Wheel painting idea......need opinions

[68Stepbed]

Well, I can't afford to buy the wheels I really want, so I thought I'd try another idea with the wheels I have. What I want is the 17" Torque Thrust II with the gray spokes. Since American Racing offers about every wheel in polished and some kind of gray except the Hopsters, I thought I'd try my own version. The Hopsters aren't overly popular like the TTII's, but it would still be cool to have something a "little different", if I can say that without sounding too cliche.

I've been toying with this idea for about a year and a half, but finally got the nerve to try it. The color I used is alot darker than what AR uses, but so far, I've not been able to find anything close without having something custom mixed. I'm still gonna look around for a lighter color to match my engine and interior better.

I want your opinions, your honest opinions. Don't worry about hurting my feelings. I'm kind of on the fence with this myself, so your thoughts will help determine which way to go.

[mclairmo]

I think it looks great and will be unique. I say do it.

[SactoJim]

I like it as well. I had cast center TII's on order for mine, but at that time, I was on about the 12th week of waiting and Newstalgia gave me the Vintecs for the same price.

You could also get the American 3 bar knock offs for those after their all painted.

[chevyndn]

i say paint it i think it looks like a killer idea

[big_al_71]

I am totally the way they look. Hell yeah paint them and put the center knock off like jim suggested....

[Bert W]

They look great painted. I don't think that color is to dark. Get the fronts done and take some more pics.

[john]

I like them much better painted. They are different than the masses. Gives them some class.

[jojo]

that looks great to me.

but I think you can do no wrong with your truck (its one of my fav's)

I guess you really CAN improve on perfection.

[chevy_mike]

Man, that looks great. I had never even thought of doing that to the Hopster's. May have to borrow that idea.

[67cheby]

I like it

[p_rubottom]

Very cool, great idea.

[Hottrucks]

paint the drum a lighter color and they wil pop then I love the look of them though

[PanelDeland]

I like.I might even suggest a darker color and the lighter drums would set it off.

[BossHogg69]

68Stepbed, yours is one of my favorite steppers on here, and I think the painted wheels would look good. where you going to do a satin or flat or what? i say do it!

[ChevLoRay]

A polished rim with a darker center always looks good. Black would be overkill, but the grey you used or even a touch darker, is nice.

[special-K]

Stop asking us.You`re the one with the good ideas.

I like the 3-bar knock-off idea,too.

[Dan 67 Chevy LWB]

I like it!

[Hart_Rod]

Looks great!

[tcb-1]

I like the toned down look of the painted center. kind of a nostalgic cast look.

[DZL1]

Looks kick butt!!!!

DZL1.

[unclewatts]

Looks much sharper than the unpainted wheel. I have an idea. How about painting the spokes and hub the same color as the truck? I think that would look great.

[70k52wd]

I agree with the majority. Looks good.

[68Stepbed]

Thanks for all the replies, guys! My wife doesn't like them painted at all. She really didn't even entertain the idea of me painting them just to see how it looked. I'm gonna take it to the rod run this weekend and see what kind of reaction I get. I totally agree with the tri-bar spinners.

Here's some shots with both wheels painted.

[Bert W]

Looks great! They'll love it at the rod run.

[jojo]

I like 'em, I think they look really good.