20" or 22" wheels??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Phat Daddy · 07-24-2012, 01:02 AM

Hello my fellow C10ers. I'm new to these boards and I'm already loving ALL the info I'm finding. I'm at the final stages of a 66 frame off resto. It was my dad's original 66 he bought off the showroom floor. It's getting the upholstery and stereo system done right now.

My biggest question is wheels

! I know the big wheels aren't real popular with the older guys ( I'm 40 so I guess I'm in the middle) but I think these trucks look great with a little bigger wheel. I'm torn between running a 22" rear and 20" front or 20"s all the way around. Can you guys (who have done it) give me some feedback and pictures? I've tried to type in everything to do with this set up in the search above but keep coming up with nothing

.

Thanks for any and all help!

DA INFERNO · 07-24-2012, 01:21 AM

22s all the way around!

1966JSM · 07-24-2012, 02:28 AM

depends on how low youre truck is.. Ive had 20's and 22's and want to go back to 20's now

MOTOIMPAIRED · 07-24-2012, 05:10 AM

20" all around here...

dstarrett · 07-24-2012, 06:08 AM

this old man runs 20's

forcedinduction · 07-24-2012, 07:27 AM

How bout some pics fellas? Im wondering if it might be time for some larger wheels also but was leaning toward possibly 18" in front with 20" on the rear... Anyone?
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Phat Daddy · 07-24-2012, 12:12 PM

Pics and details (i.e. rubbing, turning, clearance, etc.) would be great!

ValveTubeHead · 07-24-2012, 01:49 PM

Here's a pic or two of my '63 w/20"s and 255/35 toyos. Recent acquisition of softailfp project, see classified section for more pics; bagged, has wheel spacers which I havent measured just yet.

1enick72 · 07-24-2012, 03:02 PM

I have 20s all the way around. I am 40 also

**70cst** · 07-24-2012, 04:51 PM

Hey Phat Daddy ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

Oh yes...we like pics

Phat Daddy · 07-24-2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValveTubeHead

Here's a pic or two of my '63 w/20"s and 255/35 toyos. Recent acquisition of softailfp project, see classified section for more pics; bagged, has wheel spacers which I havent measured just yet.

Looks good! Maybe bring the back down a little more and you'll be money!

Phat Daddy · 07-24-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1enick72

I have 20s all the way around. I am 40 also

What size tires are you running? Any issues with rubbing? How's your ride (hits hard, rides good)?

ValveTubeHead · 07-24-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phat Daddy

Looks good! Maybe bring the back down a little more and you'll be money!

money..i likes me some rake, but indeed pic2 has some lens foreshortening... a work bud was testing out his rented tokina 12-24mm @12mm on ground; thats some wide angle.

**joedoh** · 07-24-2012, 09:18 PM

22's.

gostranger · 07-24-2012, 09:59 PM

Check out my sub build on here 20s on the front 22s out back
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1enick72 · 07-25-2012, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phat Daddy

What size tires are you running? Any issues with rubbing? How's your ride (hits hard, rides good)?

245/45R20, I was going to run 255/45s but I could't pass up the deal on the 245s. I did use some spacers to get them to the centers but no rubbing issues. Truck handles awesome with it lowered, sway bar and tires but it is a little stiff but not bad. I believe I'm about to change over to air ride since I'm getting older and am looking for more comfort than speed

Phat Daddy · 07-25-2012, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Hey Phat Daddy ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

Oh yes...we like pics

Thanks for the welcome!

Pics coming real soon.

Phat Daddy · 07-25-2012, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValveTubeHead

money..i likes me some rake, but indeed pic2 has some lens foreshortening... a work bud was testing out his rented tokina 12-24mm @12mm on ground; thats some wide angle.

Money is right!!! Now we're talkin'!

Phat Daddy · 07-25-2012, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

22's.

Is that a 22"x12" in the rear? Hella lip on that!

**joedoh** · 07-25-2012, 07:31 PM

22x10 rear, 4" backspace. They are B.A.D. rockstars, I bought someones abandoned project.

