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Old 04-23-2003, 02:23 AM   #1
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Need help choosing new wheels for my truck...

Ok, in a couple weeks or so I'll have enough for new wheels and tires. I've pretty much narrowed it down to these 4 types, but dang is it ever hard to decide between them. They will be 16" 8-lug wheels. Also, if anyone has any pictures of their trucks with these types of wheels on them, please post them. Thanks.

1. Classic design:


2. Nice, but everyone around here has them:


3. I'd like to see these on a 67-72 for comparison:


4. Same with these; I'd like to be able to see them on a 67-72. I've seen them on new trucks and they look nice.
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Old 04-23-2003, 04:48 AM   #2
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I like th last two really well. Are they chrome or polished aluminum?
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Old 04-23-2003, 05:24 AM   #3
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Polished aluminum for the last one, and the third ones down are "Super Finish" whatever that means. Yeah, I'd have to say the last two are probably my favorites outta the bunch. Decisions, decisions.
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Old 04-23-2003, 06:35 AM   #4
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how much $$$ for the nice 8 lugs ????????????????
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Old 04-23-2003, 01:47 PM   #5
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The first two run around $100 each, and the last two are around $120-130. Those are online prices, but the prices in retail shops shouldn't be too much higher.

EDIT: I was referring to all four wheels I posted, since they are all available in 8-lug versions.
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Old 04-23-2003, 01:49 PM   #6
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i like the last two, but more especially the second to last one
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Old 04-23-2003, 02:20 PM   #7
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#3 gets my vote. I think the holes in #4 are too "square" and our trucks looks better with rounded shapes because of the rounded fender wells etc.
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Old 04-23-2003, 02:34 PM   #8
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I like #4, but polished aluminum is a bear to maintain. Chromed aluminum does not require polishing - maybe that's what they mean by superfinish.
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Old 04-23-2003, 02:41 PM   #9
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Theres a wheel store in Wichita, that will take a picture of your truck and add the different wheels for comparison. Not perfect, but it gives you an idea of what it will look like.
You might see if there is a store in your area that provides this service.
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Old 04-23-2003, 03:23 PM   #10
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1 or 3 would be my choices
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Old 04-23-2003, 03:34 PM   #11
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Old 04-23-2003, 03:41 PM   #12
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I'd go with #4 first then #3. #2 is just too common and you'll kill your fingers trying to polish a set like #1 with those rivets! Believe me -
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Old 04-23-2003, 04:37 PM   #13
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Here are the Eagles #2 in 8 lug ,750 out the door with 265/75 16 tires .
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Old 04-23-2003, 04:38 PM   #14
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Old 04-23-2003, 04:50 PM   #15
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I would say number 2 or 3
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Old 04-23-2003, 05:25 PM   #16
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Ditto #2 or #3. But I'm leaning towards #3!
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Old 04-23-2003, 07:30 PM   #17
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I think #3.
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Old 04-24-2003, 02:16 PM   #18
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Thanks for all the replies guys! I'm leaning heavily toward #3, and I'll probably end up getting those sometime within the next two weeks. I'll be sure to post pics after I get them!
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Old 04-24-2003, 03:33 PM   #19
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#3 then #2. that's my vote.
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Old 04-24-2003, 03:52 PM   #20
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I am going to say #2. Those are the ones I will be putting on my 4x4 when I get it all done.

As for what ProSt68Trk said about the polishing the ones with the rivits. One suggestion for everyone that has aluminum rims. The last time I was at the powder coaters he had a set of rims like #3 in there that they put a clear coat on. It looked really good and you only need to wipe them off, no more polishing. Just my 02. Landon
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