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Toxic Redline · 03-07-2011, 10:12 PM

YA i like those alot better then the "BRO" rims

slammed427 · 03-07-2011, 11:05 PM

Those other rims need to be melted down. FUGLY!!! The truck looks mean now!

Gregs71 · 03-07-2011, 11:45 PM

Good decision. I'd leave everything just the way it is.

69GMC910 · 03-08-2011, 01:23 AM

AWESOME!!! New rims make the truck!!

steemin_ehman · 03-08-2011, 01:47 AM

night and day difference!! Even for being small 18'', they make the truck look aggressive, like a muscle truck should look. I'm personally a fan of the taller rear tires... gives it that sweeeet rake!!!

silvereagle07 · 03-08-2011, 12:37 PM

The new look is great!

*78 Chevyrado* · 03-08-2011, 12:39 PM

Those fit that truck just right!

Squareforceone · 03-08-2011, 12:58 PM

Sweet truck dude, any pics of the interior?

erikgto · 03-08-2011, 03:24 PM

Thanks for confirming my own thoughts guys!!

I seriously hated the chrome 22's from the beginning.
Now all I need is one seriously high person

who does like em and wants to pay me enough to take em off my hands

Think the rear looks a bit funky now with the silver drums, but I'll paint the drums black soon as I can.
Didn't have the patience to paint em first....I wanted to see the wheels on my truck!!!!

Thought about 20's too, but I personally get really annoyed with the dull finish on the polished wheels. No one had the grey spokes 5x5 20"s in stock...heck I'm lucky as can be with these 18"s, they give me a bit more sidewall...

On a sidenote; these rear and sidemarker lights have really grown on me by now.
Haven't seen any other square around here at all with similar lights.
That's doesn't make me like all the euro lights out there, but these are okay on this truck and they go along with it's style.

Need to make some decent interior pics one of these days.
Here's a bit...

grandma · 03-08-2011, 04:02 PM

wheels look awesome...Night and Day difference, but i'd do something about that steering wheel.

erikgto · 03-08-2011, 04:19 PM

Steering wheel is also on the "to do" list.....(as is polished billet dash panels, stereo, engine and trans service, Dakota Digital VHX gauges as soon as they start making them and oh yeah; getting the truck inspected, tested and licensed!!!)

I'll problably be going for a polished 3 or 4 polished spoke with full black leather wrap wheel. Le Carra or Grant, not sure which one just yet......

And oh yeah, need to fix my Pontiacs too! Got nothing up and running right now!!

dbmx66 · 03-08-2011, 04:24 PM

new wheels look way better

maxxxy · 03-08-2011, 04:52 PM

I really like the new wheels. They look better in your application,

Although, guys don't hate me for this, but I kinda liked the 22s. Not necessarily on your truck, maybe on a brighter colored truck or a bagged truck. Do you have any info on the old wheels? How much you want for them? Lol

Ps your truck looks pretty sweet though.
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erikgto · 03-08-2011, 05:15 PM

Don't have much info on them.

Center cap says "DAKAR"
They're 22x9 around 5.75 backspace on the fronts
Rears are 22x10 around +/- 6,xx backspace (1.1/4 spacers adapters were used to mount them)

Could never ever sell them to you; shipping these heavy mothers back over the Atlantic would cost a small fortune for sure!!!!!

Don't know if you have to pay import duties and tax too. I know I'd have to; everytime and with everything I buy overseas I'm fXXXed!!!

Just have to find someone here in Europe who likes em, but I haven't even tried yet. Got to post some classifieds ads one of these days...

maxxxy · 03-08-2011, 06:59 PM

I just looked them up and they are Dakar Zealous rims. $2400 US new with tires, without shipping. A little too pricey for my tastes. Haha

I didn't even realize you were not in America. That just shows how I much I pay attention.

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muthstryker · 03-08-2011, 10:26 PM

It does look alot better, You mentioned you like the tails and side markers. However, I think the truck would look better with stock lights. The lights on there now went well with the 22s, the 18s have a little more of a classic look to them. I personally think stock lights would look better. Your truck though

baggedcten · 03-08-2011, 10:30 PM

Yes way better!!!!

