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tvblazer78 · 11-07-2007, 09:17 PM

Well, I just got my new tires BF 245-40-20 front and 295-40-20 back, but no wheels... I know that I am putting 20x8.5 on the front and 20x9.5 or 10" on the back.

So I have found 5 wheels that are bad a$$, but I can not make my mind up. So let me have it. What do you all think?

1) is Boyd Coddington Dictator
2) is BOZE Forged ZE Shifter - Luster
3) is Budnik Famosa
4) is Billet Specialties Soft Lip Vintec Dish
5) is Billet Specialties Vintec

Thanks,
Trav

cochino12 · 11-07-2007, 09:22 PM

I like the Boyds but I would never buy another set finish is horrible, escpecially for what you have to pay

f.monroe · 11-07-2007, 09:23 PM

I vote for 1 or 5 . My friend has the Boyds on his Malibu and they look great in person . Frank

**N2TRUX** · 11-07-2007, 11:49 PM

#2 looks good but I can tell you from experience you will HATE those rivets in about 10 minutes. Having had a set of original Boyd 3 piece wheels that had protruding bolt heads, I will NEVER do that again.

The Vin-Tec and Famosa are the same wheel so there no real difference there. What you have to decide is do you want exposed lugs or covered.

Exposed lug=Boyd Dictator
Covered lug= VinTec SL

poolboy65-ls1 · 11-07-2007, 11:58 PM

I'm with Monroe! 1 or 5

Malo83 · 11-08-2007, 12:29 AM

#1 or #2 the others look the same.

bigblock79 · 11-08-2007, 12:31 AM

Billet Specialties Vintec

CLASSIC87' · 11-08-2007, 07:24 AM

I vote #1...

Anthony

tvblazer78 · 11-08-2007, 08:15 AM

Well it looks like we are down to 3 wheels,

1) is Boyd Coddington Dictator

4) is Billet Specialties Soft Lip Vintec Dish
5) is Billet Specialties Vintec

Has any one had a set of the Boyds before? I have seen some good things and bad things about them.

xtreme80 · 11-08-2007, 12:31 AM

I like 1 and 4. Not a big fan of the lip on number 5.

Alex1 · 11-08-2007, 08:16 AM

#1

killthewabbit · 11-08-2007, 08:22 AM

#1 looks best out of the three you have it narrowed down to...

**N2TRUX** · 11-08-2007, 10:38 AM

I don't know if the deal is done, but I recently heard Boyd had sold his wheel division...again.

If you decide on the VinTec's let me know.

f.monroe · 11-08-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I don't know if the deal is done, but I recently heard Boyd had sold his wheel division...again.

If you decide on the VinTec's let me know.

Ken , are you looking to sell or do you have a good source for them . If they might be for sale , keep me in mind as you know I have always liked your wheel setup since they are not softlip . Frank

crosby · 11-08-2007, 12:38 PM

I really like the soft lip, #4 those things are sweet... a nice blend of old and new

moneyeater · 11-08-2007, 01:16 PM

#1 or #4!
I wish that the american wheels would have a paper that confirms the strenght and the loadcapacity so i ccan just put them on and drive legal!They are really pretty!

jokersbowtie · 11-08-2007, 02:18 PM

#1

boxrodz · 11-08-2007, 03:13 PM

Not one of your selections, but Intros have a quality product similar to your choices:

Although, not twenties or soft lip, here's a pic of 17" Vintec's Dishes on a pre-80s style.

cochino12 · 11-08-2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxrodz

Although, not twenties or soft lip, here's a pic of 17" Vintec's Dishes on a pre-80s style.

Ha ha thats my old neighbors truck

boxrodz · 11-09-2007, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochino12

Ha ha thats my old neighbors truck

OT.
I came across it in the parking lot of the Goodguys event a couple of years ago. Very well done.

Geez, I think I spent as much time checking it out than the rods inside the gates. I even had the parking lot security nervous.

Rc 415 · 11-08-2007, 03:41 PM

yeah you should look into Intro, very nice wheels!

AirMale · 11-08-2007, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rc 415

yeah you should look into Intro, very nice wheels!

