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Green Monster 12-17-2007 10:43 AM

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
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...06_20_s_5_.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...CST_006_4_.JPG
Stock 15's

jaros44sr 12-17-2007 10:54 AM

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

Green Monster 12-17-2007 11:08 AM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/..._006_17_s1.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...CST_006_4_.JPG
15's

72cheyennesuper20 12-17-2007 01:02 PM

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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

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don't touch a thing....

meathead95 12-17-2007 01:12 PM

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

billyjo 12-17-2007 01:18 PM

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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

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

David Johnson 12-17-2007 01:25 PM

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another angle

Green Monster 12-17-2007 01:30 PM

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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

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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

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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

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In a word: DON'T!

:eek: But thanks for asking for our opinions. ;)

jrb71c20 12-17-2007 02:57 PM

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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

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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

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck (Post 2489898)
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?

:haha:

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.

http://images.costcophotocenter.com/...3A%3B272ot1lsi

David Johnson 12-17-2007 04:34 PM

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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

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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

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5 (Post 2489982)
:haha:

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.

http://images.costcophotocenter.com/...3A%3B272ot1lsi

So when are you changing yours?

k-nuts 12-17-2007 05:06 PM

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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

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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.... :D

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

AJs72K5 12-17-2007 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux (Post 2490071)
So when are you changing yours?

The whole suspension, axle, tire, and wheel setup is changing over the winter. The truck is up on stands right now as the work has already started.

Critter 12-17-2007 06:01 PM

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I Love how the 15s look on your original truck Green Monster. I personally wouldn't do it. On the other, hand for a lifted, more customized K5 like AJ's the proportions look a lot better/more natural. Just my $0.02.

Green Monster 12-18-2007 01:28 AM

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Agreed. The 15's look good. 17's look nice too. 18's are not offered in that style wheel otherwise I might consider them too. If I went to 35 inch tires the wheels would definitely have to go up in size too. The 33's just look too small to me but 35's look like they will give me clearance issues as the tire and fender will rub. Like most of you guys said... I'll just leave it alone. It looks good the way it is.

jaros44sr 12-18-2007 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Green Monster (Post 2490515)
Agreed. The 15's look good. 17's look nice too. 18's are not offered in that style wheel otherwise I might consider them too. If I went to 35 inch tires the wheels would definitely have to go up in size too. The 33's just look too small to me but 35's look like they will give me clearance issues as the tire and fender will rub. Like most of you guys said... I'll just leave it alone. It looks good the way it is.

GM, I am in the same situation. I like the looks of 35's but can't fit them under my truck without body damage and the fear of snapping an axle. Unsafe both ways. 35's seem to be proportional to the bulk of the truck...

Using a lever and a fulcrum as an example, the further out the lever you move the easier it is to lift. You could lift something in closer on the lever, but it would take more force, possilby snapping the lever (or axle). Could we take this logic and apply it to the ring and pinion? If I were to run 4.56 gears would that lessen the force on the axles, or is it just the mass, wt. of the wheel tire combo that is the culprit. Seems to me, you wouldn't be applying as much force with the lower gears.

I'll probably get flamed for saying this, but there has to be a way I can safely run 35's on the street w/4" of lift and not cause anyone harm, my truck and self included. I just don't know what is snapping axles

I like the way yours looks with the 33's...

Chevyman63 12-18-2007 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Green Monster (Post 2490515)
Agreed. The 15's look good. 17's look nice too. 18's are not offered in that style wheel otherwise I might consider them too. If I went to 35 inch tires the wheels would definitely have to go up in size too. The 33's just look too small to me but 35's look like they will give me clearance issues as the tire and fender will rub. Like most of you guys said... I'll just leave it alone. It looks good the way it is.

I agree...when you go up to 35's, then the 17's look good, but I think you would have to go to 40's or even bigger to make the 20's look correct. Obviously this is just my opinion and your's is the one that counts. :metal:

LUV2XCLR8 12-18-2007 03:51 AM

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You mentioned 15' and 35's so here that is, as for the 20's I say no ;)

Green Monster 12-18-2007 04:57 AM

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I figure this:
33" tires go with 15" wheels.
35" tires go with 17" wheels.

Just my opinion.

I'm already committed to the 15" wheels so I'll stay with the 33" tires. I purchased a new matching spare 15" Weld Racing Super Single II wheel last month as a Christmas gift to myself to mount a spare 33" Mud Terrain tire. It may take a little getting used to but I think it should look better than a skinny spare with a vinyl cover on it.

Last month I removed my roll bar and took it to the body shop to strip, paint and clear with PPG paint. It turned out really nice looking. No more scratches and gouges. I showed the guys at the shop how I want the spare tire carrier modified so it can hold the new wheel and 33" tire. They looked at it and said it will be an easy modification. I'm looking forward to the spring already...

