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packers05 · 07-01-2010, 11:26 PM

I think a set of turbine wheels would look good on my 72 4x4 blazer anyone done this . I have spotted them on 80s chevy trucks and they look wide enough but I know nothing about them like if they were factory installed or what and if I can even locate some!!Turbine might not even be what they are called but the ones i want are cast alum kinda likethe general lee and a team van had. any info would be helpfull

bouncytruck · 07-02-2010, 12:22 AM

No factory AFAIK, but they were a popular style in the 70's & early 80's. You're probably going to have to fine a used set. I'd keep an eye on craigslist. You may even want to become a subscribing member and post a "wanted to buy" thread.

Critter · 07-02-2010, 02:02 AM

I have a set that were on my Blazer when I bought it. I like them even though they are pretty dated looking. As far as I know Turbines is what most people call them but they are made from Magnesium not Aluminum making them a true "Mag wheel" I guess. My main complaint is the special magnesium styled lug nuts that they require. You can look through my build thread (de-construction thread is probably a better name for it) that is linked in my signature if you would like to see some pics of mine.

Oh and they were definitely not factory equipment. Mine are 15 x 10 inch by the way.

EDIT: I just learned that mine are aluminum, not magnesium. They still require those damn special lug nuts though!

litebulblsc · 07-02-2010, 09:45 AM

I think what you are describing is what my dad has for his truck

pound41 · 07-02-2010, 10:03 PM

Western was a big maker of the turbines. When I first got my blazers in 81 they were very popular. I recently saw two sets on craigslist but they were 5 lug and 8 lug 16.5 so I am sure you can find a set

71HUGGER396 · 07-02-2010, 10:12 PM

If you look at my blazer in my avater there were on my 2wd Blazer when I bought it. I think and was told that they were Jeep wheels.

hgs_notes · 07-02-2010, 11:02 PM

I have them one my C-10 and like them, but I'm from that era I guess... I think they would look good. I see some around here that are black with the face of the fins and around the rim edge clean aluminum. They are on black trucks and look good. I never cared for that in any other color.

For a more retro style, I'm going to use aluminum slots on my Jimmy with some 33's I think. Should look totally awesome dude!

packers05 · 07-03-2010, 05:37 AM

Hey thanks fot the info and pics these are the ones I want! I will keep my eyes peeled

Doug Garland · 07-03-2010, 07:01 PM

I have a set of 6 lug, 15 x 10 Western mags, just like the ones pictured. They are around. I had a friend give me this set, which has 15 or 16 spokes, can't remember right off. I have seen them go for $40-60 a set of 4.

07-01-2010, 11:26 PM	#1
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	looking for turbine style wheel info I think a set of turbine wheels would look good on my 72 4x4 blazer anyone done this . I have spotted them on 80s chevy trucks and they look wide enough but I know nothing about them like if they were factory installed or what and if I can even locate some!!Turbine might not even be what they are called but the ones i want are cast alum kinda likethe general lee and a team van had. any info would be helpfull

07-02-2010, 12:22 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: looking for turbine style wheel info No factory AFAIK, but they were a popular style in the 70's & early 80's. You're probably going to have to fine a used set. I'd keep an eye on craigslist. You may even want to become a subscribing member and post a "wanted to buy" thread. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-02-2010, 02:02 AM	#3
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: looking for turbine style wheel info I have a set that were on my Blazer when I bought it. I like them even though they are pretty dated looking. As far as I know Turbines is what most people call them but they are made from Magnesium not Aluminum making them a true "Mag wheel" I guess. My main complaint is the special magnesium styled lug nuts that they require. You can look through my build thread (de-construction thread is probably a better name for it) that is linked in my signature if you would like to see some pics of mine. Oh and they were definitely not factory equipment. Mine are 15 x 10 inch by the way. EDIT: I just learned that mine are aluminum, not magnesium. They still require those damn special lug nuts though! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 07-13-2010 at 10:17 PM. Reason: I'm an idiot

07-02-2010, 09:45 AM	#4
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: looking for turbine style wheel info I think what you are describing is what my dad has for his truck

07-02-2010, 10:03 PM	#5
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: looking for turbine style wheel info Western was a big maker of the turbines. When I first got my blazers in 81 they were very popular. I recently saw two sets on craigslist but they were 5 lug and 8 lug 16.5 so I am sure you can find a set

07-02-2010, 10:12 PM	#6
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	Re: looking for turbine style wheel info If you look at my blazer in my avater there were on my 2wd Blazer when I bought it. I think and was told that they were Jeep wheels. __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

07-02-2010, 11:02 PM	#7
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: looking for turbine style wheel info I have them one my C-10 and like them, but I'm from that era I guess... I think they would look good. I see some around here that are black with the face of the fins and around the rim edge clean aluminum. They are on black trucks and look good. I never cared for that in any other color. For a more retro style, I'm going to use aluminum slots on my Jimmy with some 33's I think. Should look totally awesome dude! __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

07-03-2010, 05:37 AM	#8
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	Re: looking for turbine style wheel info Hey thanks fot the info and pics these are the ones I want! I will keep my eyes peeled

07-03-2010, 07:01 PM	#9
Doug Garland Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Talking Rock, Ga. Posts: 22	Re: looking for turbine style wheel info I have a set of 6 lug, 15 x 10 Western mags, just like the ones pictured. They are around. I had a friend give me this set, which has 15 or 16 spokes, can't remember right off. I have seen them go for $40-60 a set of 4.

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