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Dean23 · 08-19-2002, 08:09 PM

My centerlines for my 68 are gonna cost me 450 apiece for the fronts and 500 each for the rears 17x8 fronts 17X9.5 or 10 in the rear. HEre's a pic

chevyman 68 C/10 · 08-19-2002, 09:38 PM

I really like them but the price put me out of range

Dean23 · 08-19-2002, 09:40 PM

Yeah my kids are gonna have to starve while I save up....wait I have no kids.

Slammed67 · 08-19-2002, 11:19 PM

That seems kind of pricey for 17's. I paid $450/$475 for 18" Billet Specialties. Maybe it's the intricate design that makes them expensive.

Dropt72Shortbed · 08-20-2002, 02:59 AM

$1900 for 17"s!!!!! i hope thats in canada other wise thats a RIP OFF.

body coddingtons *****in series can be had for UNDER $1000 shipped to your door in 17"s, you can even get the *****in series in 20"s for $2000.

intros, budniks, colorado customs in 17"s can all be had for around $1500. and all three of those brands are undeniably better quality than centerline.

if your set on the centerlines i would shop around a bit more, that price is ridiculous, you should be able to get them for $1500 or under.

Dropt72Shortbed · 08-20-2002, 03:01 AM

ok im an idiot, i just saw that you are from canada.

how much is $1900 into US dollars, and im sure it also cost extra to get the wheels up there.

Rod · 08-20-2002, 11:18 AM

$1900 Cnd. x $0.63 = $1197 US

about that much.

**COBALT** · 08-20-2002, 12:09 PM

Depends on how they're made and who made them. The BBS wheels for example that I can get for my wife's new Jetta (the ones you get for very little money when you buy the Wolfsburg Edition) are a cool $800 a piece, but that's because they're made by BBS and are racing quality + they look cool as hell.

Do some research before settling on a set of rims. Try to put aside the asthetic quality and make it a logical decision vs. an emotional one. JMHO.

Dropt72Shortbed · 08-20-2002, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rod
$1900 Cnd. x $0.63 = $1197 US

about that much.

allright thats actually a very reasonable price then

kxmotox247 · 08-20-2002, 02:43 PM

That definately sounds like a good price. Sharp looking wheels!
I just bought a set of 17's and 20's for my street rod and paid $1500 at the Street Rod Nats for a set of Colorado Custom rims.
Your price seems pretty good.

Dean23 · 08-20-2002, 08:25 PM

Yeah I thought the price was ok. took 3 tire shops before anyone would talk to me...have to remember not to wear my coveralls when shopping. When you dress like a mechanic people think you are poor. Yeah cant wait to get them, just dont know what size rubber to go with yet

08-19-2002, 08:09 PM	#1
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Ouch Pricey My centerlines for my 68 are gonna cost me 450 apiece for the fronts and 500 each for the rears 17x8 fronts 17X9.5 or 10 in the rear. HEre's a pic __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

08-19-2002, 09:38 PM	#2
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	I really like them but the price put me out of range __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

08-19-2002, 09:40 PM	#3
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Yeah my kids are gonna have to starve while I save up....wait I have no kids. __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

08-19-2002, 11:19 PM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	That seems kind of pricey for 17's. I paid $450/$475 for 18" Billet Specialties. Maybe it's the intricate design that makes them expensive. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-20-2002, 11:18 AM	#7
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	$1900 Cnd. x $0.63 = $1197 US about that much. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

08-20-2002, 02:59 AM	#5
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	$1900 for 17"s!!!!! i hope thats in canada other wise thats a RIP OFF. body coddingtons ***in series can be had for UNDER $1000 shipped to your door in 17"s, you can even get the ***in series in 20"s for $2000. intros, budniks, colorado customs in 17"s can all be had for around $1500. and all three of those brands are undeniably better quality than centerline. if your set on the centerlines i would shop around a bit more, that price is ridiculous, you should be able to get them for $1500 or under.

08-20-2002, 03:01 AM	#6
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	ok im an idiot, i just saw that you are from canada. how much is $1900 into US dollars, and im sure it also cost extra to get the wheels up there.

08-20-2002, 12:09 PM	#8
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Depends on how they're made and who made them. The BBS wheels for example that I can get for my wife's new Jetta (the ones you get for very little money when you buy the Wolfsburg Edition) are a cool $800 a piece, but that's because they're made by BBS and are racing quality + they look cool as hell. Do some research before settling on a set of rims. Try to put aside the asthetic quality and make it a logical decision vs. an emotional one. JMHO. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

08-20-2002, 02:43 PM	#10
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	That definately sounds like a good price. Sharp looking wheels! I just bought a set of 17's and 20's for my street rod and paid $1500 at the Street Rod Nats for a set of Colorado Custom rims. Your price seems pretty good. __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

08-20-2002, 08:25 PM	#11
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Yeah I thought the price was ok. took 3 tire shops before anyone would talk to me...have to remember not to wear my coveralls when shopping. When you dress like a mechanic people think you are poor. Yeah cant wait to get them, just dont know what size rubber to go with yet __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973



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