US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Custom 68 · 05-18-2020, 02:54 PM

Hi all, I am looking for a change in wheels and like the US Mags Rambler. As I have looked I have found the Ridler 650 that appears to be virtually identical. A couple of the pluses for for the Ridler is the larger center bore so I don't think I would need to do any modifying to my axles for that They are also less expensive by almost 50 bucks per wheel, that is chopped down as Speedway has their sale going on.
The plus on the US Mags is they are maybe a better known company. I certainly don't mind to spend a few more dollars if they are better.
I assume these both are imported and probably very similar. Does anybody have any info specifically on the Ridler wheels? I have been able to find more on the US Mags than these.
Again thanks
Dave

**1971Stepside** · 05-18-2020, 03:17 PM

I didn't have to modify my ramblers to fit my hubs on the front at all. They are tight with the powdercoat, but I didn't have to grind anything.

I looked at both and ended up with the Ramblers because I like the center cap better.

Custom 68 · 05-18-2020, 05:08 PM

Thanks Shannon, they sure look nice. I assume the same was true on the rear with the axle? I thought I remembered reading somewhere there was issues more with the rear. I just couldn't find it or what it referenced.
Dave

LS short box · 05-18-2020, 09:37 PM

I did the Ramblers. Have been good. Balanced up well with Nitto tires.

HeavyHauler · 05-19-2020, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS short box

I did the Ramblers. Have been good. Balanced up well with Nitto tires.

What size wheels and what size tires are you running and did you have to widen anything or is everything factory measurements?

And what rear fuel tank do you have? Your truck looks really good!

Custom 68 · 05-19-2020, 03:35 PM

your truck looks great and the wheels fit nicely and compliment it. Nice choice.
Dave

LS short box · 05-19-2020, 04:18 PM

285/40 on the back. 255/40 on the front. It's a 68 so it has the narrow rear end so I'm running 1" spacers to push the wheel out slightly.
I did the 69 Camaro gas tank. I really didn't want to fill the gas tank thru the wood bed floor. It hangs down a bit but the bottom of the tank is well above the chassis scrub line. It's a Tanks Inc. efi tank with a 255 pump.

Custom 68 · 05-19-2020, 05:21 PM

I am in the same spot that my truck is also a 68 and has the narrower rear as well. I wasn't sure how much of a spacer I might need.
Dave

**MySons68C20** · 05-19-2020, 05:32 PM

I did the 1" spacer as well....it is now perfect imho.
Blake

**MySons68C20** · 05-19-2020, 05:47 PM

Pic for reference.

Custom 68 · 05-19-2020, 08:05 PM

Those do fit good. Which wheels did you go with?

**MySons68C20** · 05-20-2020, 03:12 PM

U.S. Mag Ramblers

**1971Stepside** · 05-20-2020, 03:39 PM

No issues on the rear at all. I have the 71, so no spacers on mine.

68Stepbed · 05-21-2020, 02:55 PM

I'm not sure that the issue has been fixed, but on my 18's, I had to grind down the front hubs. The rears were not an issue. They fit perfect with the Wilwood hubs, though.

05-18-2020, 02:54 PM	#1
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels Hi all, I am looking for a change in wheels and like the US Mags Rambler. As I have looked I have found the Ridler 650 that appears to be virtually identical. A couple of the pluses for for the Ridler is the larger center bore so I don't think I would need to do any modifying to my axles for that They are also less expensive by almost 50 bucks per wheel, that is chopped down as Speedway has their sale going on. The plus on the US Mags is they are maybe a better known company. I certainly don't mind to spend a few more dollars if they are better. I assume these both are imported and probably very similar. Does anybody have any info specifically on the Ridler wheels? I have been able to find more on the US Mags than these. Again thanks Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

05-18-2020, 03:17 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels I didn't have to modify my ramblers to fit my hubs on the front at all. They are tight with the powdercoat, but I didn't have to grind anything. I looked at both and ended up with the Ramblers because I like the center cap better. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-18-2020, 05:08 PM	#3
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels Thanks Shannon, they sure look nice. I assume the same was true on the rear with the axle? I thought I remembered reading somewhere there was issues more with the rear. I just couldn't find it or what it referenced. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

05-18-2020, 09:37 PM	#4
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,131	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels I did the Ramblers. Have been good. Balanced up well with Nitto tires. Attached Images

05-19-2020, 03:35 PM	#6
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels your truck looks great and the wheels fit nicely and compliment it. Nice choice. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

05-19-2020, 04:18 PM	#7
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,131	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels 285/40 on the back. 255/40 on the front. It's a 68 so it has the narrow rear end so I'm running 1" spacers to push the wheel out slightly. I did the 69 Camaro gas tank. I really didn't want to fill the gas tank thru the wood bed floor. It hangs down a bit but the bottom of the tank is well above the chassis scrub line. It's a Tanks Inc. efi tank with a 255 pump.

05-19-2020, 05:21 PM	#8
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels I am in the same spot that my truck is also a 68 and has the narrower rear as well. I wasn't sure how much of a spacer I might need. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

05-19-2020, 05:32 PM	#9
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels I did the 1" spacer as well....it is now perfect imho. Blake

05-19-2020, 05:47 PM	#10
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels Pic for reference. Attached Images

05-19-2020, 08:05 PM	#11
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels Those do fit good. Which wheels did you go with? __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

05-20-2020, 03:12 PM	#12
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels U.S. Mag Ramblers Attached Images

05-20-2020, 03:39 PM	#13
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels No issues on the rear at all. I have the 71, so no spacers on mine. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-21-2020, 02:55 PM	#14
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: US Mags wheels vs. Ridler wheels I'm not sure that the issue has been fixed, but on my 18's, I had to grind down the front hubs. The rears were not an issue. They fit perfect with the Wilwood hubs, though. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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