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*78 Chevyrado* · 04-12-2010, 12:14 PM

I'm getting some aluminum wheels before too long. Two of my current wheels were messed up from the wreck way back, and I didn't know about it till now (tire shop kept saying the tires were bad), so I'd rather get some aluminum rims than buy 2 more steelies. Here's the ones I'm going to get when I get some. I like the gray inserts, i think they'll go good with the truck and the price is hard to beat. I'm going to summit later on to check em out and see if I like them in person. The backspacing will move the outer rims outward 2" which should be perfect since the rims i have now are tucked under so bad. Tell me what you think.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SU...81GN/?rtype=10

silvereagle07 · 04-12-2010, 12:23 PM

I think they look cool. Get someone to photoshop the wheels onto your truck.

Rollinsqrbdy · 04-12-2010, 03:06 PM

That is an awesome wheel

bigblock73 · 04-12-2010, 03:10 PM

Since you asked, I personally think they look too "busy". The simulated bead lock would look more like home on a faux rock crawler. The center cap doesn't do it for me either.

Again, just MHO

Sooner84 · 04-12-2010, 04:35 PM

I photoshoped them on for you.. I think they'd look pretty good on your truck.

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Justin36 · 04-12-2010, 06:00 PM

I think they look great too!!

*78 Chevyrado* · 04-13-2010, 04:42 PM

Awesome sooner! great pic, thanks! I like em.

83GMCK2500 · 04-13-2010, 07:37 PM

Are those Ultra Nomads? I recently saw them online, I like them.

*78 Chevyrado* · 04-13-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

Are those Ultra Nomads? I recently saw them online, I like them.

Yep. They're sold as summit brand, but the center caps say ultra motorsports on them.

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-11-2010, 09:48 PM

Hey sooner84, Could I get you to photoshop these wheels on the same pic above?

benoit454 · 07-11-2010, 11:11 PM

as mentioned before ar23's get my vote, I like the summit ones but not the color, if they were the machined alum all around like the ar23's maybe.

The deep dish ar23's look great.

Redcap · 07-12-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Since you asked, I personally think they look too "busy". The simulated bead lock would look more like home on a faux rock crawler. The center cap doesn't do it for me either.

Again, just MHO

I agree with you. Don't like them either.

trevor73402 · 07-12-2010, 04:38 AM

I think they both would look good on your truck. Its whatever you like really. You have a very nice looking truck. I really like the color.

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-12-2010, 06:26 PM

Thanks trevor!

I didn't notice these before. I like them better. Chrome's nice.

benoit454 · 07-12-2010, 07:13 PM

go with those, the chrome last ones.

SBTork · 07-12-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by benoit454

go with those, the chrome last ones.

I second that.

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-12-2010, 08:42 PM

The polished, clear coated version of the renegade wheel is $70 less per wheel.... What are the advantages to paying the extra $280 for chrome? The chrome should outlast the clear coat, but I maintain my vehicle paints and such pretty well.

benoit454 · 07-12-2010, 10:14 PM

As I said before extra $280? no way, summit has the reg. renegades for like $120 and they are polished, and I don't think they have ANY clear coat, but chrome ones were like maybe $280 and IMo polished, is alot more work, chrome just wax it and be done. If they are chromed aluminum wheels they will never rust. Polished alum. is polished and will need repolished every so often.

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-12-2010, 10:22 PM

It's about $280 extra over a set of 4, sorry... it's about $65-$70 less for the polished wheels each.

I emailed raceline to ask if they are clear coated. If they are, I'll get the polished ones. Now I need to decide if I want 16's or 18's. I'm thinkin 18's but I'll need new tires. 18's would be sweet! and about a 33" tire. guess I can always sell the tires I have now...

benoit454 · 07-12-2010, 10:47 PM

I'd do 15's or 16's I hate big wheels.

As for clear coated polished, definately they would hold up well no repolishing for sure.

Might want to ask summit if you buy from them I seen some wheels summit had didn't list clear coat, but the manufacter had both, summit did not they only had a set that was machined and clear coated, and the polished ones were not coated which sucked.

SBTork · 07-12-2010, 11:17 PM

If it were me I'd go with the 18's, in general I think they look killer on any 8 lug.

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-13-2010, 11:24 AM

I looked up the renegade 8's. The polished are not clear coated. So If I get them I'll get the chrome ones.

I'm going to get the 18x8.5's If I get 16's I'll just wish I had 18's later...lol

And for tires I want goodyear wrangler silent armor, 265/70R18.

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-13-2010, 02:53 PM

I think Im going to hurry up and get the wheels quick as i can. I went by the goodyear place and the guy quoted me 50% off the silent armors. They were $255 each. 265/70R18 for $126 each

Screamin deal

My quotes good till Aug 12, so I gotta git-r-done!

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-15-2010, 05:44 PM

By the way, Has anybody had any experiences withhttp://www.polyperformance.com/?

I think I'm going to get my wheels there. The BS i want is an oddball not many places carry or can get (so they say) so I want to get it from these guys, I'd just like to know if they're any good before I give them a $G for rims.

