Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

beaterku · 10-09-2017, 12:00 PM

When I bought my truck, it has a set of Centerline Scorpion wheels on it. They are straight out of the 90's. They've been sitting in the shop for a while now collecting dust. They have a set of practically new Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires on them with little use.

Are they worth anything?

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-09-2017, 08:12 PM

keep tires,sell / trade rims for a set of factory ralleys

REAL NICE TRUCK PAL

supercheyenne · 10-09-2017, 08:12 PM

I'm going to say "no" BUT Centerline went out of business earlier this year so eventually I anticipate some desirability in Centerline rims.

weq92f · 10-09-2017, 08:19 PM

That truck makes those wheels look great!

-klb

71sierragrande · 10-09-2017, 08:25 PM

Im not a fan of those particular centerlines, but everything has value to somebody. I think you meant high value for vintage or nostalgic purposes? Probably not old enough for that and value is ultimately related to popularity/rarity in most cases.

**special-K** · 10-09-2017, 08:45 PM

Heck yes they are worth something. Straight out of the '90s is better than about anything out of this century. It is a truck out of the '70s after all. If I had a penny for every aluminum slot tossed to install '80s saw blades or Outlaw IIs, only for people to realize they should have kept the slots I'd be a rich man. Vintage speed equipment goes for more than when new. The out with the old/in with the new mentality causes a lot of regret as the years go by. I'm just glad my tastes are stable, I know what I like

. I never went for wheels like those because I continued to prefer wide steelies, slots, and turbines on my trucks. Still, I'd buy those before the new crap that's out. All the people who did go for them will want them at some point. I guarantee.

I think your truck looks awesome with those wheels

richards72chevy · 10-09-2017, 08:46 PM

Maybe the 90's style will make a come back.

**GR8-68** · 10-09-2017, 09:59 PM

Oh they are worth nothing at all, just send those to me so I can dispose of them properly, I will even pay the shipping on them to help you out

I love old school

CG · 10-10-2017, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

keep tires,sell / trade rims for a set of factory ralleys

REAL NICE TRUCK PAL

Best answer. And just my personal preference turn those white letters in when you get them mounted on your new ralleys =)

beaterku · 10-10-2017, 10:10 AM

Thanks all! I thought about tossing them up on Craigslist to see if I get any bites. I'm not looking to make a bunch of money on them, just curious if there were worth the time to try to sell. These are in decent shape.

I appreciate all of the insight.

Here are the wheels I am running now.

68Gold/white · 10-10-2017, 11:45 AM

Most folks don't know a lot about Centerline Wheels, it's a shame they went under, hope they make a comeback!

They do (or did) make differently engineered types of wheels.
The good higher performance type wheels were well thought out.

Depending on which type of wheel. The rim halves were cold formed, welded, heat treated, then machined. I may not be exactly precise on wording or order, but they were way ahead of their time.

Their wheels were fairly light and very strong. Not two things that usually go together when designing wheels.
I'm sure they were not able to compete with offshore stuff. They are darn well worth what they sold for.

Sell those wheels if you want. I like them!!!

davepl · 10-10-2017, 12:05 PM

I like the new wheels a lot better. For some reason they make me want to eat beef.

azle · 10-10-2017, 12:10 PM

There is an Arse for every seat! Someone will want them!

Azle

BugzC10 · 10-10-2017, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beaterku

When I bought my truck, it has a set of Centerline Scorpion wheels on it. They are straight out of the 90's. They've been sitting in the shop for a while now collecting dust. They have a set of practically new Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires on them with little use.

Are they worth anything?

Those are very close to what we’re on my truck went I bought it. I think I sold them for ~$200 bucks couple years ago. They were 10x15 with 4”BS.

BossHogg69 · 10-10-2017, 12:47 PM

I actually had a set of those Centerline Scorpions back in the... 90's! On a '92 C1500 - and I ran the same tires too!

**halfstep** · 10-10-2017, 01:33 PM

earlier vintage centerlines

boraxman · 10-10-2017, 03:29 PM

Have 20" CL Archers on my ride

beaterku · 10-12-2017, 10:08 AM

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the insight.

Daaaanz67 · 10-13-2017, 01:34 PM

Man that's a shame they went under. I have a brand new set of the Champ 500 with knock off's. Think I bought them in the late 80's early 90's never mounted.

TT4.8 · 10-14-2017, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daaaanz67

Man that's a shame they went under. I have a brand new set of the Champ 500 with knock off's. Think I bought them in the late 80's early 90's never mounted.

