15x10 Turbine Wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

'71k-10 · 02-24-2004, 01:26 AM

Iam thinking about buying a set of Turbine wheels. I really like the way they look. I believe they are made by a company called Western, but that is all i know. Does anyone have any other info on these wheels and where i could get a set. pictures would be great also.
Thanks
Tom

Longhorn Man · 02-24-2004, 01:37 AM

they use real crappy shanked lug nuts, but other than that, turbines rock!

Longhorn Man · 02-24-2004, 01:43 AM

Another pic...

hgs_notes · 02-24-2004, 02:06 AM

Mine came from american racing and I like the look, but the rough cast area between the fins is real hard to clean. I'm going to try a pressure washer next to get that brake dust out of the pores.

HG

72 CustomCamper · 02-24-2004, 02:27 AM

I tried to find a set but they don't make them anymore...

Chuck

Super Chevy · 02-24-2004, 04:17 AM

i have turbines on my blazer, make sure to get the matching lugs with a used set, im missing one and i cannot find one locally nor on the web. they used a what looks to be standard shank with a washer and 3/4" sleeve pressed onto them. other then that they rock.

Longhorn Man · 02-24-2004, 09:09 AM

jeggs
Tehy have them in there catalog (lug nuts)

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-24-2004, 09:17 AM

Check out "DEAN's" truck progress pics thread. He has turbines also.

Blue Beard · 02-24-2004, 09:17 AM

Those are a old style wheel, seem to be making a come back........

Longhorn Man · 02-24-2004, 09:26 AM

s/c...I actually think I saw some of those shanked lug nuts at wall mart.

meathead95 · 02-24-2004, 10:48 AM

board member tennman has a tire and wheel shop i am sure he can get those lugnuts

**special-K** · 03-11-2007, 10:43 AM

Lug nuts are available through tire stores,Pepboys stocks them,and Napa has 4-packs.
I have these wheels on a`90 Blazer and a`72 K/2500.Another 6-lug set laying around.They`re so retro!
Wait,hold on.This is wierd.I`m just a lurker and not even logged-on yet.

Longhorn Man · 03-11-2007, 11:19 AM

you also brought up a 3 year old thread Tim... I thought you knew that the job of bringing up dead threads was for ppl with less than 5 posts?

krue · 03-11-2007, 11:19 AM

**special-K** · 03-11-2007, 11:38 AM

I know...I got board and liked the sound of page 1,001."Curiousity got the best of me,so I took a slash."*

*Quote from Jimmy Buffet`s story about his uncle`s still and the bear.

Longhorn Man · 03-11-2007, 11:39 AM

and I thought I had too much time on my hands.

**special-K** · 03-11-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote from Stix:"T t t t t t t t too much time on my hands t t t t t tt..."

*67/72junkie* · 03-11-2007, 12:35 PM

Old thread or not The turbines look good.I have a set and they clean up nice with Duragloss aluminum cleaner and a tooth brush. 30 minutes and they look like new.

Longhorn Man · 03-11-2007, 12:56 PM

I loved them on that old GMC I had... if you like the old school look, and not the pro touring look, (which I like both) then turbines are the ticket, without being over done. While I love slots, craiger SS rims, and totally go nuts over torque thrusts... turbines are kinda like the under dog, good looking, and recognisable... even if many of the hicks refer to them as dukes of hazzard wheels. (God I hated that)

66skylarkpost · 03-11-2007, 08:16 PM

i have 15 x 10 's on my '70 creation ( was originaly a 2 wheel drive ). it took alot for the former owner of them to sell them to me. the old dog ( have had it since 90 . so many changes ) used to have steel modulars , where now i have to careful waht i run into

i am changeing it over to a 3/4 parts and adana 60 rear sometime this year where i may be selling them . they are sweet , ive only had them a couple year . these are some odd brand ,where ive had the more popular western wheel ' hurricanes ' . yes the proper lugs are a pain to find , as much as a pain it is to nolt them on the truck . i want to remove them , because if i ever damage them , im not finding another .

**special-K** · 03-11-2007, 11:36 PM

Nice wheels.There were many variations of these.That`s why I just call them finned aluminum.Turbines is the first of this kind(like on Vettes).I had bolt-on wheelcovers on my`63 Rivvy with knock-offs.There were Tubo-Vecs and Hurricanes,and more.

