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Guys I need some help with Tire/Wheel Combo.....

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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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Question Guys I need some help with Tire/Wheel Combo.....

I recently bought a set of h2`s " aluminum wheels and I really don`t like them and they are bored out but I just don`t really like them so I need some help picking a wheel/tire package !! So any and all help is appreciated ....

P.S Not too big of wheel / tire combo , I want the front end to last ......also NO lift is planned or leveling kit .....

Thanks for all the help.......

Steve
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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If you want a forged wheel with a close to stock backspacing, look at Centerline, they have lots of wheel choices in 17"-20". Kind of expensive, but real nice wheels. Another wheel is the Walker Evans, more of an off road style and pricey but they come in 17" and 20" with a 6" backspace. So those are two options for wheels.
As far as tires go, for an all terrain I like the Toyo Open Country AT and the BFG AT. Currently I am running the Toyo in a 285 75 17. Stock wheels and stock suspension. They seem to be a great tire so far. I also like the Toyo MT and the BFG MT. BFG doesnt make a tire in the 285 75 17 size the closest youll find is a 285 70 17 which are a great size just not a tall as the 285 75 from Toyo. In my opinion, the 285 75 17 is the perfect tire for a stock truck. Fills the wheel wells nice, no rubbing, lowers the RPM at freeway speed. hope this helps.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Scott .. Thanks for the help I appreciate the info.. I will look into it tonight...........

Steve
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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I'd stick with 17s or 18s with a nice thick tire.

Are you looking for black wheels or chrome?

If I could suggest, the teflon coated wheels are sweet, easy to clean, scratch and chip resistant, and a cool look. I'd look into some.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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you could be the first CTD to rock some 30's.


http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wh...l.php?id=47848


sure $2250/wheel is a little pricey, but being a trend setter is never cheap.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by chipmonk
you could be the first CTD to rock some 30's.


http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wh...l.php?id=47848


sure $2250/wheel is a little pricey, but being a trend setter is never cheap.
Whoa!!

That is some serious dough for some seriously wheels. Almost $18k for a package with Pirelli tires!!!

Back to the original topic...... stick with wheels that have 5.5"+ of backspacing if you are wanting to go with a 34-35" tall tire on you rtruck and you should be fine.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Yes, please avoid the 30's. Stick with some truck tires and no rubber bands. Wouldn't go too much over a 285 without a lift. Pick some wheels and tires that you like and can afford. I prefer to stay local with purchases like that in case of problems, reputable dealers will stand behind their products.
Some will do free rotations and flat repairs too
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