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Convo Pro |
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18 | 51.43% |
Fuel |
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17 | 48.57% |
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll |
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#1 |
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Please help me decide
I need you all to help me decide which rims to buy. I just can't do it. My wife is no help, "Just get what you want".
I ordered the fuel rims due to the limited choice I had with the 5x5 pattern and the offset I want, but a few boardmembers have sent me in a different direction (Thank you, 70rs/ss, 1968swbbigblock). If I go with the Convo Pro, I will need to order a new set of custom axles with a different lug pattern. I always liked the convo pro and I still have time to cancel the fuel's as they have not been shipped yet. I just can't decide. Please help. Credit to Summit for the pics. Convo Pro [IMG] ![]() Fuel [IMG] ![]() They will be going on my 74 stepper, by the way. [IMG] ![]() I am too old school to ride on anything like 22", ect. So my son was no help either. Last edited by Nolowrider; 12-20-2008 at 05:59 PM. |
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Re: Please help me decide
Of the two choices ,I like the fuel . I had Convos years ago and the satin center will give you the fits when trying to polish the outer rim . The fuel is totally polished so it should be easier to take care of . Should look good when installed .
Frank
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Re: Please help me decide
Fuel!
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Re: Please help me decide
Also fuel.
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Join Date: May 2008
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Re: Please help me decide
i like teh convo pros...
not too fancy.. i looove chrome but only as an accent.. too much crap chrome everywhere now.. but the fuels are also beautiful..
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Re: Please help me decide
i like the convos
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Re: Please help me decide
Thanks for the reply's. Please keep them coming.
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Re: Please help me decide
I'm goin convo. Whats happenin with the Americans that are on it?
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Re: Please help me decide
i went with the fuels myself.
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Re: Please help me decide
Convo Pro
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Re: Please help me decide
The reply's are great, a landslide in either direction would be great. Pretty much equal.
Diesel-I am just going to toss them in the shed. I'm a packrat. May use them for another project oneday. |
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Re: Please help me decide
stick with the fuel- looks fresher.
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Re: Please help me decide
I know it's not one of the options, but I would roll on the Daisys you're on now before I'd go with Convos or Fuels.
To me, Daisys are one of those wheels like Cragar SS, Torq Thrusts, and Keystone Classics that just fits the 70s character of our trucks.
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Re: Please help me decide
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Re: Please help me decide
I would cancel your order and keep what you have on it! Looks great to me. I would just flip your tires over to the blackwall side. In my opinion, both of those rims wouldn't look any better than what your running now.
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Re: Please help me decide
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Re: Please help me decide
I like the convos best of the two. I'm old school as well. Hell, I even like what you have now!
Have you looked at the Vintage Vintiques? I'm considering some of the rallies for my upcoming restore.
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Re: Please help me decide
You didn't offer the choice, but I vote for "none of the above". Sorry bro, but I can't get with the retro 80 style wheels.
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Re: Please help me decide
I like the wheels you have now far better then any of those...if you decide to sell them pm me... But out of the two if I HAD to make a choice, I'd pick the Convo Pros. I dont like the satin back but I think the others look like a wheel that belongs on a conversion van or something.
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Re: Please help me decide
fuels, convos just wouldnt suit it...
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CONVO'S !! Bring them over when they come in, and i'll mount and balance them for you.
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Re: Please help me decide
Convos... definitely!
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Re: Please help me decide
Of the two choices I voted for the Fuel ones. ...Joe
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Re: Please help me decide
keep the daisies!
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Re: Please help me decide
Damn guys. Now I am even more undecided. Thank you to everyone for the reply's and the nice comments. I really do appreciate them.
1. I like the rims I have now, but the offset I need is not availiable. I want to lower the rear down more and run the 29x25's, with a mini tub. I have had these rims for 20yrs and I just want a different look. I worked alot of overtime to get the cash, but I don't want to waste it either. 2. But, more horepower is always good. ![]() 3. I guess I should have added a third option for the poll, but didn't think that would help me decide. Thanks again guys for the advice. I need to figure out something tonight or tomorrow. Last edited by Nolowrider; 12-21-2008 at 05:37 PM. |
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