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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: greatdane on June 18, 2010, 10:30:37 pm

Title: u like or don't like???
Post by: greatdane on June 18, 2010, 10:30:37 pm
I am thinking about these Cragars for my 82 swb. What do you think? I want to stay with a classic look-two tone,side molding,chrome trime,pin stip,silverado emblems, but maybe these wheels..... I have rallys on it now that will need redone soon.
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: beastie_3 on June 18, 2010, 10:50:13 pm
I like those wheels. On your truck? I dunno. Future suspension height, wheel diameter, and paint play into it. You might be able to see them on your truck on americastire.com
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: choptop on June 18, 2010, 10:53:45 pm
Like>>>wheels and truck
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: greatdane on June 18, 2010, 11:22:02 pm
Not actually my truck but just like it? I don't have any small pics of mine so I use that one. What do you think about the gray ones!?!? I am going to go back with the two tone maroon and gray with orange pin stripe molding bla bla bla. Thinking of lowering 2.5 & 4 with these Cragar eliminators 15X8 or maybe 17X8 still debating? I think these would look sharp also....
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: malibu795 on June 19, 2010, 02:37:03 am
Not actually my truck but just like it? I don't have any small pics of mine so I use that one. What do you think about the gray ones!?!? I am going to go back with the two tone maroon and gray with orange pin stripe molding bla bla bla. Thinking of lowering 2.5 & 4 with these Cragar eliminators 15X8 or maybe 17X8 still debating? I think these would look sharp also....

i like these better..gives the rim a two-tone scheme that your planing with the truck.. and 17"s with 265/65/17 (29" tire) or similar size tire  would look good witht he inbetween the thin rubber band of then performance car and full size 32" tires
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: 69byrd on June 19, 2010, 08:01:06 am
I like the grey in 17s
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: VileZambonie on June 19, 2010, 08:32:20 am
I don't really like them. They have no depth kinda like a hub cap. I would get something with more contour in the shape but that's just me.
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: greatdane on June 19, 2010, 08:01:53 pm
I don't really like them. They have no depth kinda like a hub cap. I would get something with more contour in the shape but that's just me.
I know thats what I kinda thought from the pictures? I want to see them on a truck or a pic of them on a truck. I would have to see them in person to make the call I think. I like the two tone look though! Probly will just paint up my rallys to get me by for now?
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: fitz on June 20, 2010, 04:17:57 pm
How about some aluminum slots?
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: Stephanos on June 20, 2010, 04:23:38 pm
The wheels I like and the truck for sure I like, but hard to visualize how they would look on the truck. Isn’t there a program or website that lets you see what the wheels would look like on your vehicle? Maybe you could Photoshop it.
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: Grim 82 on June 21, 2010, 11:18:55 am
I would paint the rally wheels maroon like the body. I had a set of cragars similar to that on my 83 Monte Carlo and I liked them on that, but for a pickup I would go with the rallys or a different design altogether.
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Post by: Swims350 on June 21, 2010, 06:22:50 pm
I think they look pretty decent but I'd go for the classic cragar ss wheels.
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: greatdane on June 22, 2010, 10:37:06 pm
I have been lookin at the ole Centerline Hellcats!?!? What do u think?
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: Captkaos on June 23, 2010, 03:11:18 pm
Honestly....
I don't like the hellcats.
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: greatdane on June 23, 2010, 03:29:49 pm
Honestly....
I don't like the hellcats.
What do you like on a stock looking truck  besides the rallys?? I like something classic(Cragars,Centerline,American Racing...... )not 24" with rubber bands....keep that in mind!
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: Grim 82 on June 23, 2010, 03:46:43 pm
I put black steel rock crawlers on about every vehicle I have ever owned. I like these from American Racing
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: fitz on June 23, 2010, 05:52:05 pm
I put black steel rock crawlers on about every vehicle I have ever owned. I like these from American Racing

I've put these rims on a few vehicles. They may be going on my 69 camaro soon now that they are making them again..
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: greatdane on June 23, 2010, 07:31:19 pm
That is a kick but truck man!!! I almost bought a longbed stepside like that here in town but it needed alot more work than I was looking for. I like the aluminum slots on that truck but I'm not sold on them for a 2wd SWB? Sweet truck though...how rare are those???
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Post by: VileZambonie on June 23, 2010, 10:14:58 pm
How about some turbine's or hurricanes? old school
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: fitz on June 23, 2010, 11:15:19 pm
I like the aluminum slots on that truck but I'm not sold on them for a 2wd SWB? Sweet truck though...how rare are those???

They are now making them again in certain sizes but you can't buy new ones in 15" or 16.5". Unless your project demands brand new  rims sometimes the easiest way to get them is by purchasing a parts truck. I bought this K30 with nice slots and 33"s for $1000. The Dana 60 alone is almost worth that.
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: greatdane on June 24, 2010, 07:06:39 pm
How about MB wheels? Know anything about them? I have never herd of them until today........
Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: VileZambonie on June 24, 2010, 07:41:08 pm
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I like the aluminum slots on that truck but I'm not sold on them for a 2wd SWB?

I have them on mine

Title: Re: u like or don't like???
Post by: greatdane on June 24, 2010, 08:47:27 pm
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I like the aluminum slots on that truck but I'm not sold on them for a 2wd SWB?

I have them on mine


Vile, if you are talking about that black 74 gmc it would look good with no wheels man! Mine on the other hand will need the wheels to make the truck! I do like the slots on yours and fitz's trucks. I like these style wheels also kinda have the slot look. u like?