Frame laying Porterbuilt truck 20s or 22s? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jmh68C10 · 01-16-2018, 01:24 PM

Time to buy wheels! At first I thought 20s where a no brainer but after seeing pics they looks a little small so I am considering running 22s. Wheels will be the new detroit steel delrays.

hewittca · 01-16-2018, 01:44 PM

My vote is for 22s all the way around. I agree, as crazy as it sounds 20s look just a tad too small when laid out. I also don't care too much for staggered setups, at any height. It just accentuates the fact that the rear wheel arch is lower than the front and makes the truck look like its squatting even when it's level or even has a rake. Those Delrays are some great looking wheels. Definitely post up some pics once you get those things mounted!

Ekliptix · 01-16-2018, 01:55 PM

I've heard those wheels are not actually available yet with the center caps as they've not found a way to mount them. Let us know if you know otherwise.

For size, I figure once you're at 20" you don't care about ride quality too much so why not go 22".

hewittca · 01-16-2018, 01:56 PM

Here are some of my favorite trucks laying low on steel 22s for inspiration. These are GM Transit wheels, but I've noticed Mobsteel's 22s are very similar to the transits. Both have the characteristic triple lip that distinguishes them from the 20s. Mobsteel's 22s are just their 20" centers in the triple lip 22" hoops.

One of the first C10s on transport wheels. Built by Hale's Speed Shop

Jason Vanatta built truck is a perfect example

Chris Nunn's (cnunn70c10 on instagram) '70

Wscott9689's old truck

My truck is also on transits but it is not bagged. It is a good example of what these wheels look like at ride height though. This is photoshopped height but is exactly where it will be once I add spindles and blocks.

Jmh68C10 · 01-17-2018, 09:56 PM

Thanks for the pics! More than likely will go with 22s. I will post some pics when its done

Jmh68C10 · 01-29-2018, 11:25 PM

Still on the fence, keep the pictures/comments coming!

hewittca · 01-30-2018, 10:04 AM

Since you're still undecided, here's some trucks on 20s. I was originally going to run 20s before I scored a deal on the 22s. I like the 20s because you can run a little more sidewall.

One of my favorites, built by Hart_Rod

Love this one too. badger69's truck

atponder's old truck

View Poll Results: 20s or 22s
20" Detroit Steel Delrays	1	25.00%
22" Detroit Steel Delrays	3	75.00%
Voters: 4. You may not vote on this poll

01-16-2018, 01:24 PM	#1
Jmh68C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 68	Frame laying Porterbuilt truck 20s or 22s? Time to buy wheels! At first I thought 20s where a no brainer but after seeing pics they looks a little small so I am considering running 22s. Wheels will be the new detroit steel delrays. Attached Images __________________ 68 c10- Under construction

01-16-2018, 01:44 PM	#2
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,760	Re: Frame laying Porterbuilt truck 20s or 22s? My vote is for 22s all the way around. I agree, as crazy as it sounds 20s look just a tad too small when laid out. I also don't care too much for staggered setups, at any height. It just accentuates the fact that the rear wheel arch is lower than the front and makes the truck look like its squatting even when it's level or even has a rake. Those Delrays are some great looking wheels. Definitely post up some pics once you get those things mounted! __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

01-16-2018, 01:55 PM	#3
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 682	Re: Frame laying Porterbuilt truck 20s or 22s? I've heard those wheels are not actually available yet with the center caps as they've not found a way to mount them. Let us know if you know otherwise. For size, I figure once you're at 20" you don't care about ride quality too much so why not go 22". __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

01-16-2018, 01:56 PM	#4
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,760	Re: Frame laying Porterbuilt truck 20s or 22s? Here are some of my favorite trucks laying low on steel 22s for inspiration. These are GM Transit wheels, but I've noticed Mobsteel's 22s are very similar to the transits. Both have the characteristic triple lip that distinguishes them from the 20s. Mobsteel's 22s are just their 20" centers in the triple lip 22" hoops. One of the first C10s on transport wheels. Built by Hale's Speed Shop Jason Vanatta built truck is a perfect example Chris Nunn's (cnunn70c10 on instagram) '70 Wscott9689's old truck My truck is also on transits but it is not bagged. It is a good example of what these wheels look like at ride height though. This is photoshopped height but is exactly where it will be once I add spindles and blocks. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread Last edited by hewittca; 01-16-2018 at 02:32 PM.

01-17-2018, 09:56 PM	#5
Jmh68C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 68	Re: Frame laying Porterbuilt truck 20s or 22s? Thanks for the pics! More than likely will go with 22s. I will post some pics when its done __________________ 68 c10- Under construction

01-29-2018, 11:25 PM	#6
Jmh68C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 68	Re: Frame laying Porterbuilt truck 20s or 22s? Still on the fence, keep the pictures/comments coming! __________________ 68 c10- Under construction

01-30-2018, 10:04 AM	#7
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,760	Re: Frame laying Porterbuilt truck 20s or 22s? Since you're still undecided, here's some trucks on 20s. I was originally going to run 20s before I scored a deal on the 22s. I like the 20s because you can run a little more sidewall. One of my favorites, built by Hart_Rod Love this one too. badger69's truck atponder's old truck __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread



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