Rims for Lifted Trucks vs Not Lifted

Mikejonce · December 30, 2014

I was shopping for rims today, and most of the cool ones I want aren't made for my 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Z71 unless it's lifted. If I do a lift on my truck (which is my plan) how will figuring out wheel offsets be difficult? Will I be able to use my stock wheels (on the lifted truck) until I can save up for some after-market ones, or will they no longer work?

Dangerdick · December 30, 2014

Check the manufactures website for the lift and they will list specs. Depends on the spindle and UCA setup.

blackout07 · December 31, 2014

Usually no, unless you have factory 20s, in which case they usually clear the knuckle. The problem then becomes the wider tires rubbing on the suspension at full lock. That's due to the high + offset of the stock wheels. But you can always run some small spacers for your factory wheels, if need be, until you get new wheels. As far as aftermarket wheels go, what's the look you're after? To me, "cool ones unless it's lifted" means you're looking at some wide wheels with a nice negative offset?

Crooks · December 31, 2014

Mikejonce · January 3, 2015

I guess...not sure exactly what a negative offset even is! Sorry for the ignorance. I'm currently looking at the Anthem A711's, the Anthem 721 Enforcer's, the Raceline 991C Assults, and the Fuel Krank's. Leaning toward the Anthem 721's though. Can't believe I actually might buy a black wheel! I always pictured going with chrome! At least the Anthem 721's have a couple chrome accents.

blackout07 · January 4, 2015

I guess...not sure exactly what a negative offset even is! Sorry for the ignorance. I'm currently looking at the Anthem A711's, the Anthem 721 Enforcer's, the Raceline 991C Assults, and the Fuel Krank's. Leaning toward the Anthem 721's though. Can't believe I actually might buy a black wheel! I always pictured going with chrome! At least the Anthem 721's have a couple chrome accents.

Im the simplest of terms, (-) pushes out from the truck and (+) tucks in. What size are looking at?

Spurshot · January 4, 2015

My understanding of "negative" offset is that the hub face of the wheel is inboard of the centerline ("0" offset) of the wheel, irregardless of wheel width. These measurements are given most often in millimeters.

Mikejonce · January 4, 2015

Looking at 20's. But a lot of people are saying 18's are good too with a meaty tire..

Spurshot · January 4, 2015

Looking at 20's. But a lot of people are saying 18's are good too with a meaty tire..

It' boils down to sidewall height and what you expect to do with the tires.

- In general, a shorter sidewall will give more precise steering and better on-road handling, but will ride harsher. The wheel size increase will add weight to the tire/wheel assembly, more so than the tire weight will decrease.

- in general, the taller sidewall tire will ride softer and provide less possibility of tire/wheel damage from impacts. Tall sidewalls will also better allow for "airing down" to increase contact in sand or other loose surface conditions.

Spurshot · January 4, 2015

I was shopping for rims today, and most of the cool ones I want aren't made for my 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Z71 unless it's lifted. If I do a lift on my truck (which is my plan) how will figuring out wheel offsets be difficult? Will I be able to use my stock wheels (on the lifted truck) until I can save up for some after-market ones, or will they no longer work?

If you have stock 18s, you can run Cognito UCAs. I don't know about 17s. Call the lift maker.

Mikejonce · January 5, 2015

Thank you Spurshot! I appreciate all your comments. I have the stock 17's on mine. I'm assuming that's your Sierra in the signature. Noice!!! What have you done to it? Any plans to sup-up?!