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Ric83 · 12-16-2004, 10:24 AM

Well, been playin' w/ photoshop some more and figured this is what I want my truck to look like someday. I thought maybe some black wheels would look good w/ that paint scheme, but now I am not sure. What do you guys think??

Jonboy · 12-16-2004, 10:56 AM

I think black wheels get lost in the large wheelwells we have, but that is just my opinion. I think a nice billet wheel would accent your truck a lot more. I do like the simple 2 tone break you have there.

bagged81 · 12-16-2004, 11:05 AM

I think the black wheel with a polished lip looks good. I'd put them on my truck.

Ric83 · 12-16-2004, 11:14 AM

Yeah, they would deffinatly have a polished lip on them. I am not too hot for all black wheels. It is kind of hard to tell in the pic. Looks more like a white wall as opposed to a polished lip, but it is :p

LOHRTBT · 12-16-2004, 11:16 AM

I think it would look good. You have to remember you should have a LOT more lip than that, and it would make the wheel stand out more.

I say go for it. Or order some that you like and see how you like it, if you wanna powder coat after that, do it then.

**N2TRUX** · 12-16-2004, 11:24 AM

Sorry guys but I have to vote NO to dark wheels! I think this trend toward dark colored wheels is all wrong. The wheel just dies when it's that dark.

Think about how big of a difference it make when you take a stock truck and add a chrome or polished wheel. It really makes the truck come to life. Now take that same scenerio and go the opposite direction with a dark colored wheel, and it has a negative effect.....

bigblock73 · 12-16-2004, 12:31 PM

I like the dark wheels, it gives the truck more of a road racing or serious kind of look..but not a gawdy one. It seems EVERYBODY has big inch polished or chrome wheels...been done a million times. Look at Frank's (7t7) truck, his truck really gets my attention, and the wheels are a big reason for it.

cochino12 · 12-16-2004, 12:34 PM

No dark wheels

8t5Silverado · 12-16-2004, 03:16 PM

I say go for it. Dark wheels can look good, depending on the wheel itself. I like the road race/rally look myself.

I have bronze-colored wheels on my WRX and I love 'em (much more subdued than the gold wheels that are popular with the rally guys).

I have gunmetal stock rallys on my truck, and I like the look of them.

A lot of people have polished and chrome. To me, chrome and polished wheels look good if the rest of the vehicle goes along with it. That pic of your truck looks pretty modern and would look good with dark wheels.

How about a gunmetal color (with a polished lip) to match the accent stripe on the door?

Ric83 · 12-16-2004, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 8t5Silverado

How about a gunmetal color (with a polished lip) to match the accent stripe on the door?

Hmm. Hadn't thought about that...

Dirty Dan · 12-16-2004, 04:09 PM

Go for it.

it looks awsome.

cliffsta · 12-16-2004, 05:40 PM

Those are the American Racing AR 767 right? or something like that. WAAAAY back in the day, like years ago before i even got ol red, i was thinking about those rims, but i decided against them. They would match your truck fairly well, but its hard to pull off black wheels on these kinda trucks IMHO.
BUT as i like to believe, the only opion that matters is yours, and the only happy person has to be the guy who's name is on the title

Ric83 · 12-17-2004, 09:22 AM

I am not sure what kind of wheel that is. It just happened to be the only one I could find at the moment that was close to the angle I needed to shop them in the pic. Like Dave said, the ones I go w/ will prob have more of a lip, so it will make it look better. Either way, I have a looooooong way to go before I have to start worrying about what wheels I want to get; just that since I can't work on it for real, it don't cost a thing to dream

This is what it really looks like right now.

full foot notch · 12-17-2004, 11:35 AM

here is my truck, the rims were Krom 923B (or maybe 925B), 20x8 on a 275/55/20 tire , i went with it cause here in FL and also in the south, mostly the "dark areas", the thinking is the more chrome the better, so i got the black rims to be different, plus with the polished chrome lip, it gives that 2 tone effect of the black and chrome/silver, so its a complimenting contrast of colors that still gets the effect of thats its a 20 inch rim(with the lip showing hte overall diameter), but not being too flashy

Slamd99Tahoe · 12-17-2004, 10:39 PM

What if you buy a Rim like the Giovanni Genoa Rim which is Billet but you have the option to buy a Black Billet Piece that goes over the Star Portion of the Rim. That way you get the best of both worlds A Billet Rim with some Black in it. Here is a Picture of just the Rim W/O the Black Piece.

