I plan to get new rims in the future and im unsure of the size i should get. I have heard mixed things/ horror stories about 20's and large rims. I was wondering if they do actually screw the trans. Some people say yes, some say its a myth. Would it be better to go with 16's on a good tire such as gt II? thanks in advance

 

my opinions...
1)you can still go fast on 20's. its just a little harder to do
2)if you wanna go stoopid fast yur gunna blow the weak transmission anyway, as for 20s making it worse i dunno
3)if you wanna look good and go fast, go with an 18" rim on a good tire

18" rim with a 285/50/18 seems to be a popular choice. just look around in people's sigs for pics. <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> fast4.8 and <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> bigkid have some nice setups as do many others, those are just 2 that come to mind. and of course you saw <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> paul's setup <drool>

and see if you can find pics of MIX's truck. i think he posted some a while back. i don't remember his wheel/tire combo but it looked good.

<small>[ September 23, 2002, 09:54 AM: Message edited by: crazyidiot4.8 ]</small>

 

sshotrods.com also has 18s and looks pretty good.
myself im going to get epic 20s...

 

I run Epic 20's on my truck w/275/45r20gt II's. There damn heavy 110+lbs a piece. IMO i would get a lightweight 18. get some gt II's for the front, and a drag radial for the rear. that way you candrive hard on them, hook up in the straight, and still look cool doing it.

 

I don't see how the 20's could mess up the tranny. It might have an adverse affect on the braking system due to the increased unsprung weight of a heavier wheel/tire combo. I myself run 20" Boyds which feel lighter (never weighed them) than my factory chrome steel wheels and tires.

I picked up a little ET by switching to the 20s!

Here's a pic of my truck (20X8.5 Boyds, 4/6 DJM drop)

<img src="http://acrophobia.net/images/scream/denial_sv.jpg" alt=" - " />

<small>[ September 23, 2002, 03:41 PM: Message edited by: Scream ]</small>

 

thanks for the responses. I think i'll go with light 18's like maximumboom said. Never the less, scream your ride is bitchin and i was wondering where you got your rims from. I have an EC indigo blue 01 with the same roll pan and dual stainless 'vette tips. probably getting 2 in shackles soon too. thanks again

 

durn scream was who it was. i was trying to remember who it was with the 20s and the blue truck. his ride is sweet. you should check out his engine bay. thats what i plan on doing next paint day...

 

Thanks for the compliments guys...the rims were purchased from www.wheelstop.com. Talk to Dave and tell him Scream sent ya!

Here's an old pic of the motor (before the efans and intake...)

<img src="http://www.dragtruk.com/PICS/E5X2ZFZB0P6B2.jpg" alt=" - " />

<small>[ September 24, 2002, 07:44 AM: Message edited by: Scream ]</small>