22's or 24's? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tylerg. · 08-26-2009, 08:23 PM

Hey guys. So I'm faced with the decision whether to get 22'' or 24'' inch rims on my truck. I like the custom look that big wheels give a truck, so don't try to talk me into anything under 20''.

I'm wondering whether 24'' wheels would cause clearance problems with the stock wheel wells.

Please give me you opinions.

I WOULD ALSO APPRECIATE SOME PICTURES OF TRUCKS WITH 22's AND 24's!

bigarmzz · 08-26-2009, 08:25 PM

i'd go with 20's, bang for buck

3r!c84 · 08-26-2009, 08:31 PM

go big or go home

tylerg. · 08-26-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

i'd go with 20's, bang for buck

would you mind posting some pics of you truck with the 20'' coys on it?

and how much drop you have?

flamingbig10 · 08-26-2009, 09:57 PM

Go with 26" but I'm really not a fan of any wheels bigger than 18s unless there intros or coys
http://www.coyswheel.com/coys.html

CLASSIC87' · 08-26-2009, 10:28 PM

I dont think you can pull off a good look and stance with a 22" wheel... WITHOUT being bagged, layed out, modifications, etc. THere's a light blue truck in the for sale section with 20's and 22's out back... it's hot.

tylerg. · 08-26-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

I dont think you can pull off a good look and stance with a 22" wheel... WITHOUT being bagged, layed out, modifications, etc. THere's a light blue truck in the for sale section with 20's and 22's out back... it's hot.

yeah man i think it's just preference.

I love the look of big wheels and the older or more traditional guys like the 18's and under

But what I'm asking is do any of you guys know of any clearance issues i might encounter? and pics plz

**N2TRUX** · 08-26-2009, 10:46 PM

You can run 22's and get fairly low if you run a 265/35/22 up front and a 285/35/22 in the rear. If you go witha 24 you won't get as low. If you do, plan on cutting something.

Here's mine on 20/22's

texasfunk · 08-26-2009, 10:50 PM

i say 20's, they look ok with 22's, and then 24's are just ridiculous, i dont like the look myself

tylerg. · 08-26-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You can run 22's and get fairly low if you run a 265/35/22 up front and a 285/35/22 in the rear. If you go witha 24 you won't get as low. If you do, plan on cutting something.

Here's mine on 20/22's

thanks man.

I'm leaning towards going with 22'' coys all around.

how much drop do you have on the truck in the pic?

lbrtzmr · 08-26-2009, 10:53 PM

heres mine on 22s

**N2TRUX** · 08-26-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerg.

thanks man.

I'm leaning towards going with 22'' coys all around.

how much drop do you have on the truck in the pic?

It's got 3" spindles and bags in front and an ART Airbar 4 link in the rear. I have no idea exactly what that equates to.

**N2TRUX** · 08-26-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lbrtzmr

heres mine on 22s

I know you posted it before, but refresh my memory. What size tires are those front/rear, and what did you do for clearence in the front? Got pics under the hood?

texasfunk · 08-26-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lbrtzmr

heres mine on 22s

sorry, a little off subject, but I LOVE THIS TRUCK! ok, im done, continue

lbrtzmr · 08-26-2009, 11:14 PM

font end is z'd and drop spindles wheels are 22-10 with 285 30 22 front and 295 30 22 rear

**N2TRUX** · 08-27-2009, 12:00 AM

Thanks. Just trying to figure out what will clear on mine without cutting it.

Manbearpig · 08-27-2009, 12:18 AM

22's

smashingchuck · 08-27-2009, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Thanks. Just trying to figure out what will clear on mine without cutting it.

Inner fenders weren't part of the kit?

smashingchuck · 08-27-2009, 10:39 AM

Let see a pic of the truck they are going on.

texas56 · 08-27-2009, 11:16 AM

Here is 24s. Not my truck but one of my favs out there.

Driveway Dreams · 08-27-2009, 11:41 AM

The 24s look surprisingly good on that truck. If you really want to impress the big wheel, crazy suspension, guys. Lay out over 26s. That will get some attention. But you will be cutting everything up to do it. I think realistically, the 22s are the way to go on these trucks for the big wheel look. And they have really come around in price now.
-----> on a side note about that black & green truck. Why would you put all that time and money into it and not get your body lines straight, or the paint line straight? (And, I'm not talking the jagged look of it, but the fact that it varries a little if you were to look down it.)

dv8customs · 08-27-2009, 12:50 PM

Mine on 22's

**nlped** · 08-27-2009, 01:53 PM

20" or 22", but you have to do some really major mods to go with the 24" & the 24" pricing is still quite expensive. You have to ask yourself what your plans for the truck are. Is it strictly for show or is it a driver that will see shows only on occasion. This should help you answer your question. On my truck I really wanted to go with 20", but after taking into consideration the roads and the fact that I use it alot to tow a large ski boat I whimped out and went with 18"...just an example of using logic to screw up a choice

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And, Dv8Customs, that thing looks great! It is going to be very cool when finished.

