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Green Monster · 12-17-2007, 10:43 AM

I was browsing for wheels and I came across the same Weld Racing Super Single II wheel I have on my Blazer but in a 20" diameter. I currently run tiny 15" diameter wheels and thought the 20's would be a nice change since my buddies 2005 Dodge Ram looks so nice with stock 20's. So I photoshopped the 20 inch wheels on my Blazer. I'm not too impressed with how it looks. What do you think?

Photoshopped 20's

Stock 15's

**jaros44sr** · 12-17-2007, 10:54 AM

JMHO 15's, That truck is just way to nice to fool with... J.

Green Monster · 12-17-2007, 11:08 AM

Good. I bought a 15 inch spare to mount inside with a 33" BF Goodrich Mud Terrain. I think it will look nice and meaty in there. I was getting worried that I should have upgraded from a 15" and replaced all the wheels.

desertrat · 12-17-2007, 11:18 AM

I think you should go with the 20's and sell me you're 15's! just kidding

The 20's look hideous on there.

bouncytruck · 12-17-2007, 11:35 AM

There was that black Jimmy with the 20's on the board for a short period. It actually looked pretty good. I think you're truck is just too nice to mess with though.

AJs72K5 · 12-17-2007, 11:53 AM

Mine has / had a set of 20s on it. Selling them. Way too bling bling for me. Dropping to a 16" wheel.

Green Monster · 12-17-2007, 12:50 PM

The 20's do look tacky. 17's look nice, see below. I figured the 15's are starting to look dated since big wheels are the in thing. The 17's don't look good enough to replace the 15's though.

17's

15's

72cheyennesuper20 · 12-17-2007, 01:02 PM

Your truck is perfect as is, Leave the 15's. Does your blazer have factory air, If it does its my dream blazer.

killer71 · 12-17-2007, 01:10 PM

don't touch a thing....

meathead95 · 12-17-2007, 01:12 PM

i think the 20's in the pic look funny because the tire isnt big enough

billyjo · 12-17-2007, 01:18 PM

I don't like the 20's unless you're going to run a bigger tire. I've got 17's on mine with 35 and I think it sprits the difference nicely.

David Johnson · 12-17-2007, 01:20 PM

Here's my old black one. I liked it.

David Johnson · 12-17-2007, 01:25 PM

another angle

Green Monster · 12-17-2007, 01:30 PM

Yes, my Blazer has working factory AC.

David,
What size tire are your running and how much lift. I thought about going to a 35 inch tire but I barely have enough room for my 33 inch tires. I refuse to cut the fenders for bigger tires. I wonder if replacing the body mounts will give me a little height.

bouncytruck · 12-17-2007, 01:41 PM

David - that's the one I was talking about. It's the first lifted Blazer/Jimmy I've seen with big rims that I liked. Did you end up selling it?

**jaros44sr** · 12-17-2007, 01:52 PM

Don't understand, those wheels and tires look awesome on his Jimmy. Maybe its the spokes as opposed to all the chrome on the Welds. Or maybe the height

**OleSenna** · 12-17-2007, 02:31 PM

In a word: DON'T!

But thanks for asking for our opinions.

jrb71c20 · 12-17-2007, 02:57 PM

Ultimately of course, it's whatever blows your skirt up but, I'm with the majority so far...Don't change a thing, it looks great as it

bouncytruck · 12-17-2007, 03:04 PM

Hey Green Monster, if you do get new wheels, are you going to send the updated photos to the ebay scammer who's been using the photos of your truck?

AJs72K5 · 12-17-2007, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Hey Green Monster, if you do get new wheels, are you going to send the updated photos to the ebay scammer who's been using the photos of your truck?

It's all about perspective on the 20s. Here's mine with the dubs...but they're mounted on a 39.5 inch tire. The sidewall to rim ratio looks right, but it's just too much tire and rim for me. They're the work of the previous owner.

David Johnson · 12-17-2007, 04:34 PM

Bouncy - I did end up selling it to a Chevy dealer in Milford, Mass. I hated to do it, but he wanted it more than I did and there is a lot of iron out there. Thanks for liking it, not many die hards did.

Monster - The tires were MT 305/50X20's and it had a 4" lift on springs. They barely cleared.

David Johnson · 12-17-2007, 04:40 PM

Also guys, I almost forgot. I think I used 1.5" or 2" adaptors that I had to turn down some to make those wheels work with the offset. Might not be the safest setup to run down the highway since the wheel/tire combo weighs like 50lbs each I think. But mine was a show truck, maybe that's why I didn't mind selling it too much.

Jtrux · 12-17-2007, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJs72K5

It's all about perspective on the 20s. Here's mine with the dubs...but they're mounted on a 39.5 inch tire. The sidewall to rim ratio looks right, but it's just too much tire and rim for me. They're the work of the previous owner.

So when are you changing yours?

k-nuts · 12-17-2007, 05:06 PM

I'd leave it the way it is. IMO the big wheels are the "in thing" on newer vehicles, not ours. Although on AJ's the 20's with 39's looks a bit more proportional than my 15" wheel / 39.5" tire combo on one of my previous K5's. But to each there own.

72BlckButy · 12-17-2007, 05:29 PM

Green Monster, if you are considering 20's in that style of wheel I would say no. If you are considering a spoke wheel, such as David's, I think it could set it off. I like the 15's though as well. I think the ps'd 20's look funny due to the sidewall height. With a larger tire it would look sweet. Maybe Nitto's....

Good luck with the decision, your truck will look great either way.

