Tire and RIm question on a C-20

[truck69]

I have a 1969 chevy custom camper that I got a last year. They have the orginal 16 size tire on the truck. I went to Belle Tire yesterday to get some Eagle 58 series rims which are already in but not on the truck yet. I told my brother (who lives in a city near by) that I got the rims and he asked me why didnt I get wider rims and new tires? The rims are 16 x 8. This might be a stupid question but how much of a difference would it make putting bigger rims on it and getting the grandpa tires off and putting bigger ones on? I have a 350 engine in it but its no hot rod. ANy ideas would be great.


Thanks. Truck69

[truck69]

Here is what my truck looks now. Next year it will get some paint and a new interior. ANy ideas would be great.

[Longhorn Man]

mostly the wider rims and tires would make it look better. Handling couold be inproved too, but in reality, the wide ones just look 10 times better.

[roger0080]

Just keep those "grandpa tires" on it whipper-shnapper... they look cool and orginal on that truck.

It you are willing to sell those 16" rims, I'ld be interested in them possibly (less tires)