BIG KRIS · 03-09-2011, 12:39 AM

Even though i switched my racelines from 22s to 20s i think had you had a nicer looking wheel in the 22 might have made a difference.The 18s look nice but now you need to bring it down some more.This is just my opinon not telling you what to do.

85X3 · 03-09-2011, 09:18 AM

Lot's Gooder!

bigd65 · 03-09-2011, 09:25 AM

AAAWWWWWW MAN, MUCH MUCH BETTER, and I love that color to.

Jay290 · 03-09-2011, 09:43 AM

Looks 100% better. I like the factory rally's but that's just me.

dropd80s · 03-09-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG KRIS

Even though i switched my racelines from 22s to 20s i think had you had a nicer looking wheel in the 22 might have made a difference.The 18s look nice but now you need to bring it down some more.This is just my opinon not telling you what to do.

I agree. The change in style helped you more than the size. Looks a lot better though.

Shaun1162 · 03-09-2011, 09:11 PM

Looks much better to me... Not a big fan of those taillights, but hey that's me

03-07-2011, 10:12 PM	#26
Toxic Redline Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 219	Re: This look any better?!? YA i like those alot better then the "BRO" rims __________________ 84 K20 Long Box W.I.P 78 Burb - parts now [Rolled] 68 c20 dump bed WHEN IN DOUBT--- FLOOR IT

03-07-2011, 11:05 PM	#27
slammed427 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 325	Re: This look any better?!? Those other rims need to be melted down. FUGLY!!! The truck looks mean now! __________________ 74 C10 LWB 350/T5 Dropped on 20's Soon to be Bagged and Injected 84 C35 Crew Cab Dually. 454/400 Dropped a lot. Instagram: mmmdropp

03-07-2011, 11:45 PM	#28
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: This look any better?!? Good decision. I'd leave everything just the way it is. __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

03-08-2011, 01:23 AM	#29
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: This look any better?!? AWESOME!!! New rims make the truck!! __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

03-08-2011, 01:47 AM	#30
steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	Re: This look any better?!? night and day difference!! Even for being small 18'', they make the truck look aggressive, like a muscle truck should look. I'm personally a fan of the taller rear tires... gives it that sweeeet rake!!! __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool...

03-08-2011, 12:37 PM	#31
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: This look any better?!? The new look is great! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-08-2011, 12:39 PM	#32
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: This look any better?!? Those fit that truck just right!

03-08-2011, 12:58 PM	#33
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Re: This look any better?!? Sweet truck dude, any pics of the interior?

03-08-2011, 03:24 PM	#34
erikgto Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 185	Re: This look any better?!? Thanks for confirming my own thoughts guys!! I seriously hated the chrome 22's from the beginning. Now all I need is one seriously high person who does like em and wants to pay me enough to take em off my hands Think the rear looks a bit funky now with the silver drums, but I'll paint the drums black soon as I can. Didn't have the patience to paint em first....I wanted to see the wheels on my truck!!!! Thought about 20's too, but I personally get really annoyed with the dull finish on the polished wheels. No one had the grey spokes 5x5 20"s in stock...heck I'm lucky as can be with these 18"s, they give me a bit more sidewall... On a sidenote; these rear and sidemarker lights have really grown on me by now. Haven't seen any other square around here at all with similar lights. That's doesn't make me like all the euro lights out there, but these are okay on this truck and they go along with it's style. Need to make some decent interior pics one of these days. Here's a bit... __________________ 1972 GMC 2500 Sierra 350 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport 400 GTO/Judge Clone 1970 Pontiac GTO 400 convertible restoproject 1970 Pontiac Bonneville 455 convertible

03-08-2011, 04:02 PM	#35
grandma Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ATX Posts: 6	Re: This look any better?!? wheels look awesome...Night and Day difference, but i'd do something about that steering wheel.

