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Old Apr 8, 2009
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should i get these wheels?


they'll be lighter then the steelies i have now...
but they arent black...

but i can get them for 140 bucks
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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not sure what they are made out of

cons:

if alum easier bending

pros:

lighther than steel
better hwy mpg
look better than steel (imo)

ultimatley the choice is yours, how much are they?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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I say if you want some alloy's get some Black Pro Comp Xtreme Alloy Rims. Those won't look good on your truck. Everyone has that style IMO
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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I agree. Stay black.

Just not diggin it.
 
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BUY THEM. less weight same price i paid for just the 4. they need new center caps tho
 
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Why not get them and just paint black? It's a good buy at 140$
 
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theyll actually be coming with chrome center caps.
 
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For $140 bucks, they would be worth getting and painting black. But you do wheel ALOT, and they wouldn't be as durable your steelies. They would however be lighter and probably help with gas mileage. I would go for it.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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I like the black look... but hey if you want lighter rims and the black... powdercoat em?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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I'd buy them and through some A/Ts on so I could have both M/Ts and A/Ts.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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Originally Posted by Ricer
But you do wheel ALOT,
which he does lol theres pics on here 3x / week lately
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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copy cat!!

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i like mine!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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Bad thing about aluminum, is that generally if they bend, to bend them back usually fractures it. With steelies, you generally have alot more flexibility, and they don't dent as easily.

Wonder how much it would be to get them powder coated black...like 75 a wheel? might be worth looking into if you want them.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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If I were you I'd get them and get them powder coated or paint them.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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if you go to a tire shop you can get them to powder coat it we did that for our tractor
sandblast and powdercoat in basic colors for $15 a wheel

i say do it
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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Buy them!! I've been looking for a deal like that around here for months with no hope. If you want them it is definately a great deal. Personally, I'd powdercoat them black if you really want that, but I'm not sure how much that would cost you because I do my own stuff.
 
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Originally Posted by 01 ranger 4x4
if you go to a tire shop you can get them to powder coat it we did that for our tractor
sandblast and powdercoat in basic colors for $15 a wheel

i say do it
holy crap. i was told $55 a wheel
 
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hmmm idk mine were steel tho if that matters the did kinda a crappy job but w-e its on a tractor
btw i had it done through les schwab
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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I like the black wheels on your truck man, I think they look great.
 
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you can hardly tell here
but i had that style for a few days before i got the steelies
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those are also crazy *** backspacing tho
 
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i know
i was just talking about the overall style
 
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hell yeah then send them to me
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009
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well i cant say i hate them i own the same rim right now lol and those are in better shape then mine where when i got them for the same price.
 
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