got my steelies on - b4 & after pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dougo · 06-06-2010, 10:04 PM

Installed my steelies on a couple days ago - Recently powdercoated the wheels and repainted the caps (thanks to PICKMUP for a nice set of caps).

I have not had a chance to take very good pics - but thought I'd go ahead and post these. Previous set was a nice set of wheels and tires (going up for sale after I clean em up).... but I wanted a different look. Before shot attached too.

CG · 06-06-2010, 10:05 PM

Awesome! I love the look.

tcb-1 · 06-06-2010, 10:16 PM

I like the modern aluminum rims, but I LOOOOOVE the steelies! great choice!

vectorit · 06-06-2010, 10:20 PM

Oh yea! MUCH better.

Those fancy aluminum wheels were nice, and they looked good and all but the steel is the way to go!

dougo · 06-06-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Oh yea! MUCH better.

Those fancy aluminum wheels were nice, and they looked good and all but the steel is the way to go!

Totally agree with you... thanks everyone for the responses. I'm really happy with the look - it was what I was going for.

tcb-1 · 06-06-2010, 10:33 PM

rims or not, your burb is beeeeautiful!

dougo · 06-06-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

rims or not, your burb is beeeeautiful!

Thanks TCB-1; I really appreciate it.

JoeKan · 06-06-2010, 11:29 PM

That is really a sweet looking burb. I really like your steelies it really looks cool.

68GMCCustom · 06-06-2010, 11:45 PM

looks great!

leakyfawcett · 06-07-2010, 02:01 AM

Looks awesome! Are they vintage wheels from 71/72, or are they aftermarket? I'm curious about the size of tire and the width/backspacing on the wheels. Very slick ride in general!

mosesburb · 06-07-2010, 04:16 AM

Very nice!! I am kind of partial to steel wheels myself. That truck has it all, color, stance and equipment. Very nice indeed!!

1LoC10 · 06-07-2010, 07:36 AM

looks great, I think the white letters would have looked good with the white wheels too though

*lakeroadster* · 06-07-2010, 07:42 AM

It just looks "right" with the steelies. Very nice!

my67chevytruck · 06-07-2010, 07:45 AM

Nice burb, The steelies look awesome.....

dougo · 06-07-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by leakyfawcett

Looks awesome! Are they vintage wheels from 71/72, or are they aftermarket? I'm curious about the size of tire and the width/backspacing on the wheels. Very slick ride in general!

Thanks. These are vintage, period correct - kelsey hayes wheels.16.5 X 9.75, 33 inch tire, 12.5 wide. After blasting them and powder coating - they came out like brand new.

dougo · 06-07-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

looks great, I think the white letters would have looked good with the white wheels too though

Thanks. I like the look of the white letters... but over time (for me) - the white letters get scraped up, harder to keep white, and I thought I'd go this route. I pull a trailer with dirt bikes - so we often go off road, and the side walls get tagged rocks...

Beelzeburb · 06-07-2010, 11:04 AM

Looks great dougo. That's almost the exact same look I'm now planning on.

**mr48chev** · 06-07-2010, 12:01 PM

It looks great either way but really gains some attitude with the steelies. I think you tend to notice the truck it's self more with the steelies on it where the shiny aluminum wheels were hollering look at me first.

72freak · 06-07-2010, 01:54 PM

Hold a thin trim tring up to it and see what you think.....I believe you will like what you see.

OrangeCrush1970 · 06-07-2010, 02:12 PM

Sweet burban, I like the grandpa lights!!!

Southcity · 06-07-2010, 02:31 PM

Hey Dougo that Burb looks great with those steelies! Was curious to know what the size difference in rim & tire was between the two sets?

CG · 06-07-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

Hold a thin trim tring up to it and see what you think.....I believe you will like what you see.

Ahhhhhhh, nooooooo! LOL, course thats just IMO

dougo · 06-07-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Southcity

Hey Dougo that Burb looks great with those steelies! Was curious to know what the size difference in rim & tire was between the two sets?

