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AusTx68 · 04-30-2010, 03:13 PM

Today I went to the body shop to test fit the wheels on my truck. Tires were not on the wheels so I could return them if there was a problem. I was only concerned with the fronts. I was afraid they would need grinding like their Boss 338s.

We jacked up the truck, pulled the rally wheel and slid on the 225. Fit like a glove! No issues at all

Took a step back to take in the view and man they look HOT!! I can't wait to see these on my painted truck!! Unfortunately it will be 4 weeks before I get her back. Tomorrow I will have the Toyo Proxes mounted on the wheels and put them in the garage with the other new parts. Until she comes home I'll spend my off time playing Modern Warfare 2 online..just made Captain!

muthstryker · 04-30-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AusTx68

Today I went to the body shop to test fit the wheels on my truck. Tires were not on the wheels so I could return them if there was a problem. I was only concerned with the fronts. I was afraid they would need grinding like their Boss 338s.

We jacked up the truck, pulled the rally wheel and slid on the 225. Fit like a glove! No issues at all

Took a step back to take in the view and man they look HOT!! I can't wait to see these on my painted truck!! Unfortunately it will be 4 weeks before I get her back. Tomorrow I will have the Toyo Proxes mounted on the wheels and put them in the garage with the other new parts. Until she comes home I'll spend my off time playing Modern Warfare 2 online..just made Captain!

How long are your front hubs? Mine are like 2 3/4"s long. If yours are the same length, did the center cap fit? Thats my concern.

What do you play MW2 on?

AusTx68 · 04-30-2010, 04:11 PM

I'm not sure about the hub length but I can tell you the center cap didn't snap on. I didn't consider that an issue. Just need to dent the top of the dust cover.

Ninety percent of the time I'm playing Team Mercenary. My call sign is AusTx68
Other times I play Ground War. I prefer TM.

muthstryker · 04-30-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AusTx68

I'm not sure about the hub length but I can tell you the center cap didn't snap on. I didn't consider that an issue. Just need to dent the top of the dust cover.

Ninety percent of the time I'm playing Team Mercenary. My call sign is AusTx68
Other times I play Ground War. I prefer TM.

Ya I might have to throw a small small, spacer on it just incase it doesnt snap on.

Are you playing on the computer? xbox? PS3?

AusTx68 · 04-30-2010, 04:29 PM

I'll have to try using a spacer before beating it.

I play on PS3.

au03z71 · 04-30-2010, 04:43 PM

Piiiiiiiicsssssssssssss!

AusTx68 · 04-30-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by au03z71

Piiiiiiiicsssssssssssss!

I knew that was coming! Didn't have my camera when I was the shop checking the fit. My truck gets block sanded next week to prep for paint. I'll see what I can do. Might have to wait till it's done.

72BlckButy · 05-01-2010, 12:10 AM

With Proxes did you end up going with? Sizes?

Can't wait for some more pics!

1stchevy · 05-01-2010, 08:06 AM

I'm digging those wheels, they should look killer on your truck.

AusTx68 · 05-01-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

With Proxes did you end up going with? Sizes?

Can't wait for some more pics!

Fronts 255/40/20
Rears 295/40/20

72BlckButy · 05-02-2010, 10:03 PM

Perfect setup IMO...

colin_havens · 05-13-2010, 12:36 PM

Wheres the update????

muthstryker · 05-13-2010, 04:07 PM

I didnt get lucky with my wheels, My fronts dont fit.. The same problem the Boss 338s have. Going to have my brake hubs machined down.

AusTx68 · 05-13-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by colin_havens

Wheres the update????

I posted my fit results. They went on fine with no hub or clearance issues. I had the new Proxes mounted on the wheels and they are currently sitting pretty in my garage. My truck is getting painted. When I get it home (couple weeks), I'll post pics of the wheels on the truck.

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

I didnt get lucky with my wheels, My fronts dont fit.. The same problem the Boss 338s have. Going to have my brake hubs machined down.

So you had hub problems. That's interesting. Mine fit fine.

*Sublvr72* · 05-13-2010, 07:37 PM

I just got a set of these for one of my customers. They are gorgeous looking rims!

AusTx68 · 05-13-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublvr72

I just got a set of these for one of my customers. They are gorgeous looking rims!

Don't they though! I can't wait to get them on my truck!

AusTx68 · 06-05-2010, 09:04 PM

I finally got my truck back from the body shop and was able to mount my new wheels!! They look awesome! As you can see my truck is not quite finished. I will only have it for a few weeks then it goes back to re-shoot the door jams and final color sanding. When I mounted the front wheels the center cap didn't snap in place. I had to lightly tap the the bearing dust cover with a hammer to get them to fit. Once that was done they went on easy.

