Thread: Staggered wheels - How much is too much??

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To address your question on "stagger", which is more often called "drop" or "rubber rake", for a traditional late 20's early 30's car I go back to a "How To" article that quoted Roy Brizio (JR) saying that he looks for a six to eight inch drop rear to front, then gave an example of 30" OD rear, 23" front on the Deuce Roadster he was finishing up with. The wheel & tire combination becomes the defining factor for any old style hot rod, so proceed with caution. Also consider the availability of the tires you choose to run, as a lot of what were common a few years ago are gone today, or available only from specialty shops like Coker.

On your wheels, I have to agree with Jack & Mick. Steelies & dog dish caps would be a nice fit to the old school look, and another really neat choice would be artillery style wheels with caps, and I wouldn't go any bigger than 16's, maybe 17's with a healthy sidewall ratio. Pie crust cheaters in the back might just be the ticket, too, but I'd groove them to be more friendly in the wet. Just my opinion, and like Jack says, you did ask.

Definitely not a "rat", but this is a sweet little truck built in the style you're chasing, and it's seen a lot at shows in the region. Has that "bad boy hot rod" look.

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