Anybody got 18" wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bagged81 · 07-21-2003, 07:35 AM

I would like to see a pic please and tell me what tire size you are running. I am not sure that I want to spend the big bucks on a set of 20 or 22's right now. I am just kicking around ideas.

Thanks.

cochino12 · 07-21-2003, 08:34 AM

I've got boyd 18*8 with 265*40 in front and 295*35*rear on 18*10's

check my homepage for pics

LOHRTBT · 07-21-2003, 03:14 PM

DUDE....you can get some 20's for just as cheap as 18's

Might as well do it. Its just like drops...just bag it and forget the inbetween steps!! haha

AirMale · 07-21-2003, 04:29 PM

18's look small on these trucks-> GET 20's. What's your email? I'll send ya some pics of my Boyd turbine 20's. I can't seem to get a good pic to post on here.

C&C Chevy · 07-21-2003, 04:48 PM

I like the 18's alittle better. I like the look of more tire. It is a truck after all!

cochino12 · 07-21-2003, 04:57 PM

how about 18's on front and 20's rear.

SCOTI · 07-21-2003, 05:29 PM

18's & 20's . . .... the rear has been dropped more w/some shackles since these pics were taken (it had too much rake for my taste).

oklahomachevy · 07-21-2003, 05:34 PM

DAMN, nice lookin drop + wheels

oklahomachevy · 07-21-2003, 05:35 PM

what is the drop you have in that pic?

bagged81 · 07-21-2003, 05:38 PM

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Originally posted by LOHRTBT
DUDE....you can get some 20's for just as cheap as 18's

Its a matter of finding the 20's I like for cheap though. All the cheaper 20's might look ugly to me. I am just kicking around ideas anyway.

AirMale, my email is chil5621@bellsouth.net

I like those wheels SCOTI!

SCOTI · 07-21-2003, 05:57 PM

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Originally posted by oklahomachevy
what is the drop you have in that pic?

3" BellTech spindles + 1 coil removed from the stock springs
Western Chassis rear flip kit w/shock extensions + BellTech shackles. My measurements equal 5.5" up front & 6.5" out back from the stock height.

low 84 · 07-21-2003, 07:38 PM

i wouldn't get anything bigger than 17's for mine. i like to drive it without worrying that i'm gonna hit a bump and bend a 3 or 4 hundred dollar wheel. big rims don't really appeal as much as they used to know that soccer moms are rollin 20's on there suburbans. there was a guy who came into work the other day and we put 22's on his avalanch and he said he thought " it will bling it out nicely" this guy was probly 55 years old

SCOTI · 07-21-2003, 08:21 PM

Ryan, that's why I'm using the 255/45's up front w/the 18's & 295/40's out back. Both are as tall of a sidewall or taller than what most 17" production vehicles come with.

TIMSPEED · 07-22-2003, 12:02 AM

I agree with Ryan on the 17's thing. I am running a 255/55 17 tire..it's got PLENTY of sidewall.

**N2TRUX** · 07-22-2003, 12:11 AM

I'm not trying to persuade you to go with 20's but I would like to add some input. These trucks look ggod with either an 18/20 combo, or 20's all around, but that's just my "opinion".

What is not my "opinion" but a fact, is 20" rims are not much more than 18's. 20" tires on the other hand can be had very cheap compared to 18's.

For the guys commenting that you want more rubber than rim, you need to realize that the rim diameter has NOTHING to do with how much sidewall a tire has.

You can get 30,35,40,45,50, etc. series tires regardless of the rim size. So what that means is a 17" wheel can have a tire with a lot less sidewall than a 20" wheel if you get a lower profile series on the 17" wheel.....

I say step up to the plate and get 20's...

low 84 · 07-22-2003, 12:32 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX

For the guys commenting that you want more rubber than rim, you need to realize that the rim diameter has NOTHING to do with how much sidewall a tire has.

yeah i relize this, i put aftermarket wheels on stuff everyday, but typically on a rig like his your not gonna want to put a 50 series 20 or your gonna have alot more trouble laying out. another thing is that putting a tire with alot of side wall on a big rim makes the rim look alot smaller and kinda defeats the purpose if its the big rim look your going for. i just personaly prefer a nice set of 17's over 20's. but i'm stickin with 15's on mine

ocbaud · 07-22-2003, 12:59 AM

i'm starting to like how my truck looks with the 15's on it and all that side wall.

bagged81 · 07-22-2003, 07:24 AM

I like 17's through 22's. I like my 17's, but they are starting to look a little rough around the edges and either need some TLC or to be replaced. I am not worried about sidewall size anymore either cause the truck does not get driven much at all. The reason that I bought the 17's instead of 18's to begin with is because at the time, there was not an 18" tire with a big enough side wall for me to drive the truck everyday comfortably, that was before I had my car to drive. The biggest thing for me is cost. If I get to go on a wildland fire and make some O/T and hazard pay, then I am going to get 20 or 22's. I really like the way that brad2's truck looks with 20's all around.

