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Something other than black or chrome?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by geodude, Sep 25, 2013.

  1. Sep 25, 2013 at 3:03 PM
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    geodude

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    I'm looking for a cheaper set of steels for my Radiant Red 02 4x4, but it seems like at least in the low end price range, as though my only color options are black or chrome.

    I'd prefer neither; I'm looking for something like a Cragar Soft 8 style, but I just want a nice natural metal, machined, silverish finish. Like the stock wheel color.

    I'm not interested in painting

    Does anyone know of a cheaper wheel that fits the bill?

    Appreciate it
     
  2. Sep 25, 2013 at 3:06 PM
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    Price range...?
     
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    Gearheadesw

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  4. Sep 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM
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    They make white steelies. Other than that I think you are pretty limited as far as steel wheels go. Aluminum wheels open up many more choices.
     
  5. Sep 25, 2013 at 3:29 PM
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    Price range; well I can get a set of 15" Cragars or Pro Comps for near under $250, so I'd like to find something around there.

    And yes, white is another option, but I don't think so.

    I'm not looking for something flashy, just something to replace the rusted out factory steels on there now.
     
  6. Sep 25, 2013 at 3:34 PM
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    Like Skidooman said, as far as steelies go you're pretty limited. I've only seen them in silver, black, and chrome. You might have to either get one of those colored steelies and paint them or look into aluminum wheels, but aluminum wheels are gonna cost a bit more than steelies. Try looking in your local area for a used set for cheaper and have those painted maybe?
     
  7. Sep 25, 2013 at 4:01 PM
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    Maybe pick up a set of used 2nd gen alloys. They can usually be found for about that much.
     
  8. Sep 25, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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    I've been looking locally for a set of 1st or 2nd gen factory wheels, alloy or steel, but it's slim-pickin's around here for 15s. Most every set I see are 16".

    The higher cost of tires aside, would and upgrade to 16" be any sort of issue?
     

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