Thanks Southcity. I'd have to measure the alum wheels... I believe they are 17s, maybe 10 wide. The steels are 16.5, went with a 33 12.5 - which is basically same size tire that's on the alum wheels (made by Weld). That tire size looked good on the truck, plenty of clearence. So, no real difference in tire size (other than the new ones fit a 16.5 rim - same height/width). The offset is a little better on the steel wheels though... they tuck a little better than the other ones. That's not much help... let me know if you want specifics and I'll measure over the next couple days.

vectorit · 06-08-2010, 12:13 AM

That's the exact wheel/tire size I have on my burb.
I get a lot of compliments on the way they fill the wheel well.

*Sublvr72* · 06-08-2010, 03:12 AM

I like both looks! maybe keep the alloys for a spare set?

06-06-2010, 10:04 PM	#1
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	got my steelies on - b4 & after pics Installed my steelies on a couple days ago - Recently powdercoated the wheels and repainted the caps (thanks to PICKMUP for a nice set of caps). I have not had a chance to take very good pics - but thought I'd go ahead and post these. Previous set was a nice set of wheels and tires (going up for sale after I clean em up).... but I wanted a different look. Before shot attached too. Attached Images __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

06-06-2010, 10:05 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,033	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics Awesome! I love the look.

06-06-2010, 10:16 PM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics I like the modern aluminum rims, but I LOOOOOVE the steelies! great choice! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

06-06-2010, 10:20 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics Oh yea! MUCH better. Those fancy aluminum wheels were nice, and they looked good and all but the steel is the way to go! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-06-2010, 10:33 PM	#6
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics rims or not, your burb is beeeeautiful! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 06-06-2010 at 10:33 PM.

06-06-2010, 11:29 PM	#8
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics That is really a sweet looking burb. I really like your steelies it really looks cool.

06-06-2010, 11:45 PM	#9
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06-07-2010, 02:01 AM	#10
leakyfawcett Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Peters, MO Posts: 60	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics Looks awesome! Are they vintage wheels from 71/72, or are they aftermarket? I'm curious about the size of tire and the width/backspacing on the wheels. Very slick ride in general! __________________ James ---------- 1971 Chevy Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 www.1971chevysuburban.com

06-07-2010, 04:16 AM	#11
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics Very nice!! I am kind of partial to steel wheels myself. That truck has it all, color, stance and equipment. Very nice indeed!! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

06-07-2010, 07:36 AM	#12
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics looks great, I think the white letters would have looked good with the white wheels too though __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

06-07-2010, 07:42 AM	#13
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics It just looks "right" with the steelies. Very nice!

06-07-2010, 07:45 AM	#14
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics Nice burb, The steelies look awesome..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

06-07-2010, 11:04 AM	#17
Beelzeburb Devil's in the Details Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 353	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics Looks great dougo. That's almost the exact same look I'm now planning on. __________________ '70 K10 Suburban - TBI 454, 4L80E, NP241C, Dana 60 & 44 - The 10+ Year Project Thread Datsun 240Z, 510 2 door and an old Honda motorcycle

06-07-2010, 12:01 PM	#18
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,715	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics It looks great either way but really gains some attitude with the steelies. I think you tend to notice the truck it's self more with the steelies on it where the shiny aluminum wheels were hollering look at me first.

06-07-2010, 01:54 PM	#19
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics Hold a thin trim tring up to it and see what you think.....I believe you will like what you see. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!



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06-07-2010, 02:12 PM	#20
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics Sweet burban, I like the grandpa lights!!! __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

06-07-2010, 02:31 PM	#21
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics Hey Dougo that Burb looks great with those steelies! Was curious to know what the size difference in rim & tire was between the two sets? __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

06-08-2010, 12:13 AM	#24
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics That's the exact wheel/tire size I have on my burb. I get a lot of compliments on the way they fill the wheel well. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-08-2010, 03:12 AM	#25
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: got my steelies on - b4 & after pics I like both looks! maybe keep the alloys for a spare set?

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