Poll: Wheels - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

flamingbig10 · 08-26-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw87

If you got 2 G's to throw down, get some billet specialties Vintecs. Timeless design true billet wheels that look great on these trucks. Plus, if you sell your 212s you can afford the soles for them new shoes...feel me?

Just something to ponder on...

Yikes $500 a wheel for 20s

thark_ · 08-26-2011, 01:16 AM

Thanks for all of the suggestions, but I am very particular. I've been browsing through hundreds of wheels the last few months, and while 225s arent my first choice, they are the my faves in my price range.

If I were going to spend $500+ per wheel I'd go with Budnik.

Going to order them next week. We'll see how the real deal compares to my photoart.

Cheers~

Outlaw87 · 08-26-2011, 01:39 AM

10-4, those 225s will look sharp on there...

craazy22 · 08-26-2011, 01:43 PM

If you have the mula, $$$, 225 is the way to go
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Your41Plague12 · 08-26-2011, 01:48 PM

225's out of those two choices, but if it were me doing it, I'd find some bigger Torque Thrusts for it. I love classic designs I guess.

draggin86 · 08-26-2011, 09:13 PM

225 all the way the 212 are dated

KMK454 · 08-26-2011, 10:18 PM

HUBCAPS on STEELIES:

Seriously, though...

1. There is not a big enough difference between those two styles to justify the huge expense
2. Both have been done before, especially the 225 style...
3. If you're going to spend the cash, change it up; try CCW Wheels. Maybe a set of CCW 505As or Classics? How about BBS wheels?
4. Or just leave it as is; your truck looks awesome

85crewcab · 08-26-2011, 11:31 PM

Polishing wheels bites. Seriously think about getting them powder coated clear if you can.
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thark_ · 08-27-2011, 10:35 AM

KMK, checked out your suggestions. I'm not a fan of spokey wheels and I think they just look wrong on a big ol' square body. I'm definitely into the classic/traditional w/ modern twist thing. Thanks though

KMK454 · 08-27-2011, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thark_

KMK, checked out your suggestions. I'm not a fan of spokey wheels and I think they just look wrong on a big ol' square body. I'm definitely into the classic/traditional w/ modern twist thing. Thanks though

That's cool. Well you can't go wrong with classic fivespokes.

Here's a bonspeed wheel that's nice:
http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/wheel...ubcat3=1044100

Some more cool wheel choices in here:
http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/street_rod_wheels.asp

thark_ · 08-27-2011, 01:05 PM

Bonspeed are cool but WAY out of my budget. I like a few Bozes too, but they quoted me $3000 just for the wheels.

flamingbig10 · 08-27-2011, 11:49 PM

can't go wrong on a stock looking truck

Kerlijah · 08-28-2011, 05:30 AM

Torque Thrust!!

Oh wait, that wasnt a choice, my bad...lol

I kinda like the 225 better...sweet truck btw!!

killthewabbit · 08-28-2011, 02:49 PM

I'm voting for the 225s, but they are getting fairly common. Personally that doesn't bother me. In fact, I will be ordering mine for my black short fleet sometime this week.

Stepper562 · 08-28-2011, 03:01 PM

Keep the 212s and spend the money on other parts.
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595sparky · 08-28-2011, 04:14 PM

225's

595sparky · 08-28-2011, 04:16 PM

I'm an old fart. I would go with the Crager ss myself.

thark_ · 09-17-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thark_

How it looked this morning

(mock-up)

How it looks now:

thark_ · 09-17-2011, 09:01 PM

It's all about the datails. Not much of a difference, but enough. I think it looks much better now...

85crewcab · 09-18-2011, 12:26 PM

I think it looks great!!
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**lolife99** · 09-18-2011, 12:34 PM

Nice!
What's the specs on the wheels and tires?
(backspacing?)

72BlckButy · 09-18-2011, 12:44 PM

You definitely made the right choice on the wheel....

flamingbig10 · 09-18-2011, 04:28 PM

looks great but it would better with stock tail lights and side marker lights, you could send the clear ones to 75181

thark_ · 09-18-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Nice!
What's the specs on the wheels and tires?
(backspacing?)

Front: 20x8.5 w/ 245/45s
Back: 20x10 w 285/40s

muthstryker · 09-18-2011, 06:04 PM

Looks way better, the 212s were a dated design. Good choice, Now add a stock grille to the truck!

