wheels and tires

[gravelrunner69]

Hey everyone, it has been awhile, lots of things in my life have changed looking to give my rig to my grandson to carry on, looking for some direction. Thinking about a 1 inch body lift and 2and1/2 sus. lfit ,maybe 20 inch wheels and 34 tires can you guy's point me in the right direction, tried the search feature but got frustrated, pictures and opinions welcome. had my rig for 42 years now and been on this great forum for 22. thanks in advance!

 

[Shimmy]

are you looking for opinions on wheel and tire setups or looking for vendors to buy from? if opinions, i think 20s looks absolutely ridiculous on a bronco. with a 2.5SL and 1BL, i'd go 33" tires and 15" wheels or 35" tires and 17" wheels

try these sites too to get an idea of wheel/tire combos
https://www.highlineclassics.com/pre-owned-broncos

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-e&sca_esv=b45802d3195ccd8a&sca_upv=1&q=early+bronco+with+33"+tires&udm=2&fbs=AEQNm0AVbySjNxIXoj6bNaq7uSpwmIS0gJlXN_LWYh5RkW9UG_J2iT2scTJ59gCgVXw95w9lHMqzgxaBjputw8zOsrGQzn9EZe_O8zqcXO-qryFxKhPcRgegJoAXBDhvhOTp9lKcu9ucijOwXs5w9RM8Cs0aKfexsB8dPhvmmnex6S80EM13pmCnA_RLFJpYTvqaqPd7JkfXcRihG-uvkOoSUuGsoc7suw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj6isSy5qeIAxWnweYEHc39MNIQtKgLegQIFhAB&biw=1252&bih=546&dpr=1.09

here's mine on 35" tires and 17" wheels

 

[76YETI]

33's....1' BL at least. I'm getting ready to do the 2.5" SL but staying with 33's. I have 15" wheels but if I were to upgrade, I would go to the 17" Us Mags in 17x9. Good Luck.

 

[ep67bro]

Stay away from wheels over 17" in Dia. especially for only a 34" tire. These are a classic truck and they just dont look right with the giant dia rims. Also 34" tires are an odd size these days you will find much more in the 33" or 35" size.
I am considering up grading to a 17" wheel with 315-70-R17 all terrain tire on my 67. Thats just about a 35" tire. I have a little more lift than you were planning but I used to wheel mine hard and want a lot of flex. If you stay with a 33 you can just do a basic 2.5" suspension lift and fit them fine.

 

[Tricky Dick]

Also 34" tires are an odd size these days you will find much more in the 33" or 35" size.

The metric equivalent of 34" is fairly common now actually, such as 275/65/20 and other variations. But I also suggest a 17" wheel, and a 285/75/17 will also get you to almost 34".

 

[fordguy]

If he wants 20s buy him a silverado

 

[gravelrunner69]

are you looking for opinions on wheel and tire setups or looking for vendors to buy from? if opinions, i think 20s looks absolutely ridiculous on a bronco. with a 2.5SL and 1BL, i'd go 33" tires and 15" wheels or 35" tires and 17" wheels

Thank you,just looking for honest opinoins and a little direction

33's....1' BL at least. I'm getting ready to do the 2.5" SL but staying with 33's. I have 15" wheels but if I were to upgrade, I would go to the 17" Us Mags in 17x9. Good Luck.

are you looking for opinions on wheel and tire setups or looking for vendors to buy from? if opinions, i think 20s looks absolutely ridiculous on a bronco. with a 2.5SL and 1BL, i'd go 33" tires and 15" wheels or 35" tires and 17" wheels

try these sites too to get an idea of wheel/tire combos
https://www.highlineclassics.com/pre-owned-broncos

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-e&sca_esv=b45802d3195ccd8a&sca_upv=1&q=early+bronco+with+33"+tires&udm=2&fbs=AEQNm0AVbySjNxIXoj6bNaq7uSpwmIS0gJlXN_LWYh5RkW9UG_J2iT2scTJ59gCgVXw95w9lHMqzgxaBjputw8zOsrGQzn9EZe_O8zqcXO-qryFxKhPcRgegJoAXBDhvhOTp9lKcu9ucijOwXs5w9RM8Cs0aKfexsB8dPhvmmnex6S80EM13pmCnA_RLFJpYTvqaqPd7JkfXcRihG-uvkOoSUuGsoc7suw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj6isSy5qeIAxWnweYEHc39MNIQtKgLegQIFhAB&biw=1252&bih=546&dpr=1.09

here's mine on 35" tires and 17" wheels

Thanks for the advice and links, I think I'am on the right track now, got blinded by bling for a bit

 

[Jonathan_Cole]

For reference this is my 66 with 17" wheels and 255/75-17
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HZ6dUfWaonQJKZVT6

 

[JustinCA]

@Shimmy how big is your lift? Mine has a 4” lift and I’m debating 33s on 17s or 15s. But your rig looks great and has given me a third option.

 

[Shimmy]

@Shimmy how big is your lift? Mine has a 4” lift and I’m debating 33s on 17s or 15s. But your rig looks great and has given me a third option.

3.5" SL and 1" BL i'll take a side profile pic tomorrow and post it here

 

[JustinCA]

3.5" SL and 1" BL i'll take a side profile pic tomorrow and post it here

Thanks, I really appreciate it. I’ve gone back and forth a million times. I’m currently running 12.5 wide 33s on 15s and it’s a bit too much tire for me.