NEW PICS: Style 177s and Replica RBs

[JayX5]

I love the wheels!! But not a fan of the "running boards." I don't like the idea of them having no practical use as they are mounted on the non supported plastic sides.

[streetsoffire]

JS 4.8: Lookin' good; real good......... the drop, the 177s, the RBs; its coming together nicely.......

[JS_4.8]

Originally Posted by JayX5

I love the wheels!! But not a fan of the "running boards." I don't like the idea of them having no practical use as they are mounted on the non supported plastic sides.

Seems to be one of the major concerns with the rep RBs - and understandably why. But suprisingly they are more functional than one would assume. Im 6'3" and about 230 and tried them out a few times - no movement or play in them at all. There is more support in the stock plastic sides than one would think (I would know because I had to drill through metal underneath the plastic for two of the mounting holes). Now for repeated use day in and day out -that could be another issue. But since I have no kids and the truck is actually pretty low, there is really no need to use them. They are there for aesthetics - and I think they complete the truck nicely

And thanks everyone for the replies!

[sleepless]

what sizes are the 177's oem or reps. ? what did you pay for them.... looks reallllly sweeeet....

[rastaFarai]

Originally Posted by JS_4.8

Seems to be one of the major concerns with the rep RBs - and understandably why. But suprisingly they are more functional than one would assume. Im 6'3" and about 230 and tried them out a few times - no movement or play in them at all. There is more support in the stock plastic sides than one would think (I would know because I had to drill through metal underneath the plastic for two of the mounting holes). Now for repeated use day in and day out -that could be another issue. But since I have no kids and the truck is actually pretty low, there is really no need to use them. They are there for aesthetics - and I think they complete the truck nicely

And thanks everyone for the replies!

They definitely do - more pics LOL

Love those wheels.. I was thinking about the standard 4.8 wheels (not sure the #)... but these look amazing.. sort of like the ones i have already but more Y spokes. Very nice, these must be 20s. also interested in how much and where..

[mrbmwx5]

for J.S. very nice . thats the reason why i want to sell my wheels and get those style 177. good choice JS.

[JS_4.8]

Thanks guys!

These are reps I bought from Lakeshore Wheel & Tire. Specs are exactly the same as OEM. I just bought the wheels, and swapped the tires (which I replaced last summer) from my stock 4.8 wheels to these. I believe I paid just over $1K shipped.

[JS_4.8]

FYI, I will be selling my stocks 4.8 wheels. Need to get them cleaned up and snap some pics - some have a little curb rash but otherwise they are in good shape!

[dr.jay]

Nice Mods!!!

[acitydweller]

sweet wheels!