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BabyBlue · 09-29-2005, 02:46 AM

Okay...it's getting to be winter time here and I've decided to put my chrome wires in the garage, well the only problem is what to bolt on the brown truck. If you haven't seen it there are a lot of pics floating around but if you have here are my three choices... all are 15" because I will be using the same tires and they are all pretty much the same price for me. I'm leaning toward the Torque Thrust II Classics but I'm not sure if that would look right with the color of my truck....any opinions????

*Note I would be using white letters on both TT2's but keep the black walls for the hopsters*

SlickSierra77 · 09-29-2005, 02:49 AM

I like the torque thrust II style ones, but thats just me.

**N2TRUX** · 09-29-2005, 09:06 AM

Why don't you get some 17's and just sell the whole 15" set up as a package? That would save the hassle of changing tires/wheels evey year. I think 17" Torque Thrust's would really look nice on your truck....

75silverstep · 09-29-2005, 09:24 AM

Hummmmm...well I Would Pic The Second One Of Your Pics If It Was Me....maybe There Right, Out With The Old And In With The New ...dont Get Me Wrong Im The Guy Who Had Spokes And Then Solid Enkis Back In The Mid 80s....but Its Your Choice After All And Im Sure You'll Make A Good One.you Have Soo Far I Like The Stepper...

woody96 · 09-29-2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Why don't you get some 17's and just sell the whole 15" set up as a package? That would save the hassle of changing tires/wheels evey year. I think 17" Torque Thrust's would really look nice on your truck....

Agree with what he said...sell the whole package and go with 17's; BTW, I would go with the first example in 17's......blackwall.......

86 GMG · 09-29-2005, 09:34 AM

first pic is the onE i think would look THE BEST on your ride IMHO

Ric83 · 09-29-2005, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 86 GMG

first pic is the onE i think would look THE BEST on your ride IMHO

I think those would look sweet on your ride.

1969 C/K CST · 09-30-2005, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 86 GMG

first pic is the onE i think would look THE BEST on your ride IMHO

Old school.

live85 · 09-30-2005, 10:46 AM

The only problem here is that you've gotten used to the "bling-bling" of the wire wheels. So, you'd probably be happier with the second or third pic.
The second pic is kinda becoming main stream, so to be a little different but still keep the bling, you might like the third pic better.
Thanks for letting us participate in your decision process!
Mike.

squint · 09-29-2005, 06:19 PM

I prefer the bottom pic.. But thats just me..

BabyBlue · 09-29-2005, 08:49 PM

I wanted to order tomorrow, but I really can't decide now....should I have someone do a photoshop???

Ric83 · 09-30-2005, 10:15 AM

That would be a good idea. Might help you pick one out a lot easier.

86 GMG · 09-30-2005, 10:47 AM

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old School

Is There Any Other Way??????

boxrodz · 10-01-2005, 01:50 AM

The TTIIs CL205 would look good on your brown stepside. Painted centers (like those on the TTIIs) are starting to show up on rods wearing brown. I did a quick PS for you. To keep the costs down and really be 'different', how 'bout colored steelies with chrome outers or trim rings and police caps. Then, show your white lettering on the outside to be 'different'.

BabyBlue · 10-01-2005, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

The TTIIs CL205 would look good on your brown stepside. Painted centers (like those on the TTIIs) are starting to show up on rods wearing brown. I did a quick PS for you. To keep the costs down and really be 'different', how 'bout colored steelies with chrome outers or trim rings and police caps. Then, show your white lettering on the outside to be 'different'.

Thanks, they don't look bad...definately different, and I already priced out steelies with trim rings and centers and it was only about $150 less than any of the three choices sooooo..it is a consideration

EDIT: I tried my hand at photoshop but I don't know how I could do white letters.....can anyone do this??

79Silv4x4 · 10-01-2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyBlue

Thanks, they don't look bad...definately different, and I already priced out steelies with trim rings and centers and it was only about $150 less than any of the three choices sooooo..it is a consideration

EDIT: I tried my hand at photoshop but I don't know how I could do white letters.....can anyone do this??

That looks awesome. . .

boxrodz · 10-03-2005, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyBlue

EDIT: I tried my hand at photoshop but I don't know how I could do white letters.....can anyone do this??

