Rims with 35's

[MDFarms]

Anyone have already know any if these or.point me In right direction.

[BASE]

The only thing I've found available is the Wheel Vintiques 82 series and the US Wheels 659 series. Both of them seem to be only available in black, if you can find them at all. I know I've seen at least one member post pics of them that they had painted white, and they looked just like that picture.

I really want to be able to put hubcaps on my '68 K10 that has later model K20 axles, and I think both of those have the little bumps for the 12" hubcaps. I'm probably going to have a local place powdercoat some WV 82's white for me.

[71blksuper4x4]

US Wheels 659 16x10 on my crew cab.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

US Wheels 659 16x10 on my crew cab.

Do those have vent holes or are they lacking the same as Wheel Vintiques? Doesn't look like they have them. Must be made by the same people overseas. For some strange reason these wheels were not made with them. Really bugs me. Why not? They did the 5 and 6 lug wheels correctly. My buddy calls the 8-luggers skid loader wheels. They should come in red or yellow

[70cst10_05]

I'm still looking for some 15x8 steelies and can't get a solid answer on where to get them aftermarket that will fit. I've been told that the US wheels won't fit a 72 K10 without a spacer? Any help or guidance would be aweoms.e

Sorry - MDFarms - not trying to hijack.

[MDFarms]

Originally Posted by 70cst10_05

I'm still looking for some 15x8 steelies and can't get a solid answer on where to get them aftermarket that will fit. I've been told that the US wheels won't fit a 72 K10 without a spacer? Any help or guidance would be aweoms.e

Sorry - MDFarms - not trying to hijack.

Appreciate your questions. We are all learning and I'm glad you ask.

[duallyjams]

17x8 steel wheel with clip style hub cap. I had 17.5" center put into 17" dot approved steel ring.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by duallyjams

17x8 steel wheel with clip style hub cap. I had 17.5" center put into 17" dot approved steel ring.


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Whodunnit?

James, Jason sent 16" GM truck wheels to a place in CO where they used the centers to build 9 x 17s. I imagine he had a good investment into all that shipping. Were these done in Maryland?

[71blksuper4x4]

Originally Posted by special-K

Do those have vent holes or are they lacking the same as Wheel Vintiques? Doesn't look like they have them. Must be made by the same people overseas. For some strange reason these wheels were not made with them. Really bugs me. Why not? They did the 5 and 6 lug wheels correctly. My buddy calls the 8-luggers skid loader wheels. They should come in red or yellow

No, they sure don’t Tim. I don’t know why either, but the hubcaps cover most of the center anyway. They used to bug me as well, reminded me of some of the old Co-op 16.5 wheels that didn’t have the windows either. I was able to get my US wheels cheaper and faster than everyone waiting on the Wheel Vintiques. That was pre-COVID though.

[duallyjams]

Originally Posted by special-K

Whodunnit?

James, Jason sent 16" GM truck wheels to a place in CO where they used the centers to build 9 x 17s. I imagine he had a good investment into all that shipping. Were these done in Maryland?

The shop is in PA, close enough that I was able to drive to, no shipping involved, just a nice drive.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

No, they sure don’t Tim. I don’t know why either, but the hubcaps cover most of the center anyway. They used to bug me as well, reminded me of some of the old Co-op 16.5 wheels that didn’t have the windows either. I was able to get my US wheels cheaper and faster than everyone waiting on the Wheel Vintiques. That was pre-COVID though.

It doesn't bug me that much. Just seems they missed the boat on that. Makes me wonder. I bought my Wheel Vintiques from Jegs when they were out of stock, 5 or more years ago. They did a really smart thing and put them on sale for us smart guys willing to wait. I bet they had the whole shipment pre-sold. Their retail was $125@ and they had them knocked back to $85@, $500 retail vs $340 on sale. Got me a free wheel, and then some, out of that deal!

Originally Posted by duallyjams

The shop is in PA, close enough that I was able to drive to, no shipping involved, just a nice drive.

Not that old guy who sells widened wheels at Carlisle out of his travel trailer, is it? Probably not. He was purely focused on car wheels. He told me he used the 15 x 8 trucks wheels as hoop donors for muscle car wheels. No class, I tell ya

I'll have to get that information from you. I have a cherry set of '68 8-lugger caps I'd like to build wide wheels for. I'd also like to do a set of custom wide Budds for a K3500 flatbed project