Why's it so damn hard to find decent 16X7's? The selection SUCKS! Everyone makes 8" rims, but considering that most 16" tires are of the "pizza cutter" variety, you'd think there'd be a better selection of 7" rims. Eventually, I'd like to put some decent rims on my tow vehicle, but there just isn't much to choose from. Just a rant :crybaby2: I know. Just had to blow off some steam :D

TEX

"you're gay":D :eek:

Originally posted by Aggro
"you're gay":D :eek:

Padder :flipoff2:

TEX

Ummmmmmm. So buy some 8's :flipoff2:

i bought a set of dodge take offs, forged aluminun 16x7 with 265 michilens but the back spacing sucks. i bought them for a 98 dodge 2wd diesel and they wouldn't fit over the rear brakes. so i said fine i will use them on my 93 dodge 4x4 diesel. fit the back fine hit the tie rod on the front. just about gave up on using them. then i tried them on the wifes 3/4 ton sub fit great and looked pretty good to. and they used the same lug nuts as the dodge. but i got lucky and bought the whole set for 500.00 bucks with 300 miles on them. the tires alone cost more than that. i see a bunch of the ford take offs for pretty cheap. mike

Originally posted by Welby1220
Ummmmmmm. So buy some 8's :flipoff2:

Yeah, that's gonna work great with my 255/85's :rolleyes: :flipoff2:

TEX

Funny.. my FORD came with some nice 16x7 aluminum rims from the factory :p:p:p:p

Originally posted by TEX


Yeah, that's gonna work great with my 255/85's :rolleyes: :flipoff2:

TEX

:emb2: Good for the lowrider look, I suppose

Originally posted by TEX


Yeah, that's gonna work great with my 255/85's :rolleyes: :flipoff2:

TEX


Works good on my Dodge. Looks tons better than the gay-ass 16 x 6 1/2 stock chromies that sit 10" inside the fenders. Only drawback is they throw shit all over the body and I can't bring myself to put mudflaps on it. Geez I sound :rainbow: , I'll stop now.

Pete

Originally posted by DRM
Funny.. my FORD came with some nice 16x7 aluminum rims from the factory :p:p:p:p

Yeah, the factory (GM) aluminums are what I wanted. But, I had to choose between taking the truck that was available at the time of the good financing, or ordering it with ONE extra box checked & then paying more interest. I'm sure you can understand how the higher interest "wasn't an option" :)

TEX

i have seen a bunch of the chevy takeoffs in the 600 range with a short set of tires on them. thought about gettting a set to replace the dodge rims on the sub. they are a pretty good looking set rated to handle the weight of the 3/4 ton truck.

Originally posted by gunracer1
i have seen a bunch of the chevy takeoffs in the 600 range with a short set of tires on them.

Yeah, I'm hoping to do better if I get the factory rims - since it was only a $150 option. $600 WITH the tires isn't TOO bad if they haven't been driven though.

TEX

the ones i keep seeing are brand new with 10 ply 245/75 16s on the aluminum rims with the centers. mike

Buy em now for $500 and quit yer bitchin!! :flipoff2:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=599201814

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=599252950

$425: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=599320245

$350: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=599300030



Originally posted by TEX


Yeah, the factory (GM) aluminums are what I wanted. But, I had to choose between taking the truck that was available at the time of the good financing, or ordering it with ONE extra box checked & then paying more interest. I'm sure you can understand how the higher interest "wasn't an option" :)

TEX

Originally posted by MattS
Buy em now for $500 and quit yer bitchin!! :flipoff2:




Too much! :flipoff2:

TEX

cheapskate :D

Originally posted by TEX


Too much! :flipoff2:

TEX

Originally posted by MattS
cheapskate :D



Hey, would you give $500 plus shipping for something that was only a $150 option? :D:D


TEX

Yes, because I realize I can sell the old "new" ones for about $400.
:)

Originally posted by TEX


Hey, would you give $500 plus shipping for something that was only a $150 option? :D:D


TEX

Originally posted by MattS
Yes, because I realize I can sell the old "new" ones for about $400.
:)



My tire dealer only offered $100 for the whole set :(

TEX

Tex, Tex, Tex. Ya gotta think outside of the box. :D Of course your local guy wants to steal them from you!! Here a set of JUST wheels like you have that sold for $300!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=599136890

You could also try the paper. Will they fit older trucks? I can ask around.

Originally posted by TEX


My tire dealer only offered $100 for the whole set :(

TEX

Tex $500 is fine. Replacement Alloys for my '96 chev were around $250ea, refurbished, and or take offs $100ea. QUITYERBITCHIN and keep it the way it is. Tow rigs aren't supposed to look nice.:flipoff2:

Originally posted by MattS
Of course your local guy wants to steal them from you!!


Well, mainly I don't think he wants to get stuck with 'em. He offered $75 each for the standard tires & said I could run 'em up to ~2,000 miles or trade 'em in right now for the same $$$. Thought that was fair. Well, I did have one guy PM me on another board that said he might want my stock rims, so if they'll go for $300, I might have to do that when it comes time to get the tires.

Same bolt pattern as the older trucks (8 on 6.5"), but these are hub-centric. I would THINK you could run hub-centric rims on a non hub-centric truck, but who knows?

TEX

Originally posted by Lame
Tex $500 is fine. Replacement Alloys for my '96 chev were around $250ea, refurbished, and or take offs $100ea.

Yeah, you get reamed buying these from GM. Would have to expect that - replacement SHOCKS for my Z71 were $750 a set if I went to the dealer :eek:


QUITYERBITCHIN and keep it the way it is. Tow rigs aren't supposed to look nice.:flipoff2:

Yeah, but that's just it. 'Cept for these fugly rims, it DOES look good IMO :)

TEX