more modern vs. more classic ) not saying you can't mix the two, the lines are more blurred now than ever.
Pick a wheel design that will not be out of date or style in a few years reguardless of size, lets face it big wheels are here to stay. Me i just dropped my truck and the 15"s look great but so would 17" 18"or 20". So take your time and decide on whats right for you...

Thanks
JOHN

bagged91 · 06-15-2005, 06:57 PM

NSANE68, is that 52' Chevy hardtop as solid as it looks??? I noticed it has CO tags. Nice find. My dad has a 6339.9 original mile(not a misprint)52' 2dr fastback I've been dyin' to get my hands on...

NSANE68!!! · 06-16-2005, 10:50 AM

Yep it's that solid and picked it up for $400.00

06-13-2005, 08:42 PM	#1
dseipel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 9	20's Or 15's????? I Have A 1972 Chevy Long Bed That I Recently Aquired And I Can Not Make Mind Up, I Want To Improve The Look Of This Truck And Can Not Decide On Stock 15" Rims Or Get A Nice Set Of Chrome 20" Rims And Lower The Truck..if I Stay Stock, What Size Of Tire Should I Go With? Any Comments Would Be Greatly Appreciated. Thank You...

06-13-2005, 10:16 PM	#4
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Well, the nice thing is that they bolt on. It would look equally nice IMO with the 15's or 20's. Just a matter of personal prefference. Try lowering it slightly with the 15's and see how you like it. If it doesn't suit you, then get the 20's... Oh, and Welcome to the board from NJ! __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

06-13-2005, 10:51 PM	#5
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Welcome to the board from Virginia!!!! I say split the difference more or less and get either a 17" or 18". Not too big/not too small. Look good with a 2/4 drop or a 4/6. Don't look out of place with stock trim, and look good with a fully modified ride.......Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

06-14-2005, 10:36 AM	#6
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	I put on new 15x8's and kept it stock myself. I love the look. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

06-14-2005, 10:57 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i don't like the larger wheels ro me they look too cartoonish. 17's would be about as big as i'd care to go __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-13-2005, 08:45 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	if you plan to lower, put 20's on it.

06-13-2005, 09:00 PM	#3
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	255 60 15 look nice with stock ride height

06-14-2005, 11:00 AM	#8
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	I have 265/75/16s on my longbed and they look nice. __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."

06-14-2005, 11:19 AM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I personally don't like anything larger than a 17, to me, anything larger just doesn't look right. Below is a pic of tim's truck that he just finished. I think the 17's on it look perfect with the lowering job. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-14-2005, 02:59 PM	#12
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Here's 15's... Well, we have 17, 18 and now 15" wheels with a drop. (board member Tripps sub) Attached Images __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

06-14-2005, 03:50 PM	#13
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	and finally 20'S with a MEGA drop, now you decide Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

06-14-2005, 07:00 PM	#15
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	NSANE Where have you been ? That's all you have got done? Looks the same as last year .... __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

06-14-2005, 08:57 PM	#16
dseipel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 9	Wow, thank you all for your opinions, I'm happy to have found this web site and I am excited about getting my truck going. I'm doing some serious thinking about this and I can't wait to get er' done. Thanks again to you all.

06-14-2005, 10:52 PM	#17
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	I was dead set on nothing bigger than 18's before I tried a set of a customer's 20's so 20's for me. It has settled a whole bunch with the engine now installed. IMHO, the profile of the tire has a whole lot to do with how larger wheels look. These are 275 45's Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire..... Last edited by mocwon; 06-14-2005 at 10:55 PM.

06-15-2005, 12:15 AM	#18
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06-15-2005, 12:21 AM	#19
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	those look great. tires looks like a 40 series or maybe even a 35... The biggest problem with 20's is that you will never get traction. 18's is the largest size you can get a drag radial in and they work really well if you heat them up a little (305/45/18 nitto drag). Don't know if this will be any concern for you or not but if you are putting any kind of power behind one of these trucks you WILL be traction challenged __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

06-15-2005, 11:00 AM	#20
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	No that pic is from last year. I did a little more work on the suicide doors, then when my son was born I put her up on dollies and pushed her in the corner of the garage for the past 15 months. I'll get her back out some day. No hurry, truck will be there forever, my son is only little once. I just have to have my truck done by the time my son is 12, cause I have this car waiting in the wings for him and I to build. He will have the coolest car in school. Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

06-15-2005, 11:54 AM	#21
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	I agree, the tire size makes a big difference. 20s look much better with a shorter tire in my opinion, but still, not for me. Here are a couple of pics of Brave Dave's truck with 17s. I hope he doesn't mind me posting them. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-15-2005, 12:42 PM	#22
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	I think it depend on what style you are leaning toward. If you are going with current trends then stick with 20s. For me I may go with a serious drop and 15 chrome moons with out the moon and some wide whites and mabe even a bullet center cap. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

06-15-2005, 02:41 PM	#23
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	I like both 15" and 20" as well as everything in the middle. To me it's more about what look are you after ( more modern vs. more classic ) not saying you can't mix the two, the lines are more blurred now than ever. Pick a wheel design that will not be out of date or style in a few years reguardless of size, lets face it big wheels are here to stay. Me i just dropped my truck and the 15"s look great but so would 17" 18"or 20". So take your time and decide on whats right for you... Thanks JOHN Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

06-15-2005, 06:57 PM	#24
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	NSANE68, is that 52' Chevy hardtop as solid as it looks??? I noticed it has CO tags. Nice find. My dad has a 6339.9 original mile(not a misprint)52' 2dr fastback I've been dyin' to get my hands on... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

06-16-2005, 10:50 AM	#25
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Yep it's that solid and picked it up for $400.00 __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

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