Rally wheel info please? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rich916 · 03-19-2013, 04:31 PM

I'm trying to be stock/ period correct with my wheels.
I'm looking at this set for purchase. Set of 4, 15x8, 5 on 5, 4" backspace.

Is the backspacing correct for 67-72 trucks. Im also not sure the center caps are correct... should be chrome??

Also didn't GM designate some Rally wheels as "car" and some as "truck"

cdowns · 03-19-2013, 04:40 PM

rally wheels were not available in any way shape or form on 67-72 chevy trucks if u want to b period correct

Rich916 · 03-19-2013, 04:49 PM

Well ok then, LOL i honestly didn't know that, thanks for the info.

Mint68 · 03-19-2013, 06:26 PM

Steelies and caps would be the way to go for period correctness.

tommys72 · 03-19-2013, 07:53 PM

They may not be period correct, but they look great on our trucks, and those look great too, I say get em and roll em....I might be a little biased though
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**jocko** · 03-19-2013, 08:14 PM

To answer the rest of your question, you have truck/van rallies pictured. Car rallies were 5 slot. Color of the rally should be gray/silver. Car rallies were argent silver. Above is correct, they were never offered on 67-72, but so many folks retrofitted them that many think they are originals. They were available in 5 and 6 lug. (6 lug from 1/2 ton 4x4s - and HIGHLY sought after by todays K10/K5 crowd as well as the 60-69 crowd because they are a direct fit and clear disk brakes if the pre-71 crowd is inclined to add disks to their trucks). You are correct, center caps should be chrome. Replacements made of plastic are available, and they are actually quite nice. The yellow bow tie (a clue that they were never offered in 67-68 because the bow tie is not red, or 69-72 becuase the bow tie is not blue) is a trademarked piece and can be hard to find sometimes.

Tx Firefighter · 03-19-2013, 08:31 PM

The center caps are supposed to chrome, but the flat part down at the base where the bolts and lug holes are is silver.
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kcsa75 · 03-19-2013, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mint68

Steelies and caps would be the way to go for period correctness.

Agreed but rallies look way cooler!

**70cst** · 03-20-2013, 12:42 AM

Agreed that Rally's never were an option but so many of our truck have them that one would think they were an option. They do look nice on our trucks. .

I bought the Corvette Rally's for my truck.

03-19-2013, 04:31 PM	#1
Rich916 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 274	Rally wheel info please? I'm trying to be stock/ period correct with my wheels. I'm looking at this set for purchase. Set of 4, 15x8, 5 on 5, 4" backspace. Is the backspacing correct for 67-72 trucks. Im also not sure the center caps are correct... should be chrome?? Also didn't GM designate some Rally wheels as "car" and some as "truck" Attached Images __________________ 71 Short Step Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429946

03-19-2013, 04:40 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Rally wheel info please? rally wheels were not available in any way shape or form on 67-72 chevy trucks if u want to b period correct __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-19-2013, 04:49 PM	#3
Rich916 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 274	Re: Rally wheel info please? Well ok then, LOL i honestly didn't know that, thanks for the info. __________________ 71 Short Step Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429946

03-19-2013, 06:26 PM	#4
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: Rally wheel info please? Steelies and caps would be the way to go for period correctness.

03-19-2013, 07:53 PM	#5
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Rally wheel info please? They may not be period correct, but they look great on our trucks, and those look great too, I say get em and roll em....I might be a little biased though Posted via Mobile Device __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

03-19-2013, 08:14 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Rally wheel info please? To answer the rest of your question, you have truck/van rallies pictured. Car rallies were 5 slot. Color of the rally should be gray/silver. Car rallies were argent silver. Above is correct, they were never offered on 67-72, but so many folks retrofitted them that many think they are originals. They were available in 5 and 6 lug. (6 lug from 1/2 ton 4x4s - and HIGHLY sought after by todays K10/K5 crowd as well as the 60-69 crowd because they are a direct fit and clear disk brakes if the pre-71 crowd is inclined to add disks to their trucks). You are correct, center caps should be chrome. Replacements made of plastic are available, and they are actually quite nice. The yellow bow tie (a clue that they were never offered in 67-68 because the bow tie is not red, or 69-72 becuase the bow tie is not blue) is a trademarked piece and can be hard to find sometimes.

03-19-2013, 08:31 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Rally wheel info please? The center caps are supposed to chrome, but the flat part down at the base where the bolts and lug holes are is silver. Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2013, 12:42 AM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Rally wheel info please? Agreed that Rally's never were an option but so many of our truck have them that one would think they were an option. They do look nice on our trucks. . I bought the Corvette Rally's for my truck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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