Anyone running bigger rims?

[63chevyll]

Adam, Understandable. ....threadjack over.

 

[Truckin13]

I used to want big tires on my tow rig. Then I got a truck on big tires and had to tow a few times. No thanks. You've got a lot more work ahead of you if you're wanting a DD on 38's that you can tow with.

I'm not opposed to clean K5's being street driven, someone's gotta keep the aftermarket companies making parts, and it sure isnt us frugal offroad only guys. Wheel plans aside, what else do you have planned for this truck?

I've got a mild built 400 small block sitting I'm the garage I may put in it, and I bought this specific Blazer because the body is really straight, I'll start body work and paint as soon as it warms up here. I've already ordered a cowl hood and I've got the interior pulled out and ordered the dash pieces I need to make it look new again. It will have a mild stereo system and I'm looking for some chrome exterior parts for it right now (door handles, mirrors, that kinda thing).

 

[Chevy305]

After seeing the pictures, this truck looks a long way off from wheels being the next important purchase. The thing already has 4 of them with round rubber attached.

Please don't take offense, but realistically this truck will look way worse with fancy rims if the rest of the truck isn't up to date.

Yup 100%

Nothing is worse than seeing cars or trucks with wheels that are worth more than the vehicle.

I say this because they are usually obnoxious wheels. There's nothing wrong with bigger wheels as long as they are done tastefully.

Also something else to keep in mind when considering towing, the more sidewall the more flex and sway you will get. And Towing with a lifted short wheelbase truck you need all the help you can get.

 

[Truckin13]

Yup 100%

Nothing is worse than seeing cars or trucks with wheels that are worth more than the vehicle.

I say this because they are usually obnoxious wheels. There's nothing wrong with bigger wheels as long as they are done tastefully.

Also something else to keep in mind when considering towing, the more sidewall the more flex and sway you will get. And Towing with a lifted short wheelbase truck you need all the help you can get.

Coming from the mini truckin and custom car scene building show vehicles, in the process of a built the first step is rolling stock and suspension, followed by engine and drivetrain, and the exterior, and last interior. This build process allows for not having to redo any previous work, like having to cut fenders for clearance after you have already painted the vehicle. I have used this process on multiple builds of different types and has never failed.

 

[63chevyll]

That blue blazer in one of my previous posts had a trailer behind it every weekend. From a boat to a utility trailer with quads entails or snowmobiles, to my 18 foot car trailer. Granted I only did in town low speed car hauls with the car trailer but all the other trailers went from Wyoming to NM. It actually towed ok considering it had 40s

 

[Richcz28]

Coming from the mini truckin and custom car scene building show vehicles, in the process of a built the first step is rolling stock and suspension, followed by engine and drivetrain, and the exterior, and last interior. This build process allows for not having to redo any previous work, like having to cut fenders for clearance after you have already painted the vehicle. I have used this process on multiple builds of different types and has never failed.

What is mini trucking

 

[496truck]

What is mini trucking

A trend that happened in the early-mid 90s. I remember going to World of Wheels and seeing lots of brightly colored small trucks, most with hydraulically lifted and spinning/dancing beds. It has since evolved and most likely merged with the lowrider/frame dragger scene.

 

[blazinzuk]

Who gives a flying rats A what the F he is doing with his blazer. If the dude wants stock 15x7 steels with 38s or chome 18s with 38s why should it matter.

He comes on here asking for advice on backspacing and maybe a picture and is told how his blazer should look to be correct......by people twice his age and prob different interests.

Sorry to offend the regulars but way to sound like a bunch of aholes to a new guy asking a question.

At least he has a blazer and came here and appears he is going to start working on it. maybe he has other cars or trucks that he plays with and new to blazers. Maybe after reading more on CK5 he will get to know everyone, but till then why be so judgemental.

Hence why I mentioned most 18s and 20s have more backspacing than our trucks need. They suck the tire up under the truck. Everything clears fine because the rim is huge. I don't like that look either. But some do and it will cause the tires to rub the springs decreasing turning radius. So without wheel spacers and looks completely aside if you can't find a rim with around 3 5/8 backspacing then there is a reason not to run a big rim

 

[Truckin13]

Hence why I mentioned most 18s and 20s have more backspacing than our trucks need. They suck the tire up under the truck. Everything clears fine because the rim is huge. I don't like that look either. But some do and it will cause the tires to rub the springs decreasing turning radius. So without wheel spacers and looks completely aside if you can't find a rim with around 3 5/8 backspacing then there is a reason not to run a big rim

I had planned on running a wheel spacer for that reason and also so that the hubs don't stick out way past the lip of the rim. That's why I enquired if anyone was running them, I was looking for advise on how they did their setup to keep from rubbing.

 

[DEMON44]

I disagree with that backspace comment entirely. There are TONS of deep dish options for rims. They're my personal favorite, regardless it they're on a car or truck.

 

[LaRue91]

Man I didn't know there were so many members in Edmond.