Hey guy's!

these rims lock identical?
Here is the Eagle's: http://www.bigwheels.net/wheels/mc/eagle_114_large.jpg

Here is the Velocity's:http://www.truckextras.com/images/products/evo_velociti8_1_bg.jpg

Now for my Question, the Eagle's are about $200 cheaper and I believe they actually are made by Weld. Besides the Velocity 8 rims having their name stamped on the lip of the rim they look identical. Does anyone know if their is a $200 dollar difference in the two rims because that's alot of cheese for just a name stamp or name? The Weld EVO Velocity 8's do claim that their rims have six layers of chrome and have 5 year chrome warranty. I couldn't find any info on the Eagle alloy 114, but they claim their rims are chrome also?
any info would be greatly appreciated.

tia

SF

I believe the Eagles are cast and the Welds are forged....if so, big difference in strength, although you may never need that level of strength depending on what you do with your truck.

I have WELD EVO Velociti 8's on my rig::ro)

Well strenght is important,not just show but to give one a peace of mine when hauling or just cruising, thanks for your info nwpadmax I think i go with strenght and show.
again thanks for your help. Nice Rig Bodysurfer!

ta

sf

I know a couple of guys who recently got Weld forged wheels and are having issues with the chrome. What I am being told is that the process that Weld is currently using is producing shotty chrome and it is not lasting like is was when these forged wheels were first produced.

I have also heard of people having issues with trying to get weld to honor thier chrome warranty!

What about the American Racing Trax 8 wheels. Look similar and they are forged. AR has a good quality chrome process. Here is a link to a pic of the AR wheels;

http://www.americanracing.com/wheels/details.asp?wheelid=192&name=Trax/Trax%208%20Forged%20Chrome&style=9210&desc=1-piece%20chrome%20forged%20alloy&section=S#

I liked the look of the rim, but didn't want to drop the coin on the Weld's. I spent that money elsewhere. Yes, the Weld's are a stronger wheel, but I haven't had any problems with the Eagle's while towing my 11,500lb 5th wheel around. Also, go with the chrome finish if you choose the Eagle's, much easier to clean. Good Luck!!
http://photos.imageevent.com/pharcydecustoms/jeffstruck/websize/DSC02495.JPG

ABQ - would you mind taking a close-up of your wheels and tires. I would like to see what an 18"x9.5" wheel looks like.

Also, what backspacing do you have?

ABQ, I love the look of your truck! Kickass!

18 x 9.5" = WIDE! Not a whole heck of a lot of clearence. But I dig the look :ro) And yes easy to clean!

Very nice ABQ! I love the look of those! Do you have any type of lift? And how much did the wheels run ya?

......... Nice Rig Bodysurfer!



Thx bro...

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wow that truck looks awesome! love the stance :thumb:

wow that truck looks awesome! love the stance :thumb:

THX brother ! :ro)

Looks good. I wish I didn't need to tow a fifth wheel....

I bought one of each before I decided to buy the Weld. I have one Eagle in a 20" if your looking for a good price. PM me if so.

Thanks for the comments everyone. The only lift I have is the green keys up front. I would have a bigger lift, but I do tow a 5th wheel. I'll get a closer pic to you ASAP. Oh yeah, the Whipple will be on in a week!

thanks all for all the info!!!
nice rig ABQ!

sf