Help me pick my new wheels

[Bob Barker]

So I'm bored and can't make my mind up on which wheels I want... So here's a list if anyone wants to place a vote. They will be wrapped in thosd Treadwrights that someone made a thread about.

a classic style
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/jonbradley_photos/VehiCROSS/arclassic.jpg

Trench
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/jonbradley_photos/VehiCROSS/artrench.jpg

Teflon something or anothers
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/jonbradley_photos/VehiCROSS/ARteflon.jpg

8 holers
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/jonbradley_photos/VehiCROSS/armojave.jpg

AR Crawls
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/jonbradley_photos/VehiCROSS/arcrawl.jpg

Chamber Pro's
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/jonbradley_photos/VehiCROSS/archamberpro.jpg

KMC (a little flashy)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/jonbradley_photos/VehiCROSS/KMC.jpg

And in case I feel like jockin some bishes and smackin some ho's one night, my G Wheels option
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/jonbradley_photos/VehiCROSS/arKMC.jpg

[nocturnalVX]

I had the cheapie black steel wheels for a while, and the switch to alloys made a huge difference... my vote (and Cece's too) is for the 3rd one down.
:yesy:

[Bob Barker]

Yeah, those are called ATX chamber w/ Teflon coating. I don't know why Teflon but it looks really good. I would say those and wheel #5 (AR crawl) are my front runners.

[Hiredgoon]

I've been wanting a set of the 16" Pro Comp 8089 that JHarris has on some of the pics in his gallery, but those ATX Chambers are pretty nifty too.

[Bob Barker]

Damn! Pho2gr4 already has a set of the Chamber w/ teflon... Now I have to start all over... crap

[Ldub]

Damn! Pho2gr4 already has a set of the Chamber w/ teflon... Now I have to start all over... crap

NFPgasmask (Bart) has em too...no law against multiple wheel liking...:smilewink

Get what YOU like, you're gonna have to look at em every day.

[circmand]

what color VX do you drive? Tirerack has a program that allows you to see their wheels on your vehicle via computer

[tom4bren]

Bet you thought I'd vote for #4:)

There's just sumpn I likey about #2

[JHarris1385]

Hey you will really want to check out tirerack.com....they have 16-20's on sale for as cheap as $59 for our patterns. I almost bought these ... http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=M12983B00BDC&wheelMake=Mamba&wheelModel=M1&wheelFinish=Machined+w/Black+Accent&showRear=no&autoMake=Isuzu&autoModel=Vehicross&autoYear=2000&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Brand

20 for $59 - but there is only 3 left when I tried to order.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?autoMake=Isuzu&autoModel=Vehicross&autoYear=2000&autoModClar=


http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniWheelSearchServlet?nonWinter=true&partNum=5508883BDC&autoMake=Isuzu&autoModel=Vehicross&autoYear=2000&autoModClar=&grid=true&wIndex=2&sw=1280

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniWheelSearchServlet?nonWinter=true&partNum=6328983FB&autoMake=Isuzu&autoModel=Vehicross&autoYear=2000&autoModClar=&grid=true&wIndex=9&sw=1280

[Bob Barker]

Alright, who voted for the Gwheels!?!

I know more than one person can like a wheel set, but I wanted to be alone on my island and have it to myself!

I may look at the Crawl's (#5) since the finish is a matte black, could look pretty nice.

[Luna X]

no man is an island....

[PittVXr]

I like those chamber Pros.

[crotchrocket]

NO.6 !!!! the bead lock looks SAWEEEEEEEEEET

if you go for 2, 5, 7 or 8 i may have to kill you old chap :D

[Bob Barker]

:laughing:

He said old chap!!!

[crotchrocket]

lol, it was just for you ;)

[JHarris1385]

My vote is seven. When you really get a rim on a black one, that shows the inside black lip of rim, it is going to look real good. In my opinion way better than a rim that has a very full face. Plus it will be easier to clean (outside of Teflon).

[Bob Barker]

What do you mean "get a rim on a black one"?

[JHarris1385]

You have ebony in your title?

[Bob Barker]

Ah, now I get what you were saying!


Problem with the chamber pro's (wheel #6) is that the beadlock is functional, and I'm not sure I really want a functional beadlock to drive around on all day... Does that require a special tire to have beadlock rims or will any type tire work with them?

[JHarris1385]

what do you plan to do with your VX.

[Bob Barker]

Same thing we do every night Pinky...

TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!!

[Bob Barker]

Or, just mild off roading and maybe one day a trip to Moab to watch others break their trucks!

