Anyone Using 18" Wheels?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wildmanaaron · 09-08-2002, 04:21 PM

I have a set of 18x8's for the Front and a set of 18x9.5's for the rear of my 67 and I would like to know what size tires you guys are using and the brand if you went to 18 wheels please!

Slammed67 · 09-08-2002, 06:56 PM

I've got the same size wheels that you have. My tires are Dunlop SP Sport 9000's..... 285/40's in the rear..... and 255/45's up front. Here are some pics......

Crank · 09-08-2002, 07:14 PM

Aaron, where are you from in kentucky? I am located in Florence, KY. I'm Thinkin your kinda down toward tenn. ???? Im still in the planning aspects of a truck project. Holla back though.
Brandon

gabet40 · 09-09-2002, 01:33 PM

im runnin Nitto 235/40s on my 18" budniks

Crank · 09-09-2002, 03:06 PM

Im sorry everyone; but i just don't think that 18" rims fill up the fenderwells enough. I prefer 20s. But they're expensive. I would like to even go larger. Doesn't everyone have that dream of bigger, better, and shinyer? Sorry, try not to come down on me with too much verbal abuse, K?
Brandon

67cst · 09-09-2002, 06:56 PM

if u wanna fill the fenderwells getsome 15's and MEATS

Crank · 09-09-2002, 08:04 PM

15's are nice too. But they are just too massively produced. Everyone has the same kind of rim. But believe me, some 60 series tires or even 50 series tires look extremely nice:p But I like having something different. Plus I like looking at those huge brakes behind those 20's.
Brandon.

Cheyenne Super · 09-09-2002, 08:33 PM

i am going to use nitto 555 255/40-18 front
and nitto 555r 305/45-18 drag radial.

Low67C10 · 09-09-2002, 10:44 PM

I was thinking of 18s also, but have pretty much decided on 20s. Although 18s do look really good, you almost have to run a higher profile tire to fill the rear fenderwell. Im pretty sure Ill get 2 20x10s and 2 20x8s. I actually wanted to run 19s in the front but the selection on 19" rims is pretty slim. I found a place w/ real good prices on the torq thrust rims( all 4 20s for $1600) but after seeing the new dished version of the Vintec from Billet Specialities I think I might just go ahead and spend the extra and get the rims that I think Ill be happier with in the long run. Assuming that it works, Ill attach some pics of mine now, 15x7s and 15x10s.

Alvin · 09-09-2002, 11:33 PM

I'm going to be going for the hot rod look for my truck. I'm planning on 18x8 with 255/55/18 in front and 20x10 with 325/50/20 in the rear. The wheels will be American Racing CL-205S and the tires will be Nitto NT-404. The rear tires will be over 32" tall and 13" wide. I'm going to make them fit, no matter what it takes!!

Hopefully I will have them on by the end of next year.

Slammed67 · 09-09-2002, 11:47 PM

Low67C10: I was considering 20's also but didn't want such a low profile tire (I wanted to keep the truck as low as possible, but also wanted driveability with a taller sidewall). So 18's were my choice. I think mine fill the wheel wells pretty good. For those of you getting 20's, I'll be waiting for some pics!!!

Low67C10 · 09-10-2002, 09:41 PM

Slammed, your truck looks real good, is it going to be a step or fleet?. Looking at yours almost makes me want to go 18" in the front. Right now Im still struggling w/ back spacing. I want to get the edge of the wheels as close to the outside of the wheelwell as possible. Id love to see a pic of your truck w/ the bed on, if it looks as good in the rear as it does in the front, Im getting 18s.

Slammed67 · 09-10-2002, 10:08 PM

Low67, thanks man! I hope to have the bed and rest of the body on within a month. I'll definately post some pics then.

wildmanaaron · 09-10-2002, 11:57 PM

Thanks for the replies. Slammed 67 I am the guy who kept emailing you a while back about backspacing and everything. I finally got my 18x8 and 9.5 Billet GTX 02 wheels in and I somewhat like them. They put like 5.25" backspacing on them and I hope that they will fit okay!

Also I went and ordered those 285/40 Dunlop tires for the rear at !! $577 for two tires!! Three weeks later the company calls back and says that they are backordered until 10/31. Discounttiredirect.com lists them and says that the Ohio warehouse has them in stock! And you did say that I wouldn't notice a difference between the front tire and the rear tires, as far as the section height goes correct??

Thanks Man!!

--In case anyone was wanting any billet dash accessories, I am one of the partners who are selling these under the name Cutting Edge Components. I also work for Southern Kentucky Classics, who now have DELUXE MARKER LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN CLEAR lenses!!!

-Aaron

Sheenanny · 09-11-2002, 09:05 AM

In this month's issue of classic trucks there is a 71 with 18 " rims. Looks real nice.

trinic · 09-11-2002, 11:59 AM

Here's one with 20's

Low68 · 09-11-2002, 02:31 PM

Hey Low67C10
I want to know where you can get twenty in torque thrust 2 for 1600. I want to get twenties on my truck. Thanks.
Low68

turmoline · 09-11-2002, 05:48 PM

Here are my 20's w/275/35/20 tires out back and the 5.25 backspacing.

DarkFox1 · 09-11-2002, 06:47 PM

omg, thats beautiful.. nice work man.. thats really depressing actually..since my project doesn't have rear discs.. and it makes it look like a substandard pos in comparison

keep up the good work yall

68_GMC_910 · 09-11-2002, 08:26 PM

Low67C10... Your truck looks awesome! I want 15x7 and 15x10s on my ride now for sure...

09-08-2002, 04:21 PM	#1
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Anyone Using 18" Wheels?? I have a set of 18x8's for the Front and a set of 18x9.5's for the rear of my 67 and I would like to know what size tires you guys are using and the brand if you went to 18 wheels please!

