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72BlckButy · 04-18-2008, 02:21 AM

Looks good!

**Captkaos** · 04-18-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

They're all 8 lug, 8x6.5 pattern I'm pretty sure, correct me if I'm wrong guys.

Thanks! Where is the best place to find them?

cochino12 · 04-18-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

Thanks! Where is the best place to find them?

Got mine with these tires for $275, they are usually pretty expensive though. Got to love craigslist

*78 Chevyrado* · 04-18-2008, 09:30 PM

I found some good deals on ebay 8 months ago or so when I was looking for my wheels. I think i found a set of four with caps for around $300-$350 with shipping included. I never did buy a set though, because a family friend had a 2001 2500hd he just put rims on and he gave the old wheels to me free. All I had to do was get the non metric lug nuts with the threads for the center caps. A link to those lug nuts is on page one under the pic of my truck.

manimal · 04-18-2008, 11:03 PM

got mine with decent tires for $125

cochino12 · 04-19-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by manimal

got mine with decent tires for $125

Thats a pretty good deal, cant seem to find a decent set of tires for that price here.

**Captkaos** · 04-19-2008, 06:39 PM

Thanks guys. I am gonna look around for a set.

MylilBowTie · 04-19-2008, 06:46 PM

Dont forget about the Hummer rims. They can look pretty good also.

abebummy26 · 04-19-2008, 07:17 PM

I like it nice look for sure

manimal · 04-20-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Thats a pretty good deal, cant seem to find a decent set of tires for that price here.

I have seen them all over the bone yards lately. They can be had for that price if you just look hard enough. But then there are those peeps that think their stuff is worth GOLD.
-Lance

babyJay · 03-29-2011, 10:24 AM

Updating the thread with a new link for the lugnuts. I scored a set of 2500HD steels with Mastercraft tires (40% tread) and 3 center caps for a hundred yesterday.

>>>Lugnut Linky<<<

*78 Chevyrado* · 03-29-2011, 10:30 AM

I had a thought the other day...

If you're hunting the steelies like I had, and want them painted, a good way to get them is to find the spare wheel off of a newer truck. they're painted black, but they've most likely never been used, so while dirty they are essentially a NEW wheel. ought to be nice and round. Might can even get a good set of tires with them, which ought to be new as well.

I bought a spare for $20, and the yard took the new tire off for free.

babyJay · 03-29-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

I had a thought the other day...

If you're hunting the steelies like I had, and want them painted, a good way to get them is to find the spare wheel off of a newer truck. they're painted black, but they've most likely never been used, so while dirty they are essentially a NEW wheel. ought to be nice and round. Might can even get a good set of tires with them, which ought to be new as well.

I bought a spare for $20, and the yard took the new tire off for free.

That is a good idea. And you can buy the chrome skins on ebay.Skins Linky

FritzA · 03-29-2011, 10:47 AM

Nice!!!

I'm in Highlands Ranch, hope to see you cruising them around.

cochino12 · 03-29-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FritzA

Nice!!!

I'm in Highlands Ranch, hope to see you cruising them around.

Nope this thread is a couple of years old, I got rid of that truck for one a little newer. So much more comfortable to plow with (when we used to get snow in Co

)

nerphin · 03-29-2011, 01:21 PM

oops, just read the first page. anyway, i'll leave the picture up

babyJay · 03-29-2011, 01:48 PM

Those look good on there, Nerphin. Sorry for dragging up an old thread.

04-18-2008, 02:21 AM	#26
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: got some new wheels for the work truck Looks good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-18-2008, 09:30 PM	#29
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: got some new wheels for the work truck I found some good deals on ebay 8 months ago or so when I was looking for my wheels. I think i found a set of four with caps for around $300-$350 with shipping included. I never did buy a set though, because a family friend had a 2001 2500hd he just put rims on and he gave the old wheels to me free. All I had to do was get the non metric lug nuts with the threads for the center caps. A link to those lug nuts is on page one under the pic of my truck.

04-18-2008, 11:03 PM	#30
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: got some new wheels for the work truck got mine with decent tires for $125 __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

04-19-2008, 06:39 PM	#32
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: got some new wheels for the work truck Thanks guys. I am gonna look around for a set. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-19-2008, 06:46 PM	#33
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: got some new wheels for the work truck Dont forget about the Hummer rims. They can look pretty good also. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

04-19-2008, 07:17 PM	#34
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: got some new wheels for the work truck I like it nice look for sure __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

03-29-2011, 10:24 AM	#36
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: got some new wheels for the work truck Updating the thread with a new link for the lugnuts. I scored a set of 2500HD steels with Mastercraft tires (40% tread) and 3 center caps for a hundred yesterday. >>>Lugnut Linky<<< __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

03-29-2011, 10:30 AM	#37
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: got some new wheels for the work truck I had a thought the other day... If you're hunting the steelies like I had, and want them painted, a good way to get them is to find the spare wheel off of a newer truck. they're painted black, but they've most likely never been used, so while dirty they are essentially a NEW wheel. ought to be nice and round. Might can even get a good set of tires with them, which ought to be new as well. I bought a spare for $20, and the yard took the new tire off for free.

03-29-2011, 10:47 AM	#39
FritzA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver Burbs, CO Posts: 115	Re: got some new wheels for the work truck Nice!!! I'm in Highlands Ranch, hope to see you cruising them around.

03-29-2011, 01:21 PM	#41
nerphin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pnw Posts: 93	Re: got some new wheels for the work truck oops, just read the first page. anyway, i'll leave the picture up Last edited by nerphin; 03-29-2011 at 01:24 PM. Reason: old thread.

03-29-2011, 01:48 PM	#42
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: got some new wheels for the work truck Those look good on there, Nerphin. Sorry for dragging up an old thread. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW



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