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KellerMAC · 08-12-2013, 03:06 PM

OK guys, let me hear from you - Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - My 72 came with hub caps and I swapped them out for Rally Wheels but I am a guy from the 70's and have always loved the SS's - What's you vote?

Pics welcomed!

chevy72blu · 08-12-2013, 03:08 PM

Depends on the truck IMO. Nothing looks better on a stocker than the rallys, and big Cragar SS's look great on a custom truck.

I really wanted 17/18 inch Cragars but the price kept me away

**leddzepp** · 08-12-2013, 03:24 PM

They both look good.
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slow-1 · 08-12-2013, 03:26 PM

You talking truck rally or car rally?

KellerMAC · 08-12-2013, 03:32 PM

Truck Rally - here is what I have now.

mike88a · 08-12-2013, 03:38 PM

Rally wheels all the way!
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bruceman1968 · 08-12-2013, 04:18 PM

You can't go wrong either way.

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72bowtiestepper · 08-12-2013, 04:41 PM

Truck rallys have my vote...like the stock look, even though they didn't come orig. on 67-72 trucks.

KellerMAC · 08-12-2013, 04:45 PM

Thanks Bruceman for the mock up - it helps see what it would look like with SS's

flashed · 08-12-2013, 04:48 PM

I vote BOTH ,if you find a set of Cragers cheap switch them out from time to time .But Im going with truck Ralleys on mine if I ever get it back.

cdowns · 08-12-2013, 05:18 PM

i've never been o big fan of cragars cause of the poor quality plating they have used and to me both them and ralley wheels are too heavy // i prefer the handeling advantages of lightwheight wheels like slotted aluminium and or torque thrust wheels

67_C-30 · 08-12-2013, 06:03 PM

Rally's IMO, unless you are going with 17" Cragars.

Tx Firefighter · 08-12-2013, 06:06 PM

Here is a little 70 stepside I built about 10 years ago. I originally used rally's then went Cragars.

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big mike71 · 08-12-2013, 06:11 PM

I like it like it is.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-12-2013, 06:12 PM

Tough choice, I love em both
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RustedMetal · 08-12-2013, 07:24 PM

15x10 SS's all around and love them
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**truckster** · 08-12-2013, 07:34 PM

2WD, I love either. The Cragars (or similar style) have a classic look that's just sharp, and the rallys can look great too.

4WD, I'd stick with the rally wheels.

Lees68GMC · 08-12-2013, 07:35 PM

Beautiful Chrome look contrasting a Beautiful Black Truck! I'm curious on your Tire size and back space to run 15 X 10s on all four?

I have four brand new 15 X 10 Corvette style rallys (5 inch back space) 5 X 4-3/4 lugs and I'm thinking of trying BFG 275-60-15s all around. Any insights

Yes I've converted to 5-lugs all around with disc brakes upfront, new 5 lug axles out back.

SS Tim · 08-12-2013, 07:53 PM

Craigar SS or Daisy wheels look great as do slots. If you don't like the rally wheels (like me) slap on a P01 wheelcover on in place of the trim ring.

RustedMetal · 08-12-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lees68GMC

Beautiful Chrome look contrasting a Beautiful Black Truck! I'm curious on your Tire size and back space to run 15 X 10s on all four?

I have four brand new 15 X 10 Corvette style rallys (5 inch back space) 5 X 4-3/4 lugs and I'm thinking of trying BFG 275-60-15s all around. Any insights

Yes I've converted to 5-lugs all around with disc brakes upfront, new 5 lug axles out back.

Thanks
Not sure on exact back spacing since they were on it when I got it. But it has 295-50-15's all around.
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**TBONE1964** · 08-12-2013, 07:56 PM

I like them both also. I am an old school guy and I like the look of the old school 15 inch Cragar S/S wheels. 15 x 7 front and 15 x 8 in the rear with a 235/70/15 front tire and a 275/60/15 rear tire.

As much as I like the rally's (truck rally's) I see them everywhere and they are a very cost effective solution for a nice looking wheel.

When I have the $1,400 it is going to cost, I am putting American Racing Torque Thrust D's on my truck with the same sizes as mentioned above.

You are going to get a lot of opinions here and this is mine

**jocko** · 08-12-2013, 07:57 PM

definitely rallies. save the $ for other stuff because if it's THAT close of a choice, well... I think the rallies win hands down on a lwb truck. And I love cragar s/s wheels, always have, and have had them on a car or two. they were great quality, never flaked or rusted, and that was in Indiana. But, a long time ago - not sure how they are made now. Also, I'm sure I'll tick some folks off, but here goes - the ONLY wheel diameter that ever looks right for me for cragar s/s wheels is 15". The newer large dia s/s wheels just seem to look 'not quite right'... Just my 2cents though. Stick with the rallies!

Lees68GMC · 08-12-2013, 08:01 PM

That's a big tire you're running and if they don't rub I should be fine too, Thanks. These Rallys are a 5-lug starting point as they were cheap, new from Summit, free shipping.

