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eightbanger · 02-14-2011, 01:10 PM

I would dearly love these on my Truck one day, but at $900 a pop all four corners.....well I'd need a lottery win.
So does anyone know of a wheel that is similar in style to these made by Fesler, and a whole lot cheaper?

**N2TRUX** · 02-14-2011, 01:15 PM

The Centerline "Smoothie"

20.0 x 8.5 hi-polish $ 219.00
22.0 x 9.0 hi-polish $ 324.00

eightbanger · 02-14-2011, 01:19 PM

If all else fails they would be the best substitute...but i'm really into that rivet type deal round the outside.

Price is great...just under a grand all four.
Thanks N2TRUX

eightbanger · 02-14-2011, 01:32 PM

Actually Centreline do these as well...you pretty much solved this problem in one post N2TRUX

Maybe not as sleek as the Fesler versions, but far more affordable

**N2TRUX** · 02-14-2011, 01:53 PM

Apparently you have never owned a set of wheels with rivets. Having owned a set of true 3 piece wheels, I can attest that it is impossible to clean around the hardware, much less polish them.

I rarely say "never" but that is something I will never own again.

VA72C10 · 02-14-2011, 02:19 PM

What about getting the smoothies and then having someone airbrush on the rivets and then clearing over them???

Could be done in black or over the polished...

Just a thought as cleaning would be a little easier that way

**N2TRUX** · 02-14-2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eightbanger

...maybe not as sleek as the Fesler versions, but far more affordable

Those just don't have the same look. With out a smooth lip, they look dated. Not old school, just dated.

**Zeke's Garage** · 02-14-2011, 02:45 PM

Nigel,
It's tough for us in the US to see some of these wheels without gagging, only because we've grown up with them on every rusty crap-pile 'hot rod' that was ever around.

With you having more 'virgin eyes' you can probably appreciate some of these more that we can. I do know that I've seen those centerlines on everything from mid '70's Dodge Darts, to early '90's Ford Rangers... those were the greatest wheels to have in high school... until they were replaced with the dead sexy 5 bladed directionals!

If you like them, then run them... No one in the UK will even notice

Shawn

Racie · 02-14-2011, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Apparently you have never owned a set of wheels with rivets. Having owned a set of true 3 piece wheels, I can attest that it is impossible to clean around the hardware, much less polish them.

I rarely say "never" but that is something I will never own again.

Also if they are three piece and you are putting some power to them they start leaking around the seal after a few years. This becomes a pain in the ass but they usually have some beautiful soft lips to the wheel. Trust me, I am having to have mine re-sealed on my Z-06 this year...

Cdaddy731 · 02-14-2011, 04:51 PM

Any pics of someone running those Centerlines? Kinda different in a cool way
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eightbanger · 02-14-2011, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Apparently you have never owned a set of wheels with rivets. Having owned a set of true 3 piece wheels, I can attest that it is impossible to clean around the hardware, much less polish them.

I rarely say "never" but that is something I will never own again.

Admittedly I had forgotten about the practical side...point taken.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

What about getting the smoothies and then having someone airbrush on the rivets and then clearing over them???
Could be done in black or over the polished...
Just a thought as cleaning would be a little easier that way

Could be cool....but those airbrush guys ain't cheap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeke's Garage

Nigel,
It's tough for us in the US to see some of these wheels without gagging, only because we've grown up with them on every rusty crap-pile 'hot rod' that was ever around.

With you having more 'virgin eyes' you can probably appreciate some of these more that we can. I do know that I've seen those centerlines on everything from mid '70's Dodge Darts, to early '90's Ford Rangers... those were the greatest wheels to have in high school... until they were replaced with the dead sexy 5 bladed directionals!

If you like them, then run them... No one in the UK will even notice

Shawn

You're right Shawn nobody would notice....but now you've told me that, how could I show my face on here?

Good advice from good friends...Thanks guys.

02-14-2011, 01:10 PM	#1
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Fesler wheels I would dearly love these on my Truck one day, but at $900 a pop all four corners.....well I'd need a lottery win. So does anyone know of a wheel that is similar in style to these made by Fesler, and a whole lot cheaper? __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

02-14-2011, 01:15 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Fesler wheels The Centerline "Smoothie" 20.0 x 8.5 hi-polish $ 219.00 22.0 x 9.0 hi-polish $ 324.00 __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-14-2011, 01:19 PM	#3
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Fesler wheels If all else fails they would be the best substitute...but i'm really into that rivet type deal round the outside. Price is great...just under a grand all four. Thanks N2TRUX __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 02-14-2011 at 01:22 PM.

02-14-2011, 01:32 PM	#4
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Fesler wheels Actually Centreline do these as well...you pretty much solved this problem in one post N2TRUX Maybe not as sleek as the Fesler versions, but far more affordable __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 02-14-2011 at 01:33 PM.

02-14-2011, 01:53 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Fesler wheels Apparently you have never owned a set of wheels with rivets. Having owned a set of true 3 piece wheels, I can attest that it is impossible to clean around the hardware, much less polish them. I rarely say "never" but that is something I will never own again. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-14-2011, 02:19 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Fesler wheels What about getting the smoothies and then having someone airbrush on the rivets and then clearing over them??? Could be done in black or over the polished... Just a thought as cleaning would be a little easier that way __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-14-2011, 02:45 PM	#8
Zeke's Garage Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 288	Re: Fesler wheels Nigel, It's tough for us in the US to see some of these wheels without gagging, only because we've grown up with them on every rusty crap-pile 'hot rod' that was ever around. With you having more 'virgin eyes' you can probably appreciate some of these more that we can. I do know that I've seen those centerlines on everything from mid '70's Dodge Darts, to early '90's Ford Rangers... those were the greatest wheels to have in high school... until they were replaced with the dead sexy 5 bladed directionals! If you like them, then run them... No one in the UK will even notice Shawn

02-14-2011, 04:51 PM	#10
Cdaddy731 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York, Texas (yes, its a real town) Posts: 37	Re: Fesler wheels Any pics of someone running those Centerlines? Kinda different in a cool way Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy C/10 Stepside 307-3 on the tree www.GoZipTexas.com



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