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lloyd k · 01-07-2005, 07:07 PM

i like #2 have you seen the alcoa's?,i had them on my 95, heavy 3/4 ton,4-wheel drive,they have an original offset if your worried about stone chips and all.plus there is no clear-coat making them easy to polish

HeavyD · 01-07-2005, 07:56 PM

I vote #2, but Eagle brand instead of center line to cut the costs a bit.

**N2TRUX** · 01-07-2005, 08:52 PM

I say go with the Center Line Wilderness Scout. Centerline whells will hold a shine 10 times longer than Eagle.

JayDubBlazer · 01-07-2005, 10:33 PM

I'll go with door number 2

Overdrive · 01-07-2005, 11:09 PM

2. Center Line Wilderness Scout:

**N2TRUX** · 01-07-2005, 11:22 PM

Another option would be a set of late model GM wheels. These are for sale here-Look inside

4x4Poet · 01-08-2005, 05:17 AM

The ralleys do look great. Hopefully, they come in 8-lug. As for the three you posted, I think you need to do less narrowing and more broadening.

Seriously, I have no opinion of value to you because I don't care for slotted wheels/mags. I prefer 8-spoke designs to go with C/K20 67-72s. 67-72s have mostly straight lines. The straight lines in spokes complement the the straight lines of our trucks.

One day I hope to uprade to Weld Racing, bling bling, forged aluminum wheels. The Weld Sidewinder rim is an exception to my aversion to slots since it is a cross between spokes and slots. I found a good site listing all (AFAIK) the Weld truck rims on one page for a good comparison: Street Dreams. Otherwise, you can't go wrong 1, 2. or 3.

68CST327 · 01-08-2005, 07:20 PM

Wow, thanks everyone for all the responses. I appreciate them.

Well, the overwhelming opinion seems to be for the Center Line Scouts. They are almost twice as much as the others, but they are forged as opposed to cast, and as has been pointed out, the shine will likely hold longer. I also like them because they are a 10 hole design, not 8 like the Eagles and every other manufacturers.

I narrowed it down to those three choices because I wanted to keep it sort of classic looking. I love the look of many Weld wheels and late model GM wheels, but I think they look best on newer trucks. Right now I have white wagon wheels, and those are pretty old-school looking. But also cheap, heavy, and 16.5" size, which is a PITA for getting affordable tires.

Hopefully new aluminum wheels will be lighter than the steel wheels I have now, and the new tires will definitely be an improvement over my 27 year old Michelin's, which have pretty much hardened to the consistancy of granite.

Thanks again, all.

HeavyD · 01-08-2005, 07:42 PM

ANY aluminum wheel will be much lighter than those old back-breaker steel wagon wheels. All 3 wheels are nice, but it's your $$ so buy what you think looks good. No matter what you buy, there will always be someone who likes/hates what you have done. Happy purchasing.

GMC AMI · 01-08-2005, 07:53 PM

Here are my ex-white wagon wheels, I like them better now!

Brainchild · 01-08-2005, 08:49 PM

Out of your choices I like #2,I have the Outlaw lls on my truck,both are nice wheels.

I like these also,Centerline Dorsal come with covered and exposed lugs.Very nice wheels IMO

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-08-2005, 09:17 PM

Those eagles are pretty sweet...

**Canadian694x4** · 01-09-2005, 01:11 AM

#2...but I do like the Chrome Rallies!

01-07-2005, 07:56 PM	#27
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	I vote #2, but Eagle brand instead of center line to cut the costs a bit. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-07-2005, 08:52 PM	#28
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I say go with the Center Line Wilderness Scout. Centerline whells will hold a shine 10 times longer than Eagle. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-07-2005, 10:33 PM	#29
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	I'll go with door number 2 __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-07-2005, 11:09 PM	#30
Overdrive Sawzall User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The snow infested Prairies of Canada (aka: Winnipeg, Manitoba) Posts: 117	2. Center Line Wilderness Scout: __________________ '67 GMC 910

01-07-2005, 11:22 PM	#31
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Another option would be a set of late model GM wheels. These are for sale here-Look inside Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-08-2005 at 01:08 PM.

01-07-2005, 07:07 PM	#26
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	i like #2 have you seen the alcoa's?,i had them on my 95, heavy 3/4 ton,4-wheel drive,they have an original offset if your worried about stone chips and all.plus there is no clear-coat making them easy to polish

01-08-2005, 05:17 AM	#32
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	The ralleys do look great. Hopefully, they come in 8-lug. As for the three you posted, I think you need to do less narrowing and more broadening. Seriously, I have no opinion of value to you because I don't care for slotted wheels/mags. I prefer 8-spoke designs to go with C/K20 67-72s. 67-72s have mostly straight lines. The straight lines in spokes complement the the straight lines of our trucks. One day I hope to uprade to Weld Racing, bling bling, forged aluminum wheels. The Weld Sidewinder rim is an exception to my aversion to slots since it is a cross between spokes and slots. I found a good site listing all (AFAIK) the Weld truck rims on one page for a good comparison: Street Dreams. Otherwise, you can't go wrong 1, 2. or 3. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

01-08-2005, 07:20 PM	#33
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	Wow, thanks everyone for all the responses. I appreciate them. Well, the overwhelming opinion seems to be for the Center Line Scouts. They are almost twice as much as the others, but they are forged as opposed to cast, and as has been pointed out, the shine will likely hold longer. I also like them because they are a 10 hole design, not 8 like the Eagles and every other manufacturers. I narrowed it down to those three choices because I wanted to keep it sort of classic looking. I love the look of many Weld wheels and late model GM wheels, but I think they look best on newer trucks. Right now I have white wagon wheels, and those are pretty old-school looking. But also cheap, heavy, and 16.5" size, which is a PITA for getting affordable tires. Hopefully new aluminum wheels will be lighter than the steel wheels I have now, and the new tires will definitely be an improvement over my 27 year old Michelin's, which have pretty much hardened to the consistancy of granite. Thanks again, all.

01-08-2005, 07:42 PM	#34
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	ANY aluminum wheel will be much lighter than those old back-breaker steel wagon wheels. All 3 wheels are nice, but it's your $$ so buy what you think looks good. No matter what you buy, there will always be someone who likes/hates what you have done. Happy purchasing. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-08-2005, 07:53 PM	#35
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	White wagon wheels. Here are my ex-white wagon wheels, I like them better now! Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

01-08-2005, 08:49 PM	#36
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Out of your choices I like #2,I have the Outlaw lls on my truck,both are nice wheels. I like these also,Centerline Dorsal come with covered and exposed lugs.Very nice wheels IMO __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

01-08-2005, 09:17 PM	#37
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Those eagles are pretty sweet... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-09-2005, 01:11 AM	#38
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	#2...but I do like the Chrome Rallies! __________________ 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.



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