Phat Daddy · 07-26-2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

22x10 rear, 4" backspace. They are B.A.D. rockstars, I bought someones abandoned project.

Wow nice lip for a 10"! Did you have to do anything special to get that kind of offset to fit back there?

westcoast5 · 07-26-2012, 01:26 AM

I run 20's but Im also bagged and body droped

**joedoh** · 07-26-2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phat Daddy

Wow nice lip for a 10"! Did you have to do anything special to get that kind of offset to fit back there?

Its got an s10 axle, among other things.

my friend has bagged the rear, he is doing the front next. Its channeled so it will sit flat when laid out.

Chvyman1975 · 07-27-2012, 02:50 AM

Phat Daddy welcome to the forum. I have 22's all the way around.

07-24-2012, 01:02 AM	#1
Phat Daddy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 9	20" or 22" wheels??? Hello my fellow C10ers. I'm new to these boards and I'm already loving ALL the info I'm finding. I'm at the final stages of a 66 frame off resto. It was my dad's original 66 he bought off the showroom floor. It's getting the upholstery and stereo system done right now. My biggest question is wheels! I know the big wheels aren't real popular with the older guys ( I'm 40 so I guess I'm in the middle) but I think these trucks look great with a little bigger wheel. I'm torn between running a 22" rear and 20" front or 20"s all the way around. Can you guys (who have done it) give me some feedback and pictures? I've tried to type in everything to do with this set up in the search above but keep coming up with nothing. Thanks for any and all help!

07-24-2012, 01:21 AM	#2
DA INFERNO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 71	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? 22s all the way around! __________________ 1964 CHEVY LB, 20" WHEELS, BAGGED

07-24-2012, 02:28 AM	#3
1966JSM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 124	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? depends on how low youre truck is.. Ive had 20's and 22's and want to go back to 20's now

07-24-2012, 05:10 AM	#4
MOTOIMPAIRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 315	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? 20" all around here... __________________ My build thread: 1966 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486223 1965 GMC fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651726

07-24-2012, 06:08 AM	#5
dstarrett Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: fort dodge,Iowa Posts: 65	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? this old man runs 20's

07-24-2012, 07:27 AM	#6
forcedinduction Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manvel, Texas Posts: 69	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? How bout some pics fellas? Im wondering if it might be time for some larger wheels also but was leaning toward possibly 18" in front with 20" on the rear... Anyone? Posted via Mobile Device

07-24-2012, 12:12 PM	#7
Phat Daddy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 9	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? Pics and details (i.e. rubbing, turning, clearance, etc.) would be great!

07-24-2012, 01:49 PM	#8
ValveTubeHead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sf Bay Area - EastBay Posts: 54	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? Here's a pic or two of my '63 w/20"s and 255/35 toyos. Recent acquisition of softailfp project, see classified section for more pics; bagged, has wheel spacers which I havent measured just yet. __________________ Matt '65 LWB Fleetside '63 SWB Fleetside Last edited by ValveTubeHead; 07-24-2012 at 01:55 PM.

07-24-2012, 03:02 PM	#9
1enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jackson, ME Posts: 287	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? I have 20s all the way around. I am 40 also __________________ 65 short step edited by staff

07-24-2012, 04:51 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? Hey Phat Daddy ... to the forums and from Ohio. Oh yes...we like pics __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-24-2012, 09:18 PM	#14
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? 22's. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

07-24-2012, 09:59 PM	#15
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? Check out my sub build on here 20s on the front 22s out back Posted via Mobile Device

07-25-2012, 07:31 PM	#20
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? 22x10 rear, 4" backspace. They are B.A.D. rockstars, I bought someones abandoned project. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

07-26-2012, 01:26 AM	#22
westcoast5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: salinas,ca Posts: 296	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? I run 20's but Im also bagged and body droped

07-27-2012, 02:50 AM	#24
Chvyman1975 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winchester, CA Posts: 128	Re: 20" or 22" wheels??? Phat Daddy welcome to the forum. I have 22's all the way around. Attached Images



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