Mike J · 06-05-2010, 09:12 PM

wow, that looks really nice brother!

1LoC10 · 06-05-2010, 09:14 PM

looks awesome

ksbrktracer · 06-05-2010, 09:21 PM

Killer looking truck and the wheels are awesome.....Oh and I dig the color..gm sunset orange ????

AusTx68 · 06-05-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

Killer looking truck and the wheels are awesome.....Oh and I dig the color..gm sunset orange ????

Thanks! The color is GM Atomic Orange

MONTE · 06-05-2010, 10:10 PM

Wheels and color are awesome!! Keep it going.

72BlckButy · 06-05-2010, 10:26 PM

Wow... those wheels/tires and paint look killer.

What drop are you running on you truck?

ehuth1 · 06-05-2010, 10:39 PM

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than I expected!! Nice looking truck with the perfect wheel setup!! Can't wait to see the finished product!!

AusTx68 · 06-05-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

What drop are you running on you truck?

Well, it started out as an ECE 4/6 static drop. At the time I was building a killer big block so I ordered BBC springs. I later switched to a 383 crate motor. After I got it all together I noticed it was sitting high up front. It was then I realized I had the wrong springs. I decided to cut a link off the springs to try and make it right. Well, instead of going conservative I cut 1 1/2 links. It ended up lower than I figured but came out looking badass and no clearance problems. Now I'd like to take an inch off the rear too

04-30-2010, 03:13 PM	#26
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel Today I went to the body shop to test fit the wheels on my truck. Tires were not on the wheels so I could return them if there was a problem. I was only concerned with the fronts. I was afraid they would need grinding like their Boss 338s. We jacked up the truck, pulled the rally wheel and slid on the 225. Fit like a glove! No issues at all Took a step back to take in the view and man they look HOT!! I can't wait to see these on my painted truck!! Unfortunately it will be 4 weeks before I get her back. Tomorrow I will have the Toyo Proxes mounted on the wheels and put them in the garage with the other new parts. Until she comes home I'll spend my off time playing Modern Warfare 2 online..just made Captain! __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb Last edited by AusTx68; 04-30-2010 at 03:15 PM.

04-30-2010, 04:11 PM	#28
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel I'm not sure about the hub length but I can tell you the center cap didn't snap on. I didn't consider that an issue. Just need to dent the top of the dust cover. Ninety percent of the time I'm playing Team Mercenary. My call sign is AusTx68 Other times I play Ground War. I prefer TM. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

04-30-2010, 04:29 PM	#30
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel I'll have to try using a spacer before beating it. I play on PS3. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

04-30-2010, 04:43 PM	#31
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel Piiiiiiiicsssssssssssss!

05-01-2010, 12:10 AM	#33
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel With Proxes did you end up going with? Sizes? Can't wait for some more pics! __________________ -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)

05-01-2010, 08:06 AM	#34
1stchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 785	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel I'm digging those wheels, they should look killer on your truck.

05-02-2010, 10:03 PM	#36
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel Perfect setup IMO... __________________ -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)

05-13-2010, 12:36 PM	#37
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel Wheres the update????

05-13-2010, 04:07 PM	#38
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel I didnt get lucky with my wheels, My fronts dont fit.. The same problem the Boss 338s have. Going to have my brake hubs machined down.

05-13-2010, 07:37 PM	#40
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel I just got a set of these for one of my customers. They are gorgeous looking rims!

06-05-2010, 09:04 PM	#42
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel - Finally Got Pics!! I finally got my truck back from the body shop and was able to mount my new wheels!! They look awesome! As you can see my truck is not quite finished. I will only have it for a few weeks then it goes back to re-shoot the door jams and final color sanding. When I mounted the front wheels the center cap didn't snap in place. I had to lightly tap the the bearing dust cover with a hammer to get them to fit. Once that was done they went on easy. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb Last edited by AusTx68; 06-06-2010 at 12:24 AM.

06-05-2010, 09:12 PM	#43
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel wow, that looks really nice brother! __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

06-05-2010, 09:14 PM	#44
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06-05-2010, 09:21 PM	#45
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel Killer looking truck and the wheels are awesome.....Oh and I dig the color..gm sunset orange ????

06-05-2010, 10:10 PM	#47
MONTE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Donna, Texas Posts: 286	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel Wheels and color are awesome!! Keep it going.



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06-05-2010, 10:26 PM	#48
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel Wow... those wheels/tires and paint look killer. What drop are you running on you truck? __________________ -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)

06-05-2010, 10:39 PM	#49
ehuth1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winder, GA Posts: 55	Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than I expected!! Nice looking truck with the perfect wheel setup!! Can't wait to see the finished product!!

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