Dick Cepek DC1 Wheels. Are They Any Good?

cdrmotorsports · #1 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 04:39 PM

I've been looking at buying a set of the black Dick Cepek DC1 wheels that are 17x9". I like them becuase they are clear coated and have a stainless center cap. They should hold up in the winters up here I would think. The black would look good with my dark blue truck, right? Anyone have them? What do you think of them?

http://www.performanceplustire.com/p...890#prodAnchor

jvoigt · #2 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 06:55 PM

I am interested as well, except I think I might go with the 18x10 Diamo d17 black wheels.

rbloodhound · #3 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 09:15 PM

I installed a set last weekend on a jeep. I like the way they looked. Im going to put a set on my 88 f150 soon. I didnt take pics we were in a hurry to finish the jeep. It was cutting into my weekend time.

JustDucky · #4 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 09:19 PM

I put a set of polished 17x9's on my '07 SD. They look good with BGF AT 305/65's. One thing to note, the backspacing is only about 4-9/16" so they are going to stick out from your fender about 1-1/2". This combo clears with stock suspension - but levelling kit goes on this weekend.

JKBrad · #5 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JustDucky

One thing to note, the backspacing is only about 4-9/16" so they are going to stick out from your fender about 1-1/2".

That backspacing will be just right for his '01. '05 and up required more backspacing.

JKBrad · #6 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 01:03 AM

These aren't the same wheels but here's a clue as to how they'll look.

http://www.tirerack.com/snow/WheelSe...lar=&grid=true

cdrmotorsports · #7 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 07:08 PM

Thanks everyone and especially JKBrad for that link! The only think I'm a little concerned about is being able to see too much of the brake rotor which I'm not a huge fan of, but I'll survive.

RCKYMTN-PSD · #8 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 09:00 PM

I have been thinking about the same wheels for my black Excursion. I think they will look good. Dick Cepek should be a good quality product.

cdrmotorsports · #9 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 09:02 PM

I found a pic of them on a blue Ram. They look pretty good. They are on the top of the list for now.

jvoigt · #10 (**permalink**) 08-17-2007, 07:15 PM

I just got my 17" 9.5" DC-1's installed, here yah go.

I have not installed the SS bolts that go in the holes you see around the ouside of the rim yet.

BTW the tires are Toyo MT'S 35x12.5R17's.

thor1721 · #11 (**permalink**) 08-17-2007, 08:10 PM

i have a set of polished dc 1 on my red 07. i love the way they look, but the center caps are starting to rust and i have only had these rims for about 5 months. They are showing signs of pitting( at least i think thats what it is) it looks like water spots but i scubbed the heck out of them and it wont come off. But over all they look awesome.

cdrmotorsports · #12 (**permalink**) 08-18-2007, 07:57 AM

Those look great jvoigt. thor1721: don't they have the stainless center caps or are those just on the black ones?

jvoigt · #13 (**permalink**) 08-18-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cdrmotorsports

Those look great jvoigt. thor1721: don't they have the stainless center caps or are those just on the black ones?

thanks cdrmotorsports! I just put the ss bolts and some Bushwhacker pocket fender flares on her today and she's looking pretty sweet. These wheels do have some clear coating on them but it kinda easy to scratch it if your not carefull with the tools, also the center cap apears to be SS but it might not be the best grade of SS out there.

thor1721 · #14 (**permalink**) 08-19-2007, 12:13 PM

cdrmotorsorts i am not sure. But right where the c is on cepik its rusted
not bad but its there

cdrmotorsports · #15 (**permalink**) 08-19-2007, 04:33 PM

Well, lifting my truck with nice wheels and tires is on hold for a little while, but if it ever happens I'll be looking into these again for sure!