20" or 22" wheel sizing tips - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

strokd 84 · 03-13-2007, 03:54 PM

Hey guys -

My 84 swb is below. I'm looking for 20's in the front and 20's or 22's in the back. I forget how much I lowered my truck (6 years ago...), but I measured the distance from the cement to the trim on the outer lip of the fender as 27.5" in the back and 27" in the front.

I don't want to run rubber band tires. Instead, I'd like to know some wheel backspacing that has worked out to tuck the wheels up inside. And I don't mind cutting some of the inner fender lip. Some of you guys are tucking 20" or way bigger wheels on trucks that are lower than mine. What kinds of wheel backspacing and tire combos have worked out?

Also, my truck has a 383 with 3.42 gears. It has 10" wide tires now and doesn't hook up the best. This thing isn't fast, but it has some torque, and I don't want a skinny little tire that just spins...

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Srubydo1986 · 03-13-2007, 04:38 PM

gotta love the old crager look as for ur question i dont know havent lowered mine yet

SCOTI · 03-13-2007, 05:40 PM

20x8.5 up front w/5" back spacing & a 255-40/20.
20x10 on the back w/5" back spacing & a 295-40/20.

22's will start getting you into that 'rubberband' territory you mentioned unless you run a 31/32" tall tire ( a 305-40/22 is 31.6" tall).

The 20" sizes I listed are 28 & 29" tall respectively....

strokd 84 · 03-13-2007, 06:56 PM

SCOTI -

Thanks for the reply. That's exactly the info I'm looking for!!

The foose nitrous wheels come in 20x10's, but other than that I'm having a hard time finding 20x10's. Who makes your wheels? Any other brands that you remember offering that size?

P.S. - your truck looks sweet man!

odie82 · 03-13-2007, 09:05 PM

I'm wondering also, can you put 20x10s all the way around? and can you run all same size tires with out it looking funny,

right now I'm running 17x9 with 275/40r17 on all 4 corners

84 400 · 03-13-2007, 09:18 PM

Wow nice looking truck!! I dig the cragars. The foose wheels are nice too I am not a big wheel person but just had to say that you got a nice truck there

grinch4om · 03-13-2007, 09:23 PM

I want your cragars..........................................

bowtiehotrodder · 03-13-2007, 09:40 PM

i would love to have them too the cragars

strokd 84 · 03-13-2007, 09:56 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. Now you have me wondering if I should just stick with the old faithful Cragars...

I bought the truck 6 years ago from the original owner. He put the Cragars on the day he rolled it off the show room in 84. They're still alive and kickin! I wish Cragar made 20x10's to update my 15x10's.

SCOTI · 03-13-2007, 10:12 PM

Coys makes a 20x8.5 & 20x10 & they're available in grey, chrome, & polished finishes. Google 'Coy's Wheels'. They are similar to 5-spoke Cragars.

boxrodz · 03-14-2007, 12:57 AM

By the measurements you provided, sounds like you got 'bout a 4/6 drop. (But, it looks like the pic was taken before the drop.)
BTW, nice looking truck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by strokd 84

SCOTI -

Thanks for the reply. That's exactly the info I'm looking for!!

The foose nitrous wheels come in 20x10's, but other than that I'm having a hard time finding 20x10's. Who makes your wheels? Any other brands that you remember offering that size?
...

Ditto on the bs specs that SCOTI posted.

Quite a few wheel manufactures make 20x10s (and 20x9.5s). Here's a few quality ones:
American Racing (http://americanracing.com/wheels/det...shed&section=V)
Billet Specialties (http://www.billetspecialties.com/subcategory.asp?cid=16)
Intro Wheels (http://introwheels.com/)
... just to name a few.

Quote:

Originally Posted by strokd 84

... I wish Cragar made 20x10's to update my 15x10's.

I did a quick hack of your truck with 20" cragars.

84slopwaggin · 03-14-2007, 04:54 AM

WELCOME slick truck you got there. Cragar does make the S/S aluminum wheel in 20x8.5 but I'm sure it fits our year trucks. I'm thinking the bolt pattern is different.

strokd 84 · 03-14-2007, 09:53 PM

Boxrodz

Thanks for the chop job. You make a great case for the Cragars. I came across these alba wheels last night. They're available in the sizes I'd like. What do you guys think?

SCOTI · 03-14-2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strokd 84

..... They're available in the sizes I'd like. What do you guys think?

Since you asked. . ..... They're not for me; too busy. I actually like those photoshopped 20" S/S wheels.

pcmcobra · 03-14-2007, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Coys makes a 20x8.5 & 20x10 & they're available in grey, chrome, & polished finishes. Google 'Coy's Wheels'. They are similar to 5-spoke Cragars.

here's the coys
I will get better pics soon...and the rocker guards are gone!!!! woohoo

strokd 84 · 03-14-2007, 10:25 PM

I checked out the coy's, and I love the look. I can't tell from the pic, are yours chrome or polished? Did you have to pay what they're listed on the website?

