Which way should I go, Dually or wide wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72 DIRTY RAT · 01-31-2012, 07:02 AM

HI guys,
I want your opinions/survey on what to do.
Next year or so I will start transforming my 72 suburban. Basically its going to be hot rodded.
I'm not sure what I want to do with the wheels, and these are the options I want to do.

1. big fat wheels/tires, probably 18 x 15 wheels rear, 20 x 10 (maybe wider?) front. Obviously I will have to tub it and have tires as close to the chassis as possible.

2. Go the Dually truck looking way, but with big aluminum or chrome 191/2 inch 8 lug wheels or bigger 10 lug wheels with adapters as in the pictures below.
Does anybody know if you can fit duallys under the back guards without the later model flares? I have seen it done obviously I would have to tub the interior.

This would be the 10 lugger (too big??)

without flares, how would this be done?

Average Joe · 02-05-2012, 12:13 AM

I like the 10 lug look. However I think you'd have to have outer fenders to make it look right JMO. If that's not feasable I say tub it and go with a wide single.

71gmcburb · 02-06-2012, 01:39 AM

when you do your rear conversion get the rear axle from a cab and cassis drw truck, they are narrower then the regular rear axle and will let you set your wheels compleatly inboard with no flares needed check out this link it shows the fitment

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5165592

Cumminpwr11 · 02-07-2012, 06:21 AM

Dually Suburbans are bad AZZ!!!! I want to go that route myself.

I'm looking for some step side fenders to dually out the back end with.
Keep us posted on the progress.

Chris

72 DIRTY RAT · 02-11-2012, 04:09 AM

I think I am leaning toward Duallies! I havent seen anyone do it here in Australia yet, I'm thinking 22 1/2 inch wheels now. Mine Suby wont be lowered to much. There is a good variety out there and relatively cheap compared to 20 x 15 wide rears with tires! I might also make some custom rear fenders? to suit the lines of the truck rather than using later model fenders.

72 DIRTY RAT · 02-14-2012, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71gmcburb

when you do your rear conversion get the rear axle from a cab and cassis drw truck, they are narrower then the regular rear axle and will let you set your wheels compleatly inboard with no flares needed check out this link it shows the fitment

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5165592

Inboard duallies look good but now I dont know if I should go 'inboard' or 'out board'? I found the wheels (22in) and tires I want, the tires will be dual 275 or 295/45- 22s, so I dont think they will fit inboard?? thats nearly 2ft across!!

502ms · 02-22-2012, 09:35 PM

I love that !
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502ms · 02-22-2012, 09:39 PM

Need to add that I want them wide...so, as pictured would be great
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View Poll Results: Wide wheels or Dually's
Big Wide rears	4	44.44%
Big tall Dually rears	5	55.56%
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01-31-2012, 07:02 AM	#1
72 DIRTY RAT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 49	Which way should I go, Dually or wide wheels HI guys, I want your opinions/survey on what to do. Next year or so I will start transforming my 72 suburban. Basically its going to be hot rodded. I'm not sure what I want to do with the wheels, and these are the options I want to do. 1. big fat wheels/tires, probably 18 x 15 wheels rear, 20 x 10 (maybe wider?) front. Obviously I will have to tub it and have tires as close to the chassis as possible. 2. Go the Dually truck looking way, but with big aluminum or chrome 191/2 inch 8 lug wheels or bigger 10 lug wheels with adapters as in the pictures below. Does anybody know if you can fit duallys under the back guards without the later model flares? I have seen it done obviously I would have to tub the interior. This would be the 10 lugger (too big??) without flares, how would this be done? __________________ 1972 454ci Burb, C20 3/4T, T700, 2WD 1969 540ci Vette, 540ci Aluminum BB,755 BHP & 734 LbFt torque, No NOS, No Forced induction! Just BIG CUBES Last edited by 72 DIRTY RAT; 01-31-2012 at 07:29 AM.

02-05-2012, 12:13 AM	#2
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Which way should I go, Dually or wide wheels I like the 10 lug look. However I think you'd have to have outer fenders to make it look right JMO. If that's not feasable I say tub it and go with a wide single.

02-06-2012, 01:39 AM	#3
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: Which way should I go, Dually or wide wheels when you do your rear conversion get the rear axle from a cab and cassis drw truck, they are narrower then the regular rear axle and will let you set your wheels compleatly inboard with no flares needed check out this link it shows the fitment http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5165592 __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

02-07-2012, 06:21 AM	#4
Cumminpwr11 Southern Nevada Coal Roller Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 190	Re: Which way should I go, Dually or wide wheels Dually Suburbans are bad AZZ!!!! I want to go that route myself. I'm looking for some step side fenders to dually out the back end with. Keep us posted on the progress. Chris __________________ Chris 72 Suburban, 1 ton dodge chassis 4wd cummins, DTT 47rh 89%, PDR VE 3200 spring, PODS, Piers Turbo. 36 Chevy P/U rat rod project. 4bta cummins

02-11-2012, 04:09 AM	#5
72 DIRTY RAT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 49	Re: Which way should I go, Dually or wide wheels I think I am leaning toward Duallies! I havent seen anyone do it here in Australia yet, I'm thinking 22 1/2 inch wheels now. Mine Suby wont be lowered to much. There is a good variety out there and relatively cheap compared to 20 x 15 wide rears with tires! I might also make some custom rear fenders? to suit the lines of the truck rather than using later model fenders. __________________ 1972 454ci Burb, C20 3/4T, T700, 2WD 1969 540ci Vette, 540ci Aluminum BB,755 BHP & 734 LbFt torque, No NOS, No Forced induction! Just BIG CUBES

02-22-2012, 09:35 PM	#7
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Which way should I go, Dually or wide wheels I love that ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

02-22-2012, 09:39 PM	#8
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Which way should I go, Dually or wide wheels Need to add that I want them wide...so, as pictured would be great Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual



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