Destructo · 12-18-2004, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

Those are the American Racing AR 767 right? or something like that. WAAAAY back in the day, like years ago before i even got ol red, i was thinking about those rims, but i decided against them. They would match your truck fairly well, but its hard to pull off black wheels on these kinda trucks IMHO.
BUT as i like to believe, the only opion that matters is yours, and the only happy person has to be the guy who's name is on the title

these are the type of wheels your thinking about, mine aren't ARs but their just solid black like your thinking about, 155 bucks through summit shipped to my door

I had to have something to mount my 33x12.5's on because I wasn't putting them on 15x10s.

kevinr1970 · 12-18-2004, 01:23 AM

IMO black spokes only work on 4x4's. I know there is that whole NASAR look thing some people go for, but to me, it only looks right on a 4x4.
Now, as for rallyes, I say go for it. These will actually go on my black Jimmy once I resolve the transmission isues, but like 8t5silv said above, the rallyes I have for this ride will probably get painted the same color as the lower portion of the truck - a pewter/grey sort of color.

corn · 12-18-2004, 01:44 PM

I really like certain black wheels on certain trucks. But its kind of a strange deal, if you have the wrong color truck or wrong wheel & it can be ugly as sh!t too...corn

Ric83 · 12-20-2004, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cornfed63

I really like certain black wheels on certain trucks. But its kind of a strange deal, if you have the wrong color truck or wrong wheel & it can be ugly as sh!t too...corn

My feelings exactly. That is the reason for the photoshop first. Now that I see them on the paint scheem I want, I am not too sure if I like them on there. Maybe if I try another wheel w/ more lip??

75Chevy90Kawi · 12-20-2004, 07:19 PM

the only time i ever seem to like black wheels is when they're small rims on big fat mudders with a lot of meat. otherwise i personally think it looks kind of cheap. like your rolling down the street on your black steelies... but thats just my .02

12-16-2004, 10:24 AM	#1
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Black wheels or no black wheels?? Well, been playin' w/ photoshop some more and figured this is what I want my truck to look like someday. I thought maybe some black wheels would look good w/ that paint scheme, but now I am not sure. What do you guys think?? Attached Images __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

12-16-2004, 10:56 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I think black wheels get lost in the large wheelwells we have, but that is just my opinion. I think a nice billet wheel would accent your truck a lot more. I do like the simple 2 tone break you have there. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-16-2004, 11:05 AM	#3
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	I think the black wheel with a polished lip looks good. I'd put them on my truck. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

12-16-2004, 11:14 AM	#4
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Yeah, they would deffinatly have a polished lip on them. I am not too hot for all black wheels. It is kind of hard to tell in the pic. Looks more like a white wall as opposed to a polished lip, but it is :p __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

12-16-2004, 11:16 AM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I think it would look good. You have to remember you should have a LOT more lip than that, and it would make the wheel stand out more. I say go for it. Or order some that you like and see how you like it, if you wanna powder coat after that, do it then. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-16-2004, 11:24 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Sorry guys but I have to vote NO to dark wheels! I think this trend toward dark colored wheels is all wrong. The wheel just dies when it's that dark. Think about how big of a difference it make when you take a stock truck and add a chrome or polished wheel. It really makes the truck come to life. Now take that same scenerio and go the opposite direction with a dark colored wheel, and it has a negative effect..... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-16-2004, 12:31 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	I like the dark wheels, it gives the truck more of a road racing or serious kind of look..but not a gawdy one. It seems EVERYBODY has big inch polished or chrome wheels...been done a million times. Look at Frank's (7t7) truck, his truck really gets my attention, and the wheels are a big reason for it. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 12-16-2004 at 12:35 PM.

