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Title: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: Skunksmash on November 01, 2008, 07:47:32 pm
Im currently looking for some wheel ideas for my truck. If you have some wheels on your truck that you take pride in, please post me a pic, or a link to a pic of the wheels. I am trying to see what all looks good on the 73-87.
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: choptop on November 01, 2008, 08:59:35 pm
Foose 18" Legends
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on November 01, 2008, 09:42:24 pm
8-Lugs?

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t195/wes2880/78%20C20%20Rebuild%20Stuff/REASSEMBLY/11-01-2008/GEDC0012.jpg)
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: Skunksmash on November 02, 2008, 07:01:54 am
5 lug is what i have on my truck, so yeah i guess 5 lug. But those are sweet 8 lugs you got there. Was that a hard conversion?
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: Unofficial on November 02, 2008, 08:16:56 am
I got a set of progressives from a neighbor who didn't want them anymore for $75. I've seen other 73-87 trucks with these wheels too, and I think they look good. They were universal.

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/w00ty_01/FallTruckPics014resize2-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: Skunksmash on November 02, 2008, 12:15:52 pm
Those are cool. What do you call them? Is that the company that makes them?


Oh by the way how do yall like my new avatar? :D
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: Unofficial on November 02, 2008, 01:45:28 pm
Yes, the company is Progressive. I've never figured out what model of wheels I have, but I've heard that the company went out of business.
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on November 02, 2008, 06:31:53 pm
5 lug is what i have on my truck, so yeah i guess 5 lug. But those are sweet 8 lugs you got there. Was that a hard conversion?

Nah, they go right on, I just needed different lug nuts than the ones that came with them.
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: Skunksmash on November 03, 2008, 06:29:08 am
5 lug is what i have on my truck, so yeah i guess 5 lug. But those are sweet 8 lugs you got there. Was that a hard conversion?

Nah, they go right on, I just needed different lug nuts than the ones that came with them.

So you only had to change out the rotor to go to 8 lug? I am a little confused
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: choptop on November 03, 2008, 07:16:08 am
His truck was already an 8 lug since it was a 3/4 ton. He had to use different lugnuts in order to use the center caps that came with the rims he has. They are the factory wheels from a late model chevy
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on November 03, 2008, 08:54:36 pm
His truck was already an 8 lug since it was a 3/4 ton. He had to use different lugnuts in order to use the center caps that came with the rims he has. They are the factory wheels from a late model chevy

Exactly.  wheels are off of an '01 silverado 2500HD.  One of my grandad's friends bought rims for his truck so he gave me the wheels and caps.  I just had to get tires and the lug nuts.
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: nico on November 04, 2008, 11:12:55 am
Here's mine with a couple different choices:

17" American Racing Torque Thrust II's with Nitto tires.

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a274/nico250/PA230093.jpg)

17" Eagle Alloys with Michelin Pilots

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a274/nico250/P6200062.jpg)

15" Cragar SS's with BFG Radial T/A's

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a274/nico250/P5160023.jpg)
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: Skunksmash on November 04, 2008, 02:54:19 pm
Very nice stuff in this thread  ;)
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: VileZambonie on November 04, 2008, 04:03:23 pm
I've got old school slots on my 74

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/Sabaka454/74gmc187.jpg)


I loved these wheels on my blazer too

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/Sabaka454/trux.jpg)
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: SUX2BU99 on November 04, 2008, 04:48:09 pm
I've got 15" Centerline ConvoPro on mine. 15x8 up front, and 15x10 out back. I like them and I've gotten compliments on them before from those who know what they are. They aren't expensive to buy new either.(http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/307000-307999/307882_200_full.jpg)

(http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/307000-307999/307882_201_full.jpg)
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: 87GMC2WD on November 04, 2008, 08:23:28 pm
if i could figue out how to put pics on id show you my eagle alloy 118 series
Title: Re: Got wheels? Looking for some ideas
Post by: Captkaos on November 04, 2008, 11:37:21 pm
if i could figue out how to put pics on id show you my eagle alloy 118 series

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