1984 swb chevy · 08-27-2009, 08:41 PM

I say go with 20's or 22's but I guess it depends on what you are going to do for suspension.

swtnlw2005 · 08-27-2009, 08:41 PM

heres my 86 on 24's layin rocker without the pinch weld! I might add that [IMG][/IMG]the dropmember is installed!

08-26-2009, 08:23 PM	#1
tylerg. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 72	22's or 24's? Hey guys. So I'm faced with the decision whether to get 22'' or 24'' inch rims on my truck. I like the custom look that big wheels give a truck, so don't try to talk me into anything under 20''. I'm wondering whether 24'' wheels would cause clearance problems with the stock wheel wells. Please give me you opinions. I WOULD ALSO APPRECIATE SOME PICTURES OF TRUCKS WITH 22's AND 24's!

08-26-2009, 08:25 PM	#2
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: 22's or 24's? i'd go with 20's, bang for buck __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

08-26-2009, 08:31 PM	#3
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08-26-2009, 09:57 PM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 22's or 24's? Go with 26" but I'm really not a fan of any wheels bigger than 18s unless there intros or coys http://www.coyswheel.com/coys.html __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 08-26-2009 at 10:06 PM.

08-26-2009, 10:28 PM	#6
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: 22's or 24's? I dont think you can pull off a good look and stance with a 22" wheel... WITHOUT being bagged, layed out, modifications, etc. THere's a light blue truck in the for sale section with 20's and 22's out back... it's hot. __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 08-26-2009 at 10:37 PM.

08-26-2009, 10:46 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 22's or 24's? You can run 22's and get fairly low if you run a 265/35/22 up front and a 285/35/22 in the rear. If you go witha 24 you won't get as low. If you do, plan on cutting something. Here's mine on 20/22's Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-26-2009, 10:50 PM	#9
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: 22's or 24's? i say 20's, they look ok with 22's, and then 24's are just ridiculous, i dont like the look myself __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

08-26-2009, 10:53 PM	#11
lbrtzmr odes 72 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: usa Posts: 66	Re: 22's or 24's? heres mine on 22s Attached Images __________________ odes 72

08-26-2009, 11:14 PM	#15
lbrtzmr odes 72 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: usa Posts: 66	Re: 22's or 24's? font end is z'd and drop spindles wheels are 22-10 with 285 30 22 front and 295 30 22 rear Attached Images __________________ odes 72

08-27-2009, 12:00 AM	#16
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 22's or 24's? Thanks. Just trying to figure out what will clear on mine without cutting it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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08-27-2009, 10:39 AM	#19
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08-27-2009, 11:16 AM	#20
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08-27-2009, 11:41 AM	#21
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 22's or 24's? The 24s look surprisingly good on that truck. If you really want to impress the big wheel, crazy suspension, guys. Lay out over 26s. That will get some attention. But you will be cutting everything up to do it. I think realistically, the 22s are the way to go on these trucks for the big wheel look. And they have really come around in price now. -----> on a side note about that black & green truck. Why would you put all that time and money into it and not get your body lines straight, or the paint line straight? (And, I'm not talking the jagged look of it, but the fact that it varries a little if you were to look down it.) __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 08-27-2009 at 11:44 AM.

08-27-2009, 12:50 PM	#22
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08-27-2009, 01:53 PM	#23
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 22's or 24's? 20" or 22", but you have to do some really major mods to go with the 24" & the 24" pricing is still quite expensive. You have to ask yourself what your plans for the truck are. Is it strictly for show or is it a driver that will see shows only on occasion. This should help you answer your question. On my truck I really wanted to go with 20", but after taking into consideration the roads and the fact that I use it alot to tow a large ski boat I whimped out and went with 18"...just an example of using logic to screw up a choice . And, Dv8Customs, that thing looks great! It is going to be very cool when finished. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 08-27-2009 at 01:54 PM.

08-27-2009, 08:41 PM	#24
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08-27-2009, 08:41 PM	#25
swtnlw2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: mustang,ok Posts: 26	Re: 22's or 24's? heres my 86 on 24's layin rocker without the pinch weld! I might add that [IMG][/IMG]the dropmember is installed!

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