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**70cst** · 06-14-2012, 04:59 PM

As I have looked back I looked at the sets of wheels that I purchased for the Circuit Rider before I could settled for a set that just spoke to me...
Did you all have this problem or challenge?
Maybe its me and I just can't make up my mind

I started out with:

1) 15x8 GM Truck Rally's (used)

2) TT D's 16x8 (used)

3) Torq Thrust Originals 15x8 (new)

4) And now to the 5 Slot Corvette Rally's. (New)

GASoline71 · 06-14-2012, 05:43 PM

I've had the same old set of ET slots on 3 different trucks.

Guess I'm kinda set in my ways.

Gary

shawno72 · 06-14-2012, 05:50 PM

So far on both of my trucks I started with stock steelies and ended up with rallies.

**fine69** · 06-14-2012, 06:46 PM

Its just you.

I never have a problem choosing wheels.

I hate the thought of you taking the Torque Thrust off.

They look killer.

sir_talk_alot · 06-14-2012, 06:51 PM

im on my second set but not exactly by choice. they are just 5blade cragars with knock off center caps. im still trying to get rid of my first set that came on the truck sold so that i can find some rallys or another style. im not sure what i want.

ole dollor · 06-14-2012, 08:49 PM

just two so far....stock to chrome back to stock, painted and wheel rings and baby moons....

**70cst** · 06-14-2012, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fine69

Its just you.

I never have a problem choosing wheels.

I hate the thought of you taking the Torque Thrust off.

They look killer.

I think it has to be old age

**special-K** · 06-14-2012, 10:22 PM

I don't have any problems with deciding on wheels. I know what I like and I stick with them,just like these trucks. What was good 40 years ago is still good now and still will be in 40 more years.
That said,I usually have more than one set for a vehicle. For my '72 K3500 project I have 8.25 x 16.5s with 12.50/37 Super Swampers,but also have 9.75 x 16.5 aluminum slots I want to put milder tread rubber on in a 35. For 4wds I like to have at least two sets because I've come to find there is no one ideal tread design. I like to have a set for mud and a set for hiway/sand. It's mostly about the tire's tread design,but it gives me a change for variety in wheel style.
For my '67 shortbed I have 8 x 15 steelies to run hubcaps on. I have a choice of '67 truck caps and '65 Pontiac,so far. That's the beauty of these wheels,you can change the look a bit with the pop of a hubcap. I plan to get a pair of 10 x 15s to put drag radials on,for even a little more change but mostly for fun. I also want a set of classic mag wheels,either Torque Thrusts or aluminum slots.
I think your truck looked perfect with the Torque Thrusts.

Sicklajoie · 06-14-2012, 10:38 PM

For me it was a no-brainer. I went from this

to this

Andy4639 · 06-15-2012, 03:32 AM

I have had 4 set's of wheels on my 71.
I have pictures of 3. The first set was stock steel with hub caps! UGLY

15" :

2nd set 18":

3rd final set I think 20":

turp mcspray · 06-15-2012, 09:26 AM

Anyone who doesn't like 15" torq thrusts, HAS to have something wrong with them! I would recommend that you seek some professional help. LOL!

**70cst** · 06-15-2012, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

Anyone who doesn't like 15" torq thrusts, HAS to have something wrong with them! I would recommend that you seek some professional help. LOL!

I've been told that before

big_al_71 · 06-15-2012, 10:44 AM

I am on my fourth set of wheels in four years...

06-14-2012, 04:59 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Question: How many sets of wheels do you go through before you .... As I have looked back I looked at the sets of wheels that I purchased for the Circuit Rider before I could settled for a set that just spoke to me... Did you all have this problem or challenge? Maybe its me and I just can't make up my mind I started out with: 1) 15x8 GM Truck Rally's (used) 2) TT D's 16x8 (used) 3) Torq Thrust Originals 15x8 (new) 4) And now to the 5 Slot Corvette Rally's. (New) __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-14-2012, 05:50 PM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Question: How many sets of wheels do you go through before you .... So far on both of my trucks I started with stock steelies and ended up with rallies. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

06-14-2012, 06:46 PM	#4
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Question: How many sets of wheels do you go through before you .... Its just you. I never have a problem choosing wheels. I hate the thought of you taking the Torque Thrust off. They look killer. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

06-14-2012, 06:51 PM	#5
sir_talk_alot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mayflower,AR Posts: 802	Re: Question: How many sets of wheels do you go through before you .... im on my second set but not exactly by choice. they are just 5blade cragars with knock off center caps. im still trying to get rid of my first set that came on the truck sold so that i can find some rallys or another style. im not sure what i want. __________________ -Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s

06-14-2012, 08:49 PM	#6
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Question: How many sets of wheels do you go through before you .... just two so far....stock to chrome back to stock, painted and wheel rings and baby moons....

06-14-2012, 10:22 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Question: How many sets of wheels do you go through before you .... I don't have any problems with deciding on wheels. I know what I like and I stick with them,just like these trucks. What was good 40 years ago is still good now and still will be in 40 more years. That said,I usually have more than one set for a vehicle. For my '72 K3500 project I have 8.25 x 16.5s with 12.50/37 Super Swampers,but also have 9.75 x 16.5 aluminum slots I want to put milder tread rubber on in a 35. For 4wds I like to have at least two sets because I've come to find there is no one ideal tread design. I like to have a set for mud and a set for hiway/sand. It's mostly about the tire's tread design,but it gives me a change for variety in wheel style. For my '67 shortbed I have 8 x 15 steelies to run hubcaps on. I have a choice of '67 truck caps and '65 Pontiac,so far. That's the beauty of these wheels,you can change the look a bit with the pop of a hubcap. I plan to get a pair of 10 x 15s to put drag radials on,for even a little more change but mostly for fun. I also want a set of classic mag wheels,either Torque Thrusts or aluminum slots. I think your truck looked perfect with the Torque Thrusts. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-15-2012 at 05:58 AM.

06-14-2012, 10:38 PM	#9
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,488	Re: Question: How many sets of wheels do you go through before you .... For me it was a no-brainer. I went from this to this __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

06-15-2012, 03:32 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Question: How many sets of wheels do you go through before you .... I have had 4 set's of wheels on my 71. I have pictures of 3. The first set was stock steel with hub caps! UGLY 15" : 2nd set 18": 3rd final set I think 20": __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-15-2012, 09:26 AM	#11
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Question: How many sets of wheels do you go through before you .... Anyone who doesn't like 15" torq thrusts, HAS to have something wrong with them! I would recommend that you seek some professional help. LOL! __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

06-15-2012, 10:44 AM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Question: How many sets of wheels do you go through before you .... I am on my fourth set of wheels in four years... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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