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**rharris** · 04-08-2017, 12:16 PM

Got the steelies on today. Period correct dog dishes would be stainless with blue. I took pictures of a few different hubcaps so others can see what they want. I drove myself nuts trying to decide (and everyone in the house and at work as well). Girlfriend started mailing me hubcaps that I already bought to feed my addiction and keep me calm. Let me know what you think! Most likely I will go with the stainless blue bowtie but my favorite is white with the blue.
Tires are 275/60/15 Mastercraft Avenger (Considering 255/70/15).
Wheels are 15x8 Wheel Vintique Series 62 (4.25”backspace) powdercoated. I went one shade in on the white – they look good but if I could do it over I would’ve used the brighter white.

**rharris** · 04-08-2017, 12:18 PM

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**FirstOwner69** · 04-08-2017, 01:11 PM

The choice is obvious to me. Stainless with blue bowties. If your bumper were white I'd pick white paint with blue.

RGT · 04-08-2017, 01:16 PM

I need to get steelies for my truck, I agree with the above, stainless with bowties. Your truck looks great.

**leddzepp** · 04-08-2017, 01:35 PM

They all look great no matter what. That's why I own many different styles.

hewittca · 04-08-2017, 06:28 PM

First off, excellent choice of wheels! As for the caps, definitely the stainles with blue bowties.

weim55 · 04-08-2017, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hewittca

First off, excellent choice of wheels! As for the caps, definitely the stainles with blue bowties.

Definitely the 71 style stainless. The square body caps just never seem to look right on these trucks to me. Too new...
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**rharris** · 04-08-2017, 07:35 PM

I agree. I have five 6" steelies that I'm going to powdercoat black - those I think will get the square body flats - or none at all.

**Joesjunk** · 04-09-2017, 09:17 AM

Nice truck, and a huge improvement with the white wheels and caps. It sits good too. Stainless with blue is the only way to go. Looks perfect!!

**jocko** · 04-09-2017, 10:10 AM

I think it's unanimous... As for tires - you mentioned 2550/70/15 as another option. They are a good option, fills out the wheelwell similarly, but just a skinnier look (compared to 275/60s). All depends on the look you prefer - but both are good. But your steelies are a good bit wider than stock c10, so you'd want to make sure the 255s look ok - I think they'd look and fit just fine on there. Good choice, amazing what a small change such as wheels and tires can do to complete the look of a truck. Unfortunately, they can, by themselves, ruin the look of a truck also

. I think your truck was awesome before, now it's awesomer. FWIW, I never would have noticed the wheels were a shade off of white if you hadn't mentioned it. Glad you went with blackwalls as well. Enjoy!

wpavlis · 04-09-2017, 10:13 AM

I say change them out depending on the day of the week. Or maybe the time of year. White for winter, blue for spring, yellow for summer. Seriously though I agree with most above that the blue bowtie looks best.

**rharris** · 04-09-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

I think it's unanimous... As for tires - you mentioned 2550/70/15 as another option. They are a good option, fills out the wheelwell similarly, but just a skinnier look (compared to 275/60s). All depends on the look you prefer - but both are good. But your steelies are a good bit wider than stock c10, so you'd want to make sure the 255s look ok - I think they'd look and fit just fine on there. Good choice, amazing what a small change such as wheels and tires can do to complete the look of a truck. Unfortunately, they can, by themselves, ruin the look of a truck also

. I think your truck was awesome before, now it's awesomer. FWIW, I never would have noticed the wheels were a shade off of white if you hadn't mentioned it. Glad you went with blackwalls as well. Enjoy!

Thanks Jocko. That truck needed steelies IMO. Here is a picture of the 255/70 on 8" rallye - I agree they fill out the wheel well. Amazing what half an inch can do on a tire.

**rharris** · 04-09-2017, 10:49 AM

No winter driving for this truck. HAHA. Id like to find 3 more white/blue to swap out. I haven't mounted any yet, I like the no cap look as well. Hate to push them babies on fresh paint!!

yuccales · 04-09-2017, 10:50 AM

Stainless & blue! Great looking truck.

**rharris** · 04-09-2017, 10:54 AM

Aluminum wheels will be posted in parts later on in the week if anyone is interested. 8" wide with 3.5" backspace. Chevrolet spinner caps.

72 tigger · 04-09-2017, 04:29 PM

Since your truck is a super, I think the stainless are the right choice. Any chance you want to part with the blue painted caps? I need 2 or 3 nice caps for my C10- thanks

**rharris** · 04-09-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Since your truck is a super, I think the stainless are the right choice. Any chance you want to part with the blue painted caps? I need 2 or 3 nice caps for my C10- thanks

Not at this time. I'm actually hunting 3 more. I only have the 1. If I decide to unload it I will let you know.

tommys72 · 04-09-2017, 08:23 PM

No caps at all looks good too

**special-K** · 04-09-2017, 08:26 PM

It's a Cheyenne Super, do it right with what goes on them. Beefy stock is just too hip

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-10-2017, 01:02 PM

Stainless with Blue bowties is the look. That's what I'm going to do with my truck, I FINALLY found a nice set of caps, now I just need to get tires.