Chevyman63 12-18-2007 05:06 AM

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That sounds cool! I wish I were that close to being done. Hey, if VT and Jaros44 head my way this coming summer, maybe you would like to join them? Sounds like a good time.

bouncytruck 12-18-2007 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr (Post 2490538)
GM, I am in the same situation. I like the looks of 35's but can't fit them under my truck without body damage and the fear of snapping an axle. Unsafe both ways. 35's seem to be proportional to the bulk of the truck...

Using a lever and a fulcrum as an example, the further out the lever you move the easier it is to lift. You could lift something in closer on the lever, but it would take more force, possilby snapping the lever (or axle). Could we take this logic and apply it to the ring and pinion? If I were to run 4.56 gears would that lessen the force on the axles, or is it just the mass, wt. of the wheel tire combo that is the culprit. Seems to me, you wouldn't be applying as much force with the lower gears.

I'll probably get flamed for saying this, but there has to be a way I can safely run 35's on the street w/4" of lift and not cause anyone harm, my truck and self included. I just don't know what is snapping axles

I like the way yours looks with the 33's...

Generally, 35's are considered to be the top end of what is "safe" on 1/2 ton axles. Unless you are going to be wheeling it hard, your chances of snapping an axle are fairly slim. The gearing probably won't change the strain on the axles, but the strain on the engine. 4.10's are about right for 35's on the street. A 4" lift works with 35's but you may have rubbing if you wheel it. 6" lift is better. Of course, wheel size and off-set come into play on clearances and strain on the axles.

I've had two K5's with 35" tires on 1/2 ton suspension. One had a 4" lift the other a 6". The truck with the smaller lift was running 3.73 gears, which wasn't quite low enough. The other was running 4.10's which gave it a lot more get-up-and-go.

jaros44sr 12-18-2007 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck (Post 2490710)
Generally, 35's are considered to be the top end of what is "safe" on 1/2 ton axles. Unless you are going to be wheeling it hard, your chances of snapping an axle are fairly slim. The gearing probably won't change the strain on the axles, but the strain on the engine. 4.10's are about right for 35's on the street. A 4" lift works with 35's but you may have rubbing if you wheel it. 6" lift is better. Of course, wheel size and off-set come into play on clearances and strain on the axles.

I've had two K5's with 35" tires on 1/2 ton suspension. One had a 4" lift the other a 6". The truck with the smaller lift was running 3.73 gears, which wasn't quite low enough. The other was running 4.10's which gave it a lot more get-up-and-go.

Thanks for the explanation, makes sense. I don't plan on wheeling hard, just getting to the campsite and green trails. But, I do plan on putting it on the beach. Could be a very bad time to snap an axle with the tide coming in. I better mount a winch

BLUE THUNDER 12-18-2007 07:56 AM

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IMO, 15's or 16's max. Big wheels might be in these days, but not on a classic Blazer. Just doesn't look right. Mario

ABLAZN 12-18-2007 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUE THUNDER (Post 2490836)
IMO, 15's or 16's max. Big wheels might be in these days, but not on a classic Blazer. Just doesn't look right. Mario

I agree with you to a point. I really like some side wall on our rigs, not mention any 4X4. I really had to think hard before going to 17's, but with my 35's, they like right. It really was not much of a stretch though, since "back in the day" we would run 33's on 16.5 rims and that looked good too. One of the reasons I made the switch to 17's is that tires are getting harder to find in 15's. The newer rigs are using 16 and bigger more and more stock, so I just wanted to be able to get tires with out special ordering a set when the time come to replace them again.

vtblazer 12-18-2007 12:53 PM

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The wheel/tire combo makes a statement, both about the owner and what he thinks/wants the truck to come off as.

15" wheels & 33" tires with a 4" lift has a very classic/beefy look IMO.

Anything past that and your getting into either bling or redneck territory.

Chevyman63, what'd ya mean "if"? :three:
Yeah, GM deffinetly needs to jump in on this road trip!

CG 12-18-2007 01:31 PM

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I like the 15's. I dont care for the large diameter wheels on any 4x4 much less a classic blazer like yours. My eye needs to see a pretty good sidewall on any 4x4. Im not sure what it is...maybe its too much body mass hanging over a small sidewall that looks off to me.

But heck Im just coming around to liking the bigger wheels on lowered trucks...what do I know? :lol:

1969k10stepside 12-18-2007 01:57 PM

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I'd stick with the 15s if the only other option was 20s but a 16 or 17 inch rim isn't bad.I've got 16s on my 71 K10 with 35" tires..As for clearance if you would go to 35s....With a 3" lift you might run into issues with the front tires hitting the fender cups....I'd run 35s on the current 15" rims though if the 35s would fit..
Here's my 16" rims and 35s:
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