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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: zieg85 on December 18, 2010, 05:37:32 pm

Title: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
Post by: zieg85 on December 18, 2010, 05:37:32 pm

They are advertised as zero offset, 9 inches wide 17" rims.  Looking for input?

Title: Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
Post by: Da67goatman on December 18, 2010, 05:43:55 pm

What tires?

Title: Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
Post by: zieg85 on December 18, 2010, 05:57:32 pm

Same BFG that are currently on it, they are like new.  Size is LT265 70R17

Title: Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
Post by: Da67goatman on December 18, 2010, 06:28:54 pm

Go for it. I personally don't care for them, but if you like em, its your truck.

Title: Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
Post by: Grim 82 on December 18, 2010, 06:42:19 pm

Those have a nice classic look to them. Those ones like 78 Chevyrado just put on his truck would look pretty awesome on yours too.

Title: Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
Post by: VileZambonie on December 18, 2010, 10:29:29 pm

Love em! Get them now. Way too many bling crack daddy wheels out there. Those are nice

Title: Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
Post by: 756man on December 18, 2010, 11:37:38 pm

9" wide rims are to wide for 265 tires

Title: Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
Post by: three8six on December 19, 2010, 03:19:36 am

9 inch wide is fine for a 265. I like the rims you got but if you must swap.

Title: Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
Post by: bfofish on December 19, 2010, 09:10:55 am

I think they look close to the factory alloy wheels. Good choice!

Title: Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
Post by: zieg85 on December 19, 2010, 02:26:57 pm

I am waiting on a picture for another ebayer guy who has the american racing but the holes are smaller and they are 8 inches wide which is a better fit IMO + $100 less expensive.  His auction uses a standard 5 lug as a picture.  I am hoping the OEM 2007 chrome center caps would look great with them.

Title: Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
Post by: choptop on December 19, 2010, 08:58:22 pm

These are similar, but with the beadlocks. I think theyd look great on that truck. I love that wheel
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/85%20extended%20cab/DSC09299.jpg)