Which wheel looks better to you? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

greenhorn male · 02-23-2004, 11:23 PM

First...these use the 69-79 style 4x4 caps with the 3 screws

greenhorn male · 02-23-2004, 11:57 PM

2nd... These have flush caps for the rear and flush cap with a hole in the center for the front hubs so none of the lug nuts show

greenhorn male · 02-23-2004, 11:58 PM

third

2wdBlazer · 02-24-2004, 12:19 AM

I say the first one.

SWEET7T · 02-24-2004, 12:46 AM

might get a better choice if you put them next to the truck... Then we can see exactly what we're working with

*racedvl* · 02-24-2004, 01:01 AM

1

greenhorn male · 02-24-2004, 01:08 AM

None of them have tires mounted. I have a 71 k10 right now with 33x12.50 on 15x8 stock ralleys, with 4" lift.
The 1st set are 15x7 and takes the bolt on stock ralley caps. If I keep these I might use narrower tires.
The 2nd are 15x10. I was thinking of putting some 33's and see how they look or maybe 35's.
The 3rd set are 15x10's also. I don't own them but there's a chance I might be able to trade them with the 1st set. I am not real thrilled about the looks of #3 but they might be a good spare set if I decide to get larger tires.
I agree with 2wd blazer and racedvl, I like #1 the best but these are 15x7 and I might be limited to tire size.
Does anyone run tall narrow tires on their lifted trucks?
Is anyone using 15x7's on their 4x4 and what tire size?

Stanford · 02-24-2004, 01:09 AM

I'd go with the third, but it also depends on color and how they look on the truck.

Stanford

soleeagle · 02-24-2004, 01:34 AM

#3

Blue Beard · 02-24-2004, 10:31 AM

Post a pic of your ride and ask someone to photoshop with the different choics...

Bluegoose972 · 02-24-2004, 12:01 PM

#3

This was a very popular style in the 90's and I had a set on a 1990 4x4 pickup. Looked very sharp! Not much shine, but very clean looking.

bouncytruck · 02-24-2004, 01:47 PM

I'd go for #1. I'm not much of a fan of directional wheels on the classic trucks. The off set on all three wheels looks completely different, especially #2. That wheel may cause some rubbing issues.

GreenMystChevy · 02-24-2004, 02:50 PM

I'm with bouncytruck. I am not a big fan of directional wheels. #1 is my favorite but I like the lip on #2.

greenhorn male · 02-24-2004, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blue Beard
Post a pic of your ride and ask someone to photoshop with the different choics...

I don't have a current pic since I replaced the doors and bed, my truck is in 3 different shades of light olive green with 3 molding options . Fenders are original with the lower molding option, doors are molding free, and bed have upper and lower molding option with moldings removed

I basically wanted to know which you guys would choose for your ride given the options.
Anyway, #3 is no longer an option. The guy that was considereing the trade already sold them. I own the other two.
The backspacing on #2 is 3.5" and I beleive #1 is also 3.5". I would definitely keep #1 if they were at least 8" wide.
Bouncy #2 does look very deep. I've been trying for a while now to get my friends 33's and mount them on these to see how they look on the truck. I've posted a question a while back when I first got these (#2) and some guys posted pics of their trucks with similar width and backspacing. the pictures looked cool.

Has anyone used or know of someone who used 15x7 on a lifted truck? What size tires would work with these?

2wdBlazer · 02-24-2004, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by greenhorn male

Has anyone used or know of someone who used 15x7 on a lifted truck? What size tires would work with these?

I believe you would be limited to a 11.50 with with thoses rims. So i'd say like a 32x11.50 and that would fit with the stock suspention. You could get a 33-38 in a 10.50 width but personally I think it would look Goofy. If it was an 8 inch rim, you could run a 12.50 width.

**Canadian694x4** · 02-24-2004, 08:00 PM

For the love of....Trucks...don't use #3...I personally would steer away from all but #1's do look amazing on some 4x4's of our era that I've seen...

mkmiller1 · 02-24-2004, 10:05 PM

#1-but I may be partial because I have a set on my blazer

Matthew

greenhorn male · 02-25-2004, 02:01 AM

Yes Matthew, those are the ones! Mine came with the same caps,too. What size tires are those? Is that stock height or Lifted?

DaHateTank · 02-25-2004, 03:18 AM

I like this wheel:

DaHateTank · 02-25-2004, 03:19 AM

Oh...thats not one of the choices?!?!?!

Ill say #1, then.

-Marty

mkmiller1 · 02-25-2004, 08:39 PM

greenhornmale-The tires are 32x11.5x15 and it has a 1" body lift. I had the same tires before the lift and never rubbed then. I'm going to put 33's on it but also have a 2.5" lift to put on at the same time, because I figure they would rub.

