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68CST327 · 04-23-2003, 02:23 AM

Ok, in a couple weeks or so I'll have enough for new wheels and tires. I've pretty much narrowed it down to these 4 types, but dang is it ever hard to decide between them. They will be 16" 8-lug wheels. Also, if anyone has any pictures of their trucks with these types of wheels on them, please post them. Thanks.

1. Classic design:

2. Nice, but everyone around here has them:

3. I'd like to see these on a 67-72 for comparison:

4. Same with these; I'd like to be able to see them on a 67-72. I've seen them on new trucks and they look nice.

Mudder · 04-23-2003, 04:48 AM

I like th last two really well. Are they chrome or polished aluminum?

68CST327 · 04-23-2003, 05:24 AM

Polished aluminum for the last one, and the third ones down are "Super Finish" whatever that means. Yeah, I'd have to say the last two are probably my favorites outta the bunch. Decisions, decisions.

hughnews1 · 04-23-2003, 06:35 AM

how much $$$ for the nice 8 lugs ????????????????

68CST327 · 04-23-2003, 01:47 PM

The first two run around $100 each, and the last two are around $120-130. Those are online prices, but the prices in retail shops shouldn't be too much higher.

EDIT: I was referring to all four wheels I posted, since they are all available in 8-lug versions.

**nightmare** · 04-23-2003, 01:49 PM

i like the last two, but more especially the second to last one

**1971Stepside** · 04-23-2003, 02:20 PM

#3 gets my vote. I think the holes in #4 are too "square" and our trucks looks better with rounded shapes because of the rounded fender wells etc.

gr8scott51 · 04-23-2003, 02:34 PM

I like #4, but polished aluminum is a bear to maintain. Chromed aluminum does not require polishing - maybe that's what they mean by superfinish.

Hugger · 04-23-2003, 02:41 PM

Theres a wheel store in Wichita, that will take a picture of your truck and add the different wheels for comparison. Not perfect, but it gives you an idea of what it will look like.
You might see if there is a store in your area that provides this service.

dubie · 04-23-2003, 03:23 PM

1 or 3 would be my choices

dion · 04-23-2003, 03:34 PM

mine

Smooth68 · 04-23-2003, 03:41 PM

I'd go with #4 first then #3. #2 is just too common and you'll kill your fingers trying to polish a set like #1 with those rivets! Believe me -

Bill72BB · 04-23-2003, 04:37 PM

Here are the Eagles #2 in 8 lug ,750 out the door with 265/75 16 tires .

Bill72BB · 04-23-2003, 04:38 PM

another

meathead95 · 04-23-2003, 04:50 PM

I would say number 2 or 3

Riveted1 · 04-23-2003, 05:25 PM

Ditto #2 or #3. But I'm leaning towards #3!

00droptopSS · 04-23-2003, 07:30 PM

I think #3.

68CST327 · 04-24-2003, 02:16 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys! I'm leaning heavily toward #3, and I'll probably end up getting those sometime within the next two weeks. I'll be sure to post pics after I get them!

wnc mountain · 04-24-2003, 03:33 PM

#3 then #2. that's my vote.

landon4421 · 04-24-2003, 03:52 PM

I am going to say #2. Those are the ones I will be putting on my 4x4 when I get it all done.

As for what ProSt68Trk said about the polishing the ones with the rivits. One suggestion for everyone that has aluminum rims. The last time I was at the powder coaters he had a set of rims like #3 in there that they put a clear coat on. It looked really good and you only need to wipe them off, no more polishing. Just my 02. Landon

04-23-2003, 02:20 PM	#7
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	#3 gets my vote. I think the holes in #4 are too "square" and our trucks looks better with rounded shapes because of the rounded fender wells etc. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

04-23-2003, 02:34 PM	#8
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I like #4, but polished aluminum is a bear to maintain. Chromed aluminum does not require polishing - maybe that's what they mean by superfinish. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

04-23-2003, 02:41 PM	#9
Hugger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 137	Theres a wheel store in Wichita, that will take a picture of your truck and add the different wheels for comparison. Not perfect, but it gives you an idea of what it will look like. You might see if there is a store in your area that provides this service. __________________ 72 LWB - Hugger Orange 350/350 3.73 Next; 335hp GM Crate

04-23-2003, 03:23 PM	#10
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	1 or 3 would be my choices __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-23-2003, 03:34 PM	#11
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	mine Attached Images __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

04-23-2003, 02:23 AM	#1
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	Need help choosing new wheels for my truck... Ok, in a couple weeks or so I'll have enough for new wheels and tires. I've pretty much narrowed it down to these 4 types, but dang is it ever hard to decide between them. They will be 16" 8-lug wheels. Also, if anyone has any pictures of their trucks with these types of wheels on them, please post them. Thanks. 1. Classic design: 2. Nice, but everyone around here has them: 3. I'd like to see these on a 67-72 for comparison: 4. Same with these; I'd like to be able to see them on a 67-72. I've seen them on new trucks and they look nice.

04-23-2003, 04:48 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I like th last two really well. Are they chrome or polished aluminum?

04-23-2003, 05:24 AM	#3
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	Polished aluminum for the last one, and the third ones down are "Super Finish" whatever that means. Yeah, I'd have to say the last two are probably my favorites outta the bunch. Decisions, decisions.

04-23-2003, 06:35 AM	#4
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	how much $$$ for the nice 8 lugs ????????????????

04-23-2003, 01:47 PM	#5
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	The first two run around $100 each, and the last two are around $120-130. Those are online prices, but the prices in retail shops shouldn't be too much higher. EDIT: I was referring to all four wheels I posted, since they are all available in 8-lug versions.

04-23-2003, 03:41 PM	#12
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I'd go with #4 first then #3. #2 is just too common and you'll kill your fingers trying to polish a set like #1 with those rivets! Believe me - __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

04-23-2003, 04:37 PM	#13
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Here are the Eagles #2 in 8 lug ,750 out the door with 265/75 16 tires . Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen , Last edited by Bill72BB; 04-23-2003 at 04:39 PM.

04-23-2003, 04:38 PM	#14
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	another Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

04-23-2003, 04:50 PM	#15
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	I would say number 2 or 3 __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

04-23-2003, 05:25 PM	#16
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Ditto #2 or #3. But I'm leaning towards #3! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado



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04-23-2003, 07:30 PM	#17
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	I think #3. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

04-24-2003, 02:16 PM	#18
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	Thanks for all the replies guys! I'm leaning heavily toward #3, and I'll probably end up getting those sometime within the next two weeks. I'll be sure to post pics after I get them!

04-24-2003, 03:33 PM	#19
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	#3 then #2. that's my vote. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

04-24-2003, 03:52 PM	#20
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	I am going to say #2. Those are the ones I will be putting on my 4x4 when I get it all done. As for what ProSt68Trk said about the polishing the ones with the rivits. One suggestion for everyone that has aluminum rims. The last time I was at the powder coaters he had a set of rims like #3 in there that they put a clear coat on. It looked really good and you only need to wipe them off, no more polishing. Just my 02. Landon __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

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