**TBONE1964** · 08-12-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

definitely rallies. save the $ for other stuff because if it's THAT close of a choice, well... I think the rallies win hands down on a lwb truck. And I love cragar s/s wheels, always have, and have had them on a car or two. they were great quality, never flaked or rusted, and that was in Indiana. But, a long time ago - not sure how they are made now. Also, I'm sure I'll tick some folks off, but here goes - the ONLY wheel diameter that ever looks right for me for cragar s/s wheels is 15". The newer large dia s/s wheels just seem to look 'not quite right'... Just my 2cents though. Stick with the rallies!

"the ONLY wheel diameter that ever looks right for me for cragar s/s wheels is 15"

I do concur with that.

BugzC10 · 08-12-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KellerMAC

Truck Rally - here is what I have now.

Wear the Cragars for awhile. Display the Rally's on the wall for a while, then switch.

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08-12-2013, 03:06 PM	#1
KellerMAC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 143	Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off OK guys, let me hear from you - Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - My 72 came with hub caps and I swapped them out for Rally Wheels but I am a guy from the 70's and have always loved the SS's - What's you vote? Pics welcomed! __________________ Texas - Don't Let The Size Scare You!

08-12-2013, 03:08 PM	#2
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off Depends on the truck IMO. Nothing looks better on a stocker than the rallys, and big Cragar SS's look great on a custom truck. I really wanted 17/18 inch Cragars but the price kept me away __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

08-12-2013, 03:24 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,990	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off They both look good. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

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slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off You talking truck rally or car rally? __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-12-2013, 03:32 PM	#5
KellerMAC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 143	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off Truck Rally - here is what I have now. Attached Images __________________ Texas - Don't Let The Size Scare You!

08-12-2013, 03:38 PM	#6
mike88a Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Pampa, TX Posts: 94	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off Rally wheels all the way! Posted via Mobile Device

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bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off You can't go wrong either way. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

08-12-2013, 04:41 PM	#8
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off Truck rallys have my vote...like the stock look, even though they didn't come orig. on 67-72 trucks.

08-12-2013, 04:45 PM	#9
KellerMAC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 143	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off Thanks Bruceman for the mock up - it helps see what it would look like with SS's __________________ Texas - Don't Let The Size Scare You!

08-12-2013, 04:48 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off I vote BOTH ,if you find a set of Cragers cheap switch them out from time to time .But Im going with truck Ralleys on mine if I ever get it back.

08-12-2013, 05:18 PM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off i've never been o big fan of cragars cause of the poor quality plating they have used and to me both them and ralley wheels are too heavy // i prefer the handeling advantages of lightwheight wheels like slotted aluminium and or torque thrust wheels __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-12-2013, 06:03 PM	#12
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off Rally's IMO, unless you are going with 17" Cragars. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

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08-12-2013, 06:11 PM	#14
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off I like it like it is. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

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Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,871	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off Tough choice, I love em both Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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RustedMetal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: TN Posts: 83	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off 15x10 SS's all around and love them Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 C30 Single cab Dually, 454, th400, dropped on 19's.

08-12-2013, 07:34 PM	#17
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,822	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off 2WD, I love either. The Cragars (or similar style) have a classic look that's just sharp, and the rallys can look great too. 4WD, I'd stick with the rally wheels.

08-12-2013, 07:35 PM	#18
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off Beautiful Chrome look contrasting a Beautiful Black Truck! I'm curious on your Tire size and back space to run 15 X 10s on all four? I have four brand new 15 X 10 Corvette style rallys (5 inch back space) 5 X 4-3/4 lugs and I'm thinking of trying BFG 275-60-15s all around. Any insights Yes I've converted to 5-lugs all around with disc brakes upfront, new 5 lug axles out back. Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive" Last edited by Lees68GMC; 08-12-2013 at 07:51 PM.

08-12-2013, 07:53 PM	#19
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off Craigar SS or Daisy wheels look great as do slots. If you don't like the rally wheels (like me) slap on a P01 wheelcover on in place of the trim ring. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

08-12-2013, 07:56 PM	#21
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off I like them both also. I am an old school guy and I like the look of the old school 15 inch Cragar S/S wheels. 15 x 7 front and 15 x 8 in the rear with a 235/70/15 front tire and a 275/60/15 rear tire. As much as I like the rally's (truck rally's) I see them everywhere and they are a very cost effective solution for a nice looking wheel. When I have the $1,400 it is going to cost, I am putting American Racing Torque Thrust D's on my truck with the same sizes as mentioned above. You are going to get a lot of opinions here and this is mine

08-12-2013, 07:57 PM	#22
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off definitely rallies. save the $ for other stuff because if it's THAT close of a choice, well... I think the rallies win hands down on a lwb truck. And I love cragar s/s wheels, always have, and have had them on a car or two. they were great quality, never flaked or rusted, and that was in Indiana. But, a long time ago - not sure how they are made now. Also, I'm sure I'll tick some folks off, but here goes - the ONLY wheel diameter that ever looks right for me for cragar s/s wheels is 15". The newer large dia s/s wheels just seem to look 'not quite right'... Just my 2cents though. Stick with the rallies!

08-12-2013, 08:01 PM	#23
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: Cragar SS vs Rally Wheels - Sound Off That's a big tire you're running and if they don't rub I should be fine too, Thanks. These Rallys are a 5-lug starting point as they were cheap, new from Summit, free shipping. __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

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