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c20olive · 05-19-2014, 09:33 PM

Let's see your steelies thinking about getting a set

**jocko** · 05-19-2014, 10:29 PM

The ones on greenie are 73-75 aluminum "innies" on 16.5" wheels. Many folks re-do em to look like the 69-72 caps. The ones on the white 72 are correct chrome 69-72 "outies" on 16" wheels. The 16.5s are what most 72 C20s came with, I swapped to later year 16" wheels on the white truck because it's my keeper and tire availability is a little more plentiful. Ironically, I ran the same tire type on both trucks - Firestone TransForce HTs. I pc'ed both sets at the same time.

nds1968 · 05-19-2014, 10:47 PM

You talkin' about these? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546383

c20olive · 05-19-2014, 11:18 PM

Yes sir thank you

**special-K** · 05-20-2014, 06:55 AM

Oh,that's what you meant. I didn't realize "Detroit" was a wheel brand and thought "factory",especially along with "steelies". Those are steel wheels but they aren't steelies. Steelies are factory or factory-style wheels in factory sizes,as in what came stock on virtually all American cars and light trucks for decades. There were oversized (wider) steelies made by the aftermarket to accommodate wider tires and auto makers even started offering them as an option beginning in the '60s

BTW, welcome to the site!

5150.4.67 · 06-10-2016, 01:43 AM

Here's mine..... without engine weight

c20olive · 06-11-2016, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 5150.4.67

Here's mine..... without engine weight

Nice truck... Those wheels look great ! What's the drop on it

dirtyjim · 06-11-2016, 09:56 AM

I looked into them before going with 20x8 Nissan spares. it was when they first came out and their artillery wasn't in production. to me Detroit's without trim rings or caps don't look right. I've tried to buy a set of their trim rings to try out on my nissans but they are always back ordered or out of stock

layinrocker65 · 06-11-2016, 11:43 AM

I love the look but a 20x9 wheel is 47 pounds a piece. That's a lot of rotating mass to stop!

Willie Makeit · 06-11-2016, 05:34 PM

i spoke with the folks at detroit steel wheels about a year ago and at that time they were struggling to keep up with demand which caused their lead times to be way way out. I may reach out to them again in the near future, as I never purchased any wheels and am getting "the itch" again for something different and the fact that they are Made in the USA kinda gives them an edge in my book.

glossy black 20's with poverty caps/dog dishes & thin white walls would be killer.

5150.4.67 · 06-12-2016, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by c20olive

Nice truck... Those wheels look great ! What's the drop on it

Static 4/6 drop kit from ECE.

Hookedontrucks · 08-03-2017, 04:28 PM

what size wheels and tires are those?

**old Rusty C10** · 08-07-2017, 03:44 PM

Lets get this thread back on track... the sniping will stop or im gonna start handing out vacations heres a thought before you post in any threads here re read it three times and ask is this going to stir the pot... and if so don't post it.. myself and some fellow moderators are getting sick of this wiseguy remarks .. PS if your comments were deleted and if youre wondering if it was something you said... well its you

**special-K** · 08-07-2017, 06:59 PM

What do they offer for center caps if any? I see these as another type of steel smoothie.

05-19-2014, 09:33 PM	#1
c20olive Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Nc Posts: 75	Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up Let's see your steelies thinking about getting a set __________________ 1978 c20 Crewcab - Current Project 1971 c20 - Backburner IG Handle: @78bigbluecrew

05-19-2014, 10:29 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up The ones on greenie are 73-75 aluminum "innies" on 16.5" wheels. Many folks re-do em to look like the 69-72 caps. The ones on the white 72 are correct chrome 69-72 "outies" on 16" wheels. The 16.5s are what most 72 C20s came with, I swapped to later year 16" wheels on the white truck because it's my keeper and tire availability is a little more plentiful. Ironically, I ran the same tire type on both trucks - Firestone TransForce HTs. I pc'ed both sets at the same time. Attached Images

05-19-2014, 10:47 PM	#3
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up You talkin' about these? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546383 __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

05-19-2014, 11:18 PM	#4
c20olive Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Nc Posts: 75	Re: Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up Yes sir thank you __________________ 1978 c20 Crewcab - Current Project 1971 c20 - Backburner IG Handle: @78bigbluecrew

05-20-2014, 06:55 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up Oh,that's what you meant. I didn't realize "Detroit" was a wheel brand and thought "factory",especially along with "steelies". Those are steel wheels but they aren't steelies. Steelies are factory or factory-style wheels in factory sizes,as in what came stock on virtually all American cars and light trucks for decades. There were oversized (wider) steelies made by the aftermarket to accommodate wider tires and auto makers even started offering them as an option beginning in the '60s BTW, welcome to the site! __________________ "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 ~

06-10-2016, 01:43 AM	#6
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up Here's mine..... without engine weight Attached Images

06-11-2016, 09:56 AM	#8
dirtyjim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 622	Re: Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up I looked into them before going with 20x8 Nissan spares. it was when they first came out and their artillery wasn't in production. to me Detroit's without trim rings or caps don't look right. I've tried to buy a set of their trim rings to try out on my nissans but they are always back ordered or out of stock __________________ 1967 C10 lwb two tone, 305 & rat fink style floor shifted 700r4, 20" steelies 2004 2500HD utility bed aka Brutus

06-11-2016, 11:43 AM	#9
layinrocker65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 521	Re: Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up I love the look but a 20x9 wheel is 47 pounds a piece. That's a lot of rotating mass to stop! __________________ ‘53 GMC COE stock ‘53 Chevy 3100 LSA/TR6060 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=805949‘ '70 Chevy C10 LWB 350/sm465 ‘74 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3/4L80e, Vintage Air, Dakota Digital, US Mags

06-11-2016, 05:34 PM	#10
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,234	Re: Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up i spoke with the folks at detroit steel wheels about a year ago and at that time they were struggling to keep up with demand which caused their lead times to be way way out. I may reach out to them again in the near future, as I never purchased any wheels and am getting "the itch" again for something different and the fact that they are Made in the USA kinda gives them an edge in my book. glossy black 20's with poverty caps/dog dishes & thin white walls would be killer. Last edited by old Rusty C10; 08-07-2017 at 03:40 PM.

08-03-2017, 04:28 PM	#12
Hookedontrucks Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: yukon oklahoma Posts: 6	Re: Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up what size wheels and tires are those?

08-07-2017, 03:44 PM	#13
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up Lets get this thread back on track... the sniping will stop or im gonna start handing out vacations heres a thought before you post in any threads here re read it three times and ask is this going to stir the pot... and if so don't post it.. myself and some fellow moderators are getting sick of this wiseguy remarks .. PS if your comments were deleted and if youre wondering if it was something you said... well its you __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-07-2017, 06:59 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Let's see your Detroit steel wheel post um up What do they offer for center caps if any? I see these as another type of steel smoothie. __________________ "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 ~



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