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Blue85 · 03-25-2008, 10:31 AM

I want to buy some different rims for my truck and i am stuck between American Racings Ansen Sprint and their Hopster series of wheels what do guys think would look better on my truck. BTW, i'm sticking with 15".
http://asp.americanracing.com/dealer.../mega/mA69.jpg
http://asp.americanracing.com/dealer...mega/mC450.jpg

Blue85 · 03-25-2008, 10:39 AM

Here is another couple of pics of the truck

drivethechevy · 03-25-2008, 10:48 AM

id say go with the first link

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-25-2008, 11:10 AM

2nd choice..... why don't you want to go with a bigger rim?..if you don't mind me asking

i think this wheel would look awesome badass in a 17x10 & 17x8...it would appear bigger, give you better traction and ride handling, all with staying pretty close to the 15" wheel and tire size. that truck screeeeaams for bigger rolling stock!

**special-K** · 03-25-2008, 02:53 PM

Both are great choices.The slots would look especially good on that black truck.It seems to be a choice of old school or contemporary (with a classic look).Either would look great,for sure.

killer71 · 03-25-2008, 02:56 PM

choice 2

Riveted1 · 03-25-2008, 08:55 PM

streetstar · 03-25-2008, 10:04 PM

I would like either -- in an 18" wheel. I'd just get a used set of SS cragars if you're sticking with 15's though

jackyl9999 · 03-25-2008, 10:15 PM

I would go with hopsters. I have started thinking about them after seeing them on a couple trucks like these. I have had my heart set on Torq thrust II's for the last 6 or 7 years and now that Im getting my truck closer to completion I'm thinking about being a lil different. Good looking truck by the way.

OrangeCrush1970 · 03-25-2008, 10:26 PM

EEEWWWW, it's a tough call but I really like the first ones! Looks like the old helibrands... You can't go wrong w/ either one! Your truck looks great-

Bowtie7ty · 03-25-2008, 10:56 PM

I like the hopsters myself , its a hard call thoug bcz your truck would look like the 72 truck on Dazed and Confused with the other wheels.

OrangeCrush1970 · 03-25-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie7ty

I like the hopsters myself , its a hard call thoug bcz your truck would look like the 72 truck on Dazed and Confused with the other wheels.

....and that is a SWEET truck!!!

72BlckButy · 03-26-2008, 05:36 AM

I'm diggin' the Hopster's... by far!

But the end choice is in your hands, and your truck will look great with either set.

straitnate14 · 03-26-2008, 05:43 AM

I would leave it alone I like what you got now

Sinister · 03-26-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by straitnate14

I would leave it alone I like what you got now

tcb-1 · 03-26-2008, 05:41 AM

dang it, I have to be different here! I like the Ansens, don't shoot me!! 7" up front and a nice wide 10 out back. period man, period!!

68whitechevy · 03-26-2008, 05:46 AM

im a fan of the hopsters. a buddy of mine has them on a 94 short bed regular cab and im always trying to trade him my TTII's

Bob 68327 · 03-26-2008, 06:20 AM

I like #1 there are too many #2 My 2cents

Shak · 03-26-2008, 06:44 AM

I like the hopster's, but I like these just a little better.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Cragar/752604/12054/-1

corn · 03-26-2008, 06:51 AM

I dont think you can go wrong with either. Both of those are cool...

ed2552 · 03-26-2008, 07:09 AM

Go with the Ansen Slots! They are cool

Mint68 · 03-26-2008, 07:53 AM

Out of the two, I think the second one would be my choice. Althought I really like the look of rallys, #2 would look very sharp. I think different wheels would add alot to your truck.

Brad · 03-26-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mint68

Out of the two, I think the second one would be my choice. Althought I really like the look of rallys, #2 would look very sharp. I think different wheels would add alot to your truck.

#1 would look more nostalgic, whereas #2 would look more up to date and would be my choice.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-26-2008, 09:18 PM

#2

TonyJohnson · 03-26-2008, 08:16 PM

mC450! I like the one's on your truck better than the first link.

