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dmartin1 · 01-18-2012, 11:31 PM

So a while back i seen a members truck on here i think it was a white shortbed? lowered with these wheels called "western wheels"? on it.

i abseloutly loved the look of the rims.but i cant figure out how to find these.nor can i find a picture of them. a search i did on here popped up with the turbine type wheels but those arent it.kinda similar but not.

someone please help me find a pic of the rims or where to find these bad boys at.
i want a set bad for my truck.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 01-18-2012, 11:36 PM

Like the ones one board member "Kerlijah"'s truck?

**Corts60** · 01-19-2012, 12:33 AM

White rims with the triangular cut outs are usually referred to as western rims. Those pictured above are turbine mags.

rwhit57 · 01-19-2012, 12:57 AM

Western was a company that made wheels in the 70's and 80's. The ones on the yellow truck look like Western Cyclones. They made Cyclones I, and II. Here's a pic of the Western Bullet wheel. They also made slots. The American Vector which is the wheel that was on the General Lee on the Dukes of Hazard is a similar wheel to the Cyclones. Hope this helps.

rwhit57 · 01-19-2012, 01:02 AM

Hey Cort I think you're talking about what we used to call "wagon wheels"
A lot of folks call all of those spoke aluminum wheels turbine wheels, and I think Western might have made one called a Turbine or someone did, but they're not all Turbines.

**Corts60** · 01-19-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rwhit57

Hey Cort I think you're talking about what we used to call "wagon wheels"
A lot of folks call all of those spoke aluminum wheels turbine wheels, and I think Western might have made one called a Turbine or someone did, but they're not all Turbines.

Doh! Wagon wheels is right. My bad.

rwhit57 · 01-19-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

Doh! Wagon wheels is right. My bad.

I remember them well, they came in white and chrome. the good white ones had a small blue and red pinstripe on them. I put a chrome set on my 65 3/4 ton. Shiny chrome, big old center cap, and 8 shiny lug nuts. I thought they looked so cool. That wa a long time ago. By the way, your Suburban is looking great! I love those old things, I want another one.

dmartin1 · 01-19-2012, 10:54 PM

im pretty sure those are it on that old green colored truck! so western bullet wheels?
thanks a ton man! does anyone have pics of a short bed lowered on aluminum slotted mags at all? or these western bulet wheels? i want to keep with an old school wheel

rwhit57 · 01-20-2012, 01:27 PM

Glad to help. Old vintage wheels are getting hard to find and pricey. Still a good deal if that's the look you want though. I have old American 200s on my truck and searched for over a year for the 2 back ones. The price was decent though and that's usually the case for a pair, but you have to be patient. Good luck.

01-18-2012, 11:31 PM	#1
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Western wheels? So a while back i seen a members truck on here i think it was a white shortbed? lowered with these wheels called "western wheels"? on it. i abseloutly loved the look of the rims.but i cant figure out how to find these.nor can i find a picture of them. a search i did on here popped up with the turbine type wheels but those arent it.kinda similar but not. someone please help me find a pic of the rims or where to find these bad boys at. i want a set bad for my truck. __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

01-18-2012, 11:36 PM	#2
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Western wheels? Like the ones one board member "Kerlijah"'s truck? Attached Images __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

01-19-2012, 12:33 AM	#3
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Western wheels? White rims with the triangular cut outs are usually referred to as western rims. Those pictured above are turbine mags. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-19-2012, 12:57 AM	#4
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: Western wheels? Western was a company that made wheels in the 70's and 80's. The ones on the yellow truck look like Western Cyclones. They made Cyclones I, and II. Here's a pic of the Western Bullet wheel. They also made slots. The American Vector which is the wheel that was on the General Lee on the Dukes of Hazard is a similar wheel to the Cyclones. Hope this helps.

01-19-2012, 01:02 AM	#5
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: Western wheels? Hey Cort I think you're talking about what we used to call "wagon wheels" A lot of folks call all of those spoke aluminum wheels turbine wheels, and I think Western might have made one called a Turbine or someone did, but they're not all Turbines.

01-19-2012, 10:54 PM	#8
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: Western wheels? im pretty sure those are it on that old green colored truck! so western bullet wheels? thanks a ton man! does anyone have pics of a short bed lowered on aluminum slotted mags at all? or these western bulet wheels? i want to keep with an old school wheel __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

01-20-2012, 01:27 PM	#9
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: Western wheels? Glad to help. Old vintage wheels are getting hard to find and pricey. Still a good deal if that's the look you want though. I have old American 200s on my truck and searched for over a year for the 2 back ones. The price was decent though and that's usually the case for a pair, but you have to be patient. Good luck.



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