Matthew

72SWB4X4 · 03-03-2004, 06:54 PM

I have bf goodrich ta's 32 x 10.5 on my truck on 15 x 8 rims and it works fine

02-24-2004, 12:19 AM	#4
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	I say the first one. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

02-24-2004, 12:46 AM	#5
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	might get a better choice if you put them next to the truck... Then we can see exactly what we're working with __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

02-24-2004, 01:08 AM	#7
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	None of them have tires mounted. I have a 71 k10 right now with 33x12.50 on 15x8 stock ralleys, with 4" lift. The 1st set are 15x7 and takes the bolt on stock ralley caps. If I keep these I might use narrower tires. The 2nd are 15x10. I was thinking of putting some 33's and see how they look or maybe 35's. The 3rd set are 15x10's also. I don't own them but there's a chance I might be able to trade them with the 1st set. I am not real thrilled about the looks of #3 but they might be a good spare set if I decide to get larger tires. I agree with 2wd blazer and racedvl, I like #1 the best but these are 15x7 and I might be limited to tire size. Does anyone run tall narrow tires on their lifted trucks? Is anyone using 15x7's on their 4x4 and what tire size? __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays. Last edited by greenhorn male; 02-24-2004 at 01:42 AM.

02-24-2004, 01:09 AM	#8
Stanford WILLY FOR PRESIDENT!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 190	I'd go with the third, but it also depends on color and how they look on the truck. Stanford __________________ *"He's a high tech REDNECK."* George Jones '67 C/10 FOR SALE!! $600, runs, strait grill, good parts, or beater truck '68 GMC K25, 4x4, current project '71 Custom/10, Crate 350, My Baby!! '97 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP

02-24-2004, 01:34 AM	#9
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	#3 __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

02-23-2004, 11:23 PM	#1
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Which wheel looks better to you? First...these use the 69-79 style 4x4 caps with the 3 screws Last edited by greenhorn male; 03-30-2006 at 02:33 AM.

02-23-2004, 11:57 PM	#2
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	2nd... These have flush caps for the rear and flush cap with a hole in the center for the front hubs so none of the lug nuts show Last edited by greenhorn male; 03-30-2006 at 02:33 AM.

02-23-2004, 11:58 PM	#3
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	third __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays. Last edited by greenhorn male; 03-30-2006 at 02:33 AM.

02-24-2004, 01:01 AM	#6
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	1

02-24-2004, 10:31 AM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Post a pic of your ride and ask someone to photoshop with the different choics... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-24-2004, 12:01 PM	#11
Bluegoose972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 248	#3 This was a very popular style in the 90's and I had a set on a 1990 4x4 pickup. Looked very sharp! Not much shine, but very clean looking.

02-24-2004, 01:47 PM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I'd go for #1. I'm not much of a fan of directional wheels on the classic trucks. The off set on all three wheels looks completely different, especially #2. That wheel may cause some rubbing issues. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-24-2004, 02:50 PM	#13
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	I'm with bouncytruck. I am not a big fan of directional wheels. #1 is my favorite but I like the lip on #2. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

02-24-2004, 08:00 PM	#16
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	For the love of....Trucks...don't use #3...I personally would steer away from all but #1's do look amazing on some 4x4's of our era that I've seen... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

02-24-2004, 10:05 PM	#17
mkmiller1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Magnolia, Arkansas Posts: 1,091	#1-but I may be partial because I have a set on my blazer Matthew __________________ GOD is good...All the time! '71 swb custom10 barn find-68K original miles 72 K5 CST rust bucket, but runs and drives 84K miles



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02-25-2004, 02:01 AM	#18
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Yes Matthew, those are the ones! Mine came with the same caps,too. What size tires are those? Is that stock height or Lifted?

02-25-2004, 03:18 AM	#19
DaHateTank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 119	I like this wheel: Attached Images

02-25-2004, 03:19 AM	#20
DaHateTank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 119	Oh...thats not one of the choices?!?!?! Ill say #1, then. -Marty

02-25-2004, 08:39 PM	#21
mkmiller1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Magnolia, Arkansas Posts: 1,091	greenhornmale-The tires are 32x11.5x15 and it has a 1" body lift. I had the same tires before the lift and never rubbed then. I'm going to put 33's on it but also have a 2.5" lift to put on at the same time, because I figure they would rub. Matthew __________________ GOD is good...All the time! '71 swb custom10 barn find-68K original miles 72 K5 CST rust bucket, but runs and drives 84K miles

03-03-2004, 06:54 PM	#22
72SWB4X4 Florida Key's Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 143	#1 or #2 I have bf goodrich ta's 32 x 10.5 on my truck on 15 x 8 rims and it works fine Attached Images __________________ Craig Wood 1972 SWB Chevy Cheyenne 4X4 Restored stock except 454 (481 cu. in. now) most options Available pictures of my truck http://myoldtruck.com/gallery/browse...500&userid=528 Come to florida and visit www.Paradisewatersports.com

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