12-17-2007, 10:43 AM	#1
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Tried 20's on Green Monster I was browsing for wheels and I came across the same Weld Racing Super Single II wheel I have on my Blazer but in a 20" diameter. I currently run tiny 15" diameter wheels and thought the 20's would be a nice change since my buddies 2005 Dodge Ram looks so nice with stock 20's. So I photoshopped the 20 inch wheels on my Blazer. I'm not too impressed with how it looks. What do you think? Photoshopped 20's Stock 15's __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Last edited by Green Monster; 12-17-2007 at 10:43 AM.

12-17-2007, 10:54 AM	#2
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,780	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster JMHO 15's, That truck is just way to nice to fool with... J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-17-2007, 11:08 AM	#3
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster Good. I bought a 15 inch spare to mount inside with a 33" BF Goodrich Mud Terrain. I think it will look nice and meaty in there. I was getting worried that I should have upgraded from a 15" and replaced all the wheels. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

12-17-2007, 11:18 AM	#4
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster I think you should go with the 20's and sell me you're 15's! just kidding The 20's look hideous on there.

12-17-2007, 11:35 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster There was that black Jimmy with the 20's on the board for a short period. It actually looked pretty good. I think you're truck is just too nice to mess with though. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-17-2007, 11:53 AM	#6
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster Mine has / had a set of 20s on it. Selling them. Way too bling bling for me. Dropping to a 16" wheel. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

12-17-2007, 12:50 PM	#7
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster The 20's do look tacky. 17's look nice, see below. I figured the 15's are starting to look dated since big wheels are the in thing. The 17's don't look good enough to replace the 15's though. 17's 15's __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Last edited by Green Monster; 12-18-2007 at 04:01 AM.

12-17-2007, 01:02 PM	#8
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster Your truck is perfect as is, Leave the 15's. Does your blazer have factory air, If it does its my dream blazer.

12-17-2007, 01:10 PM	#9
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster don't touch a thing.... __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

12-17-2007, 01:12 PM	#10
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster i think the 20's in the pic look funny because the tire isnt big enough __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

12-17-2007, 01:18 PM	#11
billyjo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 95	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster I don't like the 20's unless you're going to run a bigger tire. I've got 17's on mine with 35 and I think it sprits the difference nicely. __________________ 1972 K/5 4x4, Radixed LS1 6.0, 428HP/445TQ, Lingenfelter GT2-3 cam, WCCH 90mm J-Tube, LS2 90mm TB, Stainless Works Headers, NV4500, 4.56 gears, Detroit Lockers, 14 bolt FF, Dana 60, 4 wheel disk Hydro Brakes, dual electric fans, Autometer guages, 4" lift, Zero Rates, Weld Evo Velocity XT8 wheels, 35x12.5x17 Super Swamper SSR's..... http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...tos/?start=all

12-17-2007, 01:20 PM	#12
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster Here's my old black one. I liked it. Attached Images

12-17-2007, 01:25 PM	#13
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster another angle Attached Images

12-17-2007, 01:30 PM	#14
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster Yes, my Blazer has working factory AC. David, What size tire are your running and how much lift. I thought about going to a 35 inch tire but I barely have enough room for my 33 inch tires. I refuse to cut the fenders for bigger tires. I wonder if replacing the body mounts will give me a little height. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

12-17-2007, 01:41 PM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster David - that's the one I was talking about. It's the first lifted Blazer/Jimmy I've seen with big rims that I liked. Did you end up selling it? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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12-17-2007, 01:52 PM	#16
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,780	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster Don't understand, those wheels and tires look awesome on his Jimmy. Maybe its the spokes as opposed to all the chrome on the Welds. Or maybe the height __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-17-2007, 02:31 PM	#17
OleSenna Roof: Bad. Sky: Good. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 150	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster In a word: DON'T! But thanks for asking for our opinions. __________________ OleSenna

12-17-2007, 02:57 PM	#18
jrb71c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 486	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster Ultimately of course, it's whatever blows your skirt up but, I'm with the majority so far...Don't change a thing, it looks great as it __________________ 93 Sonoma 2.8/5spd 75 Malibu Classic 350/350 If it don't have round headlights and a carb, I don't trust it!

12-17-2007, 03:04 PM	#19
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster Hey Green Monster, if you do get new wheels, are you going to send the updated photos to the ebay scammer who's been using the photos of your truck? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-17-2007, 04:34 PM	#21
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster Bouncy - I did end up selling it to a Chevy dealer in Milford, Mass. I hated to do it, but he wanted it more than I did and there is a lot of iron out there. Thanks for liking it, not many die hards did. Monster - The tires were MT 305/50X20's and it had a 4" lift on springs. They barely cleared.

12-17-2007, 04:40 PM	#22
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster Also guys, I almost forgot. I think I used 1.5" or 2" adaptors that I had to turn down some to make those wheels work with the offset. Might not be the safest setup to run down the highway since the wheel/tire combo weighs like 50lbs each I think. But mine was a show truck, maybe that's why I didn't mind selling it too much. Last edited by David Johnson; 12-17-2007 at 05:03 PM.

12-17-2007, 05:06 PM	#24
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster I'd leave it the way it is. IMO the big wheels are the "in thing" on newer vehicles, not ours. Although on AJ's the 20's with 39's looks a bit more proportional than my 15" wheel / 39.5" tire combo on one of my previous K5's. But to each there own. Attached Images

12-17-2007, 05:29 PM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tried 20's on Green Monster Green Monster, if you are considering 20's in that style of wheel I would say no. If you are considering a spoke wheel, such as David's, I think it could set it off. I like the 15's though as well. I think the ps'd 20's look funny due to the sidewall height. With a larger tire it would look sweet. Maybe Nitto's.... Good luck with the decision, your truck will look great either way. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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