The trial 20" wheel arrived! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ram-Man · 11-19-2008, 09:17 PM

I ordered 1 of these to make sure everything was going to fit right before I ordered 4 with tires mounted to them. But now I dont know if I should get the machined look or get the chrome. Here is the machined 20" x 8.5" one I got. "MB Wheels Gunner 5" What do you think? Decisions Decisions!!

big_al_71 · 11-19-2008, 09:19 PM

it looks very good and I would definetly go with the machine finish!!!!

Are you going 20's all the way around?

Ram-Man · 11-19-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

it looks very good and I would definetly go with the machine finish!!!!

Are you going 20's all the way around?

I do plan on 20's all around. The machined ones are $55 less apiece. I had planned on chrome but this one sure has me rethinking chrome.

big_al_71 · 11-19-2008, 09:30 PM

Just wondering if you dont mind what was the price on the machined wheel?

Painter D · 11-19-2008, 09:31 PM

I'd go machined.

Ram-Man · 11-19-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Just wondering if you dont mind what was the price on the machined wheel?

$195 machined 20 x 8.5

big_al_71 · 11-19-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ram-Man

$195 machined 20 x 8.5

Wow!!!! great value ......

oldblue1968chevy · 11-19-2008, 09:42 PM

could i have a link to where your gettin these at.....thanks!

Ram-Man · 11-19-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

could i have a link to where your gettin these at.....thanks!

Tires.com
I have ordered 3 sets of wheels and tires from them and have always been very satisfied with them. I wanted to check fitment of the hob center more than anything. I am going on other posts for backspacing and tire size.

jlaird · 11-19-2008, 09:45 PM

how are you going to know how they fit if you don't have any sheet metal on?

tcb-1 · 11-19-2008, 09:55 PM

me likey!

71swb4x4 · 11-19-2008, 10:04 PM

Will the machined wheels require more upkeep? Is it tough to keep them shiny looking?

Ram-Man · 11-19-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Will the machined wheels require more upkeep? Is it tough to keep them shiny looking?

They are clearcoated. I have had chrome and clearcoated on my daily driver and neither hold up to Minnesota winters. The way this truck is going it may never leave my shop.

chevydog66 · 11-19-2008, 10:13 PM

I'd go chrome. You're not going to drive it in the winter are you?

72BlckButy · 11-19-2008, 10:37 PM

I like it!

hchad18 · 11-19-2008, 11:05 PM

Love it, would like to see the chrome one though.

caja_larga · 11-19-2008, 11:21 PM

paint the center.

OARNGESI · 11-19-2008, 11:55 PM

What colors your truck gona be and is it shaved

Ram-Man · 11-20-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

What colors your truck gona be and is it shaved

Most likely Black, no shave

drivethechevy · 11-20-2008, 12:24 AM

i really like the look of those machined
i hear you on the minnesota winters, i had a set of oldschool keystones on a car that i drove last winter and the winter just ruined the chrome and i even cleaned them as bet i could everyday once i was done driving
where in minnesota are you from? im about 40 miles east of the south dakota / north dakota lines

Ram-Man · 11-20-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by drivethechevy

i really like the look of those machined
i hear you on the minnesota winters, i had a set of oldschool keystones on a car that i drove last winter and the winter just ruined the chrome and i even cleaned them as bet i could everyday once i was done driving
where in minnesota are you from? im about 40 miles east of the south dakota / north dakota lines

I'm in central MN near Brainerd. I agree with the black & chrome, I also like the toned down stealth look.

70rs/ss · 11-20-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ram-Man

I'm in central MN near Brainerd. I agree with the black & chrome, I also like the toned down stealth look.

Going with this in my mind as well, how about the chrome, but with a transparent black clear coat, or better yet get them annadized? I hate chrome anything (nothing personal, sorry) I was just exposed to the chrome won't get you home thing early in my hot rod formative years, so chrome is a no no and aluminum is iffy unless it is raw (as cast, brushed, or painted, for me anyways! Triple black might be too much, but that is why I say the translucent color black on the wheels, since the chrome would shine through except in black?! Am I just way off base or does that sound cool/make sense to anyone else??

glock35ipsc · 11-20-2008, 12:18 AM

Machined. I approve!

OARNGESI · 11-20-2008, 12:19 AM

Id go with chrome then black and chrome is vawesome together

VA72C10 · 11-20-2008, 01:21 AM

I think both would look good but it's really hard to beat chrome and black.

11-19-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	The trial 20" wheel arrived! I ordered 1 of these to make sure everything was going to fit right before I ordered 4 with tires mounted to them. But now I dont know if I should get the machined look or get the chrome. Here is the machined 20" x 8.5" one I got. "MB Wheels Gunner 5" What do you think? Decisions Decisions!! Attached Images __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

11-19-2008, 09:19 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! it looks very good and I would definetly go with the machine finish!!!! Are you going 20's all the way around? __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-19-2008, 09:30 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! Just wondering if you dont mind what was the price on the machined wheel? __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-19-2008, 09:31 PM	#5
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! I'd go machined. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

11-19-2008, 09:42 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! could i have a link to where your gettin these at.....thanks! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-19-2008, 09:45 PM	#10
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! how are you going to know how they fit if you don't have any sheet metal on?

11-19-2008, 09:55 PM	#11
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! me likey! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

11-19-2008, 10:04 PM	#12
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! Will the machined wheels require more upkeep? Is it tough to keep them shiny looking? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-19-2008, 10:13 PM	#14
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! I'd go chrome. You're not going to drive it in the winter are you? __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

11-19-2008, 10:37 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! I like it! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-19-2008, 11:05 PM	#16
hchad18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 372	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! Love it, would like to see the chrome one though.

11-19-2008, 11:21 PM	#17
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! paint the center.

11-19-2008, 11:55 PM	#18
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! What colors your truck gona be and is it shaved

11-20-2008, 12:24 AM	#20
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! i really like the look of those machined i hear you on the minnesota winters, i had a set of oldschool keystones on a car that i drove last winter and the winter just ruined the chrome and i even cleaned them as bet i could everyday once i was done driving where in minnesota are you from? im about 40 miles east of the south dakota / north dakota lines __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

11-20-2008, 12:18 AM	#23
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11-20-2008, 12:19 AM	#24
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! Id go with chrome then black and chrome is vawesome together

11-20-2008, 01:21 AM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: The trial 20" wheel arrived! I think both would look good but it's really hard to beat chrome and black. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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