so its time for wheels

[loujizzel]

i want to roll 20s looking at 20x10 in the rear. the question is can i fit 20x10 up front. on my 1973? ... and there arent a lot of choices on wheels with 5x5 bolt pattern

[hewittca]

Your suspension plans are a crucial factor in determining what wheels you can run. If you're looking to tuck the tires at all, you probably aren't going to want a 10" wide rim on front. In the back, however, as long as you get the backspacing right you should be able to run a 20x10 no problem.

[andrewmp6]

Your not looking in the right places summit racing has 1300 different 20 inch rims for 5x5.Take a look https://www.summitracing.com/search/...8%2B4294951069

[loujizzel]

Ok got it so more like a 20x8.5 or 20x9 my truck has a static drop now i just dont know what it is what I do know is in the rear it has shock extenders and a bolt on C notch on 15" wheels

[hewittca]

Yeah, 8" to 9" wide is what I would shoot for. I run 9" wide 22s with 6" backspace on my truck. It's a '68, but suspension is nearly identical and clearance issues are very similar to the '73-'87.

To be honest, your truck looks really rad as is! But, it looks like you have 8" wheels on front so I would see how much clearance you have with those and estimate from there what you can fit with larger wheels. That's what I did on mine when I went from the 15x8s to the 22x9s.

[JWall]

20X8.5 with 5.25 bs & 20x10 with 5.5bs.

[loujizzel]

Dude your truck is dope because its simple and not over done i hope mine looks like that when im done... what wheels are those nice choice as well

[JWall]

Originally Posted by loujizzel

Dude your truck is dope because its simple and not over done i hope mine looks like that when im done... what wheels are those nice choice as well

Thank you, I appreciate it!

They are Billet Specialties SLD89 Vintec Wheels

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

I read a build post a few years ago where the guy wanted to run really wide rims/tires.

If I am not mistaken he narrowed his frame 3 inches to gain the nessacary room for the wheels.

The dually guys narrow their A arm's the same amount for the same effect.

There is some debate of which is better, but longer a arms due contribute to better ride. Shorter arms can contribute to better handling, but at the cost of a slightly rougher ride.

As I have never ridden in either I have no firm opinion, but I would likely narrow the frame myself.

[loujizzel]

so i found these wheels by boyds and i can deal with them but will the fit they are 5x5/5x127 so thats good. there 20x9 and that good, the bad is they dont come in a 20x8.5 just in 20x9 but the back space is 5.0.... will they fit and most importantly can they tuck

[bbbc10]

no they will not tuck need a 8.5 wheel to tuck

[loujizzel]

Im gonna roll boss 338s..... 20x10 20x8.5..... not my favorite choice but due to the 5x5 bolt pattern we're Limited and the price is good for me