Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech General discussion of wheels and tires for the Ford Ranger.

Got some new shoes for the ole Ranger!!

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Old Feb 16, 2008
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Got some new shoes for the ole Ranger!!

What do you guys think? 265/75R16 BFGoodrich Mud Terrians!! I also painted my wheels with that Dupli-Color wheel paint. I used scotch-brite pads to scuff up the clearcoat, sprayed 2 coats of primer and followed that up with 3 coats of this wheel paint. I think I did a good job, no runs!!
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Old Feb 16, 2008
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looks sweet as hell, but I would clear coat the wheels if I were you...
 
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Old Feb 16, 2008
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tires look good and i also like the rims
 
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Old Feb 16, 2008
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I was gonna clearcoat them, but I like that dull look for some reason.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2008
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looks great man, really sets it off!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2008
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Looks real good Ben, but get it up higher. I would clear coat the with a low gloss clear.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2008
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Wow that looks great, I'm impressed!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2008
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Nice!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2008
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looks good
 
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Old Feb 16, 2008
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like a greyish color?
i really like it!

i always liked the look of the brake dust on the wheel
 
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Old Feb 16, 2008
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nice!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008
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Yeah, what color is that?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008
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Looks great man!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008
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its called graphite, i wouldnt clear them, they lose the sparkel that they have plus that paint holds up really well, atleast mind did when i had it done.....looks good but get some better pics the glare makes it hard to see.....
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008
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Yea more pics of the wheels! Everything looks good. Have you considered a body lift to give you a little more room?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008
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looks sexy as hell
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008
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Originally Posted by rolsmojave3
Yeah, what color is that?
Its like a gun metal grey.

Thanks guys for all the comments!!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008
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That looks really good!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008
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Originally Posted by ChrisR1S
Yea more pics of the wheels! Everything looks good. Have you considered a body lift to give you a little more room?

I've considered it. Still ponderin on it.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008
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Solid looking truck. Its got a good stance and those tires make it look great.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008
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Your truck is lookin good! The tires add attitude to your truck I think . Beautiful rim color and tire selection. Overall an awesome pick. :)
 
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