Lighter Wheel and tire combo.
09-24-2018, 03:51 PM
#1
Lighter Wheel and tire combo.
I’m trying to find a lighter wheel and tire combo than what I have, I want either an 18 or 20 inch rim with a tire that’s in the 29 inch range. Ideally I just want for drag radials, and good looking rims to run all the time.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Anyone have any suggestions?
09-24-2018, 04:49 PM
#2
Good luck with the wheel choice if you are looking to keep it economical. I have been researching ways to get wider rubber(295+, 28-29" height) all the way around on my truck which is going to require new wheels. Currently Forgestar, BC Forged and Brixton are at the top of my list for a 20x10/11 combo. I have found other custom forged 6lug options but they are $1000+ per wheel which is more than I can justify.
Being you want a drag radial, that really narrows your options to:
305/45/18 - wheel range = 9.5-(10.0)-11.5 Tire options: Nitto Nt05R, Nitto 555R, MT ET Street-R
305/35/20 - wheel range = 10-(11)-12 Tire options: Nitto 555R; MT ET Street SS
315/35/20 - wheel range = 10.5-(11)-12.5 Tire options: Nitto NT05R
With the width of the above options, it may be difficult to get the fronts to tuck without rubbing which leaves...
275/40/20 - wheel range = 9.0-(9.5)-11 Tire: MT ET Street SS
A 20x9.0 or 20x9.5 may be more easily found off the shelf with a tuck-able offset. (possible choices: Method, Black Rhino, Dub, Factory
Reproductions, etc)
Being you want a drag radial, that really narrows your options to:
305/45/18 - wheel range = 9.5-(10.0)-11.5 Tire options: Nitto Nt05R, Nitto 555R, MT ET Street-R
305/35/20 - wheel range = 10-(11)-12 Tire options: Nitto 555R; MT ET Street SS
315/35/20 - wheel range = 10.5-(11)-12.5 Tire options: Nitto NT05R
With the width of the above options, it may be difficult to get the fronts to tuck without rubbing which leaves...
275/40/20 - wheel range = 9.0-(9.5)-11 Tire: MT ET Street SS
A 20x9.0 or 20x9.5 may be more easily found off the shelf with a tuck-able offset. (possible choices: Method, Black Rhino, Dub, Factory
Reproductions, etc)
09-25-2018, 05:41 PM
#7
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If you can score a set of 18" or 20" old school Centerlines off craigslist or whatever, those are pretty damn light. I have a set of 20" Centerline Stingrays on my wife's SS and they are stupid light, especially compared to the 22" of the same wheel on my SS. Usually see prices of $600-$1000 a set, without tires, depending on size, style, and condition. (some of those designs were just butt ugly and aged poorly, but others are nice.) Watch out for repaired wheels. Any signs of aftermarket welding would be a dealbreaker for me; I've had wheels repaired and they just keep cracking later.
Richard
Richard
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09-25-2018, 08:17 PM
#10
305/45/18 should be around 29” tall and they make the 555R and pretty sure 05R. Also pretty sure they make those raceline renegades in 18x10. Also check out a company called vrock. Possibly the vr8 if I remember correctly