12-16-2004, 12:34 PM	#8
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	No dark wheels __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-16-2004, 03:16 PM	#9
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I say go for it. Dark wheels can look good, depending on the wheel itself. I like the road race/rally look myself. I have bronze-colored wheels on my WRX and I love 'em (much more subdued than the gold wheels that are popular with the rally guys). I have gunmetal stock rallys on my truck, and I like the look of them. A lot of people have polished and chrome. To me, chrome and polished wheels look good if the rest of the vehicle goes along with it. That pic of your truck looks pretty modern and would look good with dark wheels. How about a gunmetal color (with a polished lip) to match the accent stripe on the door? __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

12-16-2004, 04:09 PM	#11
Dirty Dan Oh Look Out! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: M'boro TN, Posts: 505	Go for it. it looks awsome. __________________ Dan's Webshots "I have a lot of growing up to do... I realized that the other day inside my fort" - Zack Galifianakis.

12-16-2004, 05:40 PM	#12
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Those are the American Racing AR 767 right? or something like that. WAAAAY back in the day, like years ago before i even got ol red, i was thinking about those rims, but i decided against them. They would match your truck fairly well, but its hard to pull off black wheels on these kinda trucks IMHO. BUT as i like to believe, the only opion that matters is yours, and the only happy person has to be the guy who's name is on the title __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

12-17-2004, 09:22 AM	#13
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	I am not sure what kind of wheel that is. It just happened to be the only one I could find at the moment that was close to the angle I needed to shop them in the pic. Like Dave said, the ones I go w/ will prob have more of a lip, so it will make it look better. Either way, I have a looooooong way to go before I have to start worrying about what wheels I want to get; just that since I can't work on it for real, it don't cost a thing to dream This is what it really looks like right now. Attached Images __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

12-17-2004, 11:35 AM	#14
full foot notch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central florida Posts: 3,223	here is my truck, the rims were Krom 923B (or maybe 925B), 20x8 on a 275/55/20 tire , i went with it cause here in FL and also in the south, mostly the "dark areas", the thinking is the more chrome the better, so i got the black rims to be different, plus with the polished chrome lip, it gives that 2 tone effect of the black and chrome/silver, so its a complimenting contrast of colors that still gets the effect of thats its a 20 inch rim(with the lip showing hte overall diameter), but not being too flashy

12-17-2004, 10:39 PM	#15
Slamd99Tahoe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 36	What if you buy a Rim like the Giovanni Genoa Rim which is Billet but you have the option to buy a Black Billet Piece that goes over the Star Portion of the Rim. That way you get the best of both worlds A Billet Rim with some Black in it. Here is a Picture of just the Rim W/O the Black Piece. Attached Images

12-18-2004, 01:23 AM	#17
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	IMO black spokes only work on 4x4's. I know there is that whole NASAR look thing some people go for, but to me, it only looks right on a 4x4. Now, as for rallyes, I say go for it. These will actually go on my black Jimmy once I resolve the transmission isues, but like 8t5silv said above, the rallyes I have for this ride will probably get painted the same color as the lower portion of the truck - a pewter/grey sort of color. __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold) Last edited by kevinr1970; 10-04-2007 at 11:26 PM.



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12-18-2004, 01:44 PM	#18
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	I really like certain black wheels on certain trucks. But its kind of a strange deal, if you have the wrong color truck or wrong wheel & it can be ugly as sh!t too...corn

12-20-2004, 07:19 PM	#20
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	the only time i ever seem to like black wheels is when they're small rims on big fat mudders with a lot of meat. otherwise i personally think it looks kind of cheap. like your rolling down the street on your black steelies... but thats just my .02 __________________ 1975 Silverado - 450 horse crate 383 stroker, 20" Centerlines, Flowmaster exhaust, Hooker headers, full MSD ignition & more... 2003 Suzuki TL1000R 1985 Kawasaki JS550 hull - project ski - WILL have - 650, footholds, custom paint, 4* bars, bilge setup, and more... My pictures

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