Outside of that, hauling gear to races, dogs to the dog park and myself to and from work.

[Luna X]

hey Bob, I was the first to vote for #7... I think they would be slick!

I have 20's that I think look like "tuning forks" made by MB Motoring.

good luck in your quest!http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/P1000048_copy.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18304)

[JHarris1385]

Dont look at my rims for reference. I bought them for about $80 each at one point when I needed something quick and cheap. If I had to do it all over again I would get black inner lip.

[vt_maverick]

...my vote (and Cece's too) is for the 3rd one down.
:yesy:

Ditto.

[Triathlete]

Does that require a special tire to have beadlock rims or will any type tire work with them?

Any tire will work with beadlocks...nothing special needed. For road use a beadlock is not really needed (but won't harm anything). Where they shine is offroad...you can air the tires down uber-low for superior traction and not wory about losing a bead.

[Bob Barker]

But those rims won't hold air without those bolts in probably... I'd rather not have to deal with installing/mounting tires on that. Seems like a PITA.

[Ldub]

Any tire will work with beadlocks...nothing special needed. For road use a beadlock is not really needed (but won't harm anything). Where they shine is offroad...you can air the tires down uber-low for superior traction and not wory about losing a bead.

Check me if I'm wrong here Sandy, but...

Are the majority of bead locks DOT approved for street use?

I haven't done any research on it, just remember hearing something here or there...:_thinking

Edit/Addendum...N E V E R mind...:rolleyesg

After a bit O the old google D goo, it looks like it's no prob-lame-O

[Bob Barker]

Does it take a special shop to mount or know how to mount bead lock tires?

[etlsport]

No special machinery required. A lot of times the rims have a bulge near the bead to keep the tire from coming off the other direction. This requires a fair amount of skill to mount so an offroad shop would probably have an easier time with it but I've done a set before at a regular old shop

[Bob Barker]

That's good info. Thanks!

[Triathlete]

My vote went for wheel #4 the 8 Holers. I just like the simple clean look.

Also most people I know that have bead locks mount there onw tires at home with basic hand tools.

Another note that might sway your wheel choice is to check the center bore. As I am sure you know (if you have researched previous wheel threads) the VX's hub is larger than most cars/trucks which can limit your choices.:yesy:

[Bob Barker]

Yeah after reading some more I've started noticing a lot of reference to the hub size. I'll take that into account when I finally order.

[Marlin]

One thing I regret, I bought aluminum rims. They look nice, and no rust, but they are so soft, and trail rash eats em alive. At least with steel wheels, I could just bang up back into shape:) I like the classics, or like billy said, the 8 holes.

[Bob Barker]

Wonder if Teflon coate wheels hold up any better to trail beatings and mall parking block curb rash.

[Triathlete]

The teflon coating basically just makes keeping the wheel clean easier. Just like teflon coated pans...the road grime in theory just hoses right off...if it sticks in the first place. Teflon is a fairly soft coating thats why you are not to use metal utensils with coated cookwear...so if probably will scratch easier. There are a few VXers on here that have the teflon chambers that might chime in on how they have held up.

[tom4bren]

But those rims won't hold air without those bolts in probably... I'd rather not have to deal with installing/mounting tires on that. Seems like a PITA.

The threaded holes for the beadlock bolts should be blind holes. Keeping air in them shouldn't be a problem. If they are not blind holes ... run, don't walk away.

[Triathlete]

The bolt holes have nothing to do (directly) with the wheel holding air. The way a bead lock wheel works is the tire bead is squashed between two plates which creates the seal...yes the bolts need to be tight to maintain this seal. If the bolts are properly torqued you should have no problems with leaking (as long as the bead locks are properly installed). Jay runs bead locks on his FJ which is his daily driver and afaik has had no issues.

[crotchrocket]

did you decide on a set ??

[Bob Barker]

No... I like the thought of the chamber Pro's with the bead locks but I'm still not sold on them being right for daily driving duties. But it's close between those and wheel 3. I might look around a little for other designs too.

[JHarris1385]

Just pick some already.

[nfpgasmask]

Is that a faux beadlock on the Chamber Pros or the real deal?

Aren't beadlocks illegal for street vehicles in some places?

Bart

[Triathlete]

There are several beadlock wheels that are DOT approved and street legal. All others are for "race or offroad use only". However, I have never seen anyone get stopped and wheels checked for DOT approval. Most (99.9%) officers would not know the differance.

Not sure if those are real 'locks or not...would have to check their site.
***Just checked the site...looks like they are fake-locks.

[circmand]

Just pick some already.

