Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1badmonza · 01-11-2018, 02:10 PM

I really wanted 20's but got a deal on these 22" Boyd Coddington's which match my 66 Nova!
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Faastone27 · 01-11-2018, 03:35 PM

Hey Mike, i was wondering if i would see you here! Truck is looking awesome. Hey Just asking. Looks like you really could use some spacers to get the rear wheels pushed out a little You considered it?

1badmonza · 01-11-2018, 03:40 PM

Thanks Tom, I actually added another 1/4" spacer since that pic with the Nova was taken and does look better. The side shot was after spacer was installed but you really can't tell in that pic. Going with a little wider tire here shortly like a 305-40 on rear and that will fill up wheel well even more. Good seeing you here too!

hewittca · 01-11-2018, 04:29 PM

Definitely like the new wheels. What size tire are you running now in the rear, a 265/35? I have 265/35 front 285/40 rear on mine all on 22x9s. The 285/40 really fills up the wheel well. I think a 305/40 would look huge.

1badmonza · 01-11-2018, 04:40 PM

Yes I have 265/35 all around. Looking at 285/35 also. Just know I need a little wider tire on back for sure. Really not sure about the taller 40 series tire though.

hewittca · 01-11-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badmonza

Yes I have 265/35 all around. Looking at 285/35 also. Just know I need a little wider tire on back for sure. Really not sure about the taller 40 series tire though.

Here's a good visual on a 265/35 compared to a 285/40. I like the extra sidewall in the rear on mine. I also think 285/35s look pretty good if you don't like the sidewall differential front to rear.

1badmonza · 01-11-2018, 05:24 PM

Thanks! Looks nice like that. I may go with a 285-40. Just to decide what tires to get??

ovalshark · 01-12-2018, 12:43 AM

Looking super Sharp!!

hewittca · 01-12-2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 1badmonza

Thanks! Looks nice like that. I may go with a 285-40. Just to decide what tires to get??

I like to try and keep my tires the same front to rear, so I'd check and see what's available in the tire you're using already. If there's nothing in that tire, then there are only a few options left anyway. I'm running Nankangs. They are a cheaper tire but so far I've been very pleased with them. The quality is very good and the tread pattern is nice and simple. I definitely wouldn't hesitate to run another set. I know a lot of guys are running the Lionhearts as well. There really aren't many options in these sizes. If you're wanting something with a little more solid reputation there are Toyos and Pirellis that have been used with success as well.

1badmonza · 01-12-2018, 01:04 PM

I really wanted 20" wheels on my truck, so I am gonna keep my eyes open for a trade out there and will swap them out sooner or later. 22's are just a tad to big for me.

Faastone27 · 01-12-2018, 01:52 PM

Hey Mike You opposed to having a set custom made? Thats what i am doing. BOZE is making mine now 20X9" for front and 22X11" rear

1badmonza · 01-12-2018, 02:50 PM

So are these wheels in the pic what is on your truck now?

Faastone27 · 01-12-2018, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badmonza

So are these wheels in the pic what is on your truck now?

No I just photoshopped them on to see what it is going to look like. 2 more weeks they said! i am rebuilding the front suspension now.

1badmonza · 01-19-2018, 01:38 PM

Liking the 22's a little more every day! Maybe a tad bigger tire on rear and I'll be good for a while!

IMG_0649 by Mike Lanclos, on Flickr

01-11-2018, 02:10 PM	#1
1badmonza Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sulphur, Louisiana Posts: 42	Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top I really wanted 20's but got a deal on these 22" Boyd Coddington's which match my 66 Nova! [IMG]5FA475F1-3BB6-4D3C-A4CF-324C5C7484D6 by Mike Lanclos, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG]FE5346F8-30BB-4C94-BF5C-1029C905F2A3 by Mike Lanclos, on Flickr[/IMG] __________________ 1968 C10, 5.3 with 4L60, 2600 Circle D converter, all CPP suspension with big brakes, 4.5-7 drop, 20" Billet Specialties Vintec wheels all around, AC with Jam and ready to CRUISE! Last edited by 1badmonza; 01-11-2018 at 03:53 PM. Reason: attachment

01-11-2018, 03:35 PM	#2
Faastone27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Johns Creek Georgia Posts: 64	Re: Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top Hey Mike, i was wondering if i would see you here! Truck is looking awesome. Hey Just asking. Looks like you really could use some spacers to get the rear wheels pushed out a little You considered it?

