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Old Dec 10, 2007
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I am having so much trouble tryin to find rims. I dont want nothing crazy..Just something nice, simple and a decent price.

Any ideas...Pics..

I am looking at these tires.. http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/overv...t-a-ko/44.html ....

in 31's.. what is the 10.50 in the 31x10.50R-15 mean?
 

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Micky Thompson ClassicII's are cheaper, nice looking, and timeless.

U looking for steelies or alloys??
 
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I would get mickey thompson classic II's with BFG mud terrains. The all terrains tread pattern looks like crap.
 
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I have a connection to get axis regulators at a good price... not sure exactly how much just yet. They are a 15x7.5 and can come in either silver or blue beadlock


 
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the 10.5 means the width of the tire.. it will fit your sport fine.. hell you can run 32x11.5x15 with no issues.. get some 15x8...

like Shane said looking for alloy or steelies? black steelies run about $50 a rim... cheap and fast
 
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The 10.5 is the width of the tire. I have Mickey Thompson Classic IIs with those BFG All Terrains in 32x11.50x15 and I love them! They look great and perform amazing onroad and off. They can last 40k miles if you take care of them.
 
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Originally Posted by Dixiescott
I would get mickey thompson classic II's with BFG mud terrains. The all terrains tread pattern looks like crap.
thats your personal opinion...
 
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I agree, the tread pattern isn't as aggressive as the mud terrain but its a lot better then stock.
 
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
The 10.5 is the width of the tire. I have Mickey Thompson Classic IIs with those BFG All Terrains in 32x11.50x15 and I love them! They look great and perform amazing onroad and off. They can last 40k miles if you take care of them.
HAHA 40k.. hell my old set got traded around to 3 people probably had over 58k when they finally died...
 
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I know, thats a 40k minimum. If you take good care of them they can last forever.
 
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Originally Posted by Dixiescott
I would get mickey thompson classic II's with BFG mud terrains. The all terrains tread pattern looks like crap.
Mud terrains are not good in the snow, so if that is one of your traction interests, A/T tires would be better...
 
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
I know, thats a 40k minimum. If you take good care of them they can last forever.
ya to bad there not the same compound as the old version those lasted around 100k easy..
 
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Dang, thats crazy. I know i'll upgrade to a bigger tire before these even come close to being low on tread.
 
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I really dont know.. i seen some nice looking black rims.. but i dont really like steelies.. i think i would like some alloys..
 
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What color is your truck? DSG?
 
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Yes..I have some pics somewhere around here
 
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They Mickey Thompson Classic IIs look good on DSG trucks in my opinion. Let me find some pics real quick.

Here ya go:

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31x10.50R15

31 = tire height in inches

10.50 = tread width in inches

R = Radial

15 = Rim/Wheel diameter in inches.



Steel or Alloy?

Steel: Look at about $200-250 a set.

Alloy: Look at about $400 a set.

Jus throwing something out there.
 
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You have any sport pics.. so i can get a better idea what mine will look like?

 
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any edge 01+ will be the same as you on fitment like trents (04blackedge) truck up there running 32's and 15x8
 
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if you can get some of the 06+ gray alcoas...those look really good with the DSG...
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Originally Posted by RangerJustin
if you can get some of the 06+ gray alcoas...those look really good with the DSG...

color-matched, yo!
 
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i want those wheels... or the polished one's... so one go get them for me.. I'll give you a cookie..
 
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I have always gotten BFG ATs on my turcks and theya re a great tires, but this time I did some research and found that the Dunlop Radial Rover RVXTs were as highly reviewed and about 1/3 cheaper where I live. Had them a week and have been through wet/icy/snowy roads and think they are every bit as good. Maybe better. Haven't been offroad yet--need to wait until spring...
Here's a pic of mine showing tread pattern, blackwall out, and stock size.


 

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^^^The only thing that kept me from buying those tires is the fact that the center wears out faster than the rest of the tire, no matter what air pressure you run them at...
 
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