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Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #100756

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The new aristocraft's trailer needs something done with the wheels. They ugly :( . I'm either going to paint them or replace them. I'd like to find some aluminum wheels(depending on the cost).What do you guys think??

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #100758

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jim, I would put moon disc's on. you know like the hot rods of the 50's had on them. just my thoughts. greg

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #100768

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Greg,I thought about some kinda hubcap,no kidding.jim

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #100777

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What size wheels are those Jim, I couldn't tell from the pic? (13", 14", ?) Looks like the standard 5 lug 4 1/2" bolt pattern, same used on older Fords like Mustang, Ranger, etc..

Paint to match boat or trailer would be least expensive, or pick new ones to suit your taste; www.easternmarine.com/mag-aluminum-trailer-wheels

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #100781

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Mark,I'm liking these.Wife even said the other day "You need to do something about those wheels" LOL. www.easternmarine.com/14-aluminum-black-star-5-lug-trailer-wheel-rim-6-width

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #101382

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Well,I decided to get some aluminum wheels.Found these on sale. www.trailertiresandwheels.com/product/AW14X5.5-5-lug-series-04-hi-spec-aluminum-trailer-wheel Thanks for the ideas guys.

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #101391

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Really nice wheels at a sweet price Jim, good score! ;)

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #101640

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Finally got my tires switched today. I think the wheels add just enough "bling" to the trailer. Still gotta repaint the fenders ,get some new traction tape for the tops and put the carpet step pads on the fender braces on the other side. Don't think I'm going to repaint the whole trailer. Just going to touch it up frame wise. Don't want to lose the pinstripes LOL. I figured the boat's a '75 and the trailer is an '84 so I feel the wheels hopefully don't look too out of place on it. What do you guys think??

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #101641

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Remind me of Cragar keystone classics rims. Wanted a set of those so bad back in the day for my Mach 1.

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #101643

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jim, your wheels look great. the only thing that would be better is that they were on my trailer. :woohoo: looks good, frog

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #101644

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dlatshaw wrote:

Remind me of Cragar keystone classics rims. Wanted a set of those so bad back in the day for my Mach 1.

I had a mach1 too. Had a lot of fun with that car. Mine had the 14" magnums on it. One of my all time favorite wheels.Please forgive the picture of an old picture :laugh:

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #101645

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bob

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #101646

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Thanks Greg.I got em on sale pretty decent price(I think) $65 a piece.

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 2 months ago #101647

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They got those wheels in a 4 lug that fits the Funliner trailer,but I think they might look out of place on that one LOL.

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Re:Gotta do something about this 10 years 1 month ago #101767

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Jim, looks like mine, but it was red. Man I miss that car.

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