15" Cragars-too old school for a 85?

[68c10owner]

Had these in polished on my old 65 chevelle and they looked awesome. Had a old school look but also a little modern. I really liked the wheel mostly because not everyone and their grandmother had them. you guys think they would look out of place on my 85 GMC SWB?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cr...5045/overview/

[flashed]

I think they would look great on it.

[68c10owner]

Thanks. Was afraid they would be too "old" looking.

[jocko]

those aren't the old school cragars - the s/s is the old school. I understand why you asked and it's a good question. I think these would look good on your truck.

[68c10owner]

I'm familiar with the S/S cragars but since I've only seen these eliminator 500 wheels on 60's muscle cars I was just afraid they would lok out of place. I've seen the S/S mags on later 70's and 80's cars and trucks and they just look out of place. The eliminator 500 Cragars are one of my favorite wheels.

Guess my next question is 15x8's front and back or 15x7 front and 15x8 rear? Back spacious gs are 4.125" for the 15x7 and 4.5" for the 15x8. I plan to run 245/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear.

[flashed]

I like the same size on all 4 corners so I can rotate them as needed.

[bowtiebutler956]

I think those would look fantastic on your truck! If your going to be using smaller tires on the front anyways, I think I would use the smaller 15x7 rims as well. It would look better that way in my opinion.

Matt

[red02chevy]

They'd lokk badass

[N2TRUX]

Add some white walls or redlines and accent that old school vibe.

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Add some white walls or redlines and accent that old school vibe.

That's the thing, I'm not going for a old school vibe. That's why I was asking if they were too old school for 85. I'd never put white was or red lines on anything this new.

[Malo83]

RWL would good

[68c10owner]

Black wall only. Think I'm going to go with something else. I love the wheels but I don't want the truck looking out of place. It's already old school in the fact that I'm looking at 15" wheels.

[Malo83]

Originally Posted by 68c10owner

Black wall only. Think I'm going to go with something else. I love the wheels but I don't want the truck looking out of place. It's already old school in the fact that I'm looking at 15" wheels.

Old Skool is where it's at, not into the big wheels, running 15" Rallys with RWL TA's

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by Malo83

Old Skool is where it's at, not into the big wheels, running 15" Rallys with RWL TA's

Rallys are time less and always look good. I like the 20" wheels if they are done right and it depends on the style of the wheels too. I`m more of a 15" wheel guy myself but not many options these days. Back in the 80`s and 90`s is was common to see convo pro`s weld dralites and rallys on these squares. I really liked the cragars on my chevelle but they might just be a little too "old school" for a 85 c10

[jocko]

Originally Posted by 68c10owner

Black wall only. Think I'm going to go with something else. I love the wheels but I don't want the truck looking out of place. It's already old school in the fact that I'm looking at 15" wheels.

I'm with you on blackwall only. If you've decided against the Cragars, have you considered the 16-17" car rallies? Kinda like the ones that "Trucks!" tv show stuck on the green 66 swb conversion they built? Those have an older look but don't look "old school" because they are 16s or 17s (17s, I think). I know you were leaning toward 15s, and I do too, but I think these aftermarket rallies would look great on your truck - and, generally speaking, they fill out the wheelwell on a square better than a basic 15. Kinda subtle, modern, but with a slight nod to the past. Very slight.

[nitram]

They would look great....



http://www.gm***************/forum/showthread.php?t=36

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by jocko

I'm with you on blackwall only. If you've decided against the Cragars, have you considered the 16-17" car rallies? Kinda like the ones that "Trucks!" tv show stuck on the green 66 swb conversion they built? Those have an older look but don't look "old school" because they are 16s or 17s (17s, I think). I know you were leaning toward 15s, and I do too, but I think these aftermarket rallies would look great on your truck - and, generally speaking, they fill out the wheelwell on a square better than a basic 15. Kinda subtle, modern, but with a slight nod to the past. Very slight.

I love Rally wheels but only in 15". Tire sizes for 16 and 17" wheels isnt too great and they just start to get weird looking. I love the fat trip ring on a 8" wide Rally wheel but you lose that on the 16"-up aftermarket Rallys.

I might still go with the Cragars but certainly undecided. Lucky for me my truck currently has newish tires and decent aluminum wheels on it.

[Tom]

This question cracks me up. Too old school? Dude its a truck from a generation that is now what, 4 generations old? Your truck IS old school!

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by Tom

This question cracks me up. Too old school? Dude its a truck from a generation that is now what, 4 generations old? Your truck IS old school!

Hey thanks for clearing that up. Never would have figured that one out if it wasnt for you. I bet your one of those guys who says "use the search button" when someone asks a tech question because you have nothing to offer the discussion.

Most people who replied seemed to get it but I`ll do you a favor and explain it for you. When I says "old school" I`m talking about things that should only stay on certain year trucks. Like the white wall or red line tire comment. Yeah they would look great with either tire if they were installed on something from the 50`s or 60`s. I wouldnt put old Halibrand wheels on something this new because they would look out of place. Like putting slot mags on anything older than 1979. Just looks out of place. The Cragar wheels have a old school 60`s look to them but also a modern twist to the style.

If you still dont get it, sorry.

[68c10owner]

I`m sorry if any of my comments offend anyone. I just have certain tastes that change depending on the type, style, and year of the vehicle. Sometimes mixing them looks great but sometimes it doesnt.

[truckfan]

seen these? i'd pick these


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cr...68DRoC6ivw_wcB


17" Cragar s/s

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by truckfan

seen these? i'd pick these


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cr...68DRoC6ivw_wcB


17" Cragar s/s

Those are 6lug 6 spoke wheels so they won't fit but not a fan of the S/S wheels on newer cars and trucks. And I'm pretty set on 15" wheels unless I do some Boss 338's or something like that.

[truckfan]

sorry. i missed that in my quickie search. point is they make 17" Cragars for a 5 hole square could not find SS in 5 on 5.0, though

[68c10owner]

Originally Posted by truckfan

sorry. i missed that in my quickie search. point is they make 17" Cragars for a 5 hole square could not find SS in 5 on 5.0, though

Appreciate the input but not interested in a 17" wheel. I was pretty set on the wheels I wanted, just needed opinions on if they would look to "old" on a newer model truck.

[1970pelle]

I think you would be safe sticking with 15 in wheels. And running a set of Cragars would look good on your truck. But please take your time and make sure the inner fenders are clean and painted. Front disc brake calipers and what ever else you can see is painted a nice color that matches. Along with the rear brake drums. Nothing kills the look of a nice set of wheels is rusty brake drums and calipers.

Ken