Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!

[RustyBillet]

7's And I think they're 215 or 225 70's. 2.5/4 drop.




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[special-K]

It seems people are trying to change the definition of "Steelie" to any wheel made of steel,now that alloys or styled steels have become the standard on newer vehicles. There was a time (like forever,since spoke wheels) when the standard wheel was a steel wheel that either came with a hub cap (what folks call "dog dish") or wheel covers,which some call "full wheel covers" when they are actually all "full" because they all "cover" the "wheel". These OEM-type wheels that came on everything is what car guys gave the name "Steelie" to. Then,in the '60s came "Road" wheels and "Rallye" wheels,both were a sport wheel that came on performance cars. Road wheels were given different names by car makers but were steel "mag style" wheels. We all know what Rallye wheels are. They are European inspired wheels with more or larger vent slots painted silver. Steelies were made in wider widths by wheel companies as well. Then came wagon wheels and other styled wheels and they all have their own names,too. The name steelie gives what was at one time just a wheel it's own name so were can say,"I have 8" steelies",rather than having to say 8" factory style,OEM-type,stock center,or hub cap style wheels.
I'm not trying to be a jerk,but names are a part of our language for specific identification to save us from having to use descriptions so everyone knows what we are talking about. So,let's keep it that way...aight?

[shawno72]

I hear what you are saying Tim but I think this younger generation is well from a different era. I agree with ya that "steelies" are stock steel wheels and everything is well, everything else. Why not post a couple of pics of what is considered steelies so that those who don't know will know. For those that are younger or who don't know if it's not the stock steel, basic low end no frills wheel then it's not a steelie. Rally wheels technically do not count, made of steel yes but not stock steelies. Make sense? Just trying to help further explain what Tim is trying to point out. Here is my truck on stock steelies with hub caps

And here is my truck with rallies, not steelies

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[Mayo]

I agree with you guys. Although I am only 22, I expected to come into this thread and see steelies, not just wheels made of steel.

[jhwkns]

You're right Tim. I guess some people just don't know the difference.

Meanwhile, I'm rollin' on steelies.

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by Mayo

I agree with you guys. Although I am only 22, I expected to come into this thread and see steelies, not just wheels made of steel.

Good call!

[1985-GMC]

Im also only 21, but IMHO steelies is where its at. Rallies are cool too but you can't go wrong with stock steel wheels. Heck I think some of the wheels posted in this thread weren't even steel.

Hey how about some stock Dually wheels, are they allowed? I just got mine all painted up and got new rubbers put on them today.

[1985-GMC]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Hey how about some stock Dually wheels, are they allowed? I just got mine all painted up and got new rubbers put on them today.

I kinda forgot to post up some pictures way back when but better late than never right?

Here's before, stripped, painted, mounted & balanced and after.

It has that trim piece on the front of the truck now too. I think white looks much better!

[special-K]

Stock steel dual wheels have always been referred to as "Budd" wheels. They may be made by Kelsey Hayes or anyone else,but it's like calling all colas "Coke",if you know what I mean. Budd must have been the first or biggest company to make solid steel disc wheels for dual wheel trucks.

Hey,we're all here to have fun. I don't want to spoil the party or come across like Professor Trucksworth or anything. But,those of us who've been around a while learned what we know from those before us when we were fresh into things,and if the word doesn't get passed down then it gets lost. I don't care what wheels anyone shows as long as they know what it is. Many threads get started asking to see a particular thing and there ends up with "not exactly what you asked for,but..." It's all good.
Basically,the rules changed from tradition in '88 with trucks to where there is no standard for wheels. Everything is styled steel or styled alloy.
First to last...
*Traditional OEM type or "steelie",accepts hubcaps
*Rallye,accepts center cap
*88+ styled steel,accepts center cap. Crossover from steelie to rallye/styled steel.
*99+ styled steel,accepts center cap

[waybad]

Originally Posted by special-K

Stock steel dual wheels have always been referred to as "Budd" wheels. They may be made by Kelsey Hayes or anyone else,but it's like calling all colas "Coke",if you know what I mean. Budd must have been the first or biggest company to make solid steel disc wheels for dual wheel trucks.

Hey,we're all here to have fun. I don't want to spoil the party or come across like Professor Trucksworth or anything. But,those of us who've been around a while learned what we know from those before us when we were fresh into things,and if the word doesn't get passed down then it gets lost. I don't care what wheels anyone shows as long as they know what it is. Many threads get started asking to see a particular thing and there ends up with "not exactly what you asked for,but..." It's all good.
Basically,the rules changed from tradition in '88 with trucks to where there is no standard for wheels. Everything is styled steel or styled alloy.
First to last...
*Traditional OEM type or "steelie",accepts hubcaps
*Rallye,accepts center cap
*88+ styled steel,accepts center cap. Crossover from steelie to rallye/styled steel.
*99+ styled steel,accepts center cap

thank for the explanation, I needed that
Tinker

[Orangette]

Originally Posted by special-K

Stock steel dual wheels have always been referred to as "Budd" wheels. They may be made by Kelsey Hayes or anyone else,but it's like calling all colas "Coke",if you know what I mean. Budd must have been the first or biggest company to make solid steel disc wheels for dual wheel trucks.

