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firstgencamaros · 10-19-2002, 10:51 PM

I finally decided on a wheel for my 1968 Short bed.
I'm not really into the whole big wheel thing and didn't want to pay the price that goes along with them. So I went with a Eagle Alloy 028 full polished. I think it is a nice wheel that goes well on these trucks. I wanted some sort of 5 star design and didn't want to have to convert from 6 lug to 5 lug so this wheel solved all my problems. Went with a 15 X 8 in the rear with a 275-60-15 and a 15X7 with a 225-70-15 up front. I went with a 70 series up front to keep the tire hieght the same. Both about 28". I am still waiting on the front wheels to come in, been about 2 weeks now. Damn labor dispute in the shipping industry has everything backed up. It always trickles back to the consumer... Anyway I attached a pic, let me know what you guys think. I'll post a pick of the truck when I get the fronts on.
Later,

GMC71k20 · 10-19-2002, 10:57 PM

good choice

67cst · 10-19-2002, 11:10 PM

had em on my s10, just a bit diff, not as pointy where the tips are...coolthough

Longhorn Man · 10-19-2002, 11:48 PM

Those are sweet...esp since they are 6 lug!

Hooter · 10-20-2002, 12:00 AM

those rims are tasty!

stllookn · 10-20-2002, 12:37 AM

Very nice choice...can't wait to see pics of them on your truck!

firstgencamaros · 10-20-2002, 01:04 AM

Thanks everybody!

72sleeper · 10-20-2002, 02:10 AM

i like em especially since i got the same ones yours are jsut in a lil better shape i lowered mine and runnin 60series there pretty tight

*Zkast* · 10-20-2002, 02:30 AM

Those look familiar lol. Order extra center caps, the black likes to peel off after a year or 2.

firstgencamaros · 10-20-2002, 02:55 AM

Zkast,
What is under that black sticker on the center cap? I would rather have it not there, but not if it is all jacked up under the sticker.
Let me know,

*Zkast* · 10-20-2002, 09:58 AM

There's a small indention where the sticker goes, maybe 1/32" but basicly its just a black sticker with a clear cap over it. I just havent spent the time to clean it off. Also, be careful on how you clean them. DO NOT use any type of cleaner... soap and water only.

I went through and polished these wheels a few weeks ago and WOW

I still like the look they give the ole truck too.

greasemonkey · 10-20-2002, 11:00 AM

Where did you buy them? Those look really good.

firstgencamaros · 10-20-2002, 11:39 PM

I bought the rears from Discount Tire here in Gilbert. They kinda let me hanging though. They sold me the rears and after I had taken delivery of the rears they told me they "couldn't" get the fronts. What it came down to is that because of the labor dispute over in so cal evrything was backed up supply wise. So they would have had to make a few phone calls and find a pair that were already at a distributor. So... when they say they "couldn't" what they ment was that they "wouldn't" I ended up going to a local family run wheel and tire place in Mesa, AZ (Thrifty tire and wheel). They tracked them down from a distributor in Texas and had them shipped in. I should have them this week. And I will never buy from Discount again!
I think they even sell them through Summit
Summit Racing
Later,

Wasted Income · 10-21-2002, 01:46 AM

I've had these on my truck for about 6 years now. They're American Racing AR234s i believe. 15x8s all around, and I currently have 235-60-15s on the front, and 275-50-15s on the rear. (click on the link in my sig to see them). I can't wait to get rid of them and get some 17" Torque Thrust IIs. Anybody want to buy them up when I decide to get rid of them?

firstgencamaros · 10-21-2002, 02:24 AM

Where were you 2 weeks ago!...lol... The truck looks good now. Have to admit it will look pretty damn good with the torque thrusts on it too!
Later,

jmil1974 · 10-21-2002, 10:23 AM

I have those same rims in 15x10. Ditto what Zkast said on the extra caps. I like the look myself. I've been told it's dated but I think it's the coolest look you can get for the money and for the size. Nice choice! Just make sure you use only cleaners recommended by Eagle. I'd even give them a call to make sure you use only what they reccomend. Learned this one the hard way . . .

fastbagged68 · 10-21-2002, 02:26 PM

How much you pay if you don't mind? I've got a set on my 63 suburban that I'm going to sell with tires. Mine are six lug though.

anthony_1269 · 10-21-2002, 02:42 PM

Does anyone know where I can purchase some of those center cap eagle stickers for these eagle rims?

firstgencamaros · 10-21-2002, 06:27 PM

They ran about $85 a wheel brand new. As for where to get new center caps. Any wheel dealer that carries American Eagle should be able to get them for you. Discount, Big O etc.
Later,

Wasted Income · 10-22-2002, 10:43 AM

$85 bucks apiece!!?? Holy wah! I paid just under $160 per wheel when I bought mine!! Wow, I guess those 24+ inch wheels are really driving down the price of 15 inchers.......
Oh well.

