Trim Rings for Factory Steel Wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*72longbed* · 01-29-2006, 05:29 PM

I've been thinking about using some 'Beauty Rings' on my 71/72 factory 16", 8 lug steel wheels. does anybody know if these wheels require a special trim ring or if any GM 16" trim ring will fit?

If anybody is already running this setup, it would be good to see some pics please.

Thanks,
72longbed

wibilly · 01-29-2006, 07:32 PM

i'll second that

72freak · 01-29-2006, 08:59 PM

16" trim rings from newer Gm trucks WILL work fine. My white wheels with dog dishes looked good but there was too much white. I added the trim rings from a 90's model I had laying around and It broke up that white and looked great. I dont have a picture at the moment.

Longhorn Man · 01-29-2006, 09:43 PM

If you in fact have 16 inch rims, and they are not split rims, then they should work fine.

*72longbed* · 01-30-2006, 10:50 AM

Longhorn Man,
actually they are 14.50" rims from a IH Combine, but I like to call them 16" rims to make myself feel bigger, and I like the way the 16" tires slosh around a little on the rim.

And not only are they split rims, but DOUBLE split rims on the inside and outside of the wheel, because I like to live dangerously.

(BTW, why are they only flat on the bottom?)

Seriously, I know you don't intend any harm, but even some of us novices in the 67-72 world can figure out what size wheels are on the truck!!

Hope you can take a joke,
Keep those pics of 16" Beauty Rings coming folks,
72longbed

01-29-2006, 05:29 PM	#1
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Trim Rings for Factory Steel Wheels? I've been thinking about using some 'Beauty Rings' on my 71/72 factory 16", 8 lug steel wheels. does anybody know if these wheels require a special trim ring or if any GM 16" trim ring will fit? If anybody is already running this setup, it would be good to see some pics please. Thanks, 72longbed

01-29-2006, 07:32 PM	#2
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Trim Rings for Factory Steel Wheels? i'll second that __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-29-2006, 08:59 PM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Trim Rings for Factory Steel Wheels? 16" trim rings from newer Gm trucks WILL work fine. My white wheels with dog dishes looked good but there was too much white. I added the trim rings from a 90's model I had laying around and It broke up that white and looked great. I dont have a picture at the moment. Attached Images

01-29-2006, 09:43 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Trim Rings for Factory Steel Wheels? If you in fact have 16 inch rims, and they are not split rims, then they should work fine.

01-30-2006, 10:50 AM	#5
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Re: Trim Rings for Factory Steel Wheels? Longhorn Man, actually they are 14.50" rims from a IH Combine, but I like to call them 16" rims to make myself feel bigger, and I like the way the 16" tires slosh around a little on the rim. And not only are they split rims, but DOUBLE split rims on the inside and outside of the wheel, because I like to live dangerously. (BTW, why are they only flat on the bottom?) Seriously, I know you don't intend any harm, but even some of us novices in the 67-72 world can figure out what size wheels are on the truck!! Hope you can take a joke, Keep those pics of 16" Beauty Rings coming folks, 72longbed



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