Hey,we're all here to have fun. I don't want to spoil the party or come across like Professor Trucksworth or anything. But,those of us who've been around a while learned what we know from those before us when we were fresh into things,and if the word doesn't get passed down then it gets lost. I don't care what wheels anyone shows as long as they know what it is. Many threads get started asking to see a particular thing and there ends up with "not exactly what you asked for,but..." It's all good.
Basically,the rules changed from tradition in '88 with trucks to where there is no standard for wheels. Everything is styled steel or styled alloy.
First to last...
*Traditional OEM type or "steelie",accepts hubcaps
*Rallye,accepts center cap
*88+ styled steel,accepts center cap. Crossover from steelie to rallye/styled steel.
*99+ styled steel,accepts center cap

i do agree with what your saying, but where would the 88-98 SS/Sport wheel lie? wouldn't it be considered the "Styled" wheel for 88-98 and the wheel you posted be considered the "steelie" (I know its confusing)



they were available, in Chrome, Silver and black (Painted)

[special-K]

Originally Posted by Orangette

i do agree with what your saying, but where would the 88-98 SS/Sport wheel lie? wouldn't it be considered the "Styled" wheel for 88-98 and the wheel you posted be considered the "steelie" (I know its confusing)



they were available, in Chrome, Silver and black (Painted)

Nice trucks! Both past and present.

I'd say you're right. The sport wheels are styled steel wheels (also). GM used "Styled Steel" as the name of the standard wheels,but it's really the generic description of those as well as others to follow. It seems "Steelies" became a thing of the past after the '91 R/V series. Now everything is some sort of styled steel or alloy.

[yfs200p]

My truck is on them... It doesnt exactly go down the road on them just yet, but it definitely sits on steelies LOL

[waybad]

Originally Posted by yfs200p

My truck is on them... It doesnt exactly go down the road on them just yet, but it definitely sits on steelies LOL

can you tell me the rim/tire combo.. I love the looks!!

[yfs200p]

Originally Posted by waybad

can you tell me the rim/tire combo.. I love the looks!!

Sorry i'm a little slow on getting back to you....

They are 15x8 stock steel wheels blasted and painted gloss white. Dog dish hubcaps. 33 x 10.50 BFGoodrich All Terrain KO. Truck is stock height, no lift.

[Schwinn]

1970 2WD Blazer lowered 2" & 4" spindle dropped with Disc Brakes added cuz of year it only came in drum. Tires are 275-60-15 Uniroyal Tiger Paw GTS

[snacks]

217/70-15 225/75-15

[Gokart Mozart]

What about optional wheels? Aren't rallyes considered stock, especially 6 lug?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Gokart Mozart

What about optional wheels? Aren't rallyes considered stock, especially 6 lug?

Ralley's would not be considered 'steelies'; they would be ralleys.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Ralley's would not be considered 'steelies'; they would be ralleys.

EDIT: I meant to quote Gokart's question about rallyes being stock and elaborate on Scoti's explanation (but,I ain't retyping all that!)

When we say "stock" center wheels we mean wheels that take hub caps that were not meant to be exposed completely. Prior to '67 they were just wheels. Then came rallye wheels on sport optioned cars. And,yes,the first car rallyes had hub caps but were a new concept and are referred to as center caps...just like all the ones that show lugs. Prior to '67 even Vettes had the same type of wheels as trucks,ChevyIIs,Corvairs,Chevelles,Impalas...Ford,Dodge,Rambler...they were just wheels. Once styled wheels came about folks started referring to traditional wheels,or stock as opposed to aftermarket mags,as steelies. They are the only wheel that had no name. There was a time when you had to buy mags and put them on if you wanted your vehicle to look hot. Mags were first used on competition cars only,then guys started putting them on their street vehicles. Before that,there were some aftermarket designs,like Baby Moons or a few types of wheel covers. The first form of personalizing the wheels on a vehicle was swapping a popular wheel cover from another vehicle,Like Lancer or Fiesta. On Ford hot rods a popular swap was '53 F100 hub caps.

[Jimbabwe]

Steelies.
A quick P-chop of what to expect once I get my front and rear Dropmember goodies installed.

[Rochlow]

Yea, I'm going to be using stock steel wheels with a dropmember front and a mild dropmember in the rear. I want the truck to have a bit of a rake. I will be using 15x8 stock steelies on the rear with hubcaps and trim rings and 15x7 steelies in the with the same caps and rings

With a drop member front and rear, I don't think you will have a problem laying frame with that tires set up.

[midniteblues]

I'm not very good with a camera but heres some rallys

[bc gman]

The stock rims and hubcaps

[VWNate1]

Originally Posted by bc gman

The stock rims and hubcaps

This is what I had , just bought four nice hubcaps and one flew off on the freeway yesterday

So now , I need to buy two more if anyone can help me out here...... I'll re paint as necessary , to suit original 15" 6 lug rims .

Hm , it won't allow me to copy the image of the white wheel & white steel hub cap from above....