will 20's fit

sixatd80 · #1 02-20-2005, 03:56 AM

I have a 2001 silverado 2wd so it sits lower then 4wd. If I got 20 inch rims would i have to cut out some of the wheel well's? Also what are the disadvantages in driving and handling and what should I put on to counter the size and weight of the new tires. I am not lifting the truck but was told i need to get new suspension and brakes. Any suggestions, thanks.

nineball481 · #2 02-20-2005, 09:35 AM

I have 20s on my truck, there is plenty of room. My tire size is 295/45R20. The stock diameter of my truck wheels was 30". The diameter of the 20s was 31". I still have the factory suspension and brakes. Both still do their jobs fine. My truck is a 2000 2wd 4.8L. With the 20s on there is still room for 2/4 drop with out problem.

jethro_3 · #3 02-20-2005, 10:27 AM

Go to the discount tire link and in their web site they have a page that you input your original tire size and input your proposed tire size and it will tell you how much the size changed and how much your speedometer changed. You can also look at what some of their different rims would look like on your truck, you even get to change the color of your truck(special).

Good luck.

TexasF355F1 · #4 02-20-2005, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sixatd80

I have a 2001 silverado 2wd so it sits lower then 4wd. If I got 20 inch rims would i have to cut out some of the wheel well's? Also what are the disadvantages in driving and handling and what should I put on to counter the size and weight of the new tires. I am not lifting the truck but was told i need to get new suspension and brakes. Any suggestions, thanks.

I don't know who you talked to but they are fucking clueless. For one they don't do anything to handling or driving. You may notice them a bit more but its not going to do anything. Nothing has to be done to the suspension or anything to counter any weight. If anything the wheels made nowadays that are 20's, essentially weight just as much as a stock wheel. There will probably a slight bit difference in braking distance, but nothing that you would typically notice. They recommend getting bigger brakes if you get anything above 22's. A 20" wheel is really not as big as you would think. I have a 3"/4" drop on my 99 and have 20's with a 275/35/20 tire. For a stock chevy i personally like the 275/45 or 275/50. But thats just my opinion for tire size.

J-Ri · #5 02-20-2005, 06:56 PM

Heavier duty brakes are recomended because the wheel is a heavier rotating mass than the rubber that would be there with a 16" wheel.

Softer suspension is recomended because there's not as much tire there to absorb bumps in the road.

I personally have NO IDEA why someone would LOWER a TRUCK. Damn, just go buy a CAR if you want something fast and low.

Slowprocess · #6 02-20-2005, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Ri

Heavier duty brakes are recomended because the wheel is a heavier rotating mass than the rubber that would be there with a 16" wheel.

Softer suspension is recomended because there's not as much tire there to absorb bumps in the road.

I personally have NO IDEA why someone would LOWER a TRUCK. Damn, just go buy a CAR if you want something fast and low.

To each his own. I guess I could ask why someone why they would do some things to their truck that I thought was "stupid" and what I think of as hill-billy-fing(the name our local club came up for certain things done to trucks that we have no idea why they would do.) I won't get into things that I don't understand on trucks, because frankly there are some guys out there that do like them and I'm not here to offend. As long as you like it, screw every one else.

Like I said, to each his own. Nothing wrong with wanting to be "different".

Slowprocess · #7 02-20-2005, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sixatd80

I have a 2001 silverado 2wd so it sits lower then 4wd. If I got 20 inch rims would i have to cut out some of the wheel well's? Also what are the disadvantages in driving and handling and what should I put on to counter the size and weight of the new tires. I am not lifting the truck but was told i need to get new suspension and brakes. Any suggestions, thanks.

20s look great on these trucks!!! Depending on how much sidewall you want to run is a good determination of if you want to go lower or not. My

only, but I think the less wheel well showing the better. If you're running decent size sidewalls, a stock height looks great. If you're running low profiles, dropping it down a hair or two really gives the truck a cleaner appearance. You can always upgrade the brakes at a later time, but it is a recommended mod with larger wheels, as said earlier. Remember, a lower profile tire will always give you a rougher ride, so put that into account as well.

TexasF355F1 · #8 02-20-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowprocess

To each his own. I guess I could ask why someone why they would do some things to their truck that I thought was "stupid" and what I think of as hill-billy-fing(the name our local club came up for certain things done to trucks that we have no idea why they would do.) I won't get into things that I don't understand on trucks, because frankly there are some guys out there that do like them and I'm not here to offend. As long as you like it, screw every one else.

Like I said, to each his own. Nothing wrong with wanting to be "different".

Thank you.

buttnekked · #9 02-21-2005, 12:57 AM

you could also take a mounted 20 and a stock mounted 16 and weigh both. If the difference is significant then consider brakes. If the weight is comparable then brakes could most likely wait.

TexasF355F1 · #10 02-21-2005, 10:39 AM

I'll repeat. Brakes are not needed unless you really just want to spend the extra cash or are concered. No need to spend the extra money unless you want to. If you're overall diameter with the tire is bigger than the factory diameter your speedo will get thrown off. So get that taken care of too.

sixatd80 · #11 02-22-2005, 01:36 PM

I have a programmer and know i will have to reset the tire height. I am trying to fill the wheel wells in. I like the street look.

TexasF355F1 · #12 02-22-2005, 06:37 PM

For a little more info I thought I would just add that I have a 3"/4" drop on my truck. I have 35 series tires and have about 2" or so maybe a little less but not anymore than 1.5" and NEVER drag my frame on anything, my trailer hitch, now that's another story

Anyways, they only time I ever drag my frame is at VERY step angles. But those are usually passable by going over them at an angle. It does ride rougher mainly b/c of the rubber band tires, though. When I had 17's and 50 series tires it rode a lot smoother. I sat a little bit higher with those.

Since you say that you are going for that street look....I personally think you should go with a 2/4 with tires that have a nice sidewall. That will fill in the fender/tire gap.

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