Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sighlurr · 05-26-2009, 04:30 PM

I've decided to go with 18's on my shop truck and would like to see what you're running - tire size specifically.

I can't go with a lower profile and want to stay above a 40/45 series tire.

Let me see what you've got.

sighlurr · 05-26-2009, 06:55 PM

I think I'm leaning towards a 255/55/18....

DjS71 · 05-26-2009, 07:28 PM

I don't have any pics, because I haven't done it yet. i scored some 18x9's real cheap, and though the 255/55 looks to acceptable in the width department, ive got some 255/50s on my last project and and worried that the 55s will leave the rim too little just-in-case curb room. 1010tires.com has a pretty awesome calculator for measurements and rotational speed differences.

I'll follow this one with ya.

big_al_71 · 05-26-2009, 07:30 PM

I have 255-50-18 in the front mounted on Coys C5 18x8

**SactoJim** · 05-26-2009, 07:38 PM

18's on mine.

18x9.5 out back & 8's up front w/ 275/55 & 255/50.

I like a little bigger diameter wheel and really like a little more tire sidewall.

**SactoJim** · 05-26-2009, 07:51 PM

18's on this one as well......can't remember exact specs.

sighlurr · 05-26-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

18's on mine.

18x9.5 out back & 8's up front w/ 275/55 & 255/50.

I like a little bigger diameter wheel and really like a little more tire sidewall.

That's pretty slick, that may be the setup right there.

Sacto Jim - where are you in Sac? I'm up in Folsom.

andy applegate · 05-26-2009, 10:18 PM

Sacto Jim, how much is the blue truck lowered and how? thats the stance i want for my driver project. thanks, Andy

meangreen68 · 05-26-2009, 10:40 PM

They both look great. I agree that more side wall is better. The 18's are the ticket. Now I know what to be lookin for.

rodstored-72 · 05-27-2009, 09:50 AM

sactojim,
can you give us your backspacing if you know it???

thanks!!

beautiful truck too!!

**SactoJim** · 05-27-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsigh

That's pretty slick, that may be the setup right there.

Sacto Jim - where are you in Sac? I'm up in Folsom.

Live in Rancho and work in Roseville.....(trucks in Roseville)

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Originally Posted by andy applegate

Sacto Jim, how much is the blue truck lowered and how? thats the stance i want for my driver project. thanks, Andy

Unfortunately I can't remember!.....had this truck since 91 and bought a kit way back then when much wasn't available. The kit utilized stepped A-arms and springs and looking at other pics my best guess is it's about a 4/6 and maybe a tad lower than that.

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

sactojim,
can you give us your backspacing if you know it???

thanks!!

beautiful truck too!!

Thanks!........back spacing is 4" up front and 4.5" out back.

**KevsClassics** · 05-29-2009, 08:48 PM

295/45X18 Rear, 255/45X18 Front.

KMACD71 · 05-30-2009, 12:33 AM

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sighlurr · 05-30-2009, 01:33 AM

Jackpot! This is the exact setup I'll be running up front.

Thank you for the pics! This helps me a lot.

hvychve · 05-30-2009, 02:28 AM

285/60.18 on a set of 8 luggers , made by center line, I had to lift front a tad, due to tire and wheel combo, fenders rubbed tires upon hitting big bumps, I went with a set of rancho lifting coils, I got three inch lift and straightened out the rake it had, now its level .........

DjS71 · 05-30-2009, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMACD71

Here a few of mine.Coys 18x8 255 55 18 all 4 corners.

How much drop do you have, if any?

70c10 · 05-30-2009, 11:40 AM

Those Coys are sharp!

KMACD71 · 05-30-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjS71

How much drop do you have, if any?

Truck is dropped 2.5/4. I kept the original springs on the front with 2.5 drop spindles so it may be a little lower than 2.5. 37 year old springs may have a little sag.

