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MiraclePieCo · 12-10-2020, 05:18 AM

Big wheels are all the rage, but they're expensive. Here's a cheap alternative:

nvrdone · 12-10-2020, 09:59 AM

im not sure what this is. Is it a hub cap that fits over the tire sidewall????

Sevens · 12-10-2020, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvrdone

im not sure what this is. Is it a hub cap that fits over the tire sidewall????

Nope...it's just white paint directly on the sidewall.

**Rickysnickers** · 12-10-2020, 11:19 AM

Are spinners going to make a comeback next????

mr48chev · 12-10-2020, 04:00 PM

Looks like the guy who had the spray canned White 2x6 board for a wing on the back of his mini car at the Sunnyside Walmart a few years ago has upgraded to an SUV now.

At least he won't be the poor fool showing up at Les Schwab with a sick look after his mom drove the car over a curb and busted the 600 dollar wheel and 250 buck tire he put on the day before as I saw here in Toppenish a couple of years ago. The rubber nubbies were still on the tread of the tire and the tire and rim were destroyed from hitting a curb.

Tempest67 · 12-10-2020, 06:36 PM

I tried to make my own redlines with paint and could not find any that would stick. I even used paint made for inflatable boats, and it would not stick.

Good idea, but probably will not last long. (too much flexing of the sidewall)

mr48chev · 12-10-2020, 09:19 PM

That red line story reminds me of my 55 Buick that I had when I was 19 and maybe not nearly as smart as I thought I was.

For some lame reason in the summer of 1966 I thought I needed to give it the "gasser" look that the 55/57 Chevy guys were doing by removing the front bumper. In this photo I had just painted the stock Buick wheels bright silver and popped a new set of beauty rings on them. Then it was off to B&B auto parts in Renton Wa for a can of black tire paint and a redline stripe paint stick. I actually painted the tires black and put the red stripes on them right in the B&B parking lot.

The wheels actually faked quite a number of guys out and some even won some bets with guys who thought they were real chrome wheels.

_Ogre · 12-10-2020, 10:09 PM

the only time i painted a wheel/tire was on the demolition cars
a big ol white X to see if the wheel was turning

12-10-2020, 05:18 AM	#1
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Can't Afford 20" Rims? No Problem... Big wheels are all the rage, but they're expensive. Here's a cheap alternative: Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

12-10-2020, 09:59 AM	#2
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,427	Re: Can't Afford 20" Rims? No Problem... im not sure what this is. Is it a hub cap that fits over the tire sidewall???? __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

12-10-2020, 11:19 AM	#4
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,952	Re: Can't Afford 20" Rims? No Problem... Are spinners going to make a comeback next????

12-10-2020, 04:00 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,329	Re: Can't Afford 20" Rims? No Problem... Looks like the guy who had the spray canned White 2x6 board for a wing on the back of his mini car at the Sunnyside Walmart a few years ago has upgraded to an SUV now. At least he won't be the poor fool showing up at Les Schwab with a sick look after his mom drove the car over a curb and busted the 600 dollar wheel and 250 buck tire he put on the day before as I saw here in Toppenish a couple of years ago. The rubber nubbies were still on the tread of the tire and the tire and rim were destroyed from hitting a curb. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-10-2020, 06:36 PM	#6
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 791	Re: Can't Afford 20" Rims? No Problem... I tried to make my own redlines with paint and could not find any that would stick. I even used paint made for inflatable boats, and it would not stick. Good idea, but probably will not last long. (too much flexing of the sidewall) Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

12-10-2020, 09:19 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,329	Re: Can't Afford 20" Rims? No Problem... That red line story reminds me of my 55 Buick that I had when I was 19 and maybe not nearly as smart as I thought I was. For some lame reason in the summer of 1966 I thought I needed to give it the "gasser" look that the 55/57 Chevy guys were doing by removing the front bumper. In this photo I had just painted the stock Buick wheels bright silver and popped a new set of beauty rings on them. Then it was off to B&B auto parts in Renton Wa for a can of black tire paint and a redline stripe paint stick. I actually painted the tires black and put the red stripes on them right in the B&B parking lot. The wheels actually faked quite a number of guys out and some even won some bets with guys who thought they were real chrome wheels. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-10-2020, 10:09 PM	#8
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Can't Afford 20" Rims? No Problem... the only time i painted a wheel/tire was on the demolition cars a big ol white X to see if the wheel was turning __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer



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