Poll: Wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thark_ · 08-24-2011, 05:27 PM

Having a problem deciding if I should keep my Eagle 212s or get 225s instead.

212s

225s (mock-up)

SBTork · 08-24-2011, 05:40 PM

225's

Hands down

o0oabizaio0o · 08-24-2011, 05:44 PM

225's

Davidmichael · 08-24-2011, 07:05 PM

225

StrokinRat · 08-24-2011, 08:08 PM

I like the 225. Thought about getting them for my truck but i have Eagle 211's and i hate them. They've had water looking spots on them since i got them and it will not cone off. I'm going with all Chrome next time

81ShrtBox · 08-24-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

225's

Hands down

I'm with you...225 Hands down

Cherub · 08-24-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by StrokinRat

I like the 225. Thought about getting them for my truck but i have Eagle 211's and i hate them. They've had water looking spots on them since i got them and it will not cone off. I'm going with all Chrome next time

That issue is with any billet wheel not just the 225s.

thark_ · 08-24-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

That issue is with any billet wheel not just the 225s.

I assume those are 225s on your truck? They look killer in real like (not photoshopped).

Damn, was hoping not to spend 2Gs but I guess I have no choice. The forumn has spoken.

dropped81 · 08-25-2011, 01:21 AM

There really isnt that big of a difference...atleast not a big enough difference to spend 2g's just my $0.02..

Hazieview · 08-25-2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dropped81

There really isnt that big of a difference...atleast not a big enough difference to spend 2g's just my $0.02..

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juiceman650 · 08-25-2011, 02:48 AM

Well the 212s look nice, buy the 225s look a bit better.
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thark_ · 08-25-2011, 08:46 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I should stipulate that if I keep the 212s, I'd spend about $1200 to get 20x10s on the back and and another half inch of rubber on the front wheels. So I think I'll spend the extra for a fresh set, specially after seeing a few examples on this forum.

Next project: interior...

dropped81 · 08-25-2011, 10:41 AM

Moostifer · 08-25-2011, 10:45 AM

225!

square truck... square wheels (225)

round truck (newer S10's)... round wheels (212)

and for those that cant figure out what I mean by "square wheels"... better luck next time

tashspop · 08-25-2011, 01:38 PM

i couldn't justify spending the money for the difference in wheels, but i do like the 225's better but its such a small change. unless your current wheels are showing signs of wear and you are replacing anyway i would stick with what you have.

BigDan3131 · 08-25-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hazieview

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Ahh Ditto.

Unless your switching to a much larger size don't bother. You could always have them powder coated in a contrasting color.

flamingbig10 · 08-25-2011, 07:06 PM

none of the above

thark_ · 08-25-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dropped81

So whats gonna happen with the 212's than after you buy the 225's just curious...

Craig's List I guess.

dropped81 · 08-25-2011, 07:41 PM

mooseknuckles · 08-25-2011, 07:46 PM

IMO....they're both ok....not great tho...

StrokinRat · 08-25-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

That issue is with any billet wheel not just the 225s.

Yes I'm aware of that. Thats why i implied i wouldn't buy eagle alloys again. Just my opinion.

**N2TRUX** · 08-25-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

That issue is with any billet wheel not just the 225s.

Thats an issue with cast wheels, not billet wheels. These are NOT billet wheels.

Outlaw87 · 08-25-2011, 10:57 PM

If you got 2 G's to throw down, get some billet specialties Vintecs. Timeless design true billet wheels that look great on these trucks. Plus, if you sell your 212s you can afford the soles for them new shoes...feel me?

Just something to ponder on...

Redcap · 08-25-2011, 11:03 PM

If you are going to burn 2k, couldn't you find some better looking wheels? Craigslist is your friend.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 08-25-2011, 11:24 PM

The 225s look right at home. The other ones weren't bad just don't blend as well lol.

08-24-2011, 05:27 PM	#1
thark_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Santa Ana CA Posts: 30	Poll: Wheels Having a problem deciding if I should keep my Eagle 212s or get 225s instead. 212s 225s (mock-up)

08-24-2011, 05:40 PM	#2
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Poll: Wheels 225's Hands down __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

08-24-2011, 05:44 PM	#3
o0oabizaio0o Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cuernavaca,Morelos Posts: 66	Re: Poll: Wheels 225's __________________ 1986 chevy cheyenne,350,4 speed manual trans,3.5/6 drop 1991 mazda navajo,17" svt's,4x4,5 speed manual

08-24-2011, 07:05 PM	#4
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: Poll: Wheels 225 __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

08-24-2011, 08:08 PM	#5
StrokinRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clinton,MS Posts: 234	Re: Poll: Wheels I like the 225. Thought about getting them for my truck but i have Eagle 211's and i hate them. They've had water looking spots on them since i got them and it will not cone off. I'm going with all Chrome next time __________________ 85 Chevy C-10 383 stroker

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212s	12	17.91%
225s	55	82.09%
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08-25-2011, 01:21 AM	#9
dropped81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 44	Re: Poll: Wheels There really isnt that big of a difference...atleast not a big enough difference to spend 2g's just my $0.02..

08-25-2011, 02:48 AM	#11
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: Poll: Wheels Well the 212s look nice, buy the 225s look a bit better. Posted via Mobile Device

08-25-2011, 08:46 AM	#12
thark_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Santa Ana CA Posts: 30	Re: Poll: Wheels Thanks for the feedback guys. I should stipulate that if I keep the 212s, I'd spend about $1200 to get 20x10s on the back and and another half inch of rubber on the front wheels. So I think I'll spend the extra for a fresh set, specially after seeing a few examples on this forum. Next project: interior...

08-25-2011, 10:41 AM	#13
dropped81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 44	Re: Poll: Wheels Last edited by N2TRUX; 08-25-2011 at 09:29 PM.

08-25-2011, 10:45 AM	#14
Moostifer a fool with no money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overton, Tx Posts: 532	Re: Poll: Wheels 225! square truck... square wheels (225) round truck (newer S10's)... round wheels (212) and for those that cant figure out what I mean by "square wheels"... better luck next time __________________ Basicly stock 83 SWB with a few Bolt-ons before, during and still during http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/truck/ http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/motor/

08-25-2011, 01:38 PM	#15
tashspop Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: houston tx Posts: 21	Re: Poll: Wheels i couldn't justify spending the money for the difference in wheels, but i do like the 225's better but its such a small change. unless your current wheels are showing signs of wear and you are replacing anyway i would stick with what you have.

08-25-2011, 07:06 PM	#17
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Poll: Wheels none of the above __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

08-25-2011, 07:41 PM	#19
dropped81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 44	Re: Poll: Wheels Last edited by N2TRUX; 08-25-2011 at 09:28 PM. Reason: This is not a For Sale ad.

08-25-2011, 07:46 PM	#20
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Poll: Wheels IMO....they're both ok....not great tho... __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682



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08-25-2011, 10:57 PM	#23
Outlaw87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 142	Re: Poll: Wheels If you got 2 G's to throw down, get some billet specialties Vintecs. Timeless design true billet wheels that look great on these trucks. Plus, if you sell your 212s you can afford the soles for them new shoes...feel me? Just something to ponder on...

08-25-2011, 11:03 PM	#24
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: Poll: Wheels If you are going to burn 2k, couldn't you find some better looking wheels? Craigslist is your friend.

08-25-2011, 11:24 PM	#25
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Poll: Wheels The 225s look right at home. The other ones weren't bad just don't blend as well lol. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

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