KennyP
Newbie
(I hope this is posted in the correct spot. If not can a Moderator please move it to the correct location)
Truck:
1988 k1500 Silverado 5.7L
94k miles
Goodyear Trail Runner AT - LT285/75/16
Completely stock, down to the pancake catalytic converter. (Which will be swapped soon)
TLDR - Want modern wheels..flat tire decreased decision timeframe..currently stock wheels, modern wheels have positive 26 offset. Will that cause problems with tires rubbing on body-suspension-brake lines? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
A Little Background; A month ago I was “Sunday driving” up in the mountains when I had a flat tire. Not repairable, sucker just shredded. Date code on these tires Are (18/18) so naturally it’s time to get new ones. I knew that as I noticed dry rot starting to form between the treads as well as a small amount where the sidewall meets the tread during a wash before the trip. The truck isn’t a daily driver and the driver side gets beaten by the So Cal Desert Sun.(in hindsight I should’ve rotated them much more often) I’m sure they have a smidge less than 10k miles but it is what it is. New tires are on the horizon but there will be upgrades to brakes and suspension. No “lift” just steering, ball joints, control arms and whatnot. This was my grandfather‘s truck, after he passed it became mine. I believe if you have it use it… when it sits, it rots away. That’s when small problems become big problems. Just like separating a tread in the mountains only to learn your spare tire has a date year of 2012, is low on pressure from a leaking valve stem and riddled with dry-rot it’ll give the Grand Canyon a run for its money.
Dilemma;
I’d like this thing to stop and handle better. Along with suspension components I’m thinking Larger front rotors and disc brakes in the rear. Naturally I figured I would need something larger than a 16 inch rim. I enjoy getting out into the wilderness and camping so 18 inch wheels are the largest I’m going to go. It should give me more than enough space to fit larger rotors. (that’s the idea, not sure if it will work without an experience level that is vastly superior to mine) So for a while now, I’ve been looking at larger wheels, specifically Trail Boss wheels. I just really like the way they look.
Question -need insight here; Is there any advice anyone can give a guy looking to put newer model wheels on our older trucks?
Things like;
-Any scrubbing of bodywork when full lock
-Clearance issues
- if it’s a 4x4 are there any suspension/Brake components that show signs of rubbing.
I’m currently running the factory steelies which I believe are a 0’ offset (or close to it, not sure because I can’t find any info on 30+yr old wheel specs) and these new wheels I have my eye on have a positive offset of 26.
Now I’ll admit I’m clueless about that offset/Backspace stuff and I am struggling to wrap my head around it. All I really know is the farther out your tires stick out the more stress you put on your components like bearings and ball joints which correlates to negative offset. On the other hand, positive offset means your tire is tucked in the wheel well more. (I might have that ass backwards)
I really like the trail boss wheels and was close to pulling the trigger until I came across these other wheels. So I crudely used a browser photoshop and made a comparison of what the truck will look like with the tires and running boards removed. (Will be “customizing” Amp Research Power Steps to fit)
keep in mind for my truck, white lettering is a Must.
*New Tire Size will be 265/65/18 if that changes anything.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and thanks for the feedback(totally optional)
Uploads will be what kicked off this thread. The current version of the truck and the photoshopped side by side version. Then one because I feel like the color combos just mesh.
Truck:
1988 k1500 Silverado 5.7L
94k miles
Goodyear Trail Runner AT - LT285/75/16
Completely stock, down to the pancake catalytic converter. (Which will be swapped soon)
TLDR - Want modern wheels..flat tire decreased decision timeframe..currently stock wheels, modern wheels have positive 26 offset. Will that cause problems with tires rubbing on body-suspension-brake lines? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
A Little Background; A month ago I was “Sunday driving” up in the mountains when I had a flat tire. Not repairable, sucker just shredded. Date code on these tires Are (18/18) so naturally it’s time to get new ones. I knew that as I noticed dry rot starting to form between the treads as well as a small amount where the sidewall meets the tread during a wash before the trip. The truck isn’t a daily driver and the driver side gets beaten by the So Cal Desert Sun.(in hindsight I should’ve rotated them much more often) I’m sure they have a smidge less than 10k miles but it is what it is. New tires are on the horizon but there will be upgrades to brakes and suspension. No “lift” just steering, ball joints, control arms and whatnot. This was my grandfather‘s truck, after he passed it became mine. I believe if you have it use it… when it sits, it rots away. That’s when small problems become big problems. Just like separating a tread in the mountains only to learn your spare tire has a date year of 2012, is low on pressure from a leaking valve stem and riddled with dry-rot it’ll give the Grand Canyon a run for its money.
Dilemma;
I’d like this thing to stop and handle better. Along with suspension components I’m thinking Larger front rotors and disc brakes in the rear. Naturally I figured I would need something larger than a 16 inch rim. I enjoy getting out into the wilderness and camping so 18 inch wheels are the largest I’m going to go. It should give me more than enough space to fit larger rotors. (that’s the idea, not sure if it will work without an experience level that is vastly superior to mine) So for a while now, I’ve been looking at larger wheels, specifically Trail Boss wheels. I just really like the way they look.
Question -need insight here; Is there any advice anyone can give a guy looking to put newer model wheels on our older trucks?
Things like;
-Any scrubbing of bodywork when full lock
-Clearance issues
- if it’s a 4x4 are there any suspension/Brake components that show signs of rubbing.
I’m currently running the factory steelies which I believe are a 0’ offset (or close to it, not sure because I can’t find any info on 30+yr old wheel specs) and these new wheels I have my eye on have a positive offset of 26.
Now I’ll admit I’m clueless about that offset/Backspace stuff and I am struggling to wrap my head around it. All I really know is the farther out your tires stick out the more stress you put on your components like bearings and ball joints which correlates to negative offset. On the other hand, positive offset means your tire is tucked in the wheel well more. (I might have that ass backwards)
I really like the trail boss wheels and was close to pulling the trigger until I came across these other wheels. So I crudely used a browser photoshop and made a comparison of what the truck will look like with the tires and running boards removed. (Will be “customizing” Amp Research Power Steps to fit)
keep in mind for my truck, white lettering is a Must.
*New Tire Size will be 265/65/18 if that changes anything.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and thanks for the feedback(totally optional)
Uploads will be what kicked off this thread. The current version of the truck and the photoshopped side by side version. Then one because I feel like the color combos just mesh.
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