Want to sell them?

CG · 10-14-2017, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daaaanz67

Man that's a shame they went under. I have a brand new set of the Champ 500 with knock off's. Think I bought them in the late 80's early 90's never mounted.

I never cared for the plain flat Centerline, but the Genuine Champ 500, those were a good looking wheel. Didn't care for all the knock offs that they spawned though.

Are yours for our trucks?

Daaaanz67 · 10-14-2017, 01:36 PM

These are genuine fully polished with knock offs. They are Chevy car pattern. Think I’m going to hang on to them a little longer.

BugzC10 · 10-14-2017, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daaaanz67

These are genuine fully polished with knock offs. They are Chevy car pattern. Think I’m going to hang on to them a little longer.

Pictures of dem Wheels?

Daaaanz67 · 10-14-2017, 01:46 PM

Man they are buried in my storage unit right now. If you gooogle the wheel I’m sure they will come up polished version.

BugzC10 · 10-14-2017, 01:59 PM

Look familiar

10-09-2017, 12:00 PM	#1
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? When I bought my truck, it has a set of Centerline Scorpion wheels on it. They are straight out of the 90's. They've been sitting in the shop for a while now collecting dust. They have a set of practically new Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires on them with little use. Are they worth anything? Attached Images

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BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? keep tires,sell / trade rims for a set of factory ralleys REAL NICE TRUCK PAL __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

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supercheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Newton, KS, U.S.A. Posts: 1,142	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? I'm going to say "no" BUT Centerline went out of business earlier this year so eventually I anticipate some desirability in Centerline rims.

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weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,154	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? That truck makes those wheels look great! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

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71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? Im not a fan of those particular centerlines, but everything has value to somebody. I think you meant high value for vintage or nostalgic purposes? Probably not old enough for that and value is ultimately related to popularity/rarity in most cases. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? Heck yes they are worth something. Straight out of the '90s is better than about anything out of this century. It is a truck out of the '70s after all. If I had a penny for every aluminum slot tossed to install '80s saw blades or Outlaw IIs, only for people to realize they should have kept the slots I'd be a rich man. Vintage speed equipment goes for more than when new. The out with the old/in with the new mentality causes a lot of regret as the years go by. I'm just glad my tastes are stable, I know what I like . I never went for wheels like those because I continued to prefer wide steelies, slots, and turbines on my trucks. Still, I'd buy those before the new crap that's out. All the people who did go for them will want them at some point. I guarantee. I think your truck looks awesome with those wheels __________________ "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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richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? Maybe the 90's style will make a come back.

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GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? Oh they are worth nothing at all, just send those to me so I can dispose of them properly, I will even pay the shipping on them to help you out I love old school __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

10-10-2017, 10:10 AM	#10
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? Thanks all! I thought about tossing them up on Craigslist to see if I get any bites. I'm not looking to make a bunch of money on them, just curious if there were worth the time to try to sell. These are in decent shape. I appreciate all of the insight. Here are the wheels I am running now. Attached Images

10-10-2017, 11:45 AM	#11
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,385	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? Most folks don't know a lot about Centerline Wheels, it's a shame they went under, hope they make a comeback! They do (or did) make differently engineered types of wheels. The good higher performance type wheels were well thought out. Depending on which type of wheel. The rim halves were cold formed, welded, heat treated, then machined. I may not be exactly precise on wording or order, but they were way ahead of their time. Their wheels were fairly light and very strong. Not two things that usually go together when designing wheels. I'm sure they were not able to compete with offshore stuff. They are darn well worth what they sold for. Sell those wheels if you want. I like them!!!

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davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? I like the new wheels a lot better. For some reason they make me want to eat beef. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

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azle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 69	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? There is an Arse for every seat! Someone will want them! Azle

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BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? I actually had a set of those Centerline Scorpions back in the... 90's! On a '92 C1500 - and I ran the same tires too! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

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halfstep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 246	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? earlier vintage centerlines Attached Images

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10-12-2017, 10:08 AM	#18
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? Thanks everyone! I appreciate the insight.

10-13-2017, 01:34 PM	#19
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? Man that's a shame they went under. I have a brand new set of the Champ 500 with knock off's. Think I bought them in the late 80's early 90's never mounted.

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Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? These are genuine fully polished with knock offs. They are Chevy car pattern. Think I’m going to hang on to them a little longer.

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Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Center Line Wheels - Worth Anything? Man they are buried in my storage unit right now. If you gooogle the wheel I’m sure they will come up polished version.

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