I recently saw a 2007+ Sierra 2500hd Crew Cab with 22x14" KMC Diesels with a chrome finish. The rims were rapped in 35x14.50-R22 Super Swamper Irok radials, and it looked mean! The truck was overly lifted for the tire size, sporting a roughly 8" lift and enough chrome Fox Shocks to keep the company in business for years to come... needless to say, this was a show truck. A show truck, a bonnefied fully-customized inside and out truck that is intended to do nothing more than turn a few heads, and attract business to the owner's restaurant (Mike's Road House).

After seeing the truck, and disussing a little bit about the stereo system instalation (8 15" subwoofers in a cut-through), I was thouroughly impressed with the overall build.

That sparked a thought: What if I were to install overly large diameter rims, and rap them with an aggressivle tire? I currently have 17" rims and 35x12.50 tires, but I could probably squeeze a similar setup to Mike's onto my truck. Obviously this rim/tire combo would be worthless offroad, but it takes all of 10 minutes to swap my current rim/tire combo back on for work duties. I live in Central/Nothern CA, so it is not uncommon to see trucks fixed up in this fashion and it seems to be accepted. Personally, I would like the look of a nice 20" or maybe even 22" rim on my truck provided it has a clean design and a nice lip on it.

I have a soft spot for Weld Racing rims, and see that they offer nearly all of their rims in a 12" wide version. I was thinking a 20x12" Cheyenne 6 or 22x12 Cheyenne 6, with about a 35" tall tire mounted. I might go with an all-terrain type tire to aid in tread wear, and quiet the noise down some from my current mud tires.

Here is the rim I like:
http://www.eschwarz.com/newwheels/cheyenne_6.jpg

Is there anybody on this board that has a similar size rim/tire combo on their 2004+ F150s?

Flame away!!

 

It's all about what you like. Personally, I'd want at least a 37 inch tire with a 22 inch wheel.

 

I hear you. I do like the big rim and wide stance look, but I wouldn't be getting rid of my 17's for work duties... sometimes I'd probably mount the 17's just for fun.

I was looking at the truck again, and 22's seem way too tall for a 35" tire. Like you said, they would be better with 37's. So, maybe I'll sport a set of 20's.

 

35s on 20s looks sweet in my opinion. Especially if there's some kind of lip on the wheel.

I'd go for it. Just be careful of sticks and such if you go with chrome.

(not my truck.. I wish...)

 

I agree. 35's on 20's look sweet!

 

I personally love the look of a well balanced lip and large wheel. I think my 37's on 20's would look better if they were 37's on 22's all the time. I know of Mike's place, will have to stop by and check the truck out. Is it there all the time?

 

Nah, his truck is down in Turlock at Chad Weeden's stereo shop (California Auto Stereo) for another few days I think. It is a freaking show-truck though... it looks badass!