Wheel/Tire Swap? What you guys think?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**72restorationvirgin** · 04-08-2013, 09:51 PM

McCoy did a wheel swap in photoshop. The back tire is a little off but gives you the idea. Do you guys think I should stay with the late model 2500HD rims or go black steelies and look for original caps? I need to get a rear spacer anyway so I could put the caps on the back with both sets of wheels. I already bought a set of 16x7 F**D wheels to have blasted and powder coated black.. What do you guys think??? I'm kind of digging the black wheels. I would also probably go with the white walls.

**jocko** · 04-08-2013, 10:13 PM

perfect. black is your best choice with that black roof. Will look great!

Sicklajoie · 04-08-2013, 10:15 PM

Looks good!

sir_talk_alot · 04-08-2013, 10:16 PM

First time ive ever seen a black roof. Very unique man
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67ChevyRedneck · 04-08-2013, 10:24 PM

Yup... do it.
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**72restorationvirgin** · 04-08-2013, 10:27 PM

You guys think white letters for tires or leave black??
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Sicklajoie · 04-08-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 72restorationvirgin

You guys think white letters for tires or leave black??
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Me personally I'd leave them black, but they'd probably look good with white letters, too.
Or you could do blackwalls on left and white letters on right...people can only see one side of the truck at one time...

sboris · 04-08-2013, 10:43 PM

I like steel with the black wall. Nice truck too!
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**72restorationvirgin** · 04-08-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Me personally I'd leave them black, but they'd probably look good with white letters, too.
Or you could do blackwalls on left and white letters on right...people can only see one side of the truck at one time...

Haha... I'd have to have a few beers for that to happen...
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**Already Gone** · 04-08-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 72restorationvirgin

You guys think white letters for tires or leave black??
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My opinion is the black rims and hubcap are great but raised white letter tires are for muscle cars not trucks.
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buckskins4ever · 04-09-2013, 12:11 AM

I have to agree with most so far. Black with the caps will look best......I never liked newer factory style wheels swapped over to old trucks. They just dont have the same appeal.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-09-2013, 12:33 AM

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My opinion is the black rims and hubcaps and raised white letter tires are for muscle cars not trucks.
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What about your avatar pic?

**Already Gone** · 04-09-2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

What about your avatar pic?

I dont have RWL tires on my cop Tahoe or my 72 which has Cooper Cobras on it.
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Okay I just reread my post. I am okay with the black rims and chrome caps but do not like RWL tires on our trucks.

**jocko** · 04-09-2013, 01:42 AM

no raised white letters with blackwalls!

mcmlxix · 04-09-2013, 05:45 AM

I agree with ditching the new style factory wheels... Black steelies match the roof and the rest of the truck.... What about a set of stainless trim rings?

67ChevyRedneck · 04-09-2013, 08:42 AM

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I dont have RWL tires on my cop Tahoe or my 72 which has Cooper Cobras on it.
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Okay I just reread my post. I am okay with the black rims and chrome caps but do not like RWL tires on our trucks.

It's ok, I get what you meant now, I just thought it was hilarious reading your post then seeing your avatar pic

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**72restorationvirgin** · 04-09-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

One way or the other to me on the RWL. But here it is black and the rear wheels a little bigger (still a little off, though)

Thanks for the edit. I know most say no white letters but I kind of like it. Decisions Decisions....
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**72restorationvirgin** · 04-09-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

I agree with ditching the new style factory wheels... Black steelies match the roof and the rest of the truck.... What about a set of stainless trim rings?

Didn't think about the trim rings. Problem is I bought F**d wheels. Will stainless rings go on those or will I have to get the 16x6.5 Chevy steelies??
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biohazardbill · 04-09-2013, 09:05 AM

I ike the black wheels on your truck... also love the rear steer option lol

**72restorationvirgin** · 04-09-2013, 09:55 AM

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I ike the black wheels on your truck... also love the rear steer option lol

Haha. I don't have power steering yet so thought it would be cheaper and easier to install rear steering..
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04-08-2013, 09:51 PM	#1
72restorationvirgin Active Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Grand Rapids. MI Posts: 156	Wheel/Tire Swap? What you guys think?? McCoy did a wheel swap in photoshop. The back tire is a little off but gives you the idea. Do you guys think I should stay with the late model 2500HD rims or go black steelies and look for original caps? I need to get a rear spacer anyway so I could put the caps on the back with both sets of wheels. I already bought a set of 16x7 F**D wheels to have blasted and powder coated black.. What do you guys think??? I'm kind of digging the black wheels. I would also probably go with the white walls. Attached Images __________________ 67 C20 283/4 Speed

04-08-2013, 10:13 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,954	Re: Wheel/Tire Swap? What you guys think?? perfect. black is your best choice with that black roof. Will look great!

04-08-2013, 10:15 PM	#3
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Wheel/Tire Swap? What you guys think?? Looks good! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-08-2013, 10:16 PM	#4
sir_talk_alot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mayflower,AR Posts: 802	Re: Wheel/Tire Swap? What you guys think?? First time ive ever seen a black roof. Very unique man Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s

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04-08-2013, 10:27 PM	#6
72restorationvirgin Active Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Grand Rapids. MI Posts: 156	Re: Wheel/Tire Swap? What you guys think?? You guys think white letters for tires or leave black?? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 C20 283/4 Speed

04-08-2013, 10:43 PM	#8
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: Wheel/Tire Swap? What you guys think?? I like steel with the black wall. Nice truck too! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

04-09-2013, 12:11 AM	#11
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: Wheel/Tire Swap? What you guys think?? I have to agree with most so far. Black with the caps will look best......I never liked newer factory style wheels swapped over to old trucks. They just dont have the same appeal.

04-09-2013, 01:42 AM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,954	Re: Wheel/Tire Swap? What you guys think?? no raised white letters with blackwalls!

04-09-2013, 05:45 AM	#15
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Wheel/Tire Swap? What you guys think?? I agree with ditching the new style factory wheels... Black steelies match the roof and the rest of the truck.... What about a set of stainless trim rings? __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

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biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Wheel/Tire Swap? What you guys think?? I ike the black wheels on your truck... also love the rear steer option lol



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