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Mongo · 05-28-2005, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dtlilly

Geeze! Some one asks a question, then gets mad when people say their mind. This board is all for everyones project ideas. Your gonna slam your truck? Cool! We just gave you the low down on how the trucks will look with big rims... don't hate the player... hate the game!

Some people need others to agree with what they say or do. Can't go aginst the grain. I do what I like to my truck ,bike ,house. ect If someone don't like what I do or say then they dont have to look at it and they sure as hell don't have to listen.

**special-K** · 05-28-2005, 10:17 AM

I was feeling we may be intimidating on a new guy.No offense.But,there must be a reason no one has done this.And,I guess you heard the reasons.Go ahead,follow the trend(for some),go bigger,pimp yo ride.Please,just don`t alter the truck to where it can`t be brought back to normal when the fad moves on and your truck is still a classic.And,whatever you do,watch for imperfections in the pavement!Those things bend easy,cost alot,and the tires give little cushion.Not the most practicle trend.It`s ok for Porches and Ferraris.Not a heavy truck,IMO.They went that way for tighter cornering and bigger brakes for racing(on a track).

MandarinSixSeven · 05-28-2005, 01:51 PM

I saw a 26" wheel in person at my friends shop...just stupid.

68w/sbc406 · 05-28-2005, 02:09 PM

i want 20s on my truck, if i had like a 2000 burb i MIGHT do 22s but it wouldnt be lowered at all. 24"+ might look cool on a truck that had some 44s or something. i know that 20s looks bad ass on 38s

neonlarry · 05-28-2005, 02:32 PM

I think the problem you would run in to trying to lay frame with 24's will be fender clearance. The trucks I have seen with 22's already had to remove wheel wells, notch the fenders and relocate the hood hinges. I would doubt from what I have seen that you could fit 24's without reworking the tops of the fenders\hood.

RAWPWR7 · 05-29-2005, 01:59 AM

I was trying to see if anyone else has done it so i could have an idea on what it would look like. I dont need people to tell me what looks cool or not. Like stated it is mine and i will do what i want. And what i meant by the wrong crowd is that some people like stock looking and mild built up trucks. Then there are others that go like to see crazy things done. No offense to anyone. Thank you

neonlarry · 05-29-2005, 10:13 AM

The search function is down right now but you might try browsing through the posts on the suspension board for pics w\22's and get an idea of what it took to fit those.

wyatt-erp · 05-29-2005, 10:46 AM

I have seen a set of 24's on a 71 stepside sitting at factory height. It is just wrong. There is no way that he would be able to tuck the rims at all. The wheel openings aren't big enough. It just wouldn't look right. JMO.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-29-2005, 01:33 PM

May wanna try the IF CUSTOMS web site they have some sick rides on big wheels. You may want to call them and see if they think they could fit em??? Welcome to the board from southern oregon..

XXL · 05-29-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RAWPWR7

I am building a truck to lay frame and was going to see if anyone else has done it with 24's.

You will run out of room up front long before you can lay frame. at a 28" tire diameter, you're going to hit the top of the fender... even after you hack it out up to the top lip.

68w/sbc406 · 05-29-2005, 02:16 PM

if you want to go low on 24s you need to read this thread. bad part its 22 pages long. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=149156
this is one of the pictures from that thread. layin frame with 22s

**special-K** · 05-30-2005, 08:51 AM

Why???????

krue · 05-30-2005, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Why???????

Cuz they can, I guess. Not my cup o' tea but that's what makes it an interesting world.

**special-K** · 05-30-2005, 09:50 AM

Very interesting indeed.I don`t care what others do.Live and let live.I just find the power of fad to be amazing sometimes.Sorry to everyone who digs twenny foes,I`m not judging you,nothing personal.I just had to react.

lloyd k · 05-30-2005, 11:47 AM

i think your asking for trouble when you put that big of a wheel on any vehicle,i knew a guy that had twenties on his lexus,big bucks and he was always having trouble with them and it rode like ****.all they do is attract allot of attention

BraveDave · 05-30-2005, 05:46 PM

I think the only thing that looks worse than the 24's on the Chevy Caprices were the short wide rims that they punks put on the Hondas about 15 years ago.

96blazr · 05-30-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lloyd k

All they do is attract allot of attention

Yeah, the WRONG kind of attention!!

To each his own, but look at the pic of those Impala's and ask yourself; Do I want my truck to look like that?

If your answer is yes, then more power to ya.
Just thank God you don't live in my town, cause you'd be laughed at worse than a Pink Ford.

