Chrome Steelie or Reverse? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

eightbanger · 04-10-2014, 03:39 PM

I understand what a Chrome Reverse Wheel is, and that it is not to be confused with a Smoothie.

But what, if any, is the difference between a Chrome Reverse Wheel and a Chrome Steelie?

I've had a little search on here and on Google, but no real definitive answer to my question...

**special-K** · 04-11-2014, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eightbanger

I understand what a Chrome Reverse Wheel is, and that it is not to be confused with a Smoothie.

But what, if any, is the difference between a Chrome Reverse Wheel and a Chrome Steelie?

I've had a little search on here and on Google, but no real definitive answer to my question...

A chrome reverse is a chrome steelie but a chrome steelie isn't necessarily a chrome reverse. A chrome reverse is a deep dish chrome steelie and a chrome stealie is a chrome wheel in any width or offset. Reverse refers to the offset being less or moreso the face side being deeper

eightbanger · 04-12-2014, 11:51 AM

Thank you Tim, now I get it.
I wonder how my truck would look with some deep dish Chrome Reverse Wheels?
Could be the way to go..

**special-K** · 04-12-2014, 08:21 PM

I always liked them back in the day,then got away from chrome due to rust issues. But with the years passing and my '67 going to be a pleasure vehicle not driven in winter,parked inside,and generally only driven in good weather I want some. I have 8" steelies I had powder coated red in '05 to run wheelcovers and narrow white walls on a '72 short bed I had. I sold that truck to build this '67 that is going nowhere. Anyway,this truck is going another direction running dog dish hubcaps and everything is planned round the red wheels. I came to realize if I got chrome wheels I could go with any color scheme. The '65 Pontiac hubcaps I have would look great with the rim mirroring the alternate chrome/black ribs. The open look is great,too. I'm sure your truck would look hot with them

eightbanger · 04-13-2014, 10:20 AM

Food for thought on the rusting issue Tim, especially over here with the amount of rain we get

Maybe Black powder coated steelies with trim rings and chrome caps. There's probably no such thing as Black Reverse Wheels

**special-K** · 04-15-2014, 11:20 PM

I figure chrome is not a concern if it's only driven occasionally. I have red reverse now

04-10-2014, 03:39 PM	#1
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Chrome Steelie or Reverse? I understand what a Chrome Reverse Wheel is, and that it is not to be confused with a Smoothie. But what, if any, is the difference between a Chrome Reverse Wheel and a Chrome Steelie? I've had a little search on here and on Google, but no real definitive answer to my question... __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

04-12-2014, 11:51 AM	#3
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Chrome Steelie or Reverse? Thank you Tim, now I get it. I wonder how my truck would look with some deep dish Chrome Reverse Wheels? Could be the way to go.. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

04-12-2014, 08:21 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Chrome Steelie or Reverse? I always liked them back in the day,then got away from chrome due to rust issues. But with the years passing and my '67 going to be a pleasure vehicle not driven in winter,parked inside,and generally only driven in good weather I want some. I have 8" steelies I had powder coated red in '05 to run wheelcovers and narrow white walls on a '72 short bed I had. I sold that truck to build this '67 that is going nowhere. Anyway,this truck is going another direction running dog dish hubcaps and everything is planned round the red wheels. I came to realize if I got chrome wheels I could go with any color scheme. The '65 Pontiac hubcaps I have would look great with the rim mirroring the alternate chrome/black ribs. The open look is great,too. I'm sure your truck would look hot with them __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-13-2014, 10:20 AM	#5
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Chrome Steelie or Reverse? Food for thought on the rusting issue Tim, especially over here with the amount of rain we get Maybe Black powder coated steelies with trim rings and chrome caps. There's probably no such thing as Black Reverse Wheels __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

04-15-2014, 11:20 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Chrome Steelie or Reverse? I figure chrome is not a concern if it's only driven occasionally. I have red reverse now __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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