09-08-2002, 06:56 PM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I've got the same size wheels that you have. My tires are Dunlop SP Sport 9000's..... 285/40's in the rear..... and 255/45's up front. Here are some pics...... __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

09-09-2002, 01:33 PM	#4
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	im runnin Nitto 235/40s on my 18" budniks Attached Images __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

09-09-2002, 06:56 PM	#6
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	brabra if u wanna fill the fenderwells getsome 15's and MEATS __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

09-09-2002, 08:33 PM	#8
Cheyenne Super Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Efland, NC Posts: 303	although i don't have them yet i am going to use nitto 555 255/40-18 front and nitto 555r 305/45-18 drag radial. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super Soon to be converted to '68 front clip. Efland, NC

09-08-2002, 07:14 PM	#3
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Aaron, where are you from in kentucky? I am located in Florence, KY. I'm Thinkin your kinda down toward tenn. ???? Im still in the planning aspects of a truck project. Holla back though. Brandon

09-09-2002, 03:06 PM	#5
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Im sorry everyone; but i just don't think that 18" rims fill up the fenderwells enough. I prefer 20s. But they're expensive. I would like to even go larger. Doesn't everyone have that dream of bigger, better, and shinyer? Sorry, try not to come down on me with too much verbal abuse, K? Brandon

09-09-2002, 08:04 PM	#7
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	15's are nice too. But they are just too massively produced. Everyone has the same kind of rim. But believe me, some 60 series tires or even 50 series tires look extremely nice:p But I like having something different. Plus I like looking at those huge brakes behind those 20's. Brandon.

09-09-2002, 10:44 PM	#9
Low67C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 66	I was thinking of 18s also, but have pretty much decided on 20s. Although 18s do look really good, you almost have to run a higher profile tire to fill the rear fenderwell. Im pretty sure Ill get 2 20x10s and 2 20x8s. I actually wanted to run 19s in the front but the selection on 19" rims is pretty slim. I found a place w/ real good prices on the torq thrust rims( all 4 20s for $1600) but after seeing the new dished version of the Vintec from Billet Specialities I think I might just go ahead and spend the extra and get the rims that I think Ill be happier with in the long run. Assuming that it works, Ill attach some pics of mine now, 15x7s and 15x10s. Attached Images __________________ No, Its not a 454

09-09-2002, 11:33 PM	#10
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	I'm going to be going for the hot rod look for my truck. I'm planning on 18x8 with 255/55/18 in front and 20x10 with 325/50/20 in the rear. The wheels will be American Racing CL-205S and the tires will be Nitto NT-404. The rear tires will be over 32" tall and 13" wide. I'm going to make them fit, no matter what it takes!! Hopefully I will have them on by the end of next year. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

09-09-2002, 11:47 PM	#11
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Low67C10: I was considering 20's also but didn't want such a low profile tire (I wanted to keep the truck as low as possible, but also wanted driveability with a taller sidewall). So 18's were my choice. I think mine fill the wheel wells pretty good. For those of you getting 20's, I'll be waiting for some pics!!! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

09-10-2002, 09:41 PM	#12
Low67C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 66	Slammed, your truck looks real good, is it going to be a step or fleet?. Looking at yours almost makes me want to go 18" in the front. Right now Im still struggling w/ back spacing. I want to get the edge of the wheels as close to the outside of the wheelwell as possible. Id love to see a pic of your truck w/ the bed on, if it looks as good in the rear as it does in the front, Im getting 18s. __________________ No, Its not a 454

09-10-2002, 10:08 PM	#13
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Low67, thanks man! I hope to have the bed and rest of the body on within a month. I'll definately post some pics then. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

09-10-2002, 11:57 PM	#14
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Me Again... Thanks for the replies. Slammed 67 I am the guy who kept emailing you a while back about backspacing and everything. I finally got my 18x8 and 9.5 Billet GTX 02 wheels in and I somewhat like them. They put like 5.25" backspacing on them and I hope that they will fit okay! Also I went and ordered those 285/40 Dunlop tires for the rear at !! $577 for two tires!! Three weeks later the company calls back and says that they are backordered until 10/31. Discounttiredirect.com lists them and says that the Ohio warehouse has them in stock! And you did say that I wouldn't notice a difference between the front tire and the rear tires, as far as the section height goes correct?? Thanks Man!! --In case anyone was wanting any billet dash accessories, I am one of the partners who are selling these under the name Cutting Edge Components. I also work for Southern Kentucky Classics, who now have DELUXE MARKER LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN CLEAR lenses!!! -Aaron

09-11-2002, 09:05 AM	#15
Sheenanny Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 23	In this month's issue of classic trucks there is a 71 with 18 " rims. Looks real nice.



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09-11-2002, 11:59 AM	#16
trinic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wide awake Wylie (North Texas) Posts: 322	Here's one with 20's Attached Images

09-11-2002, 02:31 PM	#17
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Hey Low67C10 I want to know where you can get twenty in torque thrust 2 for 1600. I want to get twenties on my truck. Thanks. Low68 __________________ Build Thread

09-11-2002, 05:48 PM	#18
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	Here are my 20's w/275/35/20 tires out back and the 5.25 backspacing.

09-11-2002, 06:47 PM	#19
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	omg, thats beautiful.. nice work man.. thats really depressing actually..since my project doesn't have rear discs.. and it makes it look like a substandard pos in comparison keep up the good work yall

09-11-2002, 08:26 PM	#20
68_GMC_910 what would Neal do? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 150	Low67C10... Your truck looks awesome! I want 15x7 and 15x10s on my ride now for sure... __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Long Step 250/3onTree 1969 Chevy C10 longfleet, 350/350

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