Wheel suggestions for my 68

[socalkevin68]

Finally got my truck back from body shop...they did an awesome job...I had them removed chrome on sides..since passenger side was all tore up...they filled welded up the holes and smoothed...and fixed a few more minor dents...then I wanted the original black paint..(without the white on top and on grill.........)..I
I went with ppg Raven black..i think its 9700 or something..but I'm VERY HAPPY..its awesome.....
Im going to start on the interior next week....gona order everything monday...still trying to figure out best place for seat covers..carpet etc...
I cannot figure out what kind of rims I'd like best..maybe you guys could help me by posting some pics on similar truck....I'd really appreciate it...
(I have the original 6 lug 15" wheels all around...
Kevin

[chevy88]

That looks very sharp, what are paint jobs running down there?

[socalkevin68]

i paid 3k for paint and a good dent and several blemishes..and lots of litle holes filled up....he sprayed the bed with something that looks like rhino lining ..but it's not..ill post a pic..i dont know what it is..but looks fantastic. kinda grey..with white specs. in it and rough surface like rhino.very cool.....

[kgt]

nothin finer than a 68!!...looks great

[-dylan-(OO==|==OO)]

nice truck.... ummm it depends wat wheels ur wanting... i like smoothies myself... thats wat imma be running

[vectorit]

Very nice!

I guess my questions to are: What theme are you seeing your truck in?
Hot rod
Vintage 68 stock work truck
Planning on lowering it?
Daily driver resto-mod

What are you expecting people on the street to get a thrill out of?
Engine
Engine sound
Paint
Vintage look

All kinds of choices out there on wheels, but people saying "put 22's on it!" when you are planning to just keep the originality of it kinda makes no sense.
Same goes if you are planning on hot rodding it or making it a resto mod.


Right now for me, I'd think it would look cool with matte black powder coated OEM steel wheels with taller truck tires and a red interior.

But that's me...

[mclairmo]

Very nice paint and body work. I wish my 68 looked nearly as good. Not cheap but clearly well worth it. I don't think any of us can help you with rim choice unless we know more about your overall theme and your goals. Are you going to drop it? If so, then a 6 spoke Torque Thrust or similar would be nice. If stock height, then maybe an oem 6 lug truck rally or aftermarket Corvette rally would work with some wide BFG 255/60 and/or 275/60s. I would keep the rims silver, polished or chrome though to contrast with your black paint and set off the bright trim work you have. I would also paint your plates black/yellow or obtain some original black plates and register under the Y.O.M. program with the CA DMV. Would look real sharp with your black paint. Buyers will pay extra for a truck with black/yellow plates.

[socalkevin68]

Originally Posted by mclairmo

Very nice paint and body work. I wish my 68 looked nearly as good. Not cheap but clearly well worth it. I don't think any of us can help you with rim choice unless we know more about your overall theme and your goals. Are you going to drop it? If so, then a 6 spoke Torque Thrust or similar would be nice. If stock height, then maybe an oem 6 lug truck rally or aftermarket Corvette rally would work with some wide BFG 255/60 and/or 275/60s. I would keep the rims silver, polished or chrome though to contrast with your black paint and set off the bright trim work you have. I would also paint your plates black/yellow or obtain some original black plates and register under the Y.O.M. program with the CA DMV. Would look real sharp with your black paint. Buyers will pay extra for a truck with black/yellow plates.

hey I didnt think of gettin the original type black/oraange plates..thank you..i looked on ebay (they're not cheap)..but I'm gona do some bidding and do the switch..
I want to drop it 4 inches or so..but not quite sure how yet..I do know I have the heavy duty leafs on the rear..so I guess the cheapest best way would be to get lowering springs...and for the front I definately want the lowering spring kit...maybe with drop spindles..but probably wont be able to afford that for a while......
And I really like the look of the ralleys with the chrome trim ring and center caps..

[68GMCCustom]

what type of look are you wanting...as that makes a big difference in wheel/tire package suggestions

[Critter]

Personally I always liked the different varieties of classic rallys. Nowadays they are being reproduced in all different sizes and bolt patterns. Might not be the look you were going for, just a suggestion...

[drsergio]

Do you know the bolt patern for your truck ?
looks real nice

[stich626]

IF 6 LUG.
you can use the newer wheels off a hd 1500
2004 had a nice wheel..
torque "d" are overdone..
team III et fuelers in cast are very nice..

[ChevLoRay]

To be different....why not just drop it? 3.5 up front and 5.0 out back and keep those wheels and caps. It's different enough and your black needs some bling. Those wheels/caps are bling enough and subtle. I like it.

You could have the wheels powder-coated in a near-chrome, if you like.

[andymarkv]

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

To be different....why not just drop it? 3.5 up front and 5.0 out back and keep those wheels and caps. It's different enough and your black needs some bling. Those wheels/caps are bling enough and subtle. I like it.

You could have the wheels powder-coated in a near-chrome, if you like.

I was thinking something similar, but if you wanted to keep it stockish, don't drop it quite so much.

I would like to see it with stock caps, but a lot wider wheel. Maybe 15x8s all around or 8's in the front and 15x10's in the rear.

Stock looks, just beefier.