Also, if you have time to take more pics, would you mind getting some from behind?

alemanc · 03-15-2007, 11:20 PM

personally i feel anything over a 16" rim maybe cutting it close with a 17" rim makes these swb square bodies look like skates. i'd stick between 15" - 17".

gflo383 · 03-16-2007, 01:13 AM

i LOVE the look of PCMCOBRA's truck. cragars are a bit dated but will always have style. TTII's are over used, and the pic you showed of the 20's, i agree, a little too much going on for a truck in this body style... JMO.

nice truck by the way!!

CLASSIC87' · 03-16-2007, 08:56 AM

Here's mine with TTII's... 17's in the 1st picture and 20's photoshop'd in on the 2nd pic.

strokd 84 · 03-16-2007, 12:05 PM

Thanks to all you guys that took the time to give your opinions and lend your photoshop skills!

I like the look of the TTII's and Cragars and Coy's, don't get me wrong. The only hold back I have is that there are already quite a few guys with this look. I'd like to find something a little different.

But at the same time, I don't want to screw up and waste $2,000 for tires and wheels that look ghetto or just don't fit the truck. The saga continues...

Keep the opinions/ideas coming my way!

boxrodz · 03-16-2007, 07:11 PM

I believe pcmcobra has polished Coys.
The popular design that TTIIs, Cragars and others have a timeless style. Many of the 'custom' designs of some newer wheels may not have such a lasting impression and become outdated. Here's a black center treatment on Coy's that's different and not quite as popular:

SCOTI · 03-16-2007, 07:44 PM

The dark spokes on the wheels in that pic accents the truck nicely.

Srubydo1986 · 03-16-2007, 10:41 PM

I like it looks good

strokd 84 · 03-16-2007, 11:59 PM

Boxrodz -

Thanks for taking care of me with the chops!!

Now I'm beginning to second guess myself. I like the "busy" wheels that no one else likes, but the black spokes look DANG good too!

I still don't know what I want to do, but there's one thing I do know - my girflriend is sure getting tired of me talking about wheels. If I keep this up, she might buy me a set just to get me to shut up...

boxrodz · 03-17-2007, 01:30 AM

No problem.

Now for something completely different...
A black chrome treatment on the rat tails of 20" billets... (a little busier)
Mo' fuel for the fire.

03-13-2007, 03:54 PM	#1
strokd 84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 120	20" or 22" wheel sizing tips Hey guys - My 84 swb is below. I'm looking for 20's in the front and 20's or 22's in the back. I forget how much I lowered my truck (6 years ago...), but I measured the distance from the cement to the trim on the outer lip of the fender as 27.5" in the back and 27" in the front. I don't want to run rubber band tires. Instead, I'd like to know some wheel backspacing that has worked out to tuck the wheels up inside. And I don't mind cutting some of the inner fender lip. Some of you guys are tucking 20" or way bigger wheels on trucks that are lower than mine. What kinds of wheel backspacing and tire combos have worked out? Also, my truck has a 383 with 3.42 gears. It has 10" wide tires now and doesn't hook up the best. This thing isn't fast, but it has some torque, and I don't want a skinny little tire that just spins... Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Attached Images __________________ 1984 Silverado SWB Second Owner Featured in Custom Classic Trucks May 2013 http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...let_silverado/

03-13-2007, 04:38 PM	#2
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips gotta love the old crager look as for ur question i dont know havent lowered mine yet

03-13-2007, 05:40 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips 20x8.5 up front w/5" back spacing & a 255-40/20. 20x10 on the back w/5" back spacing & a 295-40/20. 22's will start getting you into that 'rubberband' territory you mentioned unless you run a 31/32" tall tire ( a 305-40/22 is 31.6" tall). The 20" sizes I listed are 28 & 29" tall respectively.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-13-2007, 06:56 PM	#4
strokd 84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 120	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips SCOTI - Thanks for the reply. That's exactly the info I'm looking for!! The foose nitrous wheels come in 20x10's, but other than that I'm having a hard time finding 20x10's. Who makes your wheels? Any other brands that you remember offering that size? P.S. - your truck looks sweet man! __________________ 1984 Silverado SWB Second Owner Featured in Custom Classic Trucks May 2013 http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...let_silverado/

03-13-2007, 09:05 PM	#5
odie82 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 349	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips I'm wondering also, can you put 20x10s all the way around? and can you run all same size tires with out it looking funny, right now I'm running 17x9 with 275/40r17 on all 4 corners __________________ 1982 chevy C-10, blue 2wd shortbox 17x9 cragar ss rims, 350V8-th400 2003 suzuki gsxr 1000-hit 175mph!!! yeah it's fast-no you can't ride it

03-13-2007, 09:18 PM	#6
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips Wow nice looking truck!! I dig the cragars. The foose wheels are nice too I am not a big wheel person but just had to say that you got a nice truck there __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-13-2007, 09:23 PM	#7
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips I want your cragars..........................................

