OK.. IT'S TIME for ... new wheels!

[87Lowrider]

Where are you guys getting those kickin' wheels on your rides...

I want Boyd's Junk Yard Dogs or TT2's or maybe something from COYs.

Where are the best deals???

Thanks,


Kenny

[Albatrossian]

You could try your local tire places.. sometimes you can get a really good deal on stuff they have in stock

[smashingchuck]

I think the best deal out there is the Coys. That said, I'm getting tired of seeing them.

Out of what you listed I would go with the Coddington's. Only because you won't have to run a spacer in the back to get the back spacing right. Also I like the finish on the Junkyard Dogs.

If I were you, and was considering the purchase of the Boyd's, I would widen your search to Billet Specialties and also Intro. They are only a few hundred bucks more, and from what I've been told are much higher quality than what you get out of Boyd. I got my Intros from Sportruck.com.

[piecesparts]

I just put a set of Billet Specialties 17" "Qualifiers" on my 84 with a new set of Nitto tires. The whole set ran me around $1800.00 Mounted and balanced. The wheels are out there.

I agree the use of the COYS has gone to the other end of the spectrum. Everyone has them.

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

I got my Intros from Sportruck.com.

I feel the same.. that's why I wanted optoins.. I wanted a different look. I'll check out sporttuck.com. Thanks!

Originally Posted by piecesparts

I just put a set of Billet Specialties 17" "Qualifiers" on my 84 with a new set of Nitto tires. The whole set ran me around $1800.00 Mounted and balanced. The wheels are out there.

I agree the use of the COYS has gone to the other end of the spectrum. Everyone has them.

I've been look at Billet Specialties... I'm ordering something this week... just don't know what yet.

Thanks Guys!


Ken

[f.monroe]

What diameter wheels are you going to run ? Are you sticking with 18's so you can use your tires ? Also , are you looking for a staggered setup or the same size all around ? Boardmember Crush has a set of 20 inch TT2's at a good price if he hasnt sold them already .
Frank

[87Lowrider]

REALLY?

I need to track him down and see.. I'm thinking 20s all around with new rubber. my wheels and tires are going on my camaro.


Ken

[spr85gmc]

hey hey hey i like my coys dont see them much aroun here

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by spr85gmc

hey hey hey i like my coys dont see them much aroun here

I don't recall seeing any COY's here in my area either!!

Ken

[87 STEPPER]

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

my wheels and tires are going on my camaro.

Wont work with out adaptors different bolt patterns!

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by 87 STEPPER

Wont work with out adaptors different bolt patterns!

thanks... I hadn't tested my theory... was planning on doing that this weekend.. so the bolt pattern on my truck is different than that on the camaro... who'd a thunk it!!

I guess the camaro gets new wheels and tires after all.. or I could just get some adapters and still put new wheels on the truck.


Thanks!

[Albatrossian]

Yeah.. Camaros are 5x4-1/2, our trucks are 5x5..

[Walts_restoration]

camaros are 5x4 3/4. Mustangs are 5x4.5. excluding the 4 luggers of course

[Albatrossian]

My bad..

[Walts_restoration]

no prob. Wheel bolt sizes get confusing, only reason i know that the mustangs have 5x4.5 is cause my draglites on my camaro have dual bolt pattern.

[Rollinsqrbdy]

I GOT A QUESTION, A BUDDY OF MINE GAVE ME 4 ORIGINAL RALLY WHEELS TO A 85 CHEVY, AND 2 RALLY WHEELS WHICH R ACTUALLY NOT AS WIDE AS THE OTHER 4. DO THE NARROWER ONES GO UP FRONT AND THE WIDER ONES GO OUT BACK?

[Walts_restoration]

originally, they would of all 4 been the same size. Vans i believe had a wider wheel originally, and trucks had a narrower wheel, or you could order them wider or narrower too. Dont quote me though, im not 100% sure.

[N2TRUX]

Walts_restoration that's actually backward. Truck rally wheels are 8" and Vans were 7".

[Walts_restoration]

oh really? For some reason i thought some vans came with wider wheels, so what came with the 6's? or did they make them.

all i know is i have 2 sets of 5 16x5.5 steelies in a 5x5 bolt pattern. Try finding them in a junkyard near you, lol.

[f.monroe]

Let me check my memory . Vans had the narrowest wheels at 15x6.5 . Trucks could be had with either 15x7 or 15x8 Rallys . Most of the lower trim level trucks came with 15x7 and the upper trim levels usually had 15x8 wheels . I have some narrow ones as well as the 15x8 wider ones . I never really liked how far under the van rallys set on our trucks . If the truck is lowered heavily , then they look OK since they will tuck and still be able to turn . Sorry that your thread got jacked Kenny. Tell us what way you are leaning . I had my tires mounted today so I will hopefully have pics soon . It was dark when I got home . I have heard about some quality issues with Coddingtons but the ones I picked up look pretty nice . No real complaints except the location of the valve stems .
Frank

[N2TRUX]

Here's one that has the look your after. It's called the Rocket Booster by Rocket Wheels- LINK

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

Sorry that your thread got jacked Kenny. Tell us what way you are leaning . I had my tires mounted today so I will hopefully have pics soon . It was dark when I got home . I have heard about some quality issues with Coddingtons but the ones I picked up look pretty nice . No real complaints except the location of the valve stems .
Frank

No problem... I actually had a couple other questions answered in the process. So, no harm, no foul. I'm definetely looking at a spoked wheel like TT, Boyd's Smoothies, etc... I can't decide which. I love the look of yours. The only thing I'll do differently from you is make the front tires a bit shorter to help adjust the rake since my truck is so low. I'm also limited in height in the front since my wheel wells are still in. But, I added them new earlier this year since the previous owner chopped up the original ones.

Here's a pic before I changed them along with the engine.

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Here's one that has the look your after. It's called the Rocket Booster by Rocket Wheels

Ken - I really like those wheels. I noticed they're not avail in 20's though. I'm warming up to the "Grey" centered wheels.. I'll see if one of the Photoshop gurus can put some on it for me to get a feel for the look.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

....

Ken - I really like those wheels. I noticed they're not avail in 20's though.....

Yeah, I already emailed them about that. I'll let you know wat they say.

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Yeah, I already emailed them about that. I'll let you know wat they say.

cool!

[87Lowrider]

After much anticipation: BoardMember "Crush" had a set of TT2s with rubber for sale.... We closed the deal a week or so ago and they arrived yesterday!! - THANKS CRUSH!

Here you go:

18's vs 20s




Before


After









Do these make me look fat?

Kenny