Pete Paulson Wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldsnakebite · 12-26-2012, 05:54 PM

Pete Paulson Wheels since 1961! Enough said! Just a warning to stay away from. I have ordered many items from them, all being low quality. Bad customer service, and if you need to return, it's not happening. They still owe me money! Just saying! I feel better!

Longer is always better, except in this case!

markeb01 · 12-26-2012, 08:24 PM

I remember their store from the 1960’s when they were on 150th in San Leandro. Never bought anything from them but I don’t remember why. Sorry to hear about your bad experiences.

From what I’ve read Rally America is a good outfit to work with. I’ve seen many positive comments from satisfied customers on a few of the web forums.

http://www.rallyamerica.com/Hot_Rod_Wheels.html

For a while they were even offering the old school tapered rim reversed wheels (no safety beads), but I don’t see that specialty on their current web display.

61_FL_Apache · 12-26-2012, 09:10 PM

So what does that have to due with the missing parts of your frame?

**special-K** · 12-27-2012, 07:53 AM

Yeah,let's make this the informative thread the review board is all about. I mean,I'm glad you feel better and all that,but let's gain something positive from the negative.
I hadn't figured on buying from Pete Paulson for a while now,since by their website it appears they just sell wheels like anyone else. Do they still fabricate wheels?

CC69Rat · 12-27-2012, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

So what does that have to due with the missing parts of your frame?

dwcsr · 12-27-2012, 01:59 PM

The only advise I'll give on this subject. If you type in a vendor address and up pops an add for Peter Pumps high heals you may not want to buy wheels from them.

http://www.petepaulsen.com/

**special-K** · 12-28-2012, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

The only advise I'll give on this subject. If you type in a vendor address and up pops an add for Peter Pumps high heals you may not want to buy wheels from them.

http://www.petepaulsen.com/

I just looked at their OEM wheel offerings. First of all,no 5 on 5 listed. What's weird is at the top it says "Chrome Reverse add $25 and 5 1/2" bolt pattern add $10. But,on the chart both are listed with prices already: Chrome is $98 more than raw and 5 1/2" bolt pattern is the same as 4 1/2" in a given size. So,what's the deal? Add more to that? To say the least,it's not very clear what they actually cost.

And,just like I noticed before,they don't even advertise any wheel building. re they just a dealer now for wheels you can find anywhere,closer and maybe cheaper?

oldsnakebite · 12-28-2012, 10:49 AM

Have made two purchases from them and both have been a problem. Wrong size, style, etc. Both have been returned. On the last order, I shipped back to them and they received them, but no refund. Each time I call it's always one more excuse. Trust me, don't bother with these people and go some place else. As for the photo, I just threw that in. You guys have a good one.

**Tim Christian** · 12-28-2012, 09:03 PM

I tried to order wheels from them once and it was a nightmare had to get my CC company involved.

**special-K** · 12-29-2012, 09:40 AM

Well,thanks for the heads up. I know you must be pissed. Money doesn't grow on trees. Sounds like they're a once was but now ain't.

12-26-2012, 05:54 PM	#1
oldsnakebite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 38	Pete Paulson Wheels Pete Paulson Wheels since 1961! Enough said! Just a warning to stay away from. I have ordered many items from them, all being low quality. Bad customer service, and if you need to return, it's not happening. They still owe me money! Just saying! I feel better! Longer is always better, except in this case! __________________ I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-27-2013 at 10:36 AM.

12-26-2012, 08:24 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Pete Paulson Wheels I remember their store from the 1960’s when they were on 150th in San Leandro. Never bought anything from them but I don’t remember why. Sorry to hear about your bad experiences. From what I’ve read Rally America is a good outfit to work with. I’ve seen many positive comments from satisfied customers on a few of the web forums. http://www.rallyamerica.com/Hot_Rod_Wheels.html For a while they were even offering the old school tapered rim reversed wheels (no safety beads), but I don’t see that specialty on their current web display. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

12-26-2012, 09:10 PM	#3
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Pete Paulson Wheels So what does that have to due with the missing parts of your frame? __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

12-27-2012, 07:53 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Pete Paulson Wheels Yeah,let's make this the informative thread the review board is all about. I mean,I'm glad you feel better and all that,but let's gain something positive from the negative. I hadn't figured on buying from Pete Paulson for a while now,since by their website it appears they just sell wheels like anyone else. Do they still fabricate wheels? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-27-2012, 01:59 PM	#6
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Pete Paulson Wheels The only advise I'll give on this subject. If you type in a vendor address and up pops an add for Peter Pumps high heals you may not want to buy wheels from them. http://www.petepaulsen.com/

12-28-2012, 10:49 AM	#8
oldsnakebite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 38	Re: Pete Paulson Wheels Have made two purchases from them and both have been a problem. Wrong size, style, etc. Both have been returned. On the last order, I shipped back to them and they received them, but no refund. Each time I call it's always one more excuse. Trust me, don't bother with these people and go some place else. As for the photo, I just threw that in. You guys have a good one. __________________ I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.

12-28-2012, 09:03 PM	#9
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Pete Paulson Wheels I tried to order wheels from them once and it was a nightmare had to get my CC company involved.

12-29-2012, 09:40 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Pete Paulson Wheels Well,thanks for the heads up. I know you must be pissed. Money doesn't grow on trees. Sounds like they're a once was but now ain't. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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