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Possible looking to change my wheels out.

I am thinking I would like to get something different with my wheels.


I have the alloys now, and am not sure what all fits my truck. But what I am thinking is that with the vista blue, that some powdercoated gloss black wheels would look really good on my truck.


anyone have any suggestions on vehicle donors to look for? Also, how would the tpms deal work?
 
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Some 15x8's with some 31 BFG's would look pretty sweet
 
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You'll have to take the TPMS out of your stock wheels unless you buy new ones. You can reuse them and either buy new bands or make your own to put on the new wheels.
 
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Yes you will have to get the TPMS switched to the new wheels. I have heard quotes of about $100 to do that though.
 
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What's the procedure to swap the tpms? Ie what is this "band".

Sorry my first vehicle with tpms so I dont understand the process lol
 
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Its a band that wraps around the entire wheel. I think you need a special tool to remove it.
 
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So what measurements do I need for a 2010 2wd supercab 4d?
 
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Its not a measurement. Its already on your wheel. You just transfer it over.
 
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No I mean for new wheels
 
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What should I look for thats a direct replacement? I have some people telling me 05+ mustang rims are the same, Is that so?


Also any suggestions yall got Ill take into consideration.

Color preference is either black or gunmetal gray.


How does powder coating the alloy rims hold up? that is something else I am considering. Getting another set of Ford rims, and having them done black.
 
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Anything that is 5"x4.5 bolt pattern will fit. try to stay in the 16" range, since thats what comes stock. but 15's would fit too.
 
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Mine came with 15"s stock?
 
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no, came with 16's stock. but other years came with 15's
 
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no, came with 16's stock. but other years came with 15's
Mine has factory rims and are 235 75 15 sized tires on it
 
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Discount Tire will change over the TPMS for free. I'm sure places will there too.
 
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then your rims are 15".
 
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have a look at procomps website, they have nice looking simple black wheels in your sizes for like 60bucks a piece. ive seen them on lots of rangers and they look good!
 
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These I think would look good,

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRR-3975712/

what yall think?

I dont see any prices on pro comps site tho.



EDIT

Also I just noticed the misspelling in the title, was supposed to say Possibly.

Stupid iPhone Autocorrect.
 

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Soft 8's are nice wheels. a few other members run them.
 
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20" Cobra R's


Couldnt find a ranger pic, but you get the point from the expo



But get some meatier tires or your truck will look goofy... These are 17" (says 17"s but they look like 16"s) cobras with car tires... looks ugly.
 
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