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Chuck A · 03-24-2021, 11:27 AM

I've installed the wheel/tire combination I want for my truck. These are 15"X8" 6 lug X 5.5 truck Rally wheels with 255/70/R15 BF Goodrich Radial TAs.

Now I need to make a decision on trim rings. Looking for the opinions on what I should do and why.

Should I leave it alone and not run a trim ring?

If I did go with trim rings, which size? 2" or 3"?

I'm already wishing I had not put the white letters out and will probably change that soon. Please keep the ribbing to a minimum for the Martha Stewart ruler.

Thanks!
Chuck

**1971Stepside** · 03-24-2021, 11:33 AM

Need a pic of the whole truck

Chuck A · 03-24-2021, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Need a pic of the whole truck

Sorry I guess whole truck pictures would help. Here you go!
One is with the old wheel/tire combo which I hated and one with the new wheel/tire combo, but before I added the correct center caps.

Note: I replaced the springs & shocks over the winter which is what raised the ride height. I expect it will settle down a few inches.

Thanks!

**1971Stepside** · 03-24-2021, 12:01 PM

Beautiful truck. Since you have the chrome trim I would say go with the beauty rings, but I like the rally both ways.

jamesi20 · 03-24-2021, 12:11 PM

personally I like the 3" on the trucks but bottom line is it is your truck so do it the way you like it. You get to look at it every day so make it what you like best

**dagnabbitt** · 03-24-2021, 12:24 PM

I grew up in the 80s and 90s so I like having white letters out, and I run without trim rings because I can't bear to scratch up the rim, even if you can't see it and it does no actual harm.

But: for a nice, subtle stock looking truck like yours I would do 2" with black tire. Just my opinion.

72-CH · 03-24-2021, 12:57 PM

I went with 2.5 inch rounded from Coker tire. They are about as close to original I could find.

Chuck A · 03-24-2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 72-CH

I went with 2.5 inch rounded from Coker tire. They are about as close to original I could find.

Wow, great compromise solution. Definitely going to check out this option! thank you 72-CH!

cj847 · 03-24-2021, 02:44 PM

Here are my 3" trim rings on what must be 7" rims. Hence they look too deep. They may look fine on your rims if they are 8".

EagleChief · 03-24-2021, 01:02 PM

I like the trim rings... maybe the 2"?

CG · 03-24-2021, 04:54 PM

Personal opinion here, Rallies need trim rings or they look like someone stole your trim rings.

weasel29gm · 03-24-2021, 05:48 PM

3" on mine same tire. Timeless look

Brocoli Wad · 03-24-2021, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck A

I've installed the wheel/tire combination I want for my truck. These are 15"X8" 6 lug X 5.5 truck Rally wheels with 255/70/R15 BF Goodrich Radial TAs.

Now I need to make a decision on trim rings. Looking for the opinions on what I should do and why.

Here’s mine. I think they’re 3” rings. I need to replace them and repaint the wheels, but I’m keeping mine in this configuration.
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cj847 · 03-24-2021, 07:05 PM

Brokoli Wad,

Where did you get those rims? They look like car rims which I thought only came in 5 on 4.75 and mostly 14"? I prefer those over the 73 up truck rims.

BigBird05 · 03-24-2021, 07:13 PM

My vote is the old school look. 3" trim rings with the letters out. But I am planning on running Craiger SS on mine.

Brocoli Wad · 03-24-2021, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cj847

Brokoli Wad,

Where did you get those rims? They look like car rims which I thought only came in 5 on 4.75 and mostly 14"? I prefer those over the 73 up truck rims.

Came with the truck. They probably are car rims that were installed with the “disc conversion” PO did.

It was an artistic junkyard swap.
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Overdriven · 03-24-2021, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cj847

Brokoli Wad,

Where did you get those rims? They look like car rims which I thought only came in 5 on 4.75 and mostly 14"? I prefer those over the 73 up truck rims.

Wheel Vintiques has “car rally’s” in 5x5 and 6 lug

Andy4639 · 03-24-2021, 10:28 PM

This was back in 1986/87 time frame. My truck has seen 2 other sets of wheels and tires since then.
15" x8" all 4 wheels. Trim rings are a must if you run the Ralley wheels. They just don't look right without them. Sorry about the pictures they are pictures of old 35mm camera pictures.

russellmarling · 03-25-2021, 01:37 AM

I would vote for white letters on the inside, no trim rings. I think losing the white letters will clean up the look more than trim rings will.

MAC71Cheyenne · 03-25-2021, 07:16 AM

'71
15x8
235/75 Wrangler...crappy photo

**OL SKOOL** · 03-25-2021, 07:43 AM

Beautiful truck. I like the trim ring and black wall out look.

Gigem · 03-24-2021, 10:24 PM

If it were my truck...

flip the tires so no white letters show, and add the beauty rings

yuccales · 03-25-2021, 07:51 AM

Darn nice looking truck! I think it needs the rings. I also think the shell needs the stripe painted to match the truck.