Cherub · 07-15-2010, 08:57 PM

on your truck the first ones put up would look best

04-12-2010, 12:14 PM	#1
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	What about these wheels? I'm getting some aluminum wheels before too long. Two of my current wheels were messed up from the wreck way back, and I didn't know about it till now (tire shop kept saying the tires were bad), so I'd rather get some aluminum rims than buy 2 more steelies. Here's the ones I'm going to get when I get some. I like the gray inserts, i think they'll go good with the truck and the price is hard to beat. I'm going to summit later on to check em out and see if I like them in person. The backspacing will move the outer rims outward 2" which should be perfect since the rims i have now are tucked under so bad. Tell me what you think. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SU...81GN/?rtype=10 Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 04-12-2010 at 12:21 PM.

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silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: What about these wheels? I think they look cool. Get someone to photoshop the wheels onto your truck. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What about these wheels? Since you asked, I personally think they look too "busy". The simulated bead lock would look more like home on a faux rock crawler. The center cap doesn't do it for me either. Again, just MHO __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: What about these wheels? I photoshoped them on for you.. I think they'd look pretty good on your truck. __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

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04-13-2010, 04:42 PM	#7
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What about these wheels? Awesome sooner! great pic, thanks! I like em.

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07-11-2010, 09:48 PM	#10
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What about these wheels? Hey sooner84, Could I get you to photoshop these wheels on the same pic above?

07-11-2010, 11:11 PM	#11
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: What about these wheels? as mentioned before ar23's get my vote, I like the summit ones but not the color, if they were the machined alum all around like the ar23's maybe. The deep dish ar23's look great. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

07-12-2010, 04:38 AM	#13
trevor73402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 164	Re: What about these wheels? I think they both would look good on your truck. Its whatever you like really. You have a very nice looking truck. I really like the color. __________________ 1984 K10 SWB "Coal" 1987 K5 Blazer "Ole Miss" 1979 GMC Jimmy (Project) 2008 F250 CC 4x4 King Ranch 6" lift on 37's (Spartan-ized!!) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hemi Orange 2008 HD StreetGlide 2007 HD Custom Fatboy 1980 Suburban (will be for sale or trade soon).

07-12-2010, 06:26 PM	#14
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What about these wheels? Thanks trevor! I didn't notice these before. I like them better. Chrome's nice.

07-12-2010, 07:13 PM	#15
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: What about these wheels? go with those, the chrome last ones. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

07-12-2010, 08:42 PM	#17
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What about these wheels? The polished, clear coated version of the renegade wheel is $70 less per wheel.... What are the advantages to paying the extra $280 for chrome? The chrome should outlast the clear coat, but I maintain my vehicle paints and such pretty well.

07-12-2010, 10:14 PM	#18
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: What about these wheels? As I said before extra $280? no way, summit has the reg. renegades for like $120 and they are polished, and I don't think they have ANY clear coat, but chrome ones were like maybe $280 and IMo polished, is alot more work, chrome just wax it and be done. If they are chromed aluminum wheels they will never rust. Polished alum. is polished and will need repolished every so often. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454



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07-12-2010, 10:22 PM	#19
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What about these wheels? It's about $280 extra over a set of 4, sorry... it's about $65-$70 less for the polished wheels each. I emailed raceline to ask if they are clear coated. If they are, I'll get the polished ones. Now I need to decide if I want 16's or 18's. I'm thinkin 18's but I'll need new tires. 18's would be sweet! and about a 33" tire. guess I can always sell the tires I have now...

07-12-2010, 10:47 PM	#20
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: What about these wheels? I'd do 15's or 16's I hate big wheels. As for clear coated polished, definately they would hold up well no repolishing for sure. Might want to ask summit if you buy from them I seen some wheels summit had didn't list clear coat, but the manufacter had both, summit did not they only had a set that was machined and clear coated, and the polished ones were not coated which sucked. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

07-12-2010, 11:17 PM	#21
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: What about these wheels? If it were me I'd go with the 18's, in general I think they look killer on any 8 lug. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

07-13-2010, 11:24 AM	#22
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What about these wheels? I looked up the renegade 8's. The polished are not clear coated. So If I get them I'll get the chrome ones. I'm going to get the 18x8.5's If I get 16's I'll just wish I had 18's later...lol And for tires I want goodyear wrangler silent armor, 265/70R18. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 07-13-2010 at 02:26 PM.

07-13-2010, 02:53 PM	#23
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What about these wheels? I think Im going to hurry up and get the wheels quick as i can. I went by the goodyear place and the guy quoted me 50% off the silent armors. They were $255 each. 265/70R18 for $126 each Screamin deal My quotes good till Aug 12, so I gotta git-r-done!

07-15-2010, 05:44 PM	#24
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What about these wheels? By the way, Has anybody had any experiences withhttp://www.polyperformance.com/? I think I'm going to get my wheels there. The BS i want is an oddball not many places carry or can get (so they say) so I want to get it from these guys, I'd just like to know if they're any good before I give them a $G for rims.

07-15-2010, 08:57 PM	#25
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