Opinion Which trim ring - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Robert8096 · 05-08-2009, 08:03 AM

I am in the process of converting my 69 stepside from six lug drums to 5 lug discs and I am refinishing a set of stock steel rally wheels to use. I have powdercoated the wheels rally charcoal silver and paint plans for the truck is a dark metallic green. I would like your opinion on which set of trim rings to use.

This is a stock ring

This is a deep dish corvette rally ring

Thanks
Robert

70k52wd · 05-08-2009, 08:55 AM

My opinion is the large trim hides the rim. The 1.5in trim opens the wheel up. The wheel looks bigger than it is. You have the right look. 1.5 trim, with the short caps. Nice.

Willys47 · 05-08-2009, 09:16 AM

For me I like the wide trim best.

69chevybmx · 05-08-2009, 10:06 AM

ohhhh shiny... I like the big one best. It give that nice deep dish look.. And did I mention it is shiny!

Brad · 05-10-2009, 04:14 PM

I had 6 lug truck rallys and used Astro van trim rings. That made the wheels look really nice! They would fit on your wheels as well and I'd highly recommend them.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-10-2009, 06:57 PM

I voted "stock." I had the deep dish ones and I HATED them. They hide too much of the rim and they accumulate brake dust like a mo fo on the front rotors and it's hard to clean "behind" the trim ring.

See my post here

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305799

Conroe trucker · 01-26-2010, 11:09 PM

Can you post a picture of the back of each trim ring?
The Repop ones I have extend past the wheel edge, and hit the bead of the tire.
So the will not stay attached.

**wancosc356** · 01-26-2010, 11:11 PM

IMO, Deep dish look the best

MYGMCANDME · 01-27-2010, 01:44 AM

I like the wider rings the best. The more chrome, the better! Nice looking wheels either way.

Jon

69 longhorn · 01-27-2010, 02:29 AM

Short ring....I agree that they show off more of the wheel, or as stated above, "the wheel looks bigger than it is". I run later 88 up? trim rings on my ralleys. They are a little more squared on the edges,& give the wheel a more open look. they also show the diff in the back spacing tween the 8 " rear & 6 1/2" front wheels.crazyAL

**leddzepp** · 01-27-2010, 03:28 AM

The deep dish look good on 8" wheels, the 1.5" look good on 7" wheels, imo.

**Already Gone** · 01-27-2010, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69 longhorn

Short ring....I agree that they show off more of the wheel, or as stated above, "the wheel looks bigger than it is". I run later 88 up? trim rings on my ralleys. They are a little more squared on the edges,& give the wheel a more open look. they also show the diff in the back spacing tween the 8 " rear & 6 1/2" front wheels.crazyAL

I'd like to see a pic of your wheels.

Keith Seymore · 01-27-2010, 08:26 AM

I don't have a preference on the trim rings (...well, maybe the Corvette style ring...) but I do like the fully chromed center cap.

Mine are painted argent silver at the base.

K

Robert8096 · 01-27-2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conroe trucker

Can you post a picture of the back of each trim ring?
The Repop ones I have extend past the wheel edge, and hit the bead of the tire.
So the will not stay attached.

I can but I am out of town this week and one pair of the rings are in my storage container. I think I am going to the container this weekend and will post pictures then.

Robert8096 · 01-27-2010, 10:46 AM

I mounted a set of tires on these rims and put them on this truck.

Robert8096 · 01-27-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I don't have a preference on the trim rings (...well, maybe the Corvette style ring...) but I do like the fully chromed center cap.

Mine are painted argent silver at the base.

K

Those were just like yours, I just took some thinner and cleaned the argent paint of the centers.

gdogg14 · 07-29-2010, 08:41 PM

I will be converting my 67 from 6 to 5 lug also, Where did you get the 5 lug rally's did you buy them new somewhere?

BTW I like the wide trim, however the other gives a more "stock" apperence if you are going for that look.

Robert8096 · 07-30-2010, 07:30 AM

No I got them from either Craigs list or Ebay, I don't remember which one. The trim rings and center caps came off ebay.

mikeshome · 08-17-2013, 10:29 PM

Mine came with deep nes on it.Picture not to great though.

67_C-30 · 08-18-2013, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

The deep dish look good on 8" wheels, the 1.5" look good on 7" wheels, imo.

Agreed!