Chuck A · 03-25-2021, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

Darn nice looking truck! I think it needs the rings. I also think the shell needs the stripe painted to match the truck.

Totally agree on the shell repaint and already planning on doing that. That unicorn of a shell was tough to find. I don't imagine a lot of folks bought short bed trucks to use for camping.

OregonNed · 03-26-2021, 10:17 AM

I have 7" wheels on the front, and 8" on the back. I added smooth rings to mine, 2" on the 7's and 3" on the 8's

03-24-2021, 11:27 AM	#1
Chuck A Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 69	Which way would you go? I've installed the wheel/tire combination I want for my truck. These are 15"X8" 6 lug X 5.5 truck Rally wheels with 255/70/R15 BF Goodrich Radial TAs. Now I need to make a decision on trim rings. Looking for the opinions on what I should do and why. Should I leave it alone and not run a trim ring? If I did go with trim rings, which size? 2" or 3"? I'm already wishing I had not put the white letters out and will probably change that soon. Please keep the ribbing to a minimum for the Martha Stewart ruler. Thanks! Chuck Attached Images

03-24-2021, 11:33 AM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Which way would you go? Need a pic of the whole truck __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

03-24-2021, 12:01 PM	#4
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Which way would you go? Beautiful truck. Since you have the chrome trim I would say go with the beauty rings, but I like the rally both ways. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

03-24-2021, 12:11 PM	#5
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 494	Re: Which way would you go? personally I like the 3" on the trucks but bottom line is it is your truck so do it the way you like it. You get to look at it every day so make it what you like best

03-24-2021, 12:24 PM	#6
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,468	Re: Which way would you go? I grew up in the 80s and 90s so I like having white letters out, and I run without trim rings because I can't bear to scratch up the rim, even if you can't see it and it does no actual harm. But: for a nice, subtle stock looking truck like yours I would do 2" with black tire. Just my opinion. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

03-24-2021, 12:57 PM	#7
72-CH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Frisco TX. Posts: 21	Re: Which way would you go? I went with 2.5 inch rounded from Coker tire. They are about as close to original I could find.

03-24-2021, 02:44 PM	#9
cj847 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 576	Re: Which way would you go? Here are my 3" trim rings on what must be 7" rims. Hence they look too deep. They may look fine on your rims if they are 8". Attached Images

03-24-2021, 01:02 PM	#10
EagleChief Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 420	Re: Which way would you go? I like the trim rings... maybe the 2"? __________________ 1971 C10 - Hugger Orange/White My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780197 LS Swap Thread: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811460

03-24-2021, 04:54 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,060	Re: Which way would you go? Personal opinion here, Rallies need trim rings or they look like someone stole your trim rings. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-24-2021, 05:48 PM	#12
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	Re: Which way would you go? 3" on mine same tire. Timeless look __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-24-2021, 07:05 PM	#14
cj847 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 576	Re: Which way would you go? Brokoli Wad, Where did you get those rims? They look like car rims which I thought only came in 5 on 4.75 and mostly 14"? I prefer those over the 73 up truck rims.

03-24-2021, 07:13 PM	#15
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: Which way would you go? My vote is the old school look. 3" trim rings with the letters out. But I am planning on running Craiger SS on mine.

03-24-2021, 10:28 PM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Which way would you go? This was back in 1986/87 time frame. My truck has seen 2 other sets of wheels and tires since then. 15" x8" all 4 wheels. Trim rings are a must if you run the Ralley wheels. They just don't look right without them. Sorry about the pictures they are pictures of old 35mm camera pictures. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-25-2021, 01:37 AM	#19
russellmarling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Highlands, NC Posts: 138	Re: Which way would you go? I would vote for white letters on the inside, no trim rings. I think losing the white letters will clean up the look more than trim rings will. __________________ '70 GMC SWB step-side- 454, 4 speed, air bags (in progress) '09 CTS-V M6 '03 Sierra SWB Z71 '82 Yamaha Seca XJ650R Turbo! '04 Yamaha FZ6

03-25-2021, 07:16 AM	#20
MAC71Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa Posts: 303	Re: Which way would you go? '71 15x8 235/75 Wrangler...crappy photo Attached Images



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03-25-2021, 07:43 AM	#21
OL SKOOL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: rochelle il. Posts: 355	Re: Which way would you go? Beautiful truck. I like the trim ring and black wall out look.

03-24-2021, 10:24 PM	#22
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	Re: Which way would you go? If it were my truck... flip the tires so no white letters show, and add the beauty rings __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

03-25-2021, 07:51 AM	#23
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,783	Re: Which way would you go? Darn nice looking truck! I think it needs the rings. I also think the shell needs the stripe painted to match the truck.

03-26-2021, 10:17 AM	#25
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Which way would you go? I have 7" wheels on the front, and 8" on the back. I added smooth rings to mine, 2" on the 7's and 3" on the 8's Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

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