03-08-2011, 04:19 PM	#36
erikgto Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 185	Re: This look any better?!? Steering wheel is also on the "to do" list.....(as is polished billet dash panels, stereo, engine and trans service, Dakota Digital VHX gauges as soon as they start making them and oh yeah; getting the truck inspected, tested and licensed!!!) I'll problably be going for a polished 3 or 4 polished spoke with full black leather wrap wheel. Le Carra or Grant, not sure which one just yet...... And oh yeah, need to fix my Pontiacs too! Got nothing up and running right now!! __________________ 1972 GMC 2500 Sierra 350 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport 400 GTO/Judge Clone 1970 Pontiac GTO 400 convertible restoproject 1970 Pontiac Bonneville 455 convertible Last edited by erikgto; 03-08-2011 at 04:20 PM.

03-08-2011, 04:24 PM	#37
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: This look any better?!? new wheels look way better

03-08-2011, 04:52 PM	#38
maxxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 557	Re: This look any better?!? I really like the new wheels. They look better in your application, Although, guys don't hate me for this, but I kinda liked the 22s. Not necessarily on your truck, maybe on a brighter colored truck or a bagged truck. Do you have any info on the old wheels? How much you want for them? Lol Ps your truck looks pretty sweet though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Max Max's bagged 81 81 rcsb bagged, 22s, build in progress 09 ext cab, 24" U2's, DD sub/amp

03-08-2011, 05:15 PM	#39
erikgto Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 185	Re: This look any better?!? Don't have much info on them. Center cap says "DAKAR" They're 22x9 around 5.75 backspace on the fronts Rears are 22x10 around +/- 6,xx backspace (1.1/4 spacers adapters were used to mount them) Could never ever sell them to you; shipping these heavy mothers back over the Atlantic would cost a small fortune for sure!!!!! Don't know if you have to pay import duties and tax too. I know I'd have to; everytime and with everything I buy overseas I'm fXXXed!!! Just have to find someone here in Europe who likes em, but I haven't even tried yet. Got to post some classifieds ads one of these days... __________________ 1972 GMC 2500 Sierra 350 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport 400 GTO/Judge Clone 1970 Pontiac GTO 400 convertible restoproject 1970 Pontiac Bonneville 455 convertible

03-08-2011, 06:59 PM	#40
maxxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 557	Re: This look any better?!? I just looked them up and they are Dakar Zealous rims. $2400 US new with tires, without shipping. A little too pricey for my tastes. Haha I didn't even realize you were not in America. That just shows how I much I pay attention. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Max Max's bagged 81 81 rcsb bagged, 22s, build in progress 09 ext cab, 24" U2's, DD sub/amp



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03-08-2011, 10:26 PM	#41
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: This look any better?!? It does look alot better, You mentioned you like the tails and side markers. However, I think the truck would look better with stock lights. The lights on there now went well with the 22s, the 18s have a little more of a classic look to them. I personally think stock lights would look better. Your truck though

03-08-2011, 10:30 PM	#42
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: This look any better?!? Yes way better!!!! __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

03-09-2011, 12:39 AM	#43
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: This look any better?!? Even though i switched my racelines from 22s to 20s i think had you had a nicer looking wheel in the 22 might have made a difference.The 18s look nice but now you need to bring it down some more.This is just my opinon not telling you what to do. __________________ Flowershop Hip Hop & Street Rods Dropmember 83 Custom Deluxe Almond on Almond 85 Silverado White on Red/Now Chevy LeMans Blue Rendering in Truckin magazine vol 36 no. 11,2010

03-09-2011, 09:18 AM	#44
85X3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mid MI Posts: 67	Re: This look any better?!? Lot's Gooder!

03-09-2011, 09:25 AM	#45
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Re: This look any better?!? AAAWWWWWW MAN, MUCH MUCH BETTER, and I love that color to. __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

03-09-2011, 09:43 AM	#46
Jay290 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 23	Re: This look any better?!? Looks 100% better. I like the factory rally's but that's just me.

03-09-2011, 09:11 PM	#48
Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: This look any better?!? Looks much better to me... Not a big fan of those taillights, but hey that's me

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