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pooz911 · 03-26-2006, 05:53 PM

my truck

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pooz91...b1.jpg&.src=ph

choices of wheels I want to use.

#1 Welds Sidewinder
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pooz91...63.jpg&.src=ph

#2 Welds Super Single II

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pooz91...03.jpg&.src=ph

#3 Aluminum Slotted Wheels

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pooz91...0d.jpg&.src=ph

thank you

Jim

P.S. if anyone has the time and desire, would someone please photoshop these rims for me. thanks

HeavyD · 03-26-2006, 06:05 PM

#3 Slots

fnkmstr67 · 03-26-2006, 06:48 PM

I vote for the slots as well.

**Palf70Step** · 03-26-2006, 06:51 PM

Yep, #3!

1971ChevyTruck · 03-26-2006, 07:20 PM

Slots all the way!!!!

Longhorn Man · 03-26-2006, 07:27 PM

Slots... hands down...as long as they are polished good.

Karl Hoh · 03-26-2006, 08:12 PM

Ditto on the slots!

rauto13 · 03-26-2006, 08:16 PM

slots!!!

OhioChevy · 03-26-2006, 09:10 PM

Slots as well.

**Joesjunk** · 03-26-2006, 10:26 PM

Slots!!! What size are they????

al's71gmc · 03-26-2006, 11:32 PM

I'll be different. I like the ones that are on it.

72 CustomCamper · 03-27-2006, 12:29 AM

I like the old school look of the slots...

Chuck

pooz911 · 03-27-2006, 08:47 PM

16.5 x 9.75

thanks for the input. I might call the guy tomorrow to see if he has them in stock.

qksilver · 03-27-2006, 09:02 PM

I have no opinion...........at least not today, maybe tomorrow!

wibilly · 03-27-2006, 11:14 PM

i was looking at 8 lug wheels for my 4x4 last night as well. it seems we have very limited options compared to 5 or 6 lug trucks when it comes to getting open center caps as well. i didn't find what i want but i would go with the slots as well out of your 3 choices. i also agree with andy they must be nicly polished

4x4Poet · 03-29-2006, 01:10 AM

The slots have that classic cachet, but they're cast aluminum and therefore much weaker than forged aluminum rims like the Weld Sidewinders. The slots will crack and chip in tough 4x4 situations.

While the also excellent Super Singles are only marginally inferior to the Sidewinders, the Sidewinders are the lightest and toughest wheel among the three for a 4x4. So, if you like the look of the Sidewinders and don't mind the price, they are one of Weld's best, two-piece forged rims. Only Weld's Stonecrusher and Mountaincrusher with their reinforced outer bead lips are superior for 4x4s among Weld's two-piece forged wheel offerings. But the Sidewinders are no doubt lighter weight.

Were your truck a 2wd, the best looking wheel goes unless you need towing strength and lightweight rolling weight for better braking which would bring you back to the Sidewinders from among the three wheels.

BTW, if you can go with new tires at the same time, switch to 16" rims. 16.5" rims have a grossly inferior bead mounting surface to 16" and 15" rims. 16.5" rims thereby run the far greater risk of "loosing a bead" when the tires are run a low air pressures off-road. If you NEVER lower the air pressure, then this probably isn't a concern for you. I'm just providing some info you can use before spending a good chunk 'o change on some nice rims.

CochinoFilipino · 03-29-2006, 02:12 AM

I like sluts too.

pooz911 · 03-29-2006, 02:44 AM

The truck is 2wd and did see some off-road in its lifetime. I will still take it to Pismo or to the desert and do some off-roading, but nothing too extreme. I have never had any problems with the tire coming off of the bead when aired down ( only down to 10 psi or so) I talked w/the guy for the slotted wheels, he put them on hold for the next ten days. I just need to get a cashiers check to him. If there is a problem with strength, I can always go with the Welds.....Its only money.

smiley68 · 03-29-2006, 02:59 AM

I like #3 also

4x4Poet · 03-29-2006, 03:02 AM

Dang! It looks tall with those wheels and tires!

I need to turn off my accelerator for threads with pics.

pooz911 · 03-30-2006, 10:08 AM

Check is in the mail..... just waiting for the good ol' postal system

Jim_PA · 03-30-2006, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by al's71gmc

I'll be different. I like the ones that are on it.

The slots would be my next choice, but I kinda like the ones that are on it.

pooz911 · 03-30-2006, 10:30 AM

The wheels that are on the truck are 15 years old. They look old compared to the brand new stuff I have put on the truck. The were coated with clear coat and has the aluminum look. Everything else on the truck is chrome.....
So now I'm going for polished.

03-26-2006, 06:51 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,471	Re: opinions please Yep, #3! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-26-2006, 07:20 PM	#5
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: opinions please Slots all the way!!!!

03-26-2006, 07:27 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: opinions please Slots... hands down...as long as they are polished good.

