Help! I need some new wheels! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dooce · 09-07-2008, 11:49 AM

I've been looking to buy some new wheels for some time now, but I can't seem to find anything I really like. I really like the looks of 5 spoke wheels. I will not be using anything bigger than 17". My truck is lowered 4/6". Here is a pic of my truck as it sits right now. I will probably be lowering it another 1-2" in the near future. Anybody have a suggestion for a new set of wheels?

f.monroe · 09-07-2008, 12:08 PM

The problem is that the wheels have to please you . Search the internet , ebay etc and look for pics of wheels you like . If something appeals to you , go for it , even if no one else is running them . That would even be a plus . I like the 5 spokes also . I will tell you that the 18's I had on my tan truck looked good to me . I have a set of Coddington Smoothie 2's I am going to install on the Black truck in the next couple weeks , hopefully . One thing I have found is that the 17 inch tires are a little more expensive that the 18's it seems . My truck wont be as low as yours so I am going with a 17x10 rear with 4.5 bs and a 17x8 front with a 4.75 bs .I will run the same size tires I had on the tan truck except in 17 inch . I will use 255/55/17 and 275/60/17 Goodyear RS A's since that is the only tire I can find with matching tread in those sizes. The tires are a bit pricey . I would research it well and have it all lined up before purchasing . I also like the Coys C5 in the 18 inch . You might look at their website since they are pretty reasonably in price and the look is great .
Frank

Malo83 · 09-07-2008, 12:46 PM

I like the 5 spoke look also

thinking of the TT2's or the Coys, had the truck photoshop'd, try your truck and see what comes up

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moneyeater · 09-07-2008, 05:06 PM

The TT 2´s in 18" or 18/20" would look great on your truck but here in Germany you might get in trouble with aluminum rims that have no papers about weightcapacity.You won´t pass the inspection for the registration because of the stupid laws here!
Volker

dooce · 09-07-2008, 05:42 PM

i want something a little less used. all these laws!

**N2TRUX** · 09-07-2008, 07:08 PM

As Frank mentioned take a look at the price of tires. I have found that 18's are usually cheaper than 17's and are available in more sizes.

Post some pics of wheels you like and let us talk you out of them...

smashingchuck · 09-07-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Post some pics of wheels you like and let us talk you out of them...

That's usually how it goes, too.

09-07-2008, 11:49 AM	#1
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Help! I need some new wheels! I've been looking to buy some new wheels for some time now, but I can't seem to find anything I really like. I really like the looks of 5 spoke wheels. I will not be using anything bigger than 17". My truck is lowered 4/6". Here is a pic of my truck as it sits right now. I will probably be lowering it another 1-2" in the near future. Anybody have a suggestion for a new set of wheels? Attached Images __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

09-07-2008, 12:08 PM	#2
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Help! I need some new wheels! The problem is that the wheels have to please you . Search the internet , ebay etc and look for pics of wheels you like . If something appeals to you , go for it , even if no one else is running them . That would even be a plus . I like the 5 spokes also . I will tell you that the 18's I had on my tan truck looked good to me . I have a set of Coddington Smoothie 2's I am going to install on the Black truck in the next couple weeks , hopefully . One thing I have found is that the 17 inch tires are a little more expensive that the 18's it seems . My truck wont be as low as yours so I am going with a 17x10 rear with 4.5 bs and a 17x8 front with a 4.75 bs .I will run the same size tires I had on the tan truck except in 17 inch . I will use 255/55/17 and 275/60/17 Goodyear RS A's since that is the only tire I can find with matching tread in those sizes. The tires are a bit pricey . I would research it well and have it all lined up before purchasing . I also like the Coys C5 in the 18 inch . You might look at their website since they are pretty reasonably in price and the look is great . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

09-07-2008, 12:46 PM	#3
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Help! I need some new wheels! I like the 5 spoke look also thinking of the TT2's or the Coys, had the truck photoshop'd, try your truck and see what comes up http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Malo83

09-07-2008, 05:06 PM	#4
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: Help! I need some new wheels! The TT 2´s in 18" or 18/20" would look great on your truck but here in Germany you might get in trouble with aluminum rims that have no papers about weightcapacity.You won´t pass the inspection for the registration because of the stupid laws here! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red Last edited by moneyeater; 09-07-2008 at 05:09 PM.

09-07-2008, 05:42 PM	#5
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: Help! I need some new wheels! i want something a little less used. all these laws! __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

09-07-2008, 07:08 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Help! I need some new wheels! As Frank mentioned take a look at the price of tires. I have found that 18's are usually cheaper than 17's and are available in more sizes. Post some pics of wheels you like and let us talk you out of them... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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