What size wheels & tires should I run? 18" or 20"??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mkpont@gmail.com · 08-06-2013, 10:16 PM

Just bought a 94 swb fleet side.
Going to Drop it 4/6 on Friday.

What size wheels should I run.

18"'s or 20"s.

This will be a every day truck.

I would like to know what Y'all are running for wheel size and tire size.

And what issues do you have with this size tires.

Pictures of your trucks would help.

Thanks.

Mike

Houston, TX.

likaroc13 · 08-06-2013, 11:55 PM

All a matter of opinion. Many new vehicles running both those sizes these days. Even though I'm only 30, I usually tend to lean towards old school styles. If my '97 Tahoe didn't already have 18's when I bought it, I probably wouldn't have bigger wheels. That said, I do like them & plan to keep them for a good while. I think 20's are the max size for good looks on these era trucks. I think the 18's on my Tahoe also fit nicely. I have a 4/6 drop as well, & I'm rolling on BOSS 338's. The tires are Cooper Zeon 235/55/18's. I like the fact that they have a little "meat" on them, as this is a daily driver for me too. Not a fan of rubber band tires!

some pics of my Tahoe here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9854319...7634732650277/

likaroc13 · 08-06-2013, 11:55 PM

Sorry, double post.

1badgmc · 08-07-2013, 08:15 AM

For a daily driver, I'd definitely go with 18s so you can get some taller tires for better sidewall protection.

SiCk_DiAbLo · 08-07-2013, 04:17 PM

I'm ole school myself, I had and still have a set of 20's that wear out to fast for a daily driver..In less Cooper tires suck..Just my opinion..I roll in the 15" Rallies...

OrangeAnimal · 08-09-2013, 01:57 PM

I like the 17 inch just so I can get plenty of tire on the truck. I don't have any drop on the front of my truck... yet.

Tom · 08-10-2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

All a matter of opinion.

Indeed. Personally, I'd go 18's as your front is already going to look high compared to the rear with only a 4" drop and 20's make lowered trucks look not very low, combined I don't think it looks good at all. Then again I don't like big rims either so......

Moose67 · 08-13-2013, 06:51 AM

This is my son's truck on 20's. They are Boss 338's.
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08-06-2013, 10:16 PM	#1
mkpont@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 7	What size wheels & tires should I run? 18" or 20"??? Just bought a 94 swb fleet side. Going to Drop it 4/6 on Friday. What size wheels should I run. 18"'s or 20"s. This will be a every day truck. I would like to know what Y'all are running for wheel size and tire size. And what issues do you have with this size tires. Pictures of your trucks would help. Thanks. Mike Houston, TX.

08-06-2013, 11:55 PM	#2
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,374	Re: What size wheels & tires should I run? 18" or 20"??? All a matter of opinion. Many new vehicles running both those sizes these days. Even though I'm only 30, I usually tend to lean towards old school styles. If my '97 Tahoe didn't already have 18's when I bought it, I probably wouldn't have bigger wheels. That said, I do like them & plan to keep them for a good while. I think 20's are the max size for good looks on these era trucks. I think the 18's on my Tahoe also fit nicely. I have a 4/6 drop as well, & I'm rolling on BOSS 338's. The tires are Cooper Zeon 235/55/18's. I like the fact that they have a little "meat" on them, as this is a daily driver for me too. Not a fan of rubber band tires! some pics of my Tahoe here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9854319...7634732650277/ __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

08-06-2013, 11:55 PM	#3
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,374	Re: What size wheels & tires should I run? 18" or 20"??? Sorry, double post. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) Last edited by likaroc13; 08-07-2013 at 12:02 AM.

08-07-2013, 08:15 AM	#4
1badgmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 3,153	Re: What size wheels & tires should I run? 18" or 20"??? For a daily driver, I'd definitely go with 18s so you can get some taller tires for better sidewall protection. __________________ '91 GMC RC Sportside '98 Chevy Suburban '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

08-07-2013, 04:17 PM	#5
SiCk_DiAbLo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk,Va Posts: 357	Re: What size wheels & tires should I run? 18" or 20"??? I'm ole school myself, I had and still have a set of 20's that wear out to fast for a daily driver..In less Cooper tires suck..Just my opinion..I roll in the 15" Rallies... __________________ 1993 Chevy Silverado. 1984 Chevy Z28. 1972 Chevy Custom 10. 1965 Custom 10..FOR SALE Last edited by SiCk_DiAbLo; 08-07-2013 at 04:28 PM.

08-09-2013, 01:57 PM	#6
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: What size wheels & tires should I run? 18" or 20"??? I like the 17 inch just so I can get plenty of tire on the truck. I don't have any drop on the front of my truck... yet. __________________ 82 Chevy SWB "OrangeAnimal" Lot of Goodies! Sold 93 GMC 1500 "Angry Red" 383 TBI Powered Fun! 300hp/410ft.lbs. 09 Yaris wife's daily.

08-13-2013, 06:51 AM	#8
Moose67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Borger, Texas Posts: 66	Re: What size wheels & tires should I run? 18" or 20"??? This is my son's truck on 20's. They are Boss 338's. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1967 C/10 SWB - really my sons truck 1967 C/20 Cab/Chassis 2009 Harley Fat Bob 2007 Harley 1200 L 1996 C1500(youngest son) 2012 Ram 1500 4X4



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