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grinch4om · 10-22-2008, 06:37 AM

I am considering the whole red wheel thing on the suede beast...anybody have any pictures of this style? Not real sure that look can be pulled off. I was thinking of a 69 chevelle stripe, the same color of the wheel to blend the look if you will, opinions?

Richard D · 10-22-2008, 09:09 AM

That look has already been cliche' for a while.

smashingchuck · 10-22-2008, 10:45 AM

Here is what my ride looked like before.. I've been sick of it for a while.

sighlurr · 10-22-2008, 10:47 AM

Here's mine with black steelies.

jchav62 · 10-22-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dsigh

Here's mine with black steelies.

Very clean looking truck, dsigh! I'm digging the black steels...

Cherub · 10-22-2008, 11:28 AM

I think the rat rod look is better suited on an older vehicle.

Richard D · 10-22-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

I think the rat rod look is better suited on an older vehicle.

Hopefully the whole rat rod thing will die someday.

84 400 · 10-22-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard D

Hopefully the whole rat rod thing will die someday.

I also think it looks better on older cars. I like the dull/flat paint and go fast parts as it reminds me of what a hot rod orginally was. Maybe not the flat paint thing but the idea of buying a cheap car and making it go fast. I think the flat thing if anything looks more traditional and that the unpainted rusted what seemed to be cobbled together creations (often actually well built) are more along the lines of a rat rod. But that is just me.

I dought it is ever going to completely die. but it should die down a bit

Other flattened colors have gained in popularity too

Cherub · 10-24-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard D

Hopefully the whole rat rod thing will die someday.

i think it will be around as long as metal rusts.....lol

grinch4om · 10-22-2008, 01:02 PM

thanks guys and thanks for the pics, I don't think that look is for me. Maybe suede wheels like the body with white letter tires, ala nascar ish?

Square84 · 10-22-2008, 06:19 PM

ive had black and red but i like the black better

rod86 · 10-24-2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Square84

ive had black and red but i like the black better

what size tyres you got on in this pic? they look like slightly lower profile than others...?

Square84 · 10-25-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rod86

what size tyres you got on in this pic? they look like slightly lower profile than others...?

the red and black ralleys with the trim rings and center caps are 275/60r15 rear and 255/60r15 front. the black ralleys with no ring or caps are factory size like 235/75r15.

grinch4om · 10-22-2008, 06:38 PM

pics

Square84 · 10-22-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by grinch4om

pics

hey grinch what size tires you runnin? and what brand?

grinch4om · 10-22-2008, 06:39 PM

and more...

sighlurr · 10-22-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by grinch4om

and more...

Clean effin truck right there!

I dig the paint, and since I sold mine today, I'll give you my vision. Go with the Wheel Vintiques 17" steel wheel, powder coat them black, and get the Candy Store 17" white walls. I don't think red would look right, but just my opinion.

Props again on your ride.

killthewabbit · 10-22-2008, 09:58 PM

Build it the way you like it, hoss. That way you don't have to worry about whatever the new trend is.

One of the best things about an old car, truck, or whatever is that as long as you're not starting with something like Ken or Frank, whatever you do is generally an improvement.

joe231 · 10-22-2008, 10:02 PM

i personally like the silver ralleys

grinch4om · 10-23-2008, 05:52 AM

firestone indy 500's, 235-70/255-70

grinch4om · 10-23-2008, 05:56 AM

any pics of ralleys without trim rings?

Square84 · 10-23-2008, 06:07 PM

they would look better with chrome lug nuts

grinch4om · 10-23-2008, 08:55 PM

and the center cap

rod86 · 10-25-2008, 01:44 AM

kool thanks

dieselarmy13 · 10-25-2008, 01:53 AM

I know it's the wrong year, but here's some rallies without shiney stuff. That's how I prefer to rock 'em.

10-22-2008, 06:37 AM	#1
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	steel wheels and suede I am considering the whole red wheel thing on the suede beast...anybody have any pictures of this style? Not real sure that look can be pulled off. I was thinking of a 69 chevelle stripe, the same color of the wheel to blend the look if you will, opinions?

10-22-2008, 09:09 AM	#2
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: steel wheels and suede That look has already been cliche' for a while.

10-22-2008, 10:45 AM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: steel wheels and suede Here is what my ride looked like before.. I've been sick of it for a while. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-22-2008, 10:47 AM	#4
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: steel wheels and suede Here's mine with black steelies. Attached Images

10-22-2008, 11:28 AM	#6
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: steel wheels and suede I think the rat rod look is better suited on an older vehicle.

10-22-2008, 01:02 PM	#10
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: steel wheels and suede thanks guys and thanks for the pics, I don't think that look is for me. Maybe suede wheels like the body with white letter tires, ala nascar ish? Last edited by grinch4om; 10-22-2008 at 01:02 PM.

10-22-2008, 06:19 PM	#11
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: steel wheels and suede ive had black and red but i like the black better Attached Images __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-22-2008, 06:38 PM	#14
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: steel wheels and suede pics Attached Images

10-22-2008, 06:39 PM	#16
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10-22-2008, 09:58 PM	#18
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: steel wheels and suede Build it the way you like it, hoss. That way you don't have to worry about whatever the new trend is. One of the best things about an old car, truck, or whatever is that as long as you're not starting with something like Ken or Frank, whatever you do is generally an improvement. __________________ -- Will

10-22-2008, 10:02 PM	#19
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: steel wheels and suede i personally like the silver ralleys __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-23-2008, 05:52 AM	#20
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: steel wheels and suede firestone indy 500's, 235-70/255-70

10-23-2008, 05:56 AM	#21
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: steel wheels and suede any pics of ralleys without trim rings?

10-23-2008, 06:07 PM	#22
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: steel wheels and suede they would look better with chrome lug nuts Attached Images __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-23-2008, 08:55 PM	#23
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: steel wheels and suede and the center cap



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10-25-2008, 01:44 AM	#24
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: steel wheels and suede kool thanks __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

10-25-2008, 01:53 AM	#25
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: steel wheels and suede I know it's the wrong year, but here's some rallies without shiney stuff. That's how I prefer to rock 'em. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

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