View Poll Results: Which wheels look best
212s	12	17.91%
225s	55	82.09%
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08-26-2011, 01:16 AM	#27
thark_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Santa Ana CA Posts: 30	Re: Poll: Wheels Thanks for all of the suggestions, but I am very particular. I've been browsing through hundreds of wheels the last few months, and while 225s arent my first choice, they are the my faves in my price range. If I were going to spend $500+ per wheel I'd go with Budnik. Going to order them next week. We'll see how the real deal compares to my photoart. Cheers~

08-26-2011, 01:39 AM	#28
Outlaw87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 142	Re: Poll: Wheels 10-4, those 225s will look sharp on there...

08-26-2011, 01:43 PM	#29
craazy22 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 230	Re: Poll: Wheels If you have the mula, $$$, 225 is the way to go Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81 chevy stepside 6.0/t56 swap in progress.... 81 chevy silverado k5 2wd 350 tpi and 700r4.. SOLD 07 chevy colorado "work truck" SOLD 02 chevy silverado z71 off road package

08-26-2011, 01:48 PM	#30
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Poll: Wheels 225's out of those two choices, but if it were me doing it, I'd find some bigger Torque Thrusts for it. I love classic designs I guess. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

08-26-2011, 09:13 PM	#31
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Poll: Wheels 225 all the way the 212 are dated __________________ My build thread. Boy what did i get myself into!

08-26-2011, 10:18 PM	#32
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: Poll: Wheels HUBCAPS on STEELIES: Seriously, though... 1. There is not a big enough difference between those two styles to justify the huge expense 2. Both have been done before, especially the 225 style... 3. If you're going to spend the cash, change it up; try CCW Wheels. Maybe a set of CCW 505As or Classics? How about BBS wheels? 4. Or just leave it as is; your truck looks awesome __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

08-26-2011, 11:31 PM	#33
85crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pryor,OK Posts: 69	Re: Poll: Wheels Polishing wheels bites. Seriously think about getting them powder coated clear if you can. Posted via Mobile Device

08-27-2011, 10:35 AM	#34
thark_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Santa Ana CA Posts: 30	Re: Poll: Wheels KMK, checked out your suggestions. I'm not a fan of spokey wheels and I think they just look wrong on a big ol' square body. I'm definitely into the classic/traditional w/ modern twist thing. Thanks though

08-27-2011, 01:05 PM	#36
thark_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Santa Ana CA Posts: 30	Re: Poll: Wheels Bonspeed are cool but WAY out of my budget. I like a few Bozes too, but they quoted me $3000 just for the wheels.

08-27-2011, 11:49 PM	#37
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Poll: Wheels can't go wrong on a stock looking truck __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

08-28-2011, 05:30 AM	#38
Kerlijah Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 293	Re: Poll: Wheels Torque Thrust!! Oh wait, that wasnt a choice, my bad...lol I kinda like the 225 better...sweet truck btw!! __________________ ~Wooden Indian~ 1979 C10 SWB, shaved bed rails, drip rails, tailgate handle. 350 w/ Comp cam, hydraulic lifters, Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock 650 carb, Flowtech headers, Flowmaster 40s, turbo 350 w/stage 2 shift kit...so much fun!

08-28-2011, 02:49 PM	#39
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Poll: Wheels I'm voting for the 225s, but they are getting fairly common. Personally that doesn't bother me. In fact, I will be ordering mine for my black short fleet sometime this week.

08-28-2011, 03:01 PM	#40
Stepper562 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Downey, ca Posts: 262	Re: Poll: Wheels Keep the 212s and spend the money on other parts. Posted via Mobile Device

08-28-2011, 04:14 PM	#41
595sparky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Livermore, Ca. Posts: 16	Re: Poll: Wheels 225's



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08-28-2011, 04:16 PM	#42
595sparky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Livermore, Ca. Posts: 16	Re: Poll: Wheels I'm an old fart. I would go with the Crager ss myself.

09-17-2011, 09:01 PM	#44
thark_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Santa Ana CA Posts: 30	Re: Poll: Wheels It's all about the datails. Not much of a difference, but enough. I think it looks much better now...

09-18-2011, 12:26 PM	#45
85crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pryor,OK Posts: 69	Re: Poll: Wheels I think it looks great!! Posted via Mobile Device

09-18-2011, 12:34 PM	#46
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Poll: Wheels Nice! What's the specs on the wheels and tires? (backspacing?) __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-18-2011, 12:44 PM	#47
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Poll: Wheels You definitely made the right choice on the wheel.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-18-2011, 04:28 PM	#48
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Poll: Wheels looks great but it would better with stock tail lights and side marker lights, you could send the clear ones to 75181 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-18-2011, 06:04 PM	#50
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Poll: Wheels Looks way better, the 212s were a dated design. Good choice, Now add a stock grille to the truck!

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