C/10 King · 06-02-2009, 12:10 AM

Here my 18' 8s and 10s.

sighlurr · 07-24-2009, 11:30 PM

Alright, for some reason this idea looked better in my head than in person.

15's replaced with 18's:

255/55/18 up front and 275/55/18 in the rear.

Before and after pics below.

Extra points awarded for trying something different? You saw it here first! Nissan Titan/ Armada 18"x8" wheels on a 67-72.

OARNGESI · 07-25-2009, 02:11 AM

That looks good

chuckmc8 · 07-25-2009, 06:22 AM

"Alright, for some reason this idea looked better in my head than in person."

Well,IMO no larger diameter wheel looks good with the truck at stock height.
How about someone do a photoshop 5/7 drop on the new pic and see what it looks like...

sighlurr · 07-25-2009, 08:53 PM

Photoshop work courtesy of SIK6FOR.

If I weren't having to sell this truck, this is what it would probably look like -

*Shane* · 07-25-2009, 09:07 PM

what brand of tires did you go with?

sighlurr · 07-26-2009, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

what brand of tires did you go with?

Michelin's. The 275's weren't the easiest to find...

05-26-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? I've decided to go with 18's on my shop truck and would like to see what you're running - tire size specifically. I can't go with a lower profile and want to stay above a 40/45 series tire. Let me see what you've got.

05-26-2009, 06:55 PM	#2
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? I think I'm leaning towards a 255/55/18....

05-26-2009, 07:28 PM	#3
DjS71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 267	Re: Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? I don't have any pics, because I haven't done it yet. i scored some 18x9's real cheap, and though the 255/55 looks to acceptable in the width department, ive got some 255/50s on my last project and and worried that the 55s will leave the rim too little just-in-case curb room. 1010tires.com has a pretty awesome calculator for measurements and rotational speed differences. I'll follow this one with ya. __________________ 1971 C10 Short/Fleet 307-2BBL/3OTT 1999 Silverado 2500 ECSB 6.0/4L80

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05-26-2009, 07:51 PM	#6
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05-26-2009, 10:18 PM	#8
andy applegate Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: lancaster, kentucky Posts: 14	Re: Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? Sacto Jim, how much is the blue truck lowered and how? thats the stance i want for my driver project. thanks, Andy

05-26-2009, 10:40 PM	#9
meangreen68 you gotta be kiddin! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hamburg AR Posts: 107	Re: Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? They both look great. I agree that more side wall is better. The 18's are the ticket. Now I know what to be lookin for. __________________ It ain't easy being greasy!

05-27-2009, 09:50 AM	#10
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,978	Re: Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? sactojim, can you give us your backspacing if you know it??? thanks!! beautiful truck too!!

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05-30-2009, 12:33 AM	#13
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? Here a few of mine.Coys 18x8 255 55 18 all 4 corners.

05-30-2009, 01:33 AM	#14
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? Jackpot! This is the exact setup I'll be running up front. Thank you for the pics! This helps me a lot.

05-30-2009, 02:28 AM	#15
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? 285/60.18 on a set of 8 luggers , made by center line, I had to lift front a tad, due to tire and wheel combo, fenders rubbed tires upon hitting big bumps, I went with a set of rancho lifting coils, I got three inch lift and straightened out the rake it had, now its level ......... Attached Images

05-30-2009, 11:40 AM	#17
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07-24-2009, 11:30 PM	#20
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? Alright, for some reason this idea looked better in my head than in person. 15's replaced with 18's: 255/55/18 up front and 275/55/18 in the rear. Before and after pics below. Extra points awarded for trying something different? You saw it here first! Nissan Titan/ Armada 18"x8" wheels on a 67-72. Attached Images

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07-25-2009, 06:22 AM	#22
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Pics of your 18" wheels/ tires? "Alright, for some reason this idea looked better in my head than in person." Well,IMO no larger diameter wheel looks good with the truck at stock height. How about someone do a photoshop 5/7 drop on the new pic and see what it looks like...

07-25-2009, 08:53 PM	#23
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