03-26-2006, 08:12 PM	#7
Karl Hoh A little east of nowhere Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: LaBroquerie,Manitoba Canada Posts: 168	Re: opinions please Ditto on the slots! __________________ 68 C10 250 4spd 69 C20 327 4spd 69 910 250 3spd 80 K10 350 4spd 76 C60 366 5spd school bus "THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN BREAK THAT SOMEONE CAN'T BE PAID TO REPAIR"

03-26-2006, 08:16 PM	#8
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03-26-2006, 05:53 PM	#1
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	opinions please my truck http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pooz91...b1.jpg&.src=ph choices of wheels I want to use. #1 Welds Sidewinder http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pooz91...63.jpg&.src=ph #2 Welds Super Single II http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pooz91...03.jpg&.src=ph #3 Aluminum Slotted Wheels http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pooz91...0d.jpg&.src=ph thank you Jim P.S. if anyone has the time and desire, would someone please photoshop these rims for me. thanks Last edited by pooz911; 03-26-2006 at 06:04 PM.

03-26-2006, 06:05 PM	#2
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03-26-2006, 06:48 PM	#3
fnkmstr67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cannon falls, Minnesota Posts: 2	Re: opinions please I vote for the slots as well.

03-26-2006, 09:10 PM	#9
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Re: opinions please Slots as well.

03-26-2006, 10:26 PM	#10
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,726	Re: opinions please Slots!!! What size are they???? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-26-2006, 11:32 PM	#11
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: opinions please I'll be different. I like the ones that are on it. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

03-27-2006, 12:29 AM	#12
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: opinions please I like the old school look of the slots... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

03-27-2006, 08:47 PM	#13
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: opinions please 16.5 x 9.75 thanks for the input. I might call the guy tomorrow to see if he has them in stock.

03-27-2006, 09:02 PM	#14
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: opinions please I have no opinion...........at least not today, maybe tomorrow!

03-27-2006, 11:14 PM	#15
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: opinions please i was looking at 8 lug wheels for my 4x4 last night as well. it seems we have very limited options compared to 5 or 6 lug trucks when it comes to getting open center caps as well. i didn't find what i want but i would go with the slots as well out of your 3 choices. i also agree with andy they must be nicly polished __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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03-29-2006, 01:10 AM	#16
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	The slots have that classic cachet, but they're cast aluminum and therefore much weaker than forged aluminum rims like the Weld Sidewinders. The slots will crack and chip in tough 4x4 situations. While the also excellent Super Singles are only marginally inferior to the Sidewinders, the Sidewinders are the lightest and toughest wheel among the three for a 4x4. So, if you like the look of the Sidewinders and don't mind the price, they are one of Weld's best, two-piece forged rims. Only Weld's Stonecrusher and Mountaincrusher with their reinforced outer bead lips are superior for 4x4s among Weld's two-piece forged wheel offerings. But the Sidewinders are no doubt lighter weight. Were your truck a 2wd, the best looking wheel goes unless you need towing strength and lightweight rolling weight for better braking which would bring you back to the Sidewinders from among the three wheels. BTW, if you can go with new tires at the same time, switch to 16" rims. 16.5" rims have a grossly inferior bead mounting surface to 16" and 15" rims. 16.5" rims thereby run the far greater risk of "loosing a bead" when the tires are run a low air pressures off-road. If you NEVER lower the air pressure, then this probably isn't a concern for you. I'm just providing some info you can use before spending a good chunk 'o change on some nice rims. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

03-29-2006, 02:12 AM	#17
CochinoFilipino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Republic of California Posts: 345	Re: opinions please I like sluts too. __________________ '67 C10 Short Stepside 5.0TPI/700R4

03-29-2006, 02:44 AM	#18
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: opinions please The truck is 2wd and did see some off-road in its lifetime. I will still take it to Pismo or to the desert and do some off-roading, but nothing too extreme. I have never had any problems with the tire coming off of the bead when aired down ( only down to 10 psi or so) I talked w/the guy for the slotted wheels, he put them on hold for the next ten days. I just need to get a cashiers check to him. If there is a problem with strength, I can always go with the Welds.....Its only money.

03-29-2006, 02:59 AM	#19
smiley68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 32	Re: opinions please I like #3 also __________________ Does anyone know your here! GOOD!

03-29-2006, 03:02 AM	#20
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Re: opinions please Dang! It looks tall with those wheels and tires! I need to turn off my accelerator for threads with pics. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

03-30-2006, 10:08 AM	#21
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: opinions please Check is in the mail..... just waiting for the good ol' postal system

03-30-2006, 10:30 AM	#23
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: opinions please The wheels that are on the truck are 15 years old. They look old compared to the brand new stuff I have put on the truck. The were coated with clear coat and has the aluminum look. Everything else on the truck is chrome..... So now I'm going for polished.

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