22's on my 65 C10

[drewmangoo]

Has anybody put bigger rims on their 60-66 C10 , without having to change suspension or anything like that. I can get a great deal on some 22's for painting a buddiy's car.I just don't want to get into changing too much . Thanks in advance for any help.

[7387chevys]

your gonna kill your ride quality and and in my opinion take away from the looks of the truck
Shane

[leftcoast66]

Originally Posted by 7387chevys

your gonna kill your ride quality and and in my opinion take away from the looks of the truck
Shane

I'd agree, just like the one from custom classic and sport truck, looks really goofy w/ huge wheels and not lowered. They just stand out a lot w/ a sore thumb, but shouldn't have to change much

[N2TRUX]

Why will it kill the ride quality? How can you assume that it will ride bad without knowing what size the tires are? Yes if they are 30- 35 series tires they will ride like crap, but that has nothing to do with them being 22's. They would ride just as bad if they were 35 series 15's.


drewmangoo- what size are the tires? The overall height will be a huge factor in how much trouble you will have making them fit, as well as how much backspace the wheels have.

[65 on 24's]

i had 24s on my 65 . i took them off but im bout to get some new ones. i had to rais the back up like 2"s i think that cus i got 40 some thing year old srings .

[slepysal]

your truck, your choice. Thats the nice thing about fixing trucks and cars up, you get to decide on what to do. I would do a test fit first, check for any clearance problems. Yes if you go with 30 or 35's your ride will be bad, but if you go with a 40 profile youl have to go with a bigger tire, giving you a taller ride ,and posibly a rubbing issue, and some modifications may be needed.
22's are going to look huge on your truck, I hope you have power steering .Also make sure the bore will fit and that the offset is ok.
Sure youll piss some people off, but its your truck. I ve done up a few cars, and always had people telling me " I would have done this, or that to it" or " Why did you put wire wheels on it" My reply was and always will be: When you pay for my parts I'll build it your way
Make sure you post pics when you do it.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by slepysal

your truck, your choice. Thats the nice thing about fixing trucks and cars up, you get to decide on what to do. I would do a test fit first, check for any clearance problems. Yes if you go with 30 or 35's your ride will be bad, but if you go with a 40 profile youl have to go with a bigger tire, giving you a taller ride ,and posibly a rubbing issue, and some modifications may be needed.
22's are going to look huge on your truck, I hope you have power steering .Also make sure the bore will fit and that the offset is ok.
Sure youll piss some people off, but its your truck. I ve done up a few cars, and always had people telling me " I would have done this, or that to it" or " Why did you put wire wheels on it" My reply was and always will be: When you pay for my parts I'll build it your way
Make sure you post pics when you do it.

Must be a San Jose thing...cause I get the same thing !!!

I think 22's would be sick !!! Depending on the offset there WILL be rubbing issues. Check out Porterbuilts links...he's got them laying frame on 22's....but his stance is 4" narroweer in the front...and running an S-10 4x4 rear axle...which is narrower as well.

Two words for you......

"Tape Measure"


John

[BIG CTY]

Originally Posted by slepysal

Sure youll piss some people off, but its your truck. I ve done up a few cars, and always had people telling me " I would have done this, or that to it" or " Why did you put wire wheels on it" My reply was and always will be: When you pay for my parts I'll build it your way
Make sure you post pics when you do it.

Man, I couldnt agree with you more! I get sick and tired of hearing about what someone decides to spend their money on when its their own d@mn car/truck. I got the same thing the other day when I posted another thread. For example, here is my Impala pre and post 22's:




For what it's worth, my ride is not that bad with my 255/35/22's. Obviously its not a Lexus on 225/60's, but I've been in way worse. Do what you feel, get what you like, and the naysayers.

[drewmangoo]

My truck already sits pretty low. I was just taking the 22's ,because I was getting them for $200.00, plus painting my buddy's car. So I'll see how they look on my truck & post some pictures. Chief Rocka , let me gwt those white walls those are cool as hell.

[62ChevyStep]

I don't know what your drop is, but I am running a 3.5/5 static with 20x8.5 BC's and 255x40x20 front and 255x45x20 rear. 86' chevy C10 front end with 72' 12 bolt rear. No rubbing issues. you could do a 2.5" drop spindle and 4 or 5 in the rear with no problems running 22's. I agree with others if you go air, and want to lay it out, will require more engineering like Porterbuilt designs.

Oh, ya, Thanks for your service to our country! (I Retired from the Air Force (4 years ago) 21 year career).

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by BIG CTY

Man, I couldnt agree with you more! I get sick and tired of hearing about what someone decides to spend their money on when its their own d@mn car/truck. I got the same thing the other day when I posted another thread. For example, here is my Impala pre and post 22's:




For what it's worth, my ride is not that bad with my 255/35/22's. Obviously its not a Lexus on 225/60's, but I've been in way worse. Do what you feel, get what you like, and the naysayers.

What the hell are you thinking putting on those 22's !!!! You should've went with those tiny 13X7 wheels with 520's !!!

JK...looks sick !!!

John

[layinrocker65]

22s and stock height, better move to Oakland

[1LoC10]

I think it looks good with the 22's on that car... The good thing about wheels is you can bolt them on and take them off and changes the whole look... its not perminant, so whats the big deal