03-25-2008, 10:48 AM	#3
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: Need Help with wheel choice id say go with the first link __________________ 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)

03-25-2008, 11:10 AM	#4
72swb_327stroker_? knuckle buster.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco Posts: 613	Re: Need Help with wheel choice 2nd choice..... why don't you want to go with a bigger rim?..if you don't mind me asking i think this wheel would look awesome badass in a 17x10 & 17x8...it would appear bigger, give you better traction and ride handling, all with staying pretty close to the 15" wheel and tire size. that truck screeeeaams for bigger rolling stock! __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) join the the smilies fight club

03-25-2008, 02:53 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Need Help with wheel choice Both are great choices.The slots would look especially good on that black truck.It seems to be a choice of old school or contemporary (with a classic look).Either would look great,for sure. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-25-2008, 02:56 PM	#6
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03-25-2008, 08:55 PM	#7
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03-25-2008, 10:31 AM	#1
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Need Help with wheel choice I want to buy some different rims for my truck and i am stuck between American Racings Ansen Sprint and their Hopster series of wheels what do guys think would look better on my truck. BTW, i'm sticking with 15". http://asp.americanracing.com/dealer.../mega/mA69.jpg http://asp.americanracing.com/dealer...mega/mC450.jpg Attached Images __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

03-25-2008, 10:39 AM	#2
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Re: Need Help with wheel choice Here is another couple of pics of the truck Attached Images __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

03-25-2008, 10:04 PM	#8
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Need Help with wheel choice I would like either -- in an 18" wheel. I'd just get a used set of SS cragars if you're sticking with 15's though __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

03-25-2008, 10:15 PM	#9
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: Need Help with wheel choice I would go with hopsters. I have started thinking about them after seeing them on a couple trucks like these. I have had my heart set on Torq thrust II's for the last 6 or 7 years and now that Im getting my truck closer to completion I'm thinking about being a lil different. Good looking truck by the way. __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

03-25-2008, 10:26 PM	#10
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Need Help with wheel choice EEEWWWW, it's a tough call but I really like the first ones! Looks like the old helibrands... You can't go wrong w/ either one! Your truck looks great- __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

03-25-2008, 10:56 PM	#11
Bowtie7ty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orient Ohio Posts: 33	Re: Need Help with wheel choice I like the hopsters myself , its a hard call thoug bcz your truck would look like the 72 truck on Dazed and Confused with the other wheels.

03-26-2008, 05:36 AM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Need Help with wheel choice I'm diggin' the Hopster's... by far! But the end choice is in your hands, and your truck will look great with either set. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 03-26-2008 at 05:48 AM.

03-26-2008, 05:43 AM	#14
straitnate14 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bartonville IL Posts: 415	Re: Need Help with wheel choice I would leave it alone I like what you got now __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

03-26-2008, 05:41 AM	#16
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Need Help with wheel choice dang it, I have to be different here! I like the Ansens, don't shoot me!! 7" up front and a nice wide 10 out back. period man, period!! __________________ 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

03-26-2008, 05:46 AM	#17
68whitechevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 16	Re: Need Help with wheel choice im a fan of the hopsters. a buddy of mine has them on a 94 short bed regular cab and im always trying to trade him my TTII's



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03-26-2008, 06:20 AM	#18
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Need Help with wheel choice I like #1 there are too many #2 My 2cents __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

03-26-2008, 06:44 AM	#19
Shak Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 49	Re: Need Help with wheel choice I like the hopster's, but I like these just a little better. http://www.jegs.com/p/Cragar/752604/12054/-1

03-26-2008, 06:51 AM	#20
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Need Help with wheel choice I dont think you can go wrong with either. Both of those are cool...

03-26-2008, 07:09 AM	#21
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03-26-2008, 07:53 AM	#22
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: Need Help with wheel choice Out of the two, I think the second one would be my choice. Althought I really like the look of rallys, #2 would look very sharp. I think different wheels would add alot to your truck.

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03-26-2008, 08:16 PM	#25
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