Does anyone like 22's??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Crank · 10-07-2002, 08:03 PM

Okay, This is a touchy subject, I know this, but is there anyone out there that would sport 22" rims? I personally would, but around here in KY, they'd be chewed up as all hell. But is there anyone who can do some photoshop pics of a clean truck tuckin alittle 22"? I have some pics if I can post em. One is from the Air Ride Technologies book. (Black) and another is one I pulled off the board. The blue one has 22's but the black one only has 20's could someone try some photoshop work on it?
Brandon
P.S. Thanks in advance

Crank · 10-07-2002, 08:05 PM

This is the Blue one. 22" rims, yeah baby. lol.

Crank · 10-07-2002, 08:12 PM

hey, also since I started this post, it doesn't have to have anything to do with each other. What is the point of a porportioning valve? Does it allow you to control the flow the either the front or back brakes? Kinda like a quick linelock kit? Could someone please give me some insight about these?
Brandon

Chevy Punk · 10-07-2002, 08:19 PM

I think the proportioning valve controls the brake power from front to back. This is how there is more braking in the front than the back.

XXL · 10-07-2002, 08:25 PM

I don't like anything bigger than an 18" on these trucks. The sense of proportion is distorted too much. Just an opinion... and we all know what opinions are like.

Kenneth

Crank · 10-07-2002, 08:43 PM

yeah lol, opinions, lets not go there. But I like shiny stuff to fill up the wheelwells. Now some people just wanna stuff the ww's with rubber, but i'd personally like to see some chrome under there. JMO.
Brandon

Come on y'all, I know everyone has opinions.

chevy2racr · 10-07-2002, 10:13 PM

yea, the rubber is cheapper, I wouldn't wanna spend the money for hudge crome badass's and the only see 1/2 of them...

truckster · 10-08-2002, 02:01 AM

The proportioning valve divides the braking effort between the front and rear brakes. The stock valve is not adjustable, but you can buy adjustable valves on the aftermarket.

As for the 22's I thought we were talking Long Rifle. I love those.

Alexis · 10-08-2002, 03:48 AM

I think that pushin it a little to far on these trucks(depends). I guess you can fit them, but you can't really have a killer drop like you could with 20's. To me 20's are big enough for these trucks but it's always cool to see someone push the limits.

brennecke · 10-08-2002, 11:46 AM

THis ought to be close

lofly'a · 10-08-2002, 08:10 PM

i like the 22 look, but they are impractical to me unless it's a showpiece only. they look sweet on some rides.....jmho.
i'm sticking with 18's for now on my tahoe and 68, but wanna go 20's on the new project.

Crank · 10-08-2002, 08:29 PM

Yeah, I think they're impractical too. But damn they look good. When I start building my truck, I want it to be a daily driver, but still a show piece. My dream is to showcase my talent with my first truck because my choice of Career professions is something in the Car customizing biz. So, to everyone that doesn't like 'em... I don't condemn you for your decision but I just think that filling the wheelwells with shiny stuff instead of dull black rubber is much better. Brennecke, that looks good. Thanks.
Brandon

72sleeper · 10-08-2002, 11:23 PM

after i graduate from NADC i hope to start my own custom shop(after a few yrs in the buisness) and i love the look of of 22 i wouldnt mind seein some 24's or even the 26's i know they might be overkill but i think it depends on how the truck itself is setup some look good with wide 15's and some look good choppin on 20's or up, one day after im financially secure i hope to own one built for the track one all original then one with some bags big wheels and tvs but thats all in the future but thats my opinion

Reumster · 10-09-2002, 01:06 AM

I'd run 22s for a full time show truck, but for a everyday driver I'd stick with 20s with a 30" diameter tire. This will give 5" of side wall for desent ride.

There's know doubt that bigger wheels make a truck look better, corner better, and if you don't think so your lieing to yourself! LOL

I think that if you run same size tire allround they're practical as well as afordable. I've seen 20" tires @ Tire Rack for as low as 100.00 a piece for Goodyear Eagle IIs. Yes high performance lowpros wear faster, but thats the price you pay for tires that are glued to the road. And most of them are better in the wet. After all the most important safty item you can own is your tires so why not get good ones.

