Suburban 18 inch rims or 20 inch rims - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**paul mora** · 01-30-2012, 11:26 PM

I am about to buy some new wheels for my Suburban I dropped it 4 inches in the rear and 2 1/2 in the read I would like to install 20 inch wheels but I am not sure if it is to tight of a fit should I just put on some 18 inch wheels and narrower tires.

What wheels and tire are you running and do you have a photo

72 DIRTY RAT · 01-31-2012, 06:20 AM

I have 20in wheels 275/55 tires all round and fit great! BUT I havent lowered it!

Str8burban · 01-31-2012, 09:58 AM

i have 22" wheels and 265 35 all the way around and it is bagged and notched and I have no problems...fit great

5150 · 01-31-2012, 08:34 PM

Go big or go home!!!!

Just kidding, go with 20's or a 20/22 combo. You will be disappointed in the 18's. These are huge vehicles, I'd go 20/22 if you plan on lowering it more, if not then 20's all the way around is the way to go.

gcburdic · 02-01-2012, 11:08 AM

I say 20" wheels all the way around

**paul mora** · 02-01-2012, 12:31 PM

Thanks everyone I know it has to be 20's now what about the front and back backspacing? I think most people are going with either 41/2 or 5

01-30-2012, 11:26 PM	#1
paul mora Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: huntington beach california Posts: 976	Suburban 18 inch rims or 20 inch rims I am about to buy some new wheels for my Suburban I dropped it 4 inches in the rear and 2 1/2 in the read I would like to install 20 inch wheels but I am not sure if it is to tight of a fit should I just put on some 18 inch wheels and narrower tires. What wheels and tire are you running and do you have a photo __________________ Pulatoy

01-31-2012, 06:20 AM	#2
72 DIRTY RAT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 49	Re: Suburban 18 inch rims or 20 inch rims I have 20in wheels 275/55 tires all round and fit great! BUT I havent lowered it! __________________ 1972 454ci Burb, C20 3/4T, T700, 2WD 1969 540ci Vette, 540ci Aluminum BB,755 BHP & 734 LbFt torque, No NOS, No Forced induction! Just BIG CUBES

01-31-2012, 09:58 AM	#3
Str8burban Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mexico, MO. Posts: 68	Re: Suburban 18 inch rims or 20 inch rims i have 22" wheels and 265 35 all the way around and it is bagged and notched and I have no problems...fit great

01-31-2012, 08:34 PM	#4
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Suburban 18 inch rims or 20 inch rims Go big or go home!!!! Just kidding, go with 20's or a 20/22 combo. You will be disappointed in the 18's. These are huge vehicles, I'd go 20/22 if you plan on lowering it more, if not then 20's all the way around is the way to go. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

02-01-2012, 11:08 AM	#5
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Suburban 18 inch rims or 20 inch rims I say 20" wheels all the way around __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

02-01-2012, 12:31 PM	#6
paul mora Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: huntington beach california Posts: 976	Re: Suburban 18 inch rims or 20 inch rims Thanks everyone I know it has to be 20's now what about the front and back backspacing? I think most people are going with either 41/2 or 5 __________________ Pulatoy



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