10-19-2002, 10:51 PM	#1
firstgencamaros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 151	new wheels I finally decided on a wheel for my 1968 Short bed. I'm not really into the whole big wheel thing and didn't want to pay the price that goes along with them. So I went with a Eagle Alloy 028 full polished. I think it is a nice wheel that goes well on these trucks. I wanted some sort of 5 star design and didn't want to have to convert from 6 lug to 5 lug so this wheel solved all my problems. Went with a 15 X 8 in the rear with a 275-60-15 and a 15X7 with a 225-70-15 up front. I went with a 70 series up front to keep the tire hieght the same. Both about 28". I am still waiting on the front wheels to come in, been about 2 weeks now. Damn labor dispute in the shipping industry has everything backed up. It always trickles back to the consumer... Anyway I attached a pic, let me know what you guys think. I'll post a pick of the truck when I get the fronts on. Later, Attached Images __________________ FGC

10-19-2002, 11:10 PM	#3
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	had em on my s10, just a bit diff, not as pointy where the tips are...coolthough __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-20-2002, 12:00 AM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	those rims are tasty! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-20-2002, 12:37 AM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Very nice choice...can't wait to see pics of them on your truck! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-20-2002, 01:04 AM	#7
firstgencamaros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 151	Thanks everybody! __________________ FGC

10-19-2002, 10:57 PM	#2
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	good choice

10-19-2002, 11:48 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Those are sweet...esp since they are 6 lug!

10-20-2002, 02:10 AM	#8
72sleeper []D [] []v[] []D Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: h'vegas,TN,USA Posts: 78	me too i like em especially since i got the same ones yours are jsut in a lil better shape i lowered mine and runnin 60series there pretty tight __________________ Clint 72 c'10 350ci/400hp sleeper forever

10-20-2002, 02:30 AM	#9
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Those look familiar lol. Order extra center caps, the black likes to peel off after a year or 2.

10-20-2002, 02:55 AM	#10
firstgencamaros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 151	Zkast, What is under that black sticker on the center cap? I would rather have it not there, but not if it is all jacked up under the sticker. Let me know, __________________ FGC Last edited by firstgencamaros; 10-20-2002 at 05:18 AM.

10-20-2002, 09:58 AM	#11
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	There's a small indention where the sticker goes, maybe 1/32" but basicly its just a black sticker with a clear cap over it. I just havent spent the time to clean it off. Also, be careful on how you clean them. DO NOT use any type of cleaner... soap and water only. I went through and polished these wheels a few weeks ago and WOW I still like the look they give the ole truck too.

10-20-2002, 11:00 AM	#12
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Where did you buy them? Those look really good. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

10-20-2002, 11:39 PM	#13
firstgencamaros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 151	I bought the rears from Discount Tire here in Gilbert. They kinda let me hanging though. They sold me the rears and after I had taken delivery of the rears they told me they "couldn't" get the fronts. What it came down to is that because of the labor dispute over in so cal evrything was backed up supply wise. So they would have had to make a few phone calls and find a pair that were already at a distributor. So... when they say they "couldn't" what they ment was that they "wouldn't" I ended up going to a local family run wheel and tire place in Mesa, AZ (Thrifty tire and wheel). They tracked them down from a distributor in Texas and had them shipped in. I should have them this week. And I will never buy from Discount again! I think they even sell them through Summit Summit Racing Later, __________________ FGC

10-21-2002, 01:46 AM	#14
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	I've had these on my truck for about 6 years now. They're American Racing AR234s i believe. 15x8s all around, and I currently have 235-60-15s on the front, and 275-50-15s on the rear. (click on the link in my sig to see them). I can't wait to get rid of them and get some 17" Torque Thrust IIs. Anybody want to buy them up when I decide to get rid of them? Attached Images __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

10-21-2002, 02:24 AM	#15
firstgencamaros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 151	Where were you 2 weeks ago!...lol... The truck looks good now. Have to admit it will look pretty damn good with the torque thrusts on it too! Later, __________________ FGC



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10-21-2002, 10:23 AM	#16
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	I have those same rims in 15x10. Ditto what Zkast said on the extra caps. I like the look myself. I've been told it's dated but I think it's the coolest look you can get for the money and for the size. Nice choice! Just make sure you use only cleaners recommended by Eagle. I'd even give them a call to make sure you use only what they reccomend. Learned this one the hard way . . . __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

10-21-2002, 02:26 PM	#17
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	How much you pay if you don't mind? I've got a set on my 63 suburban that I'm going to sell with tires. Mine are six lug though.

10-21-2002, 02:42 PM	#18
anthony_1269 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 110	Does anyone know where I can purchase some of those center cap eagle stickers for these eagle rims? __________________ 1971 Chevy Longbed Fleetside Chevrolet All The Way!

10-21-2002, 06:27 PM	#19
firstgencamaros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 151	They ran about $85 a wheel brand new. As for where to get new center caps. Any wheel dealer that carries American Eagle should be able to get them for you. Discount, Big O etc. Later, __________________ FGC

10-22-2002, 10:43 AM	#20
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	$85 bucks apiece!!?? Holy wah! I paid just under $160 per wheel when I bought mine!! Wow, I guess those 24+ inch wheels are really driving down the price of 15 inchers....... Oh well. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

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