Wheels and tires...

[Russ T.]

I've been wanting new wheels for the Ford for a while. With the purchase of the '02 GMC Butler, I think this is the time.

I'd like to get matching wheels for both rigs but don't want to pretend that I'm made of money. We're developing our brand to have a retro flair but I don't want retro to be confused with cheap, inexpensive, out of step with our industry.

Where should I look?

Will it be better to shop local?

I usually buy tires at Sam's Club because I like the prices and after sale support, but I'm open to considering a wheel/tire package...

Thanks!

 

[Jimmy L]

Try discount tires for the tires and wheels. Excellent service and ask for a discount.

 

[Russ T.]

Try discount tires for the tires and wheels. Excellent service and ask for a discount.

I'll check them out. I've ordered tires from them online before but I've heard they built a store in Des Moines over a year ago...

So much will come down to taste, but are there brands to look for or shy away from?

 

[Desk Jockey]

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/weld-wheels
Pick your poison

 

[Russ T.]

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/weld-wheels
Pick your poison

Big fan of the Weld, Richard?

I'm new to this...

 

[Desk Jockey]

KC company. He used to race. They have a wide range of products.

We usually don't spend much on wheels. They do look nice but for the price I always have something else I need more.

 

[Russ T.]

Yeah, not looking for flashy spinner rims but something that will maximize the impact when driving around together.

Saiger's rigs seem to catch lots of good attention. That's what we're after!

 

[Desk Jockey]

His vans always look sharp!

 

[Chris A]

Dude, nobody will care but you. Buy more advertising!

 

[Russ T.]

Dude, nobody will care but you. Buy more advertising!

I see it as buying advertising.

Really strong advertising if you do it right.

Maybe some more simple American Racing wheels would do just fine.

It's shocking how little I've spent on advertising in the last 8 months. People are just talking right now and I want to keep it that way!

 

[Chris A]

Nobody's gonna talk about your wheels!

 

[Russ T.]

Nobody's gonna talk about your wheels!

Saiger might!

Nobody will talk about my wrap either...

We just draw the line in different places.

I'm just wanting to be noticed and feed my family.

 

[Chris A]

Wraps are good if they're done right, yours looks good if I remember right (I had a wrap for 5 years and went back to lettering when we went to 2 trucks). You do you man but I think if your just getting truck 2 on the road the money can be better spent

 

[Russ T.]

True.

But money ALWAYS could be better spent.

You have to roll the dice sometimes.

 

[Russ T.]

I'm really trying to be very careful how I spend.

That's why I just bought an '02 Butler rather than a '17.

Huge savings but I don't want to forfeit the getting noticed part.

 

[Chris A]

Yeah I can't really comment there, I bought a '15 and a '16 van/ pro1200, a new house, and a shop within 12 months. I'm getting really good at getting into debt!

 

[Russ T.]

Yeah I can't really comment there, I bought a '15 and a '16 van/ pro1200, a new house, and a shop within 12 months. I'm getting really good at getting into debt!

Lol!

The shop or a different house is next.

 

[Russ T.]

Happening now.

I think wheels would kind of set it off.

Especially if they spun around while I was standing still!

 

[Desk Jockey]

It looks great as is but get what you want.

 

[Russ T.]

It looks great as is but get what you want.

Thanks Richard! We were thrilled with the wrap that Phillip put together a few years ago.

 

[Russ T.]

Looks like the options for the '09 Ford E250 are really limited in the wheel department. I'm not sure I'll be able to get matching...

Maybe I should just make the vans look quite different? Definitely the same logo and colors but maybe I'll go a different direction...

 

[Nate The Great]

Get the same wheel simulators.... Fake it till you make it.....

D.A. Burns equips all there vans with Aluminum Billet Wheels.... @The Great Oz

 

[The Great Oz]

I think your wheels look just fine Russ. I'm not sure I'd recommend wheel simulators, they work on large trucks but don't work as well on a van. And they get eaten by curbs.

Ten ply truck tires. I like Toyos, but even some of the Chinese brands are getting good reviews.

Weld Racing wheels and center caps. Clean look, with no fake bolts, rivets, studs or other codpieces that make it hard to keep them clean.

 

[Russ T.]

I was thinking THESE wheels had to go.

My '09 Econoline has plastic wheel covers and needs new tires. I thought it might be cool if they had the same wheels but I have to get good at prioritizing. It's harder than I thought, to find the same wheels to fit both vans.

I'm flying to Philly on Sunday to drive her back home!

It's bought and title transferred so don't bother trying to swoop in on this beauty. Really nice folks retiring from the janitorial biz for 30 years! I promised them I'd make them proud.

791 hours on an '02 GMC!
41k original miles

She's been waiting for The Clean Machine!

 

[Nate The Great]

That's the one I was told they changed the odometer on...

 

[Russ T.]

That's the one I was told they changed the odometer on...

 

[ruff]

Russ, it looks good.

Though, how about saving the money on the wheels and investing in good diamond studs instead?

Surely them Iowa housewives will be most receptive to a sparkling rate hike.

 

[jwfoulk12]

Wheels make a vehicle! Money well spent, Especially considering what is on that thing currently.

 

[The Great Oz]

Sorry Nate, this is what I consider wheel simulators. I never considered hubcaps. There are some nice looking options for not much money. Check out these "universal" caps. (scroll down past the simulators) http://www.ineedahubcap.com/universal-16in-truck-van-90160-set

 

[Doug Cox]

Dude, nobody will care but you. Buy more advertising!

You know you look like a pimp with custom wheels and tires don't you? Fo Reel!! Sorry mark.