Grey vs Chrome ralleys - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skokie · 01-22-2008, 02:46 AM

Its getting close to the time to make a decision about rims for the truck. I am going with rallys but I am not sure if I want to go grey with chrome rings or chrome ralley. Here are the links from summit. Truck is a 68 fleetside.

Grey
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Chrome Ring
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Chrome
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Center cap
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

va_tlc · 01-22-2008, 02:51 AM

those chrome ones sure look nice. i belive thats the way id go

72highlander · 01-22-2008, 02:53 AM

i like the grey better myself, gives the center cap and ring a little contrast.

Kurt L · 01-22-2008, 03:08 AM

I belive that i would go with the grey rallys,bought a set of chrome one's for my 91. already rusted around the valve stem and the wheels themselves,also if you don't stay up on them the center cap gets a greenish film on them.just my .02 worth.

**Boog** · 01-22-2008, 03:09 AM

All chrome is nice but I like the painted rallys as it gives me the option of changing colors later on if I want. They look real nice powder coated.

scott's69 · 01-22-2008, 03:18 AM

I ran chrome ralleys for years until I changed over to another style. They always made the truck stand out. I had low profile center caps with spinners. I still have those wheels.

8696steve · 01-22-2008, 03:31 AM

I would go with the chrome. I have had both and the chrome is easier to keep looking nice. The greys always seem to chip or fade.

*Shane* · 01-22-2008, 04:05 AM

my vote's for grey/silver ... when I see chrome steel wheels all I can think of are the old buggy style wheels.

Premium72 · 01-22-2008, 04:22 AM

Yup grey is the way to go. lets the chrome you put on the rim POP!!!..

Bob 68327 · 01-22-2008, 04:25 AM

I like the grey ones !!! Heres mine !!!!

**Palf70Step** · 01-22-2008, 04:33 AM

Since I like driving the vehicles, and driving everywhere, I would go with painted. To me the painted wheels with chrome caps (and rings) look way better than the all chrome and also have the benifit of holding up over time a lot better.

MT1972cheyenne · 01-22-2008, 05:37 AM

I like the grey. Here are mine.

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corn · 01-22-2008, 05:43 AM

I think they look good either way but they would be grey if they were on my truck.

ChevLoRay · 01-22-2008, 05:51 AM

I think the grey is supposed to be a powder-coat finish, according to the website/catalog. I had mine powdercoated in red. Chrome is nice, like others have said, but so's the colored rallyes. This picture was taken the day it went to the bodyshop. I may have done a little bit of photoshopping on it, too. And the picture is more of the truck, than the wheels, but you get the idea.

Longhorn Man · 01-22-2008, 06:57 AM

I got a set of chrome ones, thinkin I'd like them, but the more I see them on other trucks, the less i like them. They don't have the muscular look they do in silver. Call me crazy.
Pluss, unless there's more than one company doing them in chrome, the chrome job they do is WAY sub par on them.
I'm trading mine off today for some silver truck rallys.

**Boog** · 01-22-2008, 10:34 AM

Today's chrome wheels and other products do not resist rust like they once did. Main reason I run the alloys I have is no rust issue and low maintenance. With the painted rallys and stainless trim rings and caps there is no rust issue. I actually love a chrome smoothy wheel but won't buy anymore cause I just don't have the time or desire to stay after them to keep the rust off.

hotrodhomi · 01-22-2008, 11:23 AM

I like my chrome ralleys, but have you thought about something like this. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/545515983.html

Longhorn Man · 01-22-2008, 12:19 PM

I'm sure if he had 1400 to spend on rims alone, he wouldn't be looking at $50 and $98 rims.
Although, those $1400 rims are bad ass

67_C-30 · 01-22-2008, 12:29 PM

I personally like the silver ones with trim rings and centers. I do not like painted ones without w/o the rings though. If I weren't going to run trims rings, I'd go with chrome. JMO.

Trey` · 01-22-2008, 12:37 PM

I would go with grey,painted or powder coated, just my.02

koolky · 01-22-2008, 01:11 PM

Considering its a simple 68 with no fancy trim/grill i would go with the painted grey, if it were a 69-72 with trim and a shiny grill than i would go with the chrome, personaly I think chrome would look out of place on your truck.

skokie · 01-22-2008, 02:15 PM

Oh man seeing those pics make it harder to make a decision

Really tough call to make on this one. Keep those idea coming.

weasel29gm · 01-23-2008, 04:30 AM

If you run rings and caps the chrome centers won't be noticed as much. Alot like p/coat I'm not sayin' this is as good but take a wheel and paint with Rust-olem Hammered Silver. I think you'll like the results. Flows good and gives that textured look. And cheap!!!! LOL!!!

xmitsu10 · 01-23-2008, 05:37 AM

Since I have run both, thought I would throw my $.02 in. My opinion is like koolky's in that if you have all the trim, the chrome rims look good. I went with the chrome because of the contrast with the black. But I have saved the silvers and rings should I get the urge for a different look. Haven't put the silver's on it since it was dropped last spring. Here's both types on the same truck.

72BlckButy · 01-23-2008, 07:35 AM

I love the chrome on the black.

01-22-2008, 02:46 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,335	Grey vs Chrome ralleys Its getting close to the time to make a decision about rims for the truck. I am going with rallys but I am not sure if I want to go grey with chrome rings or chrome ralley. Here are the links from summit. Truck is a 68 fleetside. Grey http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku Chrome Ring http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku Chrome http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku Center cap http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234 Last edited by skokie; 01-22-2008 at 02:48 AM.

