so its time for wheels
 

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 :(

Re: so its time for wheels
 

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.

Re: so its time for wheels
 

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

Re: so its time for wheels
 

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

Re: so its time for wheels
 

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.

Re: so its time for wheels
 

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

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Re: so its time for wheels
 

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

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Thank you, I appreciate it!

They are Billet Specialties SLD89 Vintec Wheels

Re: so its time for wheels
 

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.

Re: so its time for wheels
 

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

Re: so its time for wheels
 

no they will not tuck need a 8.5 wheel to tuck

Re: so its time for wheels
 

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