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Old 05-05-2015, 04:51 PM   #1
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Why dont I see more of these

all the hubcaps i see on our trucks are the more bowl type that don't cover the whole rim. Were these just not as common?


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Old 05-05-2015, 05:28 PM   #2
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Re: Why dont I see more of these

looked at a Blazer with a similar style,only seen them a few times
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Old 05-05-2015, 06:39 PM   #3
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Re: Why dont I see more of these

they look good on that blazer, i might actually put them on my truck when i got the truck they were just sitting in the back
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Old 05-05-2015, 07:17 PM   #4
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Re: Why dont I see more of these

Somebody here showed me the K style , has the hole up front.
Yes they looked dressier that simple dishes
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Old 05-05-2015, 09:09 PM   #5
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Re: Why dont I see more of these

I can't remember if that wheel cover was standard equipment on the Scottsdale level trim or if it was still an option with a cost. We sold a few of those to businesses with the full wheel covers, but the Rallye Rims were so inexpensive (I think less than 200 dollars) that most trucks ordered for stock were ordered with them. They really dressed up the lower trim level vehicles. Add the deluxe or chrome grill option and you got almost the same look as Silverado for a reasonable price. Chip.
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Old 05-06-2015, 01:39 AM   #6
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Re: Why dont I see more of these

And remember in the 80s people liked to customize every truck and van on the road.So stock hubcaps would be the first time to go or they change to aftermarket wheels.
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Old 05-06-2015, 01:59 AM   #7
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Re: Why dont I see more of these

Out west here they were the first things to come off. It was all about center caps and trim rings if one could not afford or didn't want mags.
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Old 05-06-2015, 02:33 AM   #8
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Re: Why dont I see more of these

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I can't remember if that wheel cover was standard equipment on the Scottsdale level trim or if it was still an option with a cost. We sold a few of those to businesses with the full wheel covers, but the Rallye Rims were so inexpensive (I think less than 200 dollars) that most trucks ordered for stock were ordered with them. They really dressed up the lower trim level vehicles. Add the deluxe or chrome grill option and you got almost the same look as Silverado for a reasonable price. Chip.

i think they look cool but like you said if i was gonig to buy it new i would go with the rallyes. thanks for the insight
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