![]() |
![]() |
#376 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: atlanta, ga
Posts: 318
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
AustinScott--
I was wondering what those would look like on our trucks. I thought about using those wheels and rigging up a set of the 88-98 chrome plastic caps on them. I'd get the yellow off them--solid black or maybe charcoal. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#377 |
Registered Cruiser
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Las Vegas NV
Posts: 2,230
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
__________________
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#378 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Reno, Nv.
Posts: 1,433
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
Thanks. Wheels are 16X8 and tires are LT265/75R16. I bought 285's and they rubbed up front and I didn't want to lift the truck.
__________________
1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#379 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Sonora CA
Posts: 238
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
webfoot , what hub caps fit those ?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#380 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Tyler, TX
Posts: 31
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
7's And I think they're 215 or 225 70's. 2.5/4 drop.
![]() ![]() Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#381 |
Loading.....
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Posts: 214
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
Caprice Steelies with newer centers and also orig hubcaps
295 rear, 245 front I think they look OK but I'd rather them both be flush with the body rather than sucked in....
__________________
-M7 '69 SWB GMC 5.7 EFI ‘69 C/10 SWB patina survivor ‘71 GMC K20 '72 K5 1-ton gear 468BB ‘86 K30 GMC High Sierra C&C Single Cab '96 SWB Single Cab 5.7 ‘99 SWB Z71 Single Cab '00 SWB Single Cab 5.3 '01 K2500 Yukon Safari 6.0 ‘06 2500HD Single Cab C&C Duramax 4x4 '08 1500 crew '11 2500HD Single Cab Duramax 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#382 |
Special Order
![]() ![]() Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,859
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
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?
__________________
"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 ~ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#383 |
C/10 junkie
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
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 ![]() Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!" ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#384 |
Cool Truck
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Bowie,MD
Posts: 1,869
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
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.
__________________
1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#385 |
Registered Cruiser
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Las Vegas NV
Posts: 2,230
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
You're right Tim. I guess some people just don't know the difference.
Meanwhile, I'm rollin' on steelies. ![]()
__________________
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#386 |
Ridin' Dirty
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada
Posts: 2,193
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
Good call!
__________________
1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#387 |
Chevy Enthusiast
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Canyon Lake Texas
Posts: 2,024
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
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? ![]()
__________________
Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#388 |
Special Order
![]() ![]() Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,859
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
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
__________________
"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 ~ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#389 |
E.H.F.D Engine #2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: East Hampton, NY Long Island
Posts: 916
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
My truck is on them... It doesnt exactly go down the road on them just yet, but it definitely sits on steelies LOL
![]()
__________________
-NICK '72 K10 SWB Fleetside. Avocado Highlander 350-4speed-NP205 Frame Off Re-Creation '89 GMC V3500 C/C Flatbed Plow Truck 454/SM465/Np205 '15 Chevy 2500HD CCSB High Country Duramax '22 Tahoe Premier Duramax |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#390 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Diego, Escondido, California, Del Dios Hwy
Posts: 268
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
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
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#391 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Evansville,IN
Posts: 409
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
Quote:
![]() Tinker |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#392 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: rocklin california
Posts: 142
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
217/70-15 225/75-15
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#393 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Detroit
Posts: 432
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
What about optional wheels? Aren't rallyes considered stock, especially 6 lug?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#394 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,967
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
Ralley's would not be considered 'steelies'; they would be ralleys.
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#395 | |
Special Order
![]() ![]() Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,859
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
Quote:
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.
__________________
"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 ~ |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#396 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: New York City
Posts: 648
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
Steelies.
A quick P-chop of what to expect once I get my front and rear Dropmember goodies installed. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#397 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: St. Albans, Vt
Posts: 2,520
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#398 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: New York City
Posts: 648
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
Are you? I was going to use the 18/20" TT 2's from my previous truck, but I think I like the stock look with the steelies better. Plus I won't have to swap rear axles and shorten the rear to lay out. Do you know if the current 235/75/15's will be a problem keeping from laying frame? Maybe a 215 front and rear? The front might also not lay out with those tires being 29" tall, even without inner fenders. Probably a better question for the suspension forum. I've also gotta find disc friendly ones for the front.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#399 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: St. Albans, Vt
Posts: 2,520
|
Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up!
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#400 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: So. Cali.
Posts: 2,643
|
![]()
God thread ! .
My '69 C/10 is currently on FUGLY American Racing white steel wagon wheels , soon for the scrap heap , I just found a full set of 15" stockers and am looking for some dog dish hubbies , hopefully the plain jane steel ones..
__________________
-Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|