Just pick some already

I do not care

somebody slash his tires.

Whatever

[Ldub]

When he pick wheel I do not care

As long as wheel + tire hold air...:yesgray:

A poem...not by Henry Gibson

I'm not be hatin' B0b...:flower:

[Bob Barker]

buncha damn haters in this thread! All u can suck it!


If those are fake beadlocks then I will most likely get the chamber pro's.

[Triathlete]

No hatin here, I got some fake-locks for wheelin wheels. :bwgy:

[JHarris1385]

You know I was joking...right?
I am just getting impatient waiting to see a VX with the Treadwrights on!
I was the one that posted the TW thread.

[circmand]

You know I was joking...right?
I am just getting impatient waiting to see a VX with the Treadwrights on!
I was the one that posted the TW thread.

for a laugh. It is so hard to pull off in text

[VXR]

You know I was joking...right?


for a laugh. It is so hard to pull off in text

you guys make me sad:(

[JHarris1385]

Or do we?

[Triathlete]

you guys make me sad:(

Friendly reminder...take your pill!:bwgy:

[Bob Barker]

Should be selling the safari bar and maybe the step bars by end of next week. That's when I'll order the wheels. Then it's time to start a poll on what size tires I should get!:D

[Marlin]

I think that may be why yellow makes me sad...

Yellow makes you sad because it reminds you how much better the proton is compared to all the other boring VX colors:)

[circmand]

Yellow makes you sad because it reminds you how much better the proton is compared to all the other boring VX colors:)

Proton be best x2

[Ldub]

I think that may be why yellow makes me sad...

Could it have anything to do with Pittsburgh?...:smilewink

[VXR]

Could it have anything to do with Pittsburgh?...:smilewink

LOL you got me there:yesb:

funny I posted that literally a few hours before the big news about the XL ref:yesb:

you are correct though not a random post about the color yellow (and not about taxies either)

hint:

you would need a tv

[JHarris1385]

A little about the color yellow.... Our peak eye sensitivity of the light spectrum is about 500 nanometers which yellow is right at thus the reason it is so noticeable and why taxis are this color.

[RamAirZ]

I like these :)

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/sum-174-5865gn_w.jpg

[Bob Barker]

That wheel would be sexier in black!

[RamAirZ]

that's what they make wheel paint and powder coating for :)

[JHarris1385]

Yup I like that one. This is taking forever!

[Bob Barker]

Work has been killing my free time lately. In fact, right now I'm at work waiting for someone to show up so I can leave... then I get to go home and start all over again a 4am... completely gay. Today will be the shortest day I've had in 2 weeks, and it's still going to be 13 hours. I am ready for some beers.

[RickOKC]

I think that may be why yellow makes me sad...


hint:

you would need a tv
I have a TV and I'm not afraid to use it. I know exactly what you're talking about (ya jackwagon!)

[VXR]

I have a TV and I'm not afraid to use it. I know exactly what you're talking about (ya jackwagon!)

well done:yesb:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaFy0x_Uixo

[Luna X]

Work has been killing my free time lately. In fact, right now I'm at work waiting for someone to show up so I can leave... then I get to go home and start all over again a 4am... completely gay. Today will be the shortest day I've had in 2 weeks, and it's still going to be 13 hours. I am ready for some beers.

you can tell us Bob....... you've been too busy playin' with your Wii (isn't that what the kids are callin' it today?) :winky:

[Bob Barker]

well I have to keep my priorities straight, right?

[H3_VX]

I almost bought the Crawls for my Hummer last month. I like those. Either those or the third one down.

[RallyDude]

I got these on tire rack for $79 each. $400 with shipping. It's crazy that they were cheaper than the tires I put on it.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=6322983FB&wheelMake=Ultra&wheelModel=Magnus&wheelFinish=Flat+Black+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Isuzu&autoModel=Vehicross&autoYear=2001&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Brand

It emphasizes the industrial look of the VX. It's not that I like the wheels alone that much, but on the VX, it matches perfectly.

The best compliment I got on them is "Oh no, someone stole your hubcaps."

[Bob Barker]

It looks pretty close to being a lego block, but I kinda like them.

[RamAirZ]

You need these:

http://www.skierpage.com/civic/images/ronal_teddy_bear_wheel.jpg

[Bob Barker]

OH


MY



GAWD


we have a winner!

[RamAirZ]

I thought you'd like em' :laughing:

[Grif]

Hahaha!! WTF! Where you find those?

