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27 | 55.10% |
| Weld Methods |
  
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22 | 44.90% |
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11-07-2010, 01:03 PM
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Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
Mickey thomspon 16" classic ll
[IMG]  [/IMG]Weld Method 17" chrome [IMG]  [/IMG]
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11-07-2010, 02:08 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
The MT will look great, lots of people run them - I think the Weld might look cool too but I would need to see it on the truck.
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11-07-2010, 02:25 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
I like the welds, gonna be a pain to clean but look way nicer and the MT wheels have knock offs that look as good for half the price so everybody is running them
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11-07-2010, 02:35 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
I like the Welds. Different look and aggressive.
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11-07-2010, 02:42 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
Yeah, these are a tough choice! The Mickeys are a great classic (no pun intended!) looking wheel and those Welds look pretty tough!
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11-07-2010, 11:02 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
I'm rather fond of the MT Classics but I'd trade them for a good set of Ansen slots in a heartbeat. I wish they were still making the MT Challengers... they looked like Anson Sprints but you could get them 16" w/ 4" backspacing which tucks them completely under the wheel wells like this:
  The tires in the photos are 305/70-16 (33" equivalent) on a 4" lift. These days that's about as high as I'm willing to lift my ass up into a truck.
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11-08-2010, 12:07 AM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
Great lookin' truck.
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11-08-2010, 12:09 AM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
16" mickeys definately. only the 17" welds if you runnin a 38"+ tire
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11-08-2010, 06:47 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
Bump for more votes/comments..
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11-09-2010, 12:29 AM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
I like the Welds. Give an old truck a bit of bling factor. MTs are nice but the knockoffs ruin it for me.
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11-09-2010, 12:34 AM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
what about these? just another option?[IMG]
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11-09-2010, 01:40 AM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
will the weld's 4.5" backspacing work with out trucks?
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11-09-2010, 07:48 AM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
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11-09-2010, 04:47 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
I will be running 17" with 4.5" BS - they clear the steering components and brakes but I don't know about the body yet.
I am not sure if a 16" rim will fit with that much BS. |
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11-09-2010, 05:03 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
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also for the original poster, are you buying online or a store. if online where at? |
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11-09-2010, 06:05 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
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11-10-2010, 07:58 AM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
All depends on the look your going for IMO, each will give your blazer a different vibe than the other.
Personnely like the off road look of the Weld myself. Need to pair it with the correct tire though. |
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11-10-2010, 10:24 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
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11-11-2010, 09:39 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
I like the welds!
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11-16-2010, 08:49 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
Well this decision got a little more difficult for me as I just nabbed some weld super single 2's off Craigslist for a steal! I don't think either rim is a bad choice but I do need to pick one....[IMG]
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11-16-2010, 08:51 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
Go with the Welds (far left)
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11-18-2010, 07:05 AM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
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11-21-2010, 08:31 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
I initially thought the Welds just because it is an original design and they have a good reputation. But the MTs and Super Singles have the round holes going for them which matches the 67-72 body styling cues. It's really a win-win decision any way you go.
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11-24-2010, 07:01 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
Eagle 589's 15x12
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11-24-2010, 07:04 PM
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Re: Which rims do you like better for a '71 Blazer?
Weld super singles look like a stock Ford F-250 wheel.. Back in the 90's
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