I threw on some Goodyear Eagles...

squint · 10-01-2005, 02:05 AM

that looks pretty darn good... But i still personally like the 3rd set

**N2TRUX** · 10-03-2005, 09:45 AM

Great job boxRODz. I have to admit I was thinking why does he want white letter tires. Seeing how sharp the Goodyear looks on there I will agree that it will give a clean retro 80's look....

boxrodz · 10-04-2005, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

... Seeing how sharp the Goodyear looks on there I will agree that it will give a clean retro 80's look....

...

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Originally Posted by BabyBlue

... I already priced out steelies with trim rings and centers and it was only about $150 less than any of the three choices sooooo..it is a consideration

Sorry BabyBlue, I couldn't help myself.

(Forgive the bad PS.)

454HO · 10-04-2005, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

Sorry BabyBlue, I couldn't help myself.

(Forgive the bad PS.)

Dang, That looks great. Chrome rims with chrome baby moons.... now that is retro.

09-29-2005, 02:46 AM	#1
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Can't Decide on wheels Okay...it's getting to be winter time here and I've decided to put my chrome wires in the garage, well the only problem is what to bolt on the brown truck. If you haven't seen it there are a lot of pics floating around but if you have here are my three choices... all are 15" because I will be using the same tires and they are all pretty much the same price for me. I'm leaning toward the Torque Thrust II Classics but I'm not sure if that would look right with the color of my truck....any opinions???? Note I would be using white letters on both TT2's but keep the black walls for the hopsters __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB. Last edited by BabyBlue; 09-29-2005 at 02:49 AM.

09-29-2005, 02:49 AM	#2
SlickSierra77 SlickSierra Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Keizer,Oregon Posts: 142	I like the torque thrust II style ones, but thats just me. __________________ '77 GMC Sierra 2wd SWB 355SB, TH350

09-29-2005, 09:06 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Why don't you get some 17's and just sell the whole 15" set up as a package? That would save the hassle of changing tires/wheels evey year. I think 17" Torque Thrust's would really look nice on your truck.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-29-2005, 09:24 AM	#4
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	? Hummmmm...well I Would Pic The Second One Of Your Pics If It Was Me....maybe There Right, Out With The Old And In With The New ...dont Get Me Wrong Im The Guy Who Had Spokes And Then Solid Enkis Back In The Mid 80s....but Its Your Choice After All And Im Sure You'll Make A Good One.you Have Soo Far I Like The Stepper... __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 . Last edited by 75silverstep; 09-29-2005 at 09:25 AM.

09-29-2005, 09:34 AM	#6
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	first pic is the onE i think would look THE BEST on your ride IMHO __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

09-30-2005, 10:46 AM	#9
live85 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Minor, AL Posts: 91	The only problem here is that you've gotten used to the "bling-bling" of the wire wheels. So, you'd probably be happier with the second or third pic. The second pic is kinda becoming main stream, so to be a little different but still keep the bling, you might like the third pic better. Thanks for letting us participate in your decision process! Mike.

09-29-2005, 06:19 PM	#10
squint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 195	I prefer the bottom pic.. But thats just me..

09-29-2005, 08:49 PM	#11
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	I wanted to order tomorrow, but I really can't decide now....should I have someone do a photoshop??? __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB. Last edited by BabyBlue; 09-30-2005 at 12:04 AM.

09-30-2005, 10:15 AM	#12
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	That would be a good idea. Might help you pick one out a lot easier. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

10-01-2005, 01:50 AM	#14
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	The TTIIs CL205 would look good on your brown stepside. Painted centers (like those on the TTIIs) are starting to show up on rods wearing brown. I did a quick PS for you. To keep the costs down and really be 'different', how 'bout colored steelies with chrome outers or trim rings and police caps. Then, show your white lettering on the outside to be 'different'. Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

10-01-2005, 02:05 AM	#18
squint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 195	that looks pretty darn good... But i still personally like the 3rd set

10-03-2005, 09:45 AM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Great job boxRODz. I have to admit I was thinking why does he want white letter tires. Seeing how sharp the Goodyear looks on there I will agree that it will give a clean retro 80's look.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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