[RamAirZ]

they are/were made by Ronal. I remembered seeing them on their website forever ago when I was looking for the old Ronal Firehawk rims, so I googled Ronal Teddy Bear rims lol

[circmand]

You need these:

http://www.skierpage.com/civic/images/ronal_teddy_bear_wheel.jpg

That aint right

[Triathlete]

That aint right

Yea...they should be pink!:bwgy:

[RallyDude]

those rims are making me hungry for animal crackers.

[vt_maverick]

Damn this voting-bumps-the-thread crap - Scott, any way to disable that "feature?"

[Triathlete]

Damn this voting-bumps-the-thread crap - Scott, any way to disable that "feature?"

Bump for VT_Mav:bwgy:

[Bob Barker]

Haha!

[Ldub]

Any progress...:confused:

[circmand]

5 months and 80+ posts its time a decision was made.

[Bob Barker]

I'll NEVAR CHOOSE!!!!


Bwaaahahahahahahahaha!






but seriously, I have no ideas which I want. It was sorta put on the back burners trying to get the SVO running again. All the time and money I have free are going to that. But preliminary choices are right along with what the polls are showing.

[circmand]

I'll NEVAR CHOOSE!!!!


Bwaaahahahahahahahaha!






but seriously, I have no ideas which I want. It was sorta put on the back burners trying to get the SVO running again. All the time and money I have free are going to that. But preliminary choices are right along with what the polls are showing.

The price is wrong BOB

[Bob Barker]

Yes, literally!

[circmand]

those bobets with tires didnt you?

[Bob Barker]

Yeah, but I thought they were kinda ugly... I don't like much the traditional 5 spoke wheel.

[Ldub]

Yeah, but I thought they were kinda ugly... I don't like much the traditional 5 spoke wheel.

Check out centerlines (http://centerlinewheels.com/sub_wheel.php?mw_id=1)...:yesgray:

Tough to beat a light, (18" x 8" = 22 lb) strong, forged wheel, they're not the cheapest wheels out there, but they do have some models on "overstock pricing" as of late.

Dig around the site, & if you search by vehicle, input "Toyota truck/suv - 6 lug" as your criteria, since they don't have Isuzu as a choice.

[VXjunky]

search by vehicle, input "Toyota truck/suv - 6 lug" as your criteria, since they don't have Isuzu as a choice................ good to know, thanks

[JHarris1385]

I did not check if they had all the selections you posted but this site is pretty cool to see your wheels on your VX.

http://tbcwheels.ridestyler.com/?mode=webbot

It even has the option of lifting it. I just have not figured out how to change the tires.

[Bob Barker]

Muahahahahahahahha

My wheels thread will NEVER DIE!

[circmand]

Muahahahahahahahha

My wheels thread will NEVER DIE!

But it will never be interesting either

[Bob Barker]

Interesting enough for your attention.

[RamAirZ]

burn and burn, hhmmmmm

[waaaaht]

Saw that the bolt pattern on the vx is the same as my X. Looks like I'll be putting on the 12.50x15x35's
When I find my VX.

[VXjunky]

waaht...you intend putting 15"s on....a VX?...cheaper tires?

[Bob Barker]

You and T4B can start a club now!!! The OFH club!!!

[PK]

Saw that the bolt pattern on the vx is the same as my X. Looks like I'll be putting on the 12.50x15x35's
When I find my VX.

You had better check that out thoroughly.
IIRC, some 15" wheels don't clear our brake callipers, some do.

Also, to fit 35's, you will need a lift and some body trimming (easy to do though).
And of course, you need to check the offset.

Look out Tom4B, now that you have gone back to wimpy tyres, you might have a challenger for the supreme title of "OFH".

PK

[Chopper]

I voted and had no idea what I voted on:smilewink

[Bob Barker]

Your input is still appreciated! (keeps the thread going and interesting, thus aggrivating the grumpy old men like circmand!!)

[waaaaht]

waaht...you intend putting 15"s on....a VX?...cheaper tires?

i just like having more tire than rim on the trails

[RamAirZ]

well some 15's won't fit and having a half inch less of sidewall is not that big of a deal, that is if you run 16's. I ran 16's and aired down to 10psi all the time in mine with 33's with no issues. Some guys run 17-18 and bigger but I'm not down for that on something I'll air down unless the tires are fairly large (Like a 35" tire on a 18" rim would be the same as a 33" tire on a 16" rim as far as sidewall essentially)

[tom4bren]

i just like having more tire than rim on the trails

That combo would look great on a VX. The offset on yours doesn't look like quite as much as on mine but I hafta agree on the 15" rims. They look awsome.