19/20's on a 71 Chevelle?

[Ben@SpeedTech]

This '69 GTO has 285-19s up front and 345-20s out back, rolling on our ExtReme Frame.



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Alan's Chevelle before he went to 18s for racing- 18's up front and 20's out back. This is with the factory frame and Speedtech control arms.





Guy's '68 Chevelle, 18's up front and 20's out back. This is with the factory frame and Speedtech control arms.



Although some folks do the 18/20 we like to stick with no more than one wheel size stagger if possible to try to keep sidewall heights visually consistent. I think you're on the right path with 19s and 20s for a cruiser. As has been said when we go racing we usually stick to 18s.

[USAZR1]

18/20 combos are way more common and one of the main reasons is the high cost of 19" wheels. It's very hard to find suitable 19's, for less than $1,000/wheel. If I could find the wheel I like in a 19x11 w/+6 or +8 offset, for around $500-600/each or less, I would be seriously interested. Until then, I'll most likely go with 17x11's or 18x11's with a 315 tire, on the rear of my 70. Those sizes are available in my price range, with styles I want.

The problem I have with 20" wheels, is too much tire diameter. That creates as many problems as excessive width can.

[JayR]

19s and 20s look great on that size of a car and we typically do 9s and 10s with stock wheelwells.