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Musclerodz · 08-17-2005, 07:07 PM

Not finding a lot of choices that will fit my '69 K5. Life would be so much easier if I was working on a newer truck, but finding good looking wheels with the large bore for the hub locks, not a lot of options. I am looking for some mild bling sizes, 17's or 18's. Pacer has a couple that are decently priced. Here is a couple that are not bad. I haven't priced the 2nd and 3rd one but the first is $173 ea. for 18x9. I just learned I could get the last one which I like except for the little spikes.

Mike

**special-K** · 08-17-2005, 11:27 PM

If you want "Bling",buy a Tahoe or something.There`s so many options for your Blazer,there`s no way I can list them all.You have a "real" 4wd.Get some "real" wheels and tires.No offense,just my opinion.

jakeslim · 08-18-2005, 12:19 AM

those first one's will look great with some white on the outside's. I have a similar style with bfg's, white lettering out and it looks classic, modern and

Musclerodz · 08-18-2005, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

If you want "Bling",buy a Tahoe or something.There`s so many options for your Blazer,there`s no way I can list them all.You have a "real" 4wd.Get some "real" wheels and tires.No offense,just my opinion.

None taken. Okay, how about a few suggestions then besides wagon wheels, solid centerlines, stock ralley's, or anything else I have seen on a hundred other Blazers. This one will not get tortured offroad. I like to build them, not tear them up. And I am not looking to spend a ton of money on wheels, just something nice I have not seen before. I dont want BLING, just a little bling, that is tasteful. I am actually considering the top wheel because it is a classic style with a little twist being oversized.

Mike

OlyHeeebz · 08-18-2005, 01:48 AM

The top one for sure. Classic looking but rugged. In 10 years, when all these exotic chromed out dubs have become passe`, you'll still be looking good rolling on those....

Gyva · 08-18-2005, 04:35 AM

the 2 below the top one look like crap... sorry for the bluntness 2:33 am bar night for me... lol

Mike...

70rs/ss · 08-18-2005, 12:14 PM

Centerline has all kinds of rotary forged wheels for cheap. Check out Summit Racing (1-800-230-3030) I bought a set of 20's for under $800. They have all kinds of 6-lug big hub options, as well as the small (which can be machined out easily). As for the guy and his comment about bling buy a Tahoe and these are real 4X4's, rotary forged wheels are as strong if not stronger than steelies and the options for 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24" rubber far exceeds the knuckle dragging 15, 16, and 16.5 rubber. Build it how YOU want it. Me personally, I am putting 22's on mine and anyone that gets in my way will get steamrolled (with the steamroller tires!) on the trail! Good luck.

Musclerodz · 08-18-2005, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

Centerline has all kinds of rotary forged wheels for cheap. Check out Summit Racing (1-800-230-3030) I bought a set of 20's for under $800. They have all kinds of 6-lug big hub options, as well as the small (which can be machined out easily). As for the guy and his comment about bling buy a Tahoe and these are real 4X4's, rotary forged wheels are as strong if not stronger than steelies and the options for 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24" rubber far exceeds the knuckle dragging 15, 16, and 16.5 rubber. Build it how YOU want it. Me personally, I am putting 22's on mine and anyone that gets in my way will get steamrolled (with the steamroller tires!) on the trail! Good luck.

How about posting up a pic of what you will be running?

Mike

70rs/ss · 08-18-2005, 10:58 PM

This is my 20 to be mounted on a 67 SWB with a 454. The 22's will be something similar. These are nice without being rediculous.

Mike

Musclerodz · 08-18-2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

This is my 20 to be mounted on a 67 SWB with a 454. The 22's will be something similar. These are nice without being rediculous.

Mike

Who made those and how much were they?

**special-K** · 08-19-2005, 07:59 AM

Weld makes some nice looking wheels.Heck,get a 4wd mag and look at the ads.There`s so many wheels I get confused(I`d get confused if there were two choices).

70rs/ss · 08-21-2005, 12:04 AM

centerline and I think they were under $200 a wheel. Like I said call up summit racing and they have then in stock and can ship ASAP for like $8!.

vtblazer · 08-21-2005, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

As for the guy and his comment about bling buy a Tahoe and these are real 4X4's, rotary forged wheels are as strong if not stronger than steelies and the options for 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24" rubber far exceeds the knuckle dragging 15, 16, and 16.5 rubber.

knuckle dragging

**special-K** · 08-21-2005, 02:37 PM

I missed that overly sensitive reply to my comment.I`ve owned Centerlines and I know they are strong.As far as newfangled oversize diameter wheels go,there`s more to it...the tires.No cushion for offroad(or Blvd potholes),not many real offroad tread choices,etc.I don`t see any form of offroad competition using these big wheels.Just knuckle draggin`gangstas on MTV.I do agree,do what suits you best.I`ll say no more after I respond to the steamroller comment.Duh,you da man!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-21-2005, 03:19 PM

The first choice is not a bad one I have them on my blazer 15x12 with 35x12.50x15's..

Musclerodz · 08-21-2005, 03:37 PM

French, thanks for the pic.