10-07-2002, 08:03 PM	#1
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Does anyone like 22's??? Okay, This is a touchy subject, I know this, but is there anyone out there that would sport 22" rims? I personally would, but around here in KY, they'd be chewed up as all hell. But is there anyone who can do some photoshop pics of a clean truck tuckin alittle 22"? I have some pics if I can post em. One is from the Air Ride Technologies book. (Black) and another is one I pulled off the board. The blue one has 22's but the black one only has 20's could someone try some photoshop work on it? Brandon P.S. Thanks in advance Attached Images

10-07-2002, 08:05 PM	#2
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	This is the Blue one. 22" rims, yeah baby. lol. Attached Images

10-07-2002, 08:25 PM	#5
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	I don't like anything bigger than an 18" on these trucks. The sense of proportion is distorted too much. Just an opinion... and we all know what opinions are like. Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-07-2002, 10:13 PM	#7
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	yea, the rubber is cheapper, I wouldn't wanna spend the money for hudge crome badass's and the only see 1/2 of them... __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

10-08-2002, 02:01 AM	#8
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,990	The proportioning valve divides the braking effort between the front and rear brakes. The stock valve is not adjustable, but you can buy adjustable valves on the aftermarket. As for the 22's I thought we were talking Long Rifle. I love those. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

10-07-2002, 08:12 PM	#3
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	hey, also since I started this post, it doesn't have to have anything to do with each other. What is the point of a porportioning valve? Does it allow you to control the flow the either the front or back brakes? Kinda like a quick linelock kit? Could someone please give me some insight about these? Brandon

10-07-2002, 08:19 PM	#4
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	I think the proportioning valve controls the brake power from front to back. This is how there is more braking in the front than the back.

10-07-2002, 08:43 PM	#6
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	yeah lol, opinions, lets not go there. But I like shiny stuff to fill up the wheelwells. Now some people just wanna stuff the ww's with rubber, but i'd personally like to see some chrome under there. JMO. Brandon Come on y'all, I know everyone has opinions.

10-08-2002, 03:48 AM	#9
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	i like 22's I think that pushin it a little to far on these trucks(depends). I guess you can fit them, but you can't really have a killer drop like you could with 20's. To me 20's are big enough for these trucks but it's always cool to see someone push the limits. Last edited by Alexis; 10-08-2002 at 03:54 AM.

10-08-2002, 11:46 AM	#10
brennecke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Missouri Posts: 469	THis ought to be close Attached Images __________________ Never tire of doing what is right II Thess. 3:13 Northeast Missouri 71 LWB original 350 3/speed Soon to be 500

10-08-2002, 08:10 PM	#11
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	i like the 22 look, but they are impractical to me unless it's a showpiece only. they look sweet on some rides.....jmho. i'm sticking with 18's for now on my tahoe and 68, but wanna go 20's on the new project. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

10-08-2002, 08:29 PM	#12
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Yeah, I think they're impractical too. But damn they look good. When I start building my truck, I want it to be a daily driver, but still a show piece. My dream is to showcase my talent with my first truck because my choice of Career professions is something in the Car customizing biz. So, to everyone that doesn't like 'em... I don't condemn you for your decision but I just think that filling the wheelwells with shiny stuff instead of dull black rubber is much better. Brennecke, that looks good. Thanks. Brandon

10-08-2002, 11:23 PM	#13
72sleeper []D [] []v[] []D Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: h'vegas,TN,USA Posts: 78	me too after i graduate from NADC i hope to start my own custom shop(after a few yrs in the buisness) and i love the look of of 22 i wouldnt mind seein some 24's or even the 26's i know they might be overkill but i think it depends on how the truck itself is setup some look good with wide 15's and some look good choppin on 20's or up, one day after im financially secure i hope to own one built for the track one all original then one with some bags big wheels and tvs but thats all in the future but thats my opinion __________________ Clint 72 c'10 350ci/400hp sleeper forever

10-09-2002, 01:06 AM	#14
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	I'd run 22s for a full time show truck, but for a everyday driver I'd stick with 20s with a 30" diameter tire. This will give 5" of side wall for desent ride. There's know doubt that bigger wheels make a truck look better, corner better, and if you don't think so your lieing to yourself! LOL I think that if you run same size tire allround they're practical as well as afordable. I've seen 20" tires @ Tire Rack for as low as 100.00 a piece for Goodyear Eagle IIs. Yes high performance lowpros wear faster, but thats the price you pay for tires that are glued to the road. And most of them are better in the wet. After all the most important safty item you can own is your tires so why not get good ones. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL



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