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Grim Reaper · 03-19-2004, 11:49 AM

Well not super bling bling but looks tons better then it did. The steel wheels were all warped from brake heat. The PO pulld a large trave trailer that was behind it for most of the 72k it had on it when I bought it.

Rides so much better. Need to let some air out of the tires. Guy that mounted the rim ran them up to max of 80PSI but unloaded I usualy run them at 65psi. Even with that high of pressure it rides much better. THat's even the same tires that were on the warped rim.

Before

After. Needs a bath and morning dew was on it. (taken this morning).

Thanks to cochino12 for posting a link to www.rim-zone.com I managed to get these rims out the door with lugs and centers for $375 NEW and not blems. I printed out their sale add and got 4wheel parts to match price so I could have my instand gratification.

Destructo · 03-19-2004, 11:59 AM

Don't you worry about knocking those lights off that are on the bottom of your bumper? My lights are always protected (if I had them, ha!) but just seems like they would get knocked off and/or broken there.

Anyway, those wheels look nice, I though the first pic you posted was of the new wheels when I first looked, hahaha.

cochino12 · 03-19-2004, 12:01 PM

those look good!! glad it worked out for you

Low87on20s · 03-19-2004, 12:05 PM

BLING BLING! Looks Great Grim!

Grim Reaper · 03-19-2004, 01:02 PM

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Originally posted by Destructo
Don't you worry about knocking those lights off that are on the bottom of your bumper? My lights are always protected (if I had them, ha!) but just seems like they would get knocked off and/or broken there.

Anyway, those wheels look nice, I though the first pic you posted was of the new wheels when I first looked, hahaha.

That's a 2wd 3/4 tow truck. It doesn't leave the pavement. Only thing I worry about is stuff kicked up from the road. Not much I can do about that. Heck the windsheild is cracked on that truck right now and at the very top just below the rubber strip is where it was hit.

MylilBowTie · 03-19-2004, 02:42 PM

What size rims and tires?

Grim Reaper · 03-19-2004, 02:49 PM

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Originally posted by MylilBowTie
What size rims and tires?

Tires are 235x85x16 (about 31.25 tall) an that's the stock size for that truck.
Rims are 16x8 Eagle 058.

MylilBowTie · 03-19-2004, 03:03 PM

I have some 16.5x6.5 and its been a royal pain trying to find a decent size in a 16.5 rim size. Guess they don't really use them anymore. Thought those might have been.

Your new rims look pretty good though.

Grim Reaper · 03-19-2004, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by MylilBowTie
I have some 16.5x6.5 and its been a royal pain trying to find a decent size in a 16.5 rim size. Guess they don't really use them anymore. Thought those might have been.

Your new rims look pretty good though.

Yeha back in the day a half size like a 16.5 was supose to be a Bias ply tire only is the story I have been told. My 1959 Airstream has 14.5 inch rims hahaha It's getting 15's and radial trailer tires maybe in a couple weeks.

*mike reeh* · 03-19-2004, 10:37 PM

warped from brake heat!

yikes.

anyways it looks really good now. much tougher, a little less "grandma" to it..

as for 16.5" in wheels, i love em

mike

ohh and that seems like a REALLY good deal for those wheels (especially since it includes lugs). How much was 4WP going to charge if it wasnt for the price match? I love screwing over big companies with price matches and/or lenient return policies.

Grim Reaper · 03-20-2004, 02:00 AM

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Originally posted by mike reeh
warped from brake heat! yikes.

anyways it looks really good now. much tougher, a little less "grandma" to it..

as for 16.5" in wheels, i love em

mike

ohh and that seems like a REALLY good deal for those wheels (especially since it includes lugs). How much was 4WP going to charge if it wasnt for the price match? I love screwing over big companies with price matches and/or lenient return policies.

I live for doing them over! LOL
They want $120 each PLUS $1.75 a lug PLUS $10 a cap. So around $550 is the price they will quote you. I had them don'w too $440 just alking to them 2 days before.

bigd65 · 03-20-2004, 07:54 AM

Good Lookin BURB there

03-19-2004, 11:49 AM	#1
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Got my bling blings Well not super bling bling but looks tons better then it did. The steel wheels were all warped from brake heat. The PO pulld a large trave trailer that was behind it for most of the 72k it had on it when I bought it. Rides so much better. Need to let some air out of the tires. Guy that mounted the rim ran them up to max of 80PSI but unloaded I usualy run them at 65psi. Even with that high of pressure it rides much better. THat's even the same tires that were on the warped rim. Before After. Needs a bath and morning dew was on it. (taken this morning). Thanks to cochino12 for posting a link to www.rim-zone.com I managed to get these rims out the door with lugs and centers for $375 NEW and not blems. I printed out their sale add and got 4wheel parts to match price so I could have my instand gratification. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project Last edited by Grim Reaper; 03-19-2004 at 12:19 PM.

03-19-2004, 11:59 AM	#2
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Don't you worry about knocking those lights off that are on the bottom of your bumper? My lights are always protected (if I had them, ha!) but just seems like they would get knocked off and/or broken there. Anyway, those wheels look nice, I though the first pic you posted was of the new wheels when I first looked, hahaha. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

03-19-2004, 12:01 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	those look good!! glad it worked out for you __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-19-2004, 12:05 PM	#4
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	BLING BLING! Looks Great Grim! __________________ Paul

03-19-2004, 02:42 PM	#6
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	What size rims and tires? __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

03-19-2004, 03:03 PM	#8
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	I have some 16.5x6.5 and its been a royal pain trying to find a decent size in a 16.5 rim size. Guess they don't really use them anymore. Thought those might have been. Your new rims look pretty good though. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

03-19-2004, 10:37 PM	#10
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	warped from brake heat! yikes. anyways it looks really good now. much tougher, a little less "grandma" to it.. as for 16.5" in wheels, i love em mike ohh and that seems like a REALLY good deal for those wheels (especially since it includes lugs). How much was 4WP going to charge if it wasnt for the price match? I love screwing over big companies with price matches and/or lenient return policies. Last edited by mike reeh; 03-19-2004 at 10:44 PM.

03-20-2004, 07:54 AM	#12
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Good Lookin BURB there __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)



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