Suitable wheels
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Suitable wheels
I am once again thinkin about wheels and tires. Maybe I should post in suspension but I'm looking for wheels that would look good on the 77. A friend got me interested in Weld Racing "Pro Stars" but they aren't rated for truck weight.
Any suggestion on 15"X8"? Most of what I see is too gaudy for my taste or in larger size diameters. I'm paranoid about going to 16" or 17". Dont know what it would do to the steering/tire wear.
Any suggestion on 15"X8"? Most of what I see is too gaudy for my taste or in larger size diameters. I'm paranoid about going to 16" or 17". Dont know what it would do to the steering/tire wear.
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Good thread. I am wondering the same thing for future reference. I know where you are coming from with the too gaudy. Bling bling doesnt always go well a classic look sometimes. Plus you dont want something looking fragile on a masculine looking truck.
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I'm pressently running 235r60x15's on the front and they wear well. The 275r60x15's on the back however are worn out in the middle. Back to 255's out there I think. my existing rims are OK but one is slightly out of round and they are an off brand. (see gallery).
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I just put 15x8 American racing wheels on with 275r60x15's on, had the same problem finding wheels. Didn't want the silly looking big wheels(even though my daughter thought I should have spinners on it). I went to sears and they took a bunch of different display wheels out & put them next to the truck to see how it would look. So I had a better idea how things would look before spending money.
Jim
btw, pics are in my gallery
Jim
btw, pics are in my gallery
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Nice looking truck. I'm considering Centerline Hell Cats.
http://www.centerlinewheels.com/whee..._id=8&sw_id=52
or the Convo Billet Star
http://www.centerlinewheels.com/whee...ehicle&data=14
It seems I can get them cheaper from Centerline than Summit Racing.
http://www.centerlinewheels.com/whee..._id=8&sw_id=52
or the Convo Billet Star
http://www.centerlinewheels.com/whee...ehicle&data=14
It seems I can get them cheaper from Centerline than Summit Racing.
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The rims you choose are pretty much up to individual tastes. I looked for several years before I found the perfect rims for my truck, I got them for free on a 74 F100 parts truck. They are 74 vintage "Appliance" brand rims, they are 15 x 8.5, and I have 275/60R15 tires on all 4 corners. The backspacing on the rims is good enough that the tires don't rub any suspension bits on the front, but I wouldn't want to be lowering my truck or the tires will scrub the fenders.
See gallery for pictures. There are before and after pictures, took lots of work to polish the rims to get them looking like new again.
See gallery for pictures. There are before and after pictures, took lots of work to polish the rims to get them looking like new again.
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Beartracks, I like those centerlines. My wife's uncle has them on his truck (a newer chevy). They look much better in person, but I was afraid to buy anything without seeing it on my truck first.
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Bear tracks,
My friend has the hellcats on his chebby and after 8 months, the clearcoat is coming off. BTW, it was stored this past winter(Maine).
I think I'm gonna go with weld scorpio wheels 8's on front, 10's on back with probably 29-12.50 hoosier pro streets on the back.
good luck.
James
My friend has the hellcats on his chebby and after 8 months, the clearcoat is coming off. BTW, it was stored this past winter(Maine).
I think I'm gonna go with weld scorpio wheels 8's on front, 10's on back with probably 29-12.50 hoosier pro streets on the back.
good luck.
James
