More modern, wide wheels on a c10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72gmc350sbc · 03-08-2018, 07:03 PM

This is not exactly what I’m looking for, but something similar. Does anyone have modern styles wheels, such as rockstars, monster, KD, Dick cepek, or any deep dish wheels? Just looking for ideas and thought it might look good but not something you see often. Post pics of you have them please

72gmc350sbc · 03-08-2018, 07:06 PM

https://youtu.be/1TkzUf-1kDk

The c10 in this vid has the type of wheel I’m talking about.

72gmc350sbc · 03-09-2018, 03:43 PM

No one has wide wheels with a big offset on these trucks?

Ekliptix · 03-09-2018, 03:55 PM

There's a guy in the Blazer section with that style. I think he has a build thread. Don't know the name, sorry.

sick472 · 03-09-2018, 04:17 PM

Eventually I will be looking for this info as well, maybe. I have read here and there that offsets are not desirable for our trucks, but I don't know why. I really hope that I can stick with 8 or 9 inch wide rims, but get a bit of an offset to bring the tires out from under the wheel well to approach being close to the vertical plane of the fender.

72gmc350sbc · 03-09-2018, 04:19 PM

Yes flush with the fender or out would be great, hopefully someone will have some pictures.

harpo231 · 03-09-2018, 05:21 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1520630476

bbrriiaann1973 · 03-09-2018, 05:39 PM

I used to have 20s on my C10 and they looked good but rode like crap. So I got rid of them and went back to 15s

72gmc350sbc · 03-09-2018, 09:29 PM

Did they have a big offset??

bbrriiaann1973 · 03-09-2018, 09:50 PM

Yes they were 4.5

Ekliptix · 03-09-2018, 10:37 PM

To the original poster, are to you talking about this look?

**HO455** · 03-09-2018, 10:45 PM

Several problems with the large offset wheels come to mind.
One is they are hard on wheel bearings, tie rod ends, ball joints, steering boxes, and maintaining your front end alignment. As these components start to wear the wide offset exaggerates the looseness and you will have to fight the truck as it wanders all over the road. Two, in most states it is illegal to have tires past the fender edge so you're at risk of being pulled over and hassled any time your on the road.
Not to mention if you catch a wheel on a curb or something similar at speed it will rip the wheel out of your grasp. But other than that...

72gmc350sbc · 03-10-2018, 10:47 PM

[QUOTE=Ekliptix;8207854]To the original poster, are to you talking about this look?

No not quite that extreme lol

panhead59 · 03-11-2018, 08:55 AM

I think he wants no off set as in "deep dish" wheels. You know like those cool creagers from the 60-70's !!!!! I need that answer also. Will a 15" no offset 8" wheel with say 275/15 work on the rear of a 6" drop truck ? I think deep dish= no offset not the other way around.

72gmc350sbc · 03-11-2018, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panhead59

I think he wants no off set as in "deep dish" wheels. You know like those cool creagers from the 60-70's !!!!! I need that answer also. Will a 15" no offset 8" wheel with say 275/15 work on the rear of a 6" drop truck ? I think deep dish= no offset not the other way around.

That’s what I’m thinking. Do you have any pictures of those on one of our trucks? Or know where to get his wheels.

03-08-2018, 07:03 PM	#1
72gmc350sbc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BackWoods, Michigan Posts: 94	More modern, wide wheels on a c10 This is not exactly what I’m looking for, but something similar. Does anyone have modern styles wheels, such as rockstars, monster, KD, Dick cepek, or any deep dish wheels? Just looking for ideas and thought it might look good but not something you see often. Post pics of you have them please __________________ 1972 GMC LWB

03-08-2018, 07:06 PM	#2
72gmc350sbc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BackWoods, Michigan Posts: 94	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 https://youtu.be/1TkzUf-1kDk The c10 in this vid has the type of wheel I’m talking about. __________________ 1972 GMC LWB

03-09-2018, 03:43 PM	#3
72gmc350sbc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BackWoods, Michigan Posts: 94	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 No one has wide wheels with a big offset on these trucks? __________________ 1972 GMC LWB

03-09-2018, 03:55 PM	#4
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 683	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 There's a guy in the Blazer section with that style. I think he has a build thread. Don't know the name, sorry.

03-09-2018, 04:17 PM	#5
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 Eventually I will be looking for this info as well, maybe. I have read here and there that offsets are not desirable for our trucks, but I don't know why. I really hope that I can stick with 8 or 9 inch wide rims, but get a bit of an offset to bring the tires out from under the wheel well to approach being close to the vertical plane of the fender. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

03-09-2018, 04:19 PM	#6
72gmc350sbc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BackWoods, Michigan Posts: 94	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 Yes flush with the fender or out would be great, hopefully someone will have some pictures. __________________ 1972 GMC LWB

03-09-2018, 05:21 PM	#7
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1520630476 Attached Images __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

03-09-2018, 05:39 PM	#8
bbrriiaann1973 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 211	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 I used to have 20s on my C10 and they looked good but rode like crap. So I got rid of them and went back to 15s __________________ Brian Ritter

03-09-2018, 09:29 PM	#9
72gmc350sbc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BackWoods, Michigan Posts: 94	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 Did they have a big offset?? __________________ 1972 GMC LWB

03-09-2018, 09:50 PM	#10
bbrriiaann1973 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 211	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 Yes they were 4.5 __________________ Brian Ritter

03-09-2018, 10:37 PM	#11
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 683	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 To the original poster, are to you talking about this look? __________________ 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.

03-09-2018, 10:45 PM	#12
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 Several problems with the large offset wheels come to mind. One is they are hard on wheel bearings, tie rod ends, ball joints, steering boxes, and maintaining your front end alignment. As these components start to wear the wide offset exaggerates the looseness and you will have to fight the truck as it wanders all over the road. Two, in most states it is illegal to have tires past the fender edge so you're at risk of being pulled over and hassled any time your on the road. Not to mention if you catch a wheel on a curb or something similar at speed it will rip the wheel out of your grasp. But other than that... __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-10-2018, 10:47 PM	#13
72gmc350sbc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BackWoods, Michigan Posts: 94	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 [QUOTE=Ekliptix;8207854]To the original poster, are to you talking about this look? No not quite that extreme lol __________________ 1972 GMC LWB

03-11-2018, 08:55 AM	#14
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 493	Re: More modern, wide wheels on a c10 I think he wants no off set as in "deep dish" wheels. You know like those cool creagers from the 60-70's !!!!! I need that answer also. Will a 15" no offset 8" wheel with say 275/15 work on the rear of a 6" drop truck ? I think deep dish= no offset not the other way around.

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