GreyHoundSteve · 05-31-2005, 12:22 PM

I have 22's on the back of mine and if i had it to do all over again i would have gone with just 20's. Its really just a matter of preference but it also becomes a matter of function and anything over 22" is going to be a nightmare to make work and in the end i dont think the work would justify the results. Like i said, i have 22's and imo they dont look quiet right. I thought 20's looked too small but 22 is dawm big on one of these trucks, 24" is just insane. I'd like to see it if you can make it work though.

meathead95 · 05-31-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lost wages

semis only run 22.5 wheels, 24s on these trucks would be ghetto as hell.

i make 24.5 inch semi tires all day long

86swb · 05-31-2005, 03:45 PM

Do you work at a tire factory? Like Goodyear or General?

86swb · 05-31-2005, 03:50 PM

The reason I asked is bacause I am retired for Gentral Tire and Rubber Co.

*Shane* · 05-31-2005, 04:29 PM

I'm betting on Bridgestone ...

paintpyro · 05-31-2005, 04:45 PM

How about 48's.

86swb · 05-31-2005, 04:52 PM

They might be a little rough on the ride. Plus you would need a ladder to get in.

How abou not!

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 05-31-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RAWPWR7

Since I needed to make another post

TO BAD :ahole:

05-28-2005, 10:17 AM	#27
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	I was feeling we may be intimidating on a new guy.No offense.But,there must be a reason no one has done this.And,I guess you heard the reasons.Go ahead,follow the trend(for some),go bigger,pimp yo ride.Please,just don`t alter the truck to where it can`t be brought back to normal when the fad moves on and your truck is still a classic.And,whatever you do,watch for imperfections in the pavement!Those things bend easy,cost alot,and the tires give little cushion.Not the most practicle trend.It`s ok for Porches and Ferraris.Not a heavy truck,IMO.They went that way for tighter cornering and bigger brakes for racing(on a track). __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-28-2005, 01:51 PM	#28
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	I saw a 26" wheel in person at my friends shop...just stupid. __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

05-28-2005, 02:09 PM	#29
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i want 20s on my truck, if i had like a 2000 burb i MIGHT do 22s but it wouldnt be lowered at all. 24"+ might look cool on a truck that had some 44s or something. i know that 20s looks bad ass on 38s __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-28-2005, 02:32 PM	#30
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	I think the problem you would run in to trying to lay frame with 24's will be fender clearance. The trucks I have seen with 22's already had to remove wheel wells, notch the fenders and relocate the hood hinges. I would doubt from what I have seen that you could fit 24's without reworking the tops of the fenders\hood. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

05-29-2005, 10:13 AM	#32
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	The search function is down right now but you might try browsing through the posts on the suspension board for pics w\22's and get an idea of what it took to fit those. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

05-29-2005, 01:59 AM	#31
RAWPWR7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 19	I was trying to see if anyone else has done it so i could have an idea on what it would look like. I dont need people to tell me what looks cool or not. Like stated it is mine and i will do what i want. And what i meant by the wrong crowd is that some people like stock looking and mild built up trucks. Then there are others that go like to see crazy things done. No offense to anyone. Thank you

05-29-2005, 10:46 AM	#33
wyatt-erp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 24	I have seen a set of 24's on a 71 stepside sitting at factory height. It is just wrong. There is no way that he would be able to tuck the rims at all. The wheel openings aren't big enough. It just wouldn't look right. JMO.

05-29-2005, 01:33 PM	#34
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	May wanna try the IF CUSTOMS web site they have some sick rides on big wheels. You may want to call them and see if they think they could fit em??? Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-29-2005, 02:16 PM	#36
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	if you want to go low on 24s you need to read this thread. bad part its 22 pages long. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=149156 this is one of the pictures from that thread. layin frame with 22s Attached Images __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler Last edited by 68w/sbc406; 05-29-2005 at 02:16 PM.

05-30-2005, 08:51 AM	#37
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Why??????? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-30-2005, 09:50 AM	#39
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Very interesting indeed.I don`t care what others do.Live and let live.I just find the power of fad to be amazing sometimes.Sorry to everyone who digs twenny foes,I`m not judging you,nothing personal.I just had to react. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-30-2005, 11:47 AM	#40
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	i think your asking for trouble when you put that big of a wheel on any vehicle,i knew a guy that had twenties on his lexus,big bucks and he was always having trouble with them and it rode like ****.all they do is attract allot of attention

05-30-2005, 05:46 PM	#41
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	I think the only thing that looks worse than the 24's on the Chevy Caprices were the short wide rims that they punks put on the Hondas about 15 years ago. __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

05-31-2005, 12:22 PM	#43
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I have 22's on the back of mine and if i had it to do all over again i would have gone with just 20's. Its really just a matter of preference but it also becomes a matter of function and anything over 22" is going to be a nightmare to make work and in the end i dont think the work would justify the results. Like i said, i have 22's and imo they dont look quiet right. I thought 20's looked too small but 22 is dawm big on one of these trucks, 24" is just insane. I'd like to see it if you can make it work though.

05-31-2005, 03:45 PM	#45
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05-31-2005, 03:50 PM	#46
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05-31-2005, 04:45 PM	#48
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05-31-2005, 04:52 PM	#49
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