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I decided I will have to steer away from my factory 6 lug 2 piece wheels on my 52 3100. Im trying to find something reasonably priced to replace them with. Would prefer something powdercoated black, but I found these that I could paint. Does this seem like a decent price? Or do any of you happen to know where I could get something similar that is already powdercoated black that isn't a lot more expensive? Thanks!
Wheel Vintiques 12 Series Smoothie Wheels 12-570604
The rims I got years ago were powder coated and once they rust they are very hard to clean up and paint again . Painted ones may require you to paint them occasionally but I would rather paint them than have to spend the time to sandblast and get the hard powder coat off once they begin to rust under the hard powder coat.
If it comes from Summit it's probably the best price you'll find anywhere. I get all my wheels from Summit, mostly Wheel Vintiques models.
BTW, powder coating disadvantages include difficult to touch up chips, and nearly to impossible to change colors. I've changed my wheel color twice; spray paint makes it easy.
I opted for a set of chrome Ralley Wheels, even with a good base coat of wax and several re-applications they still have a tendency to rust. If I had to choose again I would go for the paint version.
Craig
Come,Bleed or Blister somethings got to give!!! 59' Apache 31, 327 V8, Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
Wouldn't the best bang for the buck be to get some used wheels from another vehicle?
I don't want to hunt down a set, hope they aren't rusted in the beading area, bent, pay to have tires removed, pay to have them sandblasted, just to be where I'd be at by buying a cheap reproduction wheel. If I had a tire machine and sandblaster, that'd be a different story.
Thank you all for your input. I will go with the "paint yourself" wheels.
One last question. If I was to go with a 15x7, what common tire size would get me to about factory ride height. Would a 225/75 be too tall? My truck has 670/15's and 700/15's on it now, so Im not sure what stock height should be.
Unless chrome is 'triple chrome plated' meaning Cu, then nickel, then chrome, it won't last but will be cheap, made offshore. Not useful to waste $ on cheap.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires. '47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle. '54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed. '55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
Another option for you. I bought rims and hub caps that I'm very happy with from Jim Carter Truck Parts. They came primered, and I painted them. I wanted hub caps that would fit the rims, and look as stock as possible. I know they are pre-1954 hub caps, but I like them. http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/
Wheels: MST150 - 1936-1966 Wheel New 15x5 Chevrolet and GMC Pickup Truck
Hub Caps: MST159 1947-1953 Hub Cap For MST149 and MST150 Reproduction Ralley Wheels Chevrolet Pickup Truck, EACH 47-53 RED LETTERS
Another option for you. I bought rims and hub caps that I'm very happy with from Jim Carter Truck Parts. They came primered, and I painted them. I wanted hub caps that would fit the rims, and look as stock as possible. I know they are pre-1954 hub caps, but I like them. http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/
Wheels: MST150 - 1936-1966 Wheel New 15x5 Chevrolet and GMC Pickup Truck
Hub Caps: MST159 1947-1953 Hub Cap For MST149 and MST150 Reproduction Ralley Wheels Chevrolet Pickup Truck, EACH 47-53 RED LETTERS