On the`90 Blazer:

02-24-2004, 01:26 AM	#1
'71k-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: California Posts: 73	15x10 Turbine Wheels Iam thinking about buying a set of Turbine wheels. I really like the way they look. I believe they are made by a company called Western, but that is all i know. Does anyone have any other info on these wheels and where i could get a set. pictures would be great also. Thanks Tom

02-24-2004, 01:37 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	they use real crappy shanked lug nuts, but other than that, turbines rock! Attached Images

02-24-2004, 02:06 AM	#4
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Mine came from american racing and I like the look, but the rough cast area between the fins is real hard to clean. I'm going to try a pressure washer next to get that brake dust out of the pores. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

02-24-2004, 02:27 AM	#5
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	I tried to find a set but they don't make them anymore... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

02-24-2004, 09:17 AM	#8
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Check out "DEAN's" truck progress pics thread. He has turbines also. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-24-2004, 01:43 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Another pic...

02-24-2004, 04:17 AM	#6
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	i have turbines on my blazer, make sure to get the matching lugs with a used set, im missing one and i cannot find one locally nor on the web. they used a what looks to be standard shank with a washer and 3/4" sleeve pressed onto them. other then that they rock.

02-24-2004, 09:09 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	jeggs Tehy have them in there catalog (lug nuts)

02-24-2004, 09:17 AM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Those are a old style wheel, seem to be making a come back........ __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-24-2004, 09:26 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	s/c...I actually think I saw some of those shanked lug nuts at wall mart.

02-24-2004, 10:48 AM	#11
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	board member tennman has a tire and wheel shop i am sure he can get those lugnuts __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

03-11-2007, 10:43 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 15x10 Turbine Wheels Lug nuts are available through tire stores,Pepboys stocks them,and Napa has 4-packs. I have these wheels on a`90 Blazer and a`72 K/2500.Another 6-lug set laying around.They`re so retro! Wait,hold on.This is wierd.I`m just a lurker and not even logged-on yet. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-11-2007, 11:19 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 15x10 Turbine Wheels you also brought up a 3 year old thread Tim... I thought you knew that the job of bringing up dead threads was for ppl with less than 5 posts?

03-11-2007, 11:19 AM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: 15x10 Turbine Wheels __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-11-2007, 11:38 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 15x10 Turbine Wheels I know...I got board and liked the sound of page 1,001."Curiousity got the best of me,so I took a slash."* Quote from Jimmy Buffet`s story about his uncle`s still and the bear. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE* THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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03-11-2007, 11:39 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 15x10 Turbine Wheels and I thought I had too much time on my hands.

03-11-2007, 12:03 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 15x10 Turbine Wheels Quote from Stix:"T t t t t t t t too much time on my hands t t t t t tt..." __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-11-2007, 12:35 PM	#18
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: 15x10 Turbine Wheels Old thread or not The turbines look good.I have a set and they clean up nice with Duragloss aluminum cleaner and a tooth brush. 30 minutes and they look like new.

03-11-2007, 12:56 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 15x10 Turbine Wheels I loved them on that old GMC I had... if you like the old school look, and not the pro touring look, (which I like both) then turbines are the ticket, without being over done. While I love slots, craiger SS rims, and totally go nuts over torque thrusts... turbines are kinda like the under dog, good looking, and recognisable... even if many of the hicks refer to them as dukes of hazzard wheels. (God I hated that)

03-11-2007, 08:16 PM	#20
66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: 15x10 Turbine Wheels i have 15 x 10 's on my '70 creation ( was originaly a 2 wheel drive ). it took alot for the former owner of them to sell them to me. the old dog ( have had it since 90 . so many changes ) used to have steel modulars , where now i have to careful waht i run into i am changeing it over to a 3/4 parts and adana 60 rear sometime this year where i may be selling them . they are sweet , ive only had them a couple year . these are some odd brand ,where ive had the more popular western wheel ' hurricanes ' . yes the proper lugs are a pain to find , as much as a pain it is to nolt them on the truck . i want to remove them , because if i ever damage them , im not finding another . Attached Images __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car

03-11-2007, 11:36 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 15x10 Turbine Wheels Nice wheels.There were many variations of these.That`s why I just call them finned aluminum.Turbines is the first of this kind(like on Vettes).I had bolt-on wheelcovers on my`63 Rivvy with knock-offs.There were Tubo-Vecs and Hurricanes,and more. On the`90 Blazer: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-12-2007 at 12:19 AM.

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