01-22-2008, 02:51 AM	#2
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys those chrome ones sure look nice. i belive thats the way id go __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

01-22-2008, 02:53 AM	#3
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys i like the grey better myself, gives the center cap and ring a little contrast. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

01-22-2008, 03:08 AM	#4
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I belive that i would go with the grey rallys,bought a set of chrome one's for my 91. already rusted around the valve stem and the wheels themselves,also if you don't stay up on them the center cap gets a greenish film on them.just my .02 worth.

01-22-2008, 03:09 AM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,386	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys All chrome is nice but I like the painted rallys as it gives me the option of changing colors later on if I want. They look real nice powder coated. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-22-2008, 03:18 AM	#6
scott's69 WORTHLESS CRUISERS Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 237	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I ran chrome ralleys for years until I changed over to another style. They always made the truck stand out. I had low profile center caps with spinners. I still have those wheels. __________________ Scott Hammond Lancaster, SC 1969 Chevy2005 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 Chevy 1972 SWB 454 If you don't live for something, then you'll die for nothing. www.xclusive-images.com

01-22-2008, 03:31 AM	#7
8696steve Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Shasta County Posts: 109	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I would go with the chrome. I have had both and the chrome is easier to keep looking nice. The greys always seem to chip or fade.

01-22-2008, 04:05 AM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys my vote's for grey/silver ... when I see chrome steel wheels all I can think of are the old buggy style wheels.

01-22-2008, 04:22 AM	#9
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys Yup grey is the way to go. lets the chrome you put on the rim POP!!!.. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

01-22-2008, 04:25 AM	#10
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I like the grey ones !!! Heres mine !!!! Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

01-22-2008, 04:33 AM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,997	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys Since I like driving the vehicles, and driving everywhere, I would go with painted. To me the painted wheels with chrome caps (and rings) look way better than the all chrome and also have the benifit of holding up over time a lot better. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-22-2008, 05:37 AM	#12
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I like the grey. Here are mine.

01-22-2008, 05:43 AM	#13
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I think they look good either way but they would be grey if they were on my truck.

01-22-2008, 05:51 AM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I think the grey is supposed to be a powder-coat finish, according to the website/catalog. I had mine powdercoated in red. Chrome is nice, like others have said, but so's the colored rallyes. This picture was taken the day it went to the bodyshop. I may have done a little bit of photoshopping on it, too. And the picture is more of the truck, than the wheels, but you get the idea. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-22-2008, 06:57 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I got a set of chrome ones, thinkin I'd like them, but the more I see them on other trucks, the less i like them. They don't have the muscular look they do in silver. Call me crazy. Pluss, unless there's more than one company doing them in chrome, the chrome job they do is WAY sub par on them. I'm trading mine off today for some silver truck rallys. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 01-22-2008 at 06:57 AM.



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01-22-2008, 10:34 AM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,386	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys Today's chrome wheels and other products do not resist rust like they once did. Main reason I run the alloys I have is no rust issue and low maintenance. With the painted rallys and stainless trim rings and caps there is no rust issue. I actually love a chrome smoothy wheel but won't buy anymore cause I just don't have the time or desire to stay after them to keep the rust off. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-22-2008, 11:23 AM	#17
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I like my chrome ralleys, but have you thought about something like this. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/545515983.html __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-22-2008, 12:19 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I'm sure if he had 1400 to spend on rims alone, he wouldn't be looking at $50 and $98 rims. Although, those $1400 rims are bad ass

01-22-2008, 12:29 PM	#19
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I personally like the silver ones with trim rings and centers. I do not like painted ones without w/o the rings though. If I weren't going to run trims rings, I'd go with chrome. JMO. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

01-22-2008, 12:37 PM	#20
Trey` Active Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cooks Point,Texas Posts: 238	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I would go with grey,painted or powder coated, just my.02 __________________ '70 Chevy stepside, ECE discs & 4/6, '00 GMC ext. cab stepside, never ending project '07 GMC Crew Cab, 24's & 5/7 "We, the unwilling, led by the unquailified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long with so little, we now attempt, the impossible with nothing"

01-22-2008, 01:11 PM	#21
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys Considering its a simple 68 with no fancy trim/grill i would go with the painted grey, if it were a 69-72 with trim and a shiny grill than i would go with the chrome, personaly I think chrome would look out of place on your truck.

01-22-2008, 02:15 PM	#22
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,335	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys Oh man seeing those pics make it harder to make a decision Really tough call to make on this one. Keep those idea coming. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234 Last edited by skokie; 01-22-2008 at 02:16 PM.

01-23-2008, 04:30 AM	#23
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys If you run rings and caps the chrome centers won't be noticed as much. Alot like p/coat I'm not sayin' this is as good but take a wheel and paint with Rust-olem Hammered Silver. I think you'll like the results. Flows good and gives that textured look. And cheap!!!! LOL!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-23-2008, 05:37 AM	#24
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys Since I have run both, thought I would throw my $.02 in. My opinion is like koolky's in that if you have all the trim, the chrome rims look good. I went with the chrome because of the contrast with the black. But I have saved the silvers and rings should I get the urge for a different look. Haven't put the silver's on it since it was dropped last spring. Here's both types on the same truck. Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

01-23-2008, 07:35 AM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Grey vs Chrome ralleys I love the chrome on the black. __________________ -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)

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