01-11-2018, 03:40 PM	#3
1badmonza Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sulphur, Louisiana Posts: 42	Re: Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top Thanks Tom, I actually added another 1/4" spacer since that pic with the Nova was taken and does look better. The side shot was after spacer was installed but you really can't tell in that pic. Going with a little wider tire here shortly like a 305-40 on rear and that will fill up wheel well even more. Good seeing you here too! __________________ 1968 C10, 5.3 with 4L60, 2600 Circle D converter, all CPP suspension with big brakes, 4.5-7 drop, 20" Billet Specialties Vintec wheels all around, AC with Jam and ready to CRUISE! Last edited by 1badmonza; 01-11-2018 at 03:54 PM.

01-11-2018, 04:29 PM	#4
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,765	Re: Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top Definitely like the new wheels. What size tire are you running now in the rear, a 265/35? I have 265/35 front 285/40 rear on mine all on 22x9s. The 285/40 really fills up the wheel well. I think a 305/40 would look huge. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

01-11-2018, 04:40 PM	#5
1badmonza Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sulphur, Louisiana Posts: 42	Re: Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top Yes I have 265/35 all around. Looking at 285/35 also. Just know I need a little wider tire on back for sure. Really not sure about the taller 40 series tire though. __________________ 1968 C10, 5.3 with 4L60, 2600 Circle D converter, all CPP suspension with big brakes, 4.5-7 drop, 20" Billet Specialties Vintec wheels all around, AC with Jam and ready to CRUISE!

01-11-2018, 05:24 PM	#7
1badmonza Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sulphur, Louisiana Posts: 42	Re: Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top Thanks! Looks nice like that. I may go with a 285-40. Just to decide what tires to get?? __________________ 1968 C10, 5.3 with 4L60, 2600 Circle D converter, all CPP suspension with big brakes, 4.5-7 drop, 20" Billet Specialties Vintec wheels all around, AC with Jam and ready to CRUISE!

01-12-2018, 12:43 AM	#8
ovalshark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 84	Re: Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top Looking super Sharp!!

01-12-2018, 01:04 PM	#10
1badmonza Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sulphur, Louisiana Posts: 42	Re: Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top I really wanted 20" wheels on my truck, so I am gonna keep my eyes open for a trade out there and will swap them out sooner or later. 22's are just a tad to big for me. __________________ 1968 C10, 5.3 with 4L60, 2600 Circle D converter, all CPP suspension with big brakes, 4.5-7 drop, 20" Billet Specialties Vintec wheels all around, AC with Jam and ready to CRUISE!

01-12-2018, 01:52 PM	#11
Faastone27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Johns Creek Georgia Posts: 64	Re: Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top Hey Mike You opposed to having a set custom made? Thats what i am doing. BOZE is making mine now 20X9" for front and 22X11" rear Last edited by Faastone27; 01-12-2018 at 01:58 PM.

01-12-2018, 02:50 PM	#12
1badmonza Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sulphur, Louisiana Posts: 42	Re: Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top So are these wheels in the pic what is on your truck now? __________________ 1968 C10, 5.3 with 4L60, 2600 Circle D converter, all CPP suspension with big brakes, 4.5-7 drop, 20" Billet Specialties Vintec wheels all around, AC with Jam and ready to CRUISE!

01-19-2018, 01:38 PM	#14
1badmonza Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sulphur, Louisiana Posts: 42	Re: Old 18" Wheels vs. New 22" Wheels at Top Liking the 22's a little more every day! Maybe a tad bigger tire on rear and I'll be good for a while! IMG_0649 by Mike Lanclos, on Flickr __________________ 1968 C10, 5.3 with 4L60, 2600 Circle D converter, all CPP suspension with big brakes, 4.5-7 drop, 20" Billet Specialties Vintec wheels all around, AC with Jam and ready to CRUISE!

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