need help with wheels.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by The Big Green

....Thanks for the help. I will try my best to use this shop, but some makes of wheels you can't even get thru them.

Then use different ones that you can get from them. Use any resource you can to help get it right.

[Painter D]

I've always measured my own BS, simply because I don't trust anyone else to do it. I like the deep dish look as well , make sure whoever does it knows how to measure it out to get the maximum dish.

[The Big Green]

Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

I've always measured my own BS, simply because I don't trust anyone else to do it. I like the deep dish look as well , make sure whoever does it knows how to measure it out to get the maximum dish.

I'm not sure I trust myself to measure the BS I need



SCOTI
Theres not many places to choose from around here. I'll get wheels someday. Seems like I have been looking forever...lol. So many choices, and sizes. I remember when 15's where it, and if you wanted to be really cool, you got 15x10's...lol. Now there are 32's, I saw a Hummer on 30's a few months ago. The guy is a track runner, Wallace Spearman, or Tyson Gay owns it, I forget. Its awesome but huge.


Anyways thanks guys.

[SCOTI]

I think w/slightly different logic so hear me out . . .... Yes, the large diameter rollers are popular & can get a truck noticed. The challange is to build a truck that gets noticed even if it has 15" wheels.

Build the truck & let the wheels compliment the build.... regardless of their size.

[my67chevytruck]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I think w/slightly different logic so hear me out . . .... Yes, the large diameter rollers are popular & can get a truck noticed. The challange is to build a truck that gets noticed even if it has 15" wheels.

Build the truck & let the wheels compliment the build.... regardless of their size.

very well stated SCOTI !!!

[The Big Green]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I think w/slightly different logic so hear me out . . .... Yes, the large diameter rollers are popular & can get a truck noticed. The challange is to build a truck that gets noticed even if it has 15" wheels.

Build the truck & let the wheels compliment the build.... regardless of their size.

I have a Pro Star look-alike. They are a Prime's, Walmart carried them, or still do. They were on my truck when I bought it, 10, or 11 years ago. I don't think they will tuck behind back fenders when I get it bagged. They are 15x8 on back, 6 on front. The back looks close already, and they may fit, but may not. If they fit I'll keep them for a while longer, but they are scratched, dented, and bent up. I don't know when I'll get wheels really. I want them now, but may wait, and make the truck they way I want, and wheel last. I just wanted to make the notch for the wheel diameter I want in the end, when I do get wheels.


Very good atitude though. I always liked a nice truck, and nice paint more than big wheels, and dents. A lot of people are the other way about it, but thats why we are all different.



I hear ya, and hears what I think about it. If my wheels fit, I'll build the truck first. I have new tires on it, even if I want a nicer wheel, then I can buy, new 15's for fairly cheap, and look great. They aren't big, but they are reasonably priced, and a cheap way because I don't need tires. Most cheaper 22's, with tires, are around $2000. That kinda money will make an old truck look nice. That can finish most interiors, and even some new paint.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by The Big Green

I have a Pro Star look-alike. They are a Prime's, Walmart carried them, or still do. They were on my truck when I bought it, 10, or 11 years ago. I don't think they will tuck behind back fenders when I get it bagged. They are 15x8 on back, 6 on front. The back looks close already, and they may fit, but may not. If they fit I'll keep them for a while longer, but they are scratched, dented, and bent up. I don't know when I'll get wheels really. I want them now, but may wait, and make the truck they way I want, and wheel last. I just wanted to make the notch for the wheel diameter I want in the end, when I do get wheels.


Very good atitude though. I always liked a nice truck, and nice paint more than big wheels, and dents. A lot of people are the other way about it, but thats why we are all different.



I hear ya, and hears what I think about it. If my wheels fit, I'll build the truck first. I have new tires on it, even if I want a nicer wheel, then I can buy, new 15's for fairly cheap, and look great. They aren't big, but they are reasonably priced, and a cheap way because I don't need tires. Most cheaper 22's, with tires, are around $2000. That kinda money will make an old truck look nice. That can finish most interiors, and even some new paint.

Heck... Start looking for a set of truck ralleys (15x8) & van ralleys (15x6.5's). They're easy to 're-freshen' vs. the Pro-star type wheel you have & ralleys still look 'right' on these classic trucks. You might even find someone that would swap you straight up??

Another idea is some plain-jane solid steelies painted gloss (enter color of choice). Some chrome lugs & you have a cheap yet clean & detailed set of rolling stock.