Special, I have no intentions of any off road competitions, mostly street driving. I will be running 33" Nitto Grapplers, end with even 18" wheels, I have 7.5" of sidewall. I would hardly call that a rubberband tire, which I can't stand.

I know there is lots of choices for wheels, but not very many nice ones in the bargain department. This is a very buget minded build as I am trying to finish up my Camaro which is a high end build and worth the money being put into it. The Blazer I am trying to do for less than $10K-$12K done.

Mike

**hilljob26** · 08-21-2005, 08:21 PM

heres mine,they are eagles

**special-K** · 08-21-2005, 10:27 PM

Those M/T ClassicIIs are reasonable for a quality wheel and same style as those first ones.When I first posted,I must have passed right over your pictures.I didn`t see them.I`m not into competition either.But,I look at what works.I`d say 17-18" is the max.for reasonable offroad.

08-17-2005, 07:07 PM	#1
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Wheel options 4WD Blazer? Not finding a lot of choices that will fit my '69 K5. Life would be so much easier if I was working on a newer truck, but finding good looking wheels with the large bore for the hub locks, not a lot of options. I am looking for some mild bling sizes, 17's or 18's. Pacer has a couple that are decently priced. Here is a couple that are not bad. I haven't priced the 2nd and 3rd one but the first is $173 ea. for 18x9. I just learned I could get the last one which I like except for the little spikes. Mike

08-17-2005, 11:27 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	If you want "Bling",buy a Tahoe or something.There`s so many options for your Blazer,there`s no way I can list them all.You have a "real" 4wd.Get some "real" wheels and tires.No offense,just my opinion. __________________ "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 ~

08-18-2005, 12:19 AM	#3
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	those first one's will look great with some white on the outside's. I have a similar style with bfg's, white lettering out and it looks classic, modern and __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

08-18-2005, 01:48 AM	#5
OlyHeeebz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 41	The top one for sure. Classic looking but rugged. In 10 years, when all these exotic chromed out dubs have become passe`, you'll still be looking good rolling on those.... __________________ 1969 K5 Blazer CST Always waiting for the Puget Sound sun.....

08-18-2005, 10:58 PM	#9
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	rotary forged wheels from centerline This is my 20 to be mounted on a 67 SWB with a 454. The 22's will be something similar. These are nice without being rediculous. Mike Last edited by 70rs/ss; 10-05-2007 at 02:47 AM.

08-18-2005, 04:35 AM	#6
Gyva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mountain Home Idaho Posts: 544	the 2 below the top one look like crap... sorry for the bluntness 2:33 am bar night for me... lol Mike...

08-18-2005, 12:14 PM	#7
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Centerline has all kinds of rotary forged wheels for cheap. Check out Summit Racing (1-800-230-3030) I bought a set of 20's for under $800. They have all kinds of 6-lug big hub options, as well as the small (which can be machined out easily). As for the guy and his comment about bling buy a Tahoe and these are real 4X4's, rotary forged wheels are as strong if not stronger than steelies and the options for 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24" rubber far exceeds the knuckle dragging 15, 16, and 16.5 rubber. Build it how YOU want it. Me personally, I am putting 22's on mine and anyone that gets in my way will get steamrolled (with the steamroller tires!) on the trail! Good luck.

08-19-2005, 07:59 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Weld makes some nice looking wheels.Heck,get a 4wd mag and look at the ads.There`s so many wheels I get confused(I`d get confused if there were two choices). __________________ "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 ~

08-21-2005, 12:04 AM	#12
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	centerline and I think they were under $200 a wheel. Like I said call up summit racing and they have then in stock and can ship ASAP for like $8!.

08-21-2005, 02:37 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I missed that overly sensitive reply to my comment.I`ve owned Centerlines and I know they are strong.As far as newfangled oversize diameter wheels go,there`s more to it...the tires.No cushion for offroad(or Blvd potholes),not many real offroad tread choices,etc.I don`t see any form of offroad competition using these big wheels.Just knuckle draggin`gangstas on MTV.I do agree,do what suits you best.I`ll say no more after I respond to the steamroller comment.Duh,you da man! __________________ "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 ~

08-21-2005, 03:19 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	The first choice is not a bad one I have them on my blazer 15x12 with 35x12.50x15's.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-21-2005, 03:37 PM	#16
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	French, thanks for the pic. Special, I have no intentions of any off road competitions, mostly street driving. I will be running 33" Nitto Grapplers, end with even 18" wheels, I have 7.5" of sidewall. I would hardly call that a rubberband tire, which I can't stand. I know there is lots of choices for wheels, but not very many nice ones in the bargain department. This is a very buget minded build as I am trying to finish up my Camaro which is a high end build and worth the money being put into it. The Blazer I am trying to do for less than $10K-$12K done. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

08-21-2005, 08:21 PM	#17
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	heres mine,they are eagles __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

08-21-2005, 10:27 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Those M/T ClassicIIs are reasonable for a quality wheel and same style as those first ones.When I first posted,I must have passed right over your pictures.I didn`t see them.I`m not into competition either.But,I look at what works.I`d say 17-18" is the max.for reasonable offroad. __________________ "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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