Lets See those Tires and Rims on the Trucks
#243
11-11-2012, 08:16 PM
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#244
12-06-2012, 12:27 PM
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Sorry it took me so long, but I've been pretty busy for the last month. I was finally able to take a few pictures this morning before I left for work.
As you can see I definitely need to be getting her washed soon. Thinking about trying to get her detailed before the snow comes.
As far as the wheels/tires/flares go I am really happy with how they all turned out. I think it all looks great, and I am glad I went with the backspacing I did, because now the flares and tires look right. If the tires were inboard another inch I'm not sure I would have liked it as much. The tires do rub when turning though, not sure if it's because of the bigger diameter, or the offset of the wheels. They rubbed on the plastic airdam under the bumper so I cut that back with a die grinder. Still need to clean that up a bit, but it looks ok for now. They still rub on the back of the wheel well liner when turning if I hit a bump. I need to try to pull them back with some zip ties but I haven't had time yet.
What I'd really like to do is upgrade to the 7" lift, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.
Now that this is done the chrome steps, grille, and bumpers is bugging me. I think those will be the next upgrades. I would love to get the AMP power steps, but don't know I can justify the price. I might just take my factory steps and have them sprayed with Line-X. Same thing with the bumpers, I really want to swap them out with Buckstop bumpers, but don't have the cash. And I can't decide if I want to try to spray the grill with Line-X or get the factory black one.
As you can see I definitely need to be getting her washed soon. Thinking about trying to get her detailed before the snow comes.
As far as the wheels/tires/flares go I am really happy with how they all turned out. I think it all looks great, and I am glad I went with the backspacing I did, because now the flares and tires look right. If the tires were inboard another inch I'm not sure I would have liked it as much. The tires do rub when turning though, not sure if it's because of the bigger diameter, or the offset of the wheels. They rubbed on the plastic airdam under the bumper so I cut that back with a die grinder. Still need to clean that up a bit, but it looks ok for now. They still rub on the back of the wheel well liner when turning if I hit a bump. I need to try to pull them back with some zip ties but I haven't had time yet.
What I'd really like to do is upgrade to the 7" lift, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.
Now that this is done the chrome steps, grille, and bumpers is bugging me. I think those will be the next upgrades. I would love to get the AMP power steps, but don't know I can justify the price. I might just take my factory steps and have them sprayed with Line-X. Same thing with the bumpers, I really want to swap them out with Buckstop bumpers, but don't have the cash. And I can't decide if I want to try to spray the grill with Line-X or get the factory black one.
#246
12-06-2012, 01:34 PM
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They are ATS Design Off Road fender flares. I believe the part number is A795-855. Looks like Summit Racing has them. They stick out 2.25" from the stock fender, and they mount to the existing holes in the fenders, no drilling needed. They stick to the side of the fender with double stick tape.
All of mine seem to fit up real well except the front passenger one. The double stick tape doesn't seem to be holding, and the front edge doesn't seem lined up with the top of the bumper as well. I think the pre-drilled holes in the flare might not have lined up as well as they should have. I haven't had time to mess with it though, and don't really want to until spring most likely (if I ever do).
I can try to take some closer pictures if you want.
All of mine seem to fit up real well except the front passenger one. The double stick tape doesn't seem to be holding, and the front edge doesn't seem lined up with the top of the bumper as well. I think the pre-drilled holes in the flare might not have lined up as well as they should have. I haven't had time to mess with it though, and don't really want to until spring most likely (if I ever do).
I can try to take some closer pictures if you want.
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Well I did get my new wheels a few months ago.......but still no tires. The problem Im having is I drive From Illinois to Arizona once a year, I use my truck mostly for trips out of state Im worried about burning up tires.
I dont know if Nittos Trail Grapplers M/T will hold up on the highway that much??
So I was going to go with BFG's All-Terