the age old question of wheel and tire combo's - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**AspecialZ** · 01-10-2005, 11:56 PM

When I first started this build (76 stepper) I was going for the nostalgia look with the nice crager 15's or so, now after seeing some of your works of art I have feel into the larger wheel category, so heres my question, my truck is pretty much slammed, whats a nice size tire (backspace, width, etc) and rim combination, are 20's to much???? let's see pics, thoughts, anything you may have on the subject matter...I'm very interested to see what you all have done!!!

cochino12 · 01-11-2005, 12:13 AM

18"s and 20" are the best looking in my opinion. I couldnt afford it at the time but If I did mine again that what I would do.

1974ChevyC10 · 01-11-2005, 12:24 AM

i have to go against the grain here but i say go with a nice set of 15's.looks better than 18's or 20's imo.

bagged_and_bodydrop · 01-11-2005, 12:24 AM

I have 20s all the way around with extremely low pros in the front and big fat good years in the back.

. I wish i could've been smart and known i was gonna bag it or even lower it at the time I wouldve done the 18, 20 combo it looks nice, and even the truck out more when bagged or lowered I think.

**N2TRUX** · 01-11-2005, 12:51 AM

With a static drop the 18/20 combo looks pretty good on our trucks. If it's bagged, I don't like the looks of that combo when it's raised to ride height. If you want to stay conservative go with 17's all around. If you want a clean contemporary look go with 20's on all four...

Here are some very good examples. The top truck has 17's and a nice stance to match. It's low, but not too low, and the tire/wheel combo fits the look very well.

The second pic shows what 18's and 20's look like on a static dropped truck. It's an awesome combo that's a bit more aggressive than the first one.

The third pic shows a nice 20" set up. It's about the same height as the others, but the 20's make it look completely different.

Tough choice isn't it....

**AspecialZ** · 01-11-2005, 01:19 AM

n2trux, your just a wealth of knowledge huh?!?

**N2TRUX** · 01-11-2005, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AspecialZ

n2trux, your just a wealth of knowledge huh?!?

My wife tells my I'm am full of IT. Is that the same thing....

r0lf- · 01-11-2005, 02:09 AM

Im going 18's and 20's with my setup, with this wheel...

Gonna cost an arm and a leg, but a bagged ride with those rims as a DD is just gonna be tops!

hotrodhomi · 01-11-2005, 10:54 AM

anybody bagged on 18 and 20s combo? I would like to see what N2TRUX is talking about.

cliffsta · 01-11-2005, 07:46 PM

uhh, i'm no expert, but another thing to consider is (and i might be missing it here completely) but is your truck stepside? I'm not positive, but a stepside's fenders are maybe a bit more open, and would need something bigger to fill? Are you talking about putting rims on your stepside or a fleetside?

**N2TRUX** · 01-12-2005, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

anybody bagged on 18 and 20s combo? I would like to see what N2TRUX is talking about.

The 18/20 combo looks great when the truck is down. If you have to raise it up for driving it just doesn't look the same as a 20/20 combo, but that's just my opinion.

This is the best pic I have, and it doesn't really show what I mean. It was taken before my Blazer was bagged in the rear but it gives you an idea of what I mean....

**N2TRUX** · 01-12-2005, 09:59 AM

And here it is after it was bagged. See how the 18/20 combo looks just fine when the truck is down, but aired up it just doesn't work that well....

01-10-2005, 11:56 PM	#1
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	the age old question of wheel and tire combo's When I first started this build (76 stepper) I was going for the nostalgia look with the nice crager 15's or so, now after seeing some of your works of art I have feel into the larger wheel category, so heres my question, my truck is pretty much slammed, whats a nice size tire (backspace, width, etc) and rim combination, are 20's to much???? let's see pics, thoughts, anything you may have on the subject matter...I'm very interested to see what you all have done!!! Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

01-11-2005, 12:13 AM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	18"s and 20" are the best looking in my opinion. I couldnt afford it at the time but If I did mine again that what I would do. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-11-2005, 12:24 AM	#3
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	i have to go against the grain here but i say go with a nice set of 15's.looks better than 18's or 20's imo. __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

01-11-2005, 12:24 AM	#4
bagged_and_bodydrop Just drag it Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ardmore, oklahoma Posts: 98	20s I have 20s all the way around with extremely low pros in the front and big fat good years in the back. . I wish i could've been smart and known i was gonna bag it or even lower it at the time I wouldve done the 18, 20 combo it looks nice, and even the truck out more when bagged or lowered I think. Attached Images

01-11-2005, 12:51 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	With a static drop the 18/20 combo looks pretty good on our trucks. If it's bagged, I don't like the looks of that combo when it's raised to ride height. If you want to stay conservative go with 17's all around. If you want a clean contemporary look go with 20's on all four... Here are some very good examples. The top truck has 17's and a nice stance to match. It's low, but not too low, and the tire/wheel combo fits the look very well. The second pic shows what 18's and 20's look like on a static dropped truck. It's an awesome combo that's a bit more aggressive than the first one. The third pic shows a nice 20" set up. It's about the same height as the others, but the 20's make it look completely different. Tough choice isn't it.... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-11-2005 at 12:56 AM.

01-11-2005, 01:19 AM	#6
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	yep n2trux, your just a wealth of knowledge huh?!? __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

01-11-2005, 02:09 AM	#8
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Im going 18's and 20's with my setup, with this wheel... Gonna cost an arm and a leg, but a bagged ride with those rims as a DD is just gonna be tops! __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

01-11-2005, 10:54 AM	#9
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	anybody bagged on 18 and 20s combo? I would like to see what N2TRUX is talking about.

01-11-2005, 07:46 PM	#10
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	uhh, i'm no expert, but another thing to consider is (and i might be missing it here completely) but is your truck stepside? I'm not positive, but a stepside's fenders are maybe a bit more open, and would need something bigger to fill? Are you talking about putting rims on your stepside or a fleetside? __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

01-12-2005, 09:59 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	And here it is after it was bagged. See how the 18/20 combo looks just fine when the truck is down, but aired up it just doesn't work that well.... Attached Images Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-12-2005 at 10:02 AM.

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