| 16" Steel Wheels [message #103886] |
Sat, 23 October 2010 09:13  |
Bill Backouris
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I realize most folks run Alcoa's or Eagles, but I ran accross a 16" steel wheel from Southwest Wheel (#FO29587)rated at 2540 lbs at 80psi they are $91.00 each, just wondering if anyone is using this wheel.
Thanks
Bill Backouris
77 Birchavne 455
Garden Grove Ca
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| Re: [GMCnet] 16" Steel Wheels [message #103889 is a reply to message #103886] |
Sat, 23 October 2010 09:46  |
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USAussie
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Bill,
The problem with steel wheels is that the only ones that will fit our front
disks have a "domed" center section. If these wheels have them you're good
to go, if not . . . .
Here's some pictures of the correct steel wheels:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=33288
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=33287
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=33286
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie
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Subject: [GMCnet] 16" Steel Wheels
I realize most folks run Alcoa's or Eagles, but I ran accross a 16" steel
wheel from Southwest Wheel (#FO29587)rated at 2540 lbs at 80psi they are
$91.00 each, just wondering if anyone is using this wheel.
Thanks
Bill Backouris
77 Birchavne 455
Garden Grove Ca
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: 16" Steel Wheels [message #103896 is a reply to message #103894] |
Sat, 23 October 2010 10:38 |
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mike miller
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| Bill Backouris wrote on Sat, 23 October 2010 08:20 |
Thanks Rob, but might be a dead issue now, re-checked the we-site and in one week prices increased to $135.00 so for a few extra bucks can get a set of Eagles
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I have been watching Craigslist and picked up 6 used steel wheels for $25 each. I haven't checked them for "trueness" and "roundness" but they "look" OK.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] 16" Steel Wheels [message #103899 is a reply to message #103894] |
Sat, 23 October 2010 10:39 |
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USAussie
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Bill,
Frankly IMHO that's a wise decision.
Regards,
Rob
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 16" Steel Wheels
Thanks Rob, but might be a dead issue now, re-checked the we-site and in one
week prices increased to $135.00 so for a few extra bucks can get a set of
Eagles
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: 16" Steel Wheels [message #103920 is a reply to message #103886] |
Sat, 23 October 2010 15:10 |
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jaholland
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| Bill Backouris wrote on Sat, 23 October 2010 09:13 |
I realize most folks run Alcoa's or Eagles, but I ran accross a 16" steel wheel
from Southwest Wheel (#FO29587)rated at 2540 lbs at 80psi they are $91.00 each, j
ust wondering if anyone is using this wheel.
Thanks
Bill Backouris
77 Birchavne 455
Garden Grove Ca
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Bill;
Why spend $ 91.00 for a Steel Wheel + S&H ~
when you can get the Eagle # 0589 / short cap /8 lugnuts for $ 150.00 Delivered ~
Just get them 2 at a time ~
Put the first 2 on the front ~ when you purchase the next 2, then put all 4 on the rears `
Put the next 2 that you purchase on the front ~
~ Joe ~
/_]*[__][] *[__|] ~ * '73 TZE063V101887 "
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" Joe & Lavelle " "
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'sweet home alebamy'
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| Re: [GMCnet] 16" Steel Wheels [message #103938 is a reply to message #103928] |
Sat, 23 October 2010 18:44 |
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jaholland
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| k2gkk wrote on Sat, 23 October 2010 17:10 |
$531 difference, for one thing!
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* D C "Mac" Macdonald *
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$ 531.00 ?
$ 91.00 Steel Wheel + $ 25.00 S & H = $ 116.00 +/-
$ 150 Eagle Alloy Wheel # 0569 / Short Cap / 8 Lugnuts = $ 150.00
Thats $ 35.00 / $ 40.00 more oer wheel
30 X 7 = $ 210.00
40 X 7 = $ 280.00
Spend about $300.00 more at most ~ and still have decent Alloys
~ Joe ~
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| Re: [GMCnet] 16" Steel Wheels [message #103967 is a reply to message #103965] |
Sun, 24 October 2010 07:18 |
Bill Backouris
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Really trying to watch the budget, but don't want to be penny wise and dollar foolish. I have searched for a listing of wheels that would fit our GMC,this way I can keep an eye out on E-Bay or Craigslist is there such an animal that would be helpful, thanks for all your input
Bill
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