03-13-2007, 09:40 PM	#8
bowtiehotrodder SIX BANGER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 169	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips i would love to have them too the cragars __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2597018(NN) 1979 chevy truck swb 454 w turbo400 with buckets 1977 chevy truck swb soon to be 454 1976 chevy dually 454 1969 chevy truck six shooter

03-13-2007, 09:56 PM	#9
strokd 84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 120	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips Thanks for the compliments guys. Now you have me wondering if I should just stick with the old faithful Cragars... I bought the truck 6 years ago from the original owner. He put the Cragars on the day he rolled it off the show room in 84. They're still alive and kickin! I wish Cragar made 20x10's to update my 15x10's. __________________ 1984 Silverado SWB Second Owner Featured in Custom Classic Trucks May 2013 http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...let_silverado/

03-13-2007, 10:12 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips Coys makes a 20x8.5 & 20x10 & they're available in grey, chrome, & polished finishes. Google 'Coy's Wheels'. They are similar to 5-spoke Cragars. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-14-2007, 04:54 AM	#12
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips WELCOME slick truck you got there. Cragar does make the S/S aluminum wheel in 20x8.5 but I'm sure it fits our year trucks. I'm thinking the bolt pattern is different.

03-14-2007, 09:53 PM	#13
strokd 84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 120	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips Boxrodz Thanks for the chop job. You make a great case for the Cragars. I came across these alba wheels last night. They're available in the sizes I'd like. What do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ 1984 Silverado SWB Second Owner Featured in Custom Classic Trucks May 2013 http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...let_silverado/

03-14-2007, 10:25 PM	#16
strokd 84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 120	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips I checked out the coy's, and I love the look. I can't tell from the pic, are yours chrome or polished? Did you have to pay what they're listed on the website? Also, if you have time to take more pics, would you mind getting some from behind? __________________ 1984 Silverado SWB Second Owner Featured in Custom Classic Trucks May 2013 http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...let_silverado/ Last edited by strokd 84; 03-14-2007 at 10:26 PM. Reason: forgot to add the last line

03-15-2007, 11:20 PM	#17
alemanc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 12	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips personally i feel anything over a 16" rim maybe cutting it close with a 17" rim makes these swb square bodies look like skates. i'd stick between 15" - 17".

03-16-2007, 01:13 AM	#18
gflo383 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 130	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips i LOVE the look of PCMCOBRA's truck. cragars are a bit dated but will always have style. TTII's are over used, and the pic you showed of the 20's, i agree, a little too much going on for a truck in this body style... JMO. nice truck by the way!! __________________ 1986 IROC-Z lS1/T56 Moser 9" 78mm Turbo 1968 C10 step side, 5.3 Maggnacharger TVS1900 6L80E 2009 CCSB 5.3/6L80 4x4 http://members.cardomain.com/gflo383



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

03-16-2007, 08:56 AM	#19
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips Here's mine with TTII's... 17's in the 1st picture and 20's photoshop'd in on the 2nd pic. Attached Images

03-16-2007, 12:05 PM	#20
strokd 84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 120	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips Thanks to all you guys that took the time to give your opinions and lend your photoshop skills! I like the look of the TTII's and Cragars and Coy's, don't get me wrong. The only hold back I have is that there are already quite a few guys with this look. I'd like to find something a little different. But at the same time, I don't want to screw up and waste $2,000 for tires and wheels that look ghetto or just don't fit the truck. The saga continues... Keep the opinions/ideas coming my way! __________________ 1984 Silverado SWB Second Owner Featured in Custom Classic Trucks May 2013 http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...let_silverado/

03-16-2007, 07:11 PM	#21
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips I believe pcmcobra has polished Coys. The popular design that TTIIs, Cragars and others have a timeless style. Many of the 'custom' designs of some newer wheels may not have such a lasting impression and become outdated. Here's a black center treatment on Coy's that's different and not quite as popular: Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin... Last edited by boxrodz; 03-16-2007 at 07:14 PM.

03-16-2007, 07:44 PM	#22
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips The dark spokes on the wheels in that pic accents the truck nicely. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-16-2007, 10:41 PM	#23
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips I like it looks good __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

03-16-2007, 11:59 PM	#24
strokd 84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 120	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips Boxrodz - Thanks for taking care of me with the chops!! Now I'm beginning to second guess myself. I like the "busy" wheels that no one else likes, but the black spokes look DANG good too! I still don't know what I want to do, but there's one thing I do know - my girflriend is sure getting tired of me talking about wheels. If I keep this up, she might buy me a set just to get me to shut up... __________________ 1984 Silverado SWB Second Owner Featured in Custom Classic Trucks May 2013 http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...let_silverado/

03-17-2007, 01:30 AM	#25
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: 20" or 22" wheel sizing tips No problem. Now for something completely different... A black chrome treatment on the rat tails of 20" billets... (a little busier) Mo' fuel for the fire. Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.