New wheels

rrpalma · November 20, 2015

As mentioned on a different thread, the four 17x8 (8 lugs) OEM wheels on my 2013 3/4 ton Suburban are rusted. II will be refinishing them and painting them.

However, I'm also planning on getting a new set of wheels and tires. This vehicle comes originally with 17 x 8 (8 lugs) wheels, and Bridgestone Duravis M700 tires, at 265/70R17.

I had pretty much decided to buy just the very same OEM wheels / tires combination. No complains at all, EXCEPT that after a rough season, and some neglect, the OEM wheels (polished and painted aluminum) look rusted. Then someone suggested I should try forged Centerline Scout wheels, with BFG AT KO2 tires; keeping the same wheel / tire sizes. Any advantages? Pricing is basically the same, so I rather go with what is best. Any opinions?

These are the OEM wheels:

And these are the Centerline

Thanks for reading.

oldmann · November 20, 2015

I would get the oem steel wheels for the rough stuff and refinish the originals for street/ ligh off roading. Skip teh 1990's centerlines imo.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-OF-4-CHEVY-GMC-TRUCK-VAN-16-8-LUG-STEEL-WHEELS-RIMS-OEM-/151885167207

rrpalma · November 20, 2015

I would get the oem steel wheels for the rough stuff and refinish the originals for street/ ligh off roading. Skip teh 1990's centerlines imo.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-OF-4-CHEVY-GMC-TRUCK-VAN-16-8-LUG-STEEL-WHEELS-RIMS-OEM-/151885167207

Thanks NBSGMC. I was thinking along the same lines --- and thanks for the link. I had seen it too; however, those are 16".