X2

smashingchuck · 11-08-2007, 07:20 PM

1 or 4

tvblazer78 · 11-09-2007, 08:05 PM

Well it's down to Billet Specialties Soft Lip Vintec Dish and Billet Specialties Vintec. I pushing myself to the Soft Lip because it comes in 20x10 and the Vintec on comes in 20x9.5.

But one good thing I can get this with the wheels..

f.monroe · 11-09-2007, 08:21 PM

I am sure either will look good on your Blazer . One thing to consider . How much lip will be left on the front wheels if you run the Vin tec dish . The center of the wheel bells outwards from the lugs to where it meets the wheel hoop but you will need enough backspacing to keep it under the wheelwell .I would look into how much lip will be there . It might make the wheel face look flat . Frank

11-07-2007, 09:23 PM	#3
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? I vote for 1 or 5 . My friend has the Boyds on his Malibu and they look great in person . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

11-07-2007, 11:58 PM	#5
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? I'm with Monroe! 1 or 5 __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more.

11-08-2007, 12:29 AM	#6
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CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? I vote #1... Anthony

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tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? Well, I just got my new tires BF 245-40-20 front and 295-40-20 back, but no wheels... I know that I am putting 20x8.5 on the front and 20x9.5 or 10" on the back. So I have found 5 wheels that are bad a$$, but I can not make my mind up. So let me have it. What do you all think? 1) is Boyd Coddington Dictator 2) is BOZE Forged ZE Shifter - Luster 3) is Budnik Famosa 4) is Billet Specialties Soft Lip Vintec Dish 5) is Billet Specialties Vintec Thanks, Trav Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-07-2007, 09:22 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? I like the Boyds but I would never buy another set finish is horrible, escpecially for what you have to pay __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 11-07-2007 at 09:23 PM.

11-07-2007, 11:49 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? #2 looks good but I can tell you from experience you will HATE those rivets in about 10 minutes. Having had a set of original Boyd 3 piece wheels that had protruding bolt heads, I will NEVER do that again. The Vin-Tec and Famosa are the same wheel so there no real difference there. What you have to decide is do you want exposed lugs or covered. Exposed lug=Boyd Dictator Covered lug= VinTec SL __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-08-2007, 08:15 AM	#9
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? Well it looks like we are down to 3 wheels, 1) is Boyd Coddington Dictator 4) is Billet Specialties Soft Lip Vintec Dish 5) is Billet Specialties Vintec Has any one had a set of the Boyds before? I have seen some good things and bad things about them. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-08-2007, 12:31 AM	#10
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? I like 1 and 4. Not a big fan of the lip on number 5.

11-08-2007, 08:16 AM	#11
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killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? #1 looks best out of the three you have it narrowed down to... __________________ -- Will

11-08-2007, 10:38 AM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? I don't know if the deal is done, but I recently heard Boyd had sold his wheel division...again. If you decide on the VinTec's let me know. __________________ 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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crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? I really like the soft lip, #4 those things are sweet... a nice blend of old and new __________________ Crosby 1978 Chevrolet K10 stepside NH

11-08-2007, 01:16 PM	#16
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? #1 or #4! I wish that the american wheels would have a paper that confirms the strenght and the loadcapacity so i ccan just put them on and drive legal!They are really pretty! __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red



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boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? Not one of your selections, but Intros have a quality product similar to your choices: Although, not twenties or soft lip, here's a pic of 17" Vintec's Dishes on a pre-80s style. 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...

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tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? Well it's down to Billet Specialties Soft Lip Vintec Dish and Billet Specialties Vintec. I pushing myself to the Soft Lip because it comes in 20x10 and the Vintec on comes in 20x9.5. But one good thing I can get this with the wheels.. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-09-2007, 08:21 PM	#25
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Wheels, Wheels, Wheels???? I am sure either will look good on your Blazer . One thing to consider . How much lip will be left on the front wheels if you run the Vin tec dish . The center of the wheel bells outwards from the lugs to where it meets the wheel hoop but you will need enough backspacing to keep it under the wheelwell .I would look into how much lip will be there . It might make the wheel face look flat . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

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