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**JIMs70GMC** · 09-03-2005, 09:34 PM

The 89 burb i just bought has these rims:

Are they stock or aftermarket? The spare is a 16" rim, these are 16.5". If there aftermarket anybody know what they are called/who makes them? I'd like to find one for the spare.

*iceman7329* · 09-03-2005, 09:36 PM

American Racing, aftermarket, 98% sure.

KShortell · 09-03-2005, 09:43 PM

Howdy, neighbor! Those are definitely aftermarket. The only aluminum rims offered on the C/K-R/V trucks were the Budd-style ones with the round holes.

BTW, I managed to settle into a place over in Fentress. It's great 'cuz I'm only 4 miles to work at City Hall and I don't have to cross any drawbridges to get there!

*iceman7329* · 09-03-2005, 10:22 PM

Oh ya, I know they are aftermarket, but not 100% sure about them being American Racing, anyone know?

KIILew · 09-04-2005, 01:46 AM

The wheels are absolutely aftermarket. I THINK they might be made by Appliance Wheel, a manufacturer that was popular in the '70's. I have seen your particular wheel design many times in 1970's auto publications, and if I recall, most of those sightings were in Appliance advertisements. I will have to dig out some of those old magazine back issues to check for sure...

Ken

72 CustomCamper · 09-04-2005, 01:58 AM

Jim, they haven't made those wheels in years. Best bet would be from someone here on the board or at Carlisle. Those look like the wheels made by Western called Hurricane's...

Chuck

78SilveradoSWB · 09-04-2005, 02:31 AM

If they are American Racing, they are the "Vector" I had similar wheels on a 73 Corvette.

MylilBowTie · 09-04-2005, 10:48 AM

Also I have heard those rims called turbines.

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-04-2005, 08:30 PM

Thanks for the replys, I cleaned them up today. They look like Mark's pic now. I like the old style aluminum rims: slots and turbines. They are 8.25" wide. I'll pull one tomorrow and take a look.

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-04-2005, 08:32 PM

KShortell, i was over on fentress rd today at my brother's house. Randy70c-10 lives over that way off of centerville in Va beach. I'm heading that way again tomorrow.

09-03-2005, 09:34 PM	#1
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	stock or aftermarket? The 89 burb i just bought has these rims: Are they stock or aftermarket? The spare is a 16" rim, these are 16.5". If there aftermarket anybody know what they are called/who makes them? I'd like to find one for the spare. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm Last edited by JIMs70GMC; 09-03-2005 at 09:34 PM. Reason: confused

09-03-2005, 09:43 PM	#3
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 724	Howdy, neighbor! Those are definitely aftermarket. The only aluminum rims offered on the C/K-R/V trucks were the Budd-style ones with the round holes. BTW, I managed to settle into a place over in Fentress. It's great 'cuz I'm only 4 miles to work at City Hall and I don't have to cross any drawbridges to get there! __________________ Semper Paratus

09-04-2005, 01:58 AM	#6
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Jim, they haven't made those wheels in years. Best bet would be from someone here on the board or at Carlisle. Those look like the wheels made by Western called Hurricane's... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

09-04-2005, 02:31 AM	#7
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	If they are American Racing, they are the "Vector" I had similar wheels on a 73 Corvette. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

09-04-2005, 10:48 AM	#8
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Also I have heard those rims called turbines. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

09-03-2005, 09:36 PM	#2
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	American Racing, aftermarket, 98% sure.

09-03-2005, 10:22 PM	#4
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	Oh ya, I know they are aftermarket, but not 100% sure about them being American Racing, anyone know?

09-04-2005, 01:46 AM	#5
KIILew Active Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Prosser, WA 99350 Posts: 147	The wheels are absolutely aftermarket. I THINK they might be made by Appliance Wheel, a manufacturer that was popular in the '70's. I have seen your particular wheel design many times in 1970's auto publications, and if I recall, most of those sightings were in Appliance advertisements. I will have to dig out some of those old magazine back issues to check for sure... Ken

09-04-2005, 08:30 PM	#9
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Thanks for the replys, I cleaned them up today. They look like Mark's pic now. I like the old style aluminum rims: slots and turbines. They are 8.25" wide. I'll pull one tomorrow and take a look. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

09-04-2005, 08:32 PM	#10
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	KShortell, i was over on fentress rd today at my brother's house. Randy70c-10 lives over that way off of centerville in Va beach. I'm heading that way again tomorrow. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm



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