I ran the deep Corvette Rally trim rings on my old '69 and I loved them, but they were 15 X 8's.

codeJbird · 08-18-2013, 10:50 AM

Go with deep dish. But I like em wide too.

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05-08-2009, 08:03 AM	#1
Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Opinion Which trim ring I am in the process of converting my 69 stepside from six lug drums to 5 lug discs and I am refinishing a set of stock steel rally wheels to use. I have powdercoated the wheels rally charcoal silver and paint plans for the truck is a dark metallic green. I would like your opinion on which set of trim rings to use. This is a stock ring This is a deep dish corvette rally ring Thanks Robert

05-08-2009, 08:55 AM	#2
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Opinion Which trim ring My opinion is the large trim hides the rim. The 1.5in trim opens the wheel up. The wheel looks bigger than it is. You have the right look. 1.5 trim, with the short caps. Nice.

05-08-2009, 09:16 AM	#3
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Opinion Which trim ring For me I like the wide trim best. __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

05-08-2009, 10:06 AM	#4
69chevybmx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 83	Re: Opinion Which trim ring ohhhh shiny... I like the big one best. It give that nice deep dish look.. And did I mention it is shiny!

05-10-2009, 04:14 PM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Opinion Which trim ring I had 6 lug truck rallys and used Astro van trim rings. That made the wheels look really nice! They would fit on your wheels as well and I'd highly recommend them. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-10-2009, 06:57 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Opinion Which trim ring I voted "stock." I had the deep dish ones and I HATED them. They hide too much of the rim and they accumulate brake dust like a mo fo on the front rotors and it's hard to clean "behind" the trim ring. See my post here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305799 __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 05-10-2009 at 06:57 PM.

01-26-2010, 11:09 PM	#7
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: Opinion Which trim ring Can you post a picture of the back of each trim ring? The Repop ones I have extend past the wheel edge, and hit the bead of the tire. So the will not stay attached. __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

01-26-2010, 11:11 PM	#8
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Opinion Which trim ring IMO, Deep dish look the best __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

01-27-2010, 01:44 AM	#9
MYGMCANDME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BOWLING GREEN, KY Posts: 115	Re: Opinion Which trim ring I like the wider rings the best. The more chrome, the better! Nice looking wheels either way. Jon

01-27-2010, 02:29 AM	#10
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Re: Opinion Which trim ring Short ring....I agree that they show off more of the wheel, or as stated above, "the wheel looks bigger than it is". I run later 88 up? trim rings on my ralleys. They are a little more squared on the edges,& give the wheel a more open look. they also show the diff in the back spacing tween the 8 " rear & 6 1/2" front wheels.crazyAL __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

01-27-2010, 03:28 AM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Opinion Which trim ring The deep dish look good on 8" wheels, the 1.5" look good on 7" wheels, imo. __________________ 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

01-27-2010, 08:26 AM	#13
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,149	Re: Opinion Which trim ring I don't have a preference on the trim rings (...well, maybe the Corvette style ring...) but I do like the fully chromed center cap. Mine are painted argent silver at the base. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

01-27-2010, 10:46 AM	#15
Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Re: Opinion Which trim ring I mounted a set of tires on these rims and put them on this truck.

07-29-2010, 08:41 PM	#17
gdogg14 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wyandotte, OK Posts: 15	Re: Opinion Which trim ring I will be converting my 67 from 6 to 5 lug also, Where did you get the 5 lug rally's did you buy them new somewhere? BTW I like the wide trim, however the other gives a more "stock" apperence if you are going for that look. __________________ Greg A. Thurman I took this photo at a rest area near Washington DC I wish I had my 67 gas guzzler to park there. Gulf War Vet (USN) Retired Firefighter 67 C-10 72 C-10



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07-30-2010, 07:30 AM	#18
Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Re: Opinion Which trim ring No I got them from either Craigs list or Ebay, I don't remember which one. The trim rings and center caps came off ebay.

08-17-2013, 10:29 PM	#19
mikeshome Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mount Albert.Ontario Posts: 119	Re: Opinion Which trim ring Mine came with deep nes on it.Picture not to great though. Attached Images

08-18-2013, 10:50 AM	#21
codeJbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roanoke, LA Posts: 101	Re: Opinion Which trim ring Go with deep dish. But I like em wide too. __________________ Bird

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