Also, as far as laying it out, I will cut stuff to make it do that.

apstguy · 07-22-2003, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by low 84
big rims don't really appeal as much as they used to know that soccer moms are rollin 20's on there suburbans.

This made me laugh! My mom drives a Tahoe with bling-bling 18's that look like 20's w/ Nitto tires. I love that Tahoe!

07-21-2003, 07:35 AM	#1
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Anybody got 18" wheels? I would like to see a pic please and tell me what tire size you are running. I am not sure that I want to spend the big bucks on a set of 20 or 22's right now. I am just kicking around ideas. Thanks. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

07-21-2003, 08:34 AM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I've got boyd 188 with 26540 in front and 29535rear on 1810's check my homepage for pics __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 07-21-2003 at 08:37 AM.*

07-21-2003, 03:14 PM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	DUDE....you can get some 20's for just as cheap as 18's Might as well do it. Its just like drops...just bag it and forget the inbetween steps!! haha __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

07-21-2003, 04:29 PM	#4
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	18's look small on these trucks-> GET 20's. What's your email? I'll send ya some pics of my Boyd turbine 20's. I can't seem to get a good pic to post on here. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

07-21-2003, 04:48 PM	#5
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	I like the 18's alittle better. I like the look of more tire. It is a truck after all! __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

07-21-2003, 04:57 PM	#6
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	how about 18's on front and 20's rear. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-21-2003, 05:29 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	pic 18's & 20's . . .... the rear has been dropped more w/some shackles since these pics were taken (it had too much rake for my taste). Attached Images __________________ 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.*

07-21-2003, 05:34 PM	#8
oklahomachevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 22	DAMN, nice lookin drop + wheels

07-21-2003, 05:35 PM	#9
oklahomachevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 22	what is the drop you have in that pic?

07-21-2003, 07:38 PM	#12
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i wouldn't get anything bigger than 17's for mine. i like to drive it without worrying that i'm gonna hit a bump and bend a 3 or 4 hundred dollar wheel. big rims don't really appeal as much as they used to know that soccer moms are rollin 20's on there suburbans. there was a guy who came into work the other day and we put 22's on his avalanch and he said he thought " it will bling it out nicely" this guy was probly 55 years old __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

07-21-2003, 08:21 PM	#13
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Ryan, that's why I'm using the 255/45's up front w/the 18's & 295/40's out back. Both are as tall of a sidewall or taller than what most 17" production vehicles come with. __________________ 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.*

07-22-2003, 12:02 AM	#14
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I agree with Ryan on the 17's thing. I am running a 255/55 17 tire..it's got PLENTY of sidewall. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

07-22-2003, 12:11 AM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I'm not trying to persuade you to go with 20's but I would like to add some input. These trucks look ggod with either an 18/20 combo, or 20's all around, but that's just my "opinion". What is not my "opinion" but a fact, is 20" rims are not much more than 18's. 20" tires on the other hand can be had very cheap compared to 18's. For the guys commenting that you want more rubber than rim, you need to realize that the rim diameter has NOTHING to do with how much sidewall a tire has. You can get 30,35,40,45,50, etc. series tires regardless of the rim size. So what that means is a 17" wheel can have a tire with a lot less sidewall than a 20" wheel if you get a lower profile series on the 17" wheel..... I say step up to the plate and get 20's... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-22-2003, 12:59 AM	#17
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i'm starting to like how my truck looks with the 15's on it and all that side wall.

07-22-2003, 07:24 AM	#18
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	I like 17's through 22's. I like my 17's, but they are starting to look a little rough around the edges and either need some TLC or to be replaced. I am not worried about sidewall size anymore either cause the truck does not get driven much at all. The reason that I bought the 17's instead of 18's to begin with is because at the time, there was not an 18" tire with a big enough side wall for me to drive the truck everyday comfortably, that was before I had my car to drive. The biggest thing for me is cost. If I get to go on a wildland fire and make some O/T and hazard pay, then I am going to get 20 or 22's. I really like the way that brad2's truck looks with 20's all around. Also, as far as laying it out, I will cut stuff to make it do that. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link



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