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opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
these are one of my possible choices for rims on my truck. They will be 20". anyone think these will look ok and "fit" the truck ok as far as how they look on one of our trucks????
http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wh...l.php?id=53532 |
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
Don`t like them.You asked.They might look "ok".I`ve seen less tolerable wheels before.I just think in 20" form with that design will look frail on a larger vehicle.I would only put a set of wheels like that on a light vehicle with brakes that cost more than the wheels.If you don`t have brakes to show off I don`t want to see them.
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
If they didn't have those veins on the inside of the rim, they might look good. Otherwise, nadda......
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
special-K brings up a good point. What ever is behind those wheels will be very visable...
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
My first thought was "those would look perfect on a ricer" so I say no.
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
They would look good with a set of 33's on a 4x4 truck..
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
Not my cup of tea but then agian its not my truck.
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
Not good on a classic body style.
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
too much bling for a classic truck
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
Please dont do that to one of these trucks.
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
The bottom line...It's your truck and we all have different opinions as what we woud do. If you like the rims then I say go fot it.
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
Have you checked for the proper back space? Most of the contemporary chrome wheels aren't available in the correct back space.
I would have to vote no as well... ![]()
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
ok newb question here but i have to ask just to clerify in my head. what is exactly back space. i have in my head one thing but when i read threads i sometimes get the feeling my idea is wrong
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
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Wheels w/a lot of back-spacing would run into clearance issues toward the C/L of the frame (a-arms, inner fender inside edge, calipers). Wheels w/too little back-spacing would run into clearance issues toward the outer edge of the body (outer wheel arch, inner fender outer edge).
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
I gotta agree!
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
Wide open wheels like that need huge brake rotors behind them or they just look wrong.
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
Just my .02 worth but I am not much in favor of the newer "bling-bling" wheels on Classic Old Iron. To me they just look out of place. But then my kids tell me, " Dad, you are old school all the way." My reply, " Damn sure am !" ' Course, don't really care for bling wheels on Chevelles, 'Cuda's, GTO's, Mustangs, Camaro's, ....etc. First off, these trucks were built when a truck was mainly used for work and possibly stand-in duty for a a family second vehicle. Period rally wheels, stock rims/dog-dish caps and a select few 15" rims from the day do it for me. But as said previously, bottom line, your truck, your choice.
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
I don't think the wheels would look that bad if they were only 15", but I agree with everyone else, at 20" they just wouldn't look right on these trucks and I definitely wouldn't spend a grand for a set of 'em.
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
wow....everyone is so critical!!! I say yes...put those on and then drive your truck off a cliff!!!
Just kidding but they are too modern. By the way....what does your truck look like?? |
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
I like the design but the chrome finish is too much...
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
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and for everyone else. dont worry , i dont take it personal. u gave me exactly what i wanted OPINIONS........ my choice is still up in the air on what I get ........... but, unlike some of you old timers, and I am going for that "bling" look without having too much metal/chrome on my wheel, and I like the five star look as well.............I am 24, not 44 like most of you guys ![]() ![]() |
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
couple others i like
http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wh...l.php?id=52562 http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wh...l.php?id=52373 http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....ShowLarge=True http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wh...ia=00&id=51748 http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wh...l.php?id=52347 http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wh...l.php?id=21735 http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....ShowLarge=True http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wh...l.php?id=58855 |
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Re: opinions on these rims im thinking of putting on my 69
I do have one question.... the first wheel that you posted was for a 5-lug suspension, and the others you posted was for a 6-lug suspension. Which do you have?
I'm not sure if you're having the same problem that I am... but I'm finding it hard to locate a rim that not everyone else has. TTII's are a great looking wheel, but everyone under the sun has them. Foose Nitrous, Intros, and several other 5-spoke wheels are great looking wheels with a decent price tag to go along with it. Narrow your build down to full on custom, classic custom, custom classic, and so on.... this would help me to determine which type/style of wheel I would pick. Good luck with the choice as IMO, a wheel/tire choice can make or break a look.
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