I hate to part with my slotted dish mags, but 16.5 tires are getting harder to find, and more expensive.

And I like doing burn out's too much, so I need tires that cost less.

Smoking is expensive.

04-08-2017, 12:16 PM	#1
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Hubcap Decision on Steelies Got the steelies on today. Period correct dog dishes would be stainless with blue. I took pictures of a few different hubcaps so others can see what they want. I drove myself nuts trying to decide (and everyone in the house and at work as well). Girlfriend started mailing me hubcaps that I already bought to feed my addiction and keep me calm. Let me know what you think! Most likely I will go with the stainless blue bowtie but my favorite is white with the blue. Tires are 275/60/15 Mastercraft Avenger (Considering 255/70/15). Wheels are 15x8 Wheel Vintique Series 62 (4.25”backspace) powdercoated. I went one shade in on the white – they look good but if I could do it over I would’ve used the brighter white. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers) Last edited by rharris; 04-08-2017 at 12:19 PM. Reason: Tire Size

04-08-2017, 12:18 PM	#2
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies more Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

04-08-2017, 01:11 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies The choice is obvious to me. Stainless with blue bowties. If your bumper were white I'd pick white paint with blue.

04-08-2017, 01:16 PM	#4
RGT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portsmouth, NH Posts: 45	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies I need to get steelies for my truck, I agree with the above, stainless with bowties. Your truck looks great. __________________ 1971 C10 long bed, fleet side. 200R4 Auto, leaf spring rear. power steering.

04-08-2017, 01:35 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies They all look great no matter what. That's why I own many different styles. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

04-08-2017, 06:28 PM	#6
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,766	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies First off, excellent choice of wheels! As for the caps, definitely the stainles with blue bowties. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

04-08-2017, 07:35 PM	#8
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies I agree. I have five 6" steelies that I'm going to powdercoat black - those I think will get the square body flats - or none at all. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

04-09-2017, 09:17 AM	#9
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies Nice truck, and a huge improvement with the white wheels and caps. It sits good too. Stainless with blue is the only way to go. Looks perfect!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-09-2017, 10:10 AM	#10
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies I think it's unanimous... As for tires - you mentioned 2550/70/15 as another option. They are a good option, fills out the wheelwell similarly, but just a skinnier look (compared to 275/60s). All depends on the look you prefer - but both are good. But your steelies are a good bit wider than stock c10, so you'd want to make sure the 255s look ok - I think they'd look and fit just fine on there. Good choice, amazing what a small change such as wheels and tires can do to complete the look of a truck. Unfortunately, they can, by themselves, ruin the look of a truck also . I think your truck was awesome before, now it's awesomer. FWIW, I never would have noticed the wheels were a shade off of white if you hadn't mentioned it. Glad you went with blackwalls as well. Enjoy!

04-09-2017, 10:13 AM	#11
wpavlis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona Posts: 313	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies I say change them out depending on the day of the week. Or maybe the time of year. White for winter, blue for spring, yellow for summer. Seriously though I agree with most above that the blue bowtie looks best.

04-09-2017, 10:49 AM	#13
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies No winter driving for this truck. HAHA. Id like to find 3 more white/blue to swap out. I haven't mounted any yet, I like the no cap look as well. Hate to push them babies on fresh paint!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

04-09-2017, 10:50 AM	#14
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,777	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies Stainless & blue! Great looking truck.

04-09-2017, 10:54 AM	#15
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies Aluminum wheels will be posted in parts later on in the week if anyone is interested. 8" wide with 3.5" backspace. Chevrolet spinner caps. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers) Last edited by rharris; 04-09-2017 at 10:55 AM. Reason: typo

04-09-2017, 04:29 PM	#16
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies Since your truck is a super, I think the stainless are the right choice. Any chance you want to part with the blue painted caps? I need 2 or 3 nice caps for my C10- thanks

04-09-2017, 08:23 PM	#18
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies No caps at all looks good too __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son



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04-09-2017, 08:26 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies It's a Cheyenne Super, do it right with what goes on them. Beefy stock is just too hip __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-10-2017, 01:02 PM	#20
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Hubcap Decision on Steelies Stainless with Blue bowties is the look. That's what I'm going to do with my truck, I FINALLY found a nice set of caps, now I just need to get tires. I hate to part with my slotted dish mags, but 16.5 tires are getting harder to find, and more expensive. And I like doing burn out's too much, so I need tires that cost less. Smoking is expensive. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

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