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Got around to putting wheels on my truck, 10x better!

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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 09:58 AM
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Got around to putting wheels on my truck, 10x better!

Now, I just need bigger tires I think. These are 285 75 16, which are roughly 33"...looks like I can easily fit some 35's in there. There is just SO much space! The truck makes the tires look tiny...they looked really big on my Ford 2WD.

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Here's how they were on my Ford...I guess the Dodge sits a LOT higher, or, has much bigger fenderwells:
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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I don't think they look small at all. They look real good to me.

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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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285's look great! I ran them for 4 yrs and loved them....... until I had to go & level my truck w/ a 2" lift on the front!

The level truck looks amazing... but all of a sudden the 285's looked tiny... so went to 315's.

315's look great but they rub at full turns.... they don't balance as well as 285's (on the 8" wheels).... they stretch the rear end gear ratio a lot. I would stay where you are for as long as you can stand it!

But if those are 10" wheels (can't tell)... the 315's add a lot, in the looks department
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Looks nice and a lot better! They do look tight on the ford but a ton better on the Dodge. Next step level kit and 35's!
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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Looks alot better COOL MAN!
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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Looks very nice
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Looks very nice, I am jealous.....
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Thanks for the compliments! I'm really happy with it. I guess the tires look good, it just looks like there's so much empty space in there that could be fitted with a bigger tire. Once these tires are gone, I have the set of 285 75 16's that came on the truck that I'll put on these wheels, then maybe go 35's after that...nothing too extreme, I do mainly towing with it.

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Looks very nice, I am jealous.....
Thanks, so isn't the Ford!!!

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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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I had a Ford look like that once!! But for the grace of God now I am in Dodges.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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With a leveling kit the biggest I could go was the 285/75 r17" no rubbing but no real clearance either. I do like the looks of the 315's but I think I'd have to go with a 4" lift and I use my truck too much to go that high
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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Looks great man! What backspacing did you go with? I'm glad to see I'm not the only one with Christmas lights still up.

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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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Dave Dave Dave...I see not one but 3 Fords in the driveway.....
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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Dave, you're missing a set of stacks I believe! ;
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Looks just right to me. Where did you get the wheels, and how much if you dont mind me asking.

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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cumminsdriver635
Looks just right to me. Where did you get the wheels, and how much if you dont mind me asking.

Eric
I got the wheel/tire package from Discount Tire for right around $1050 out the door. That was with a $40 credit for the original Ford wheels. The brand is "Unique".

Forrest...you're absolutely correct...you got a spare setup?

Dr. Evil...that's only 1/2 of them! The F-250 & Bronco are mine...that white 91GT is my room-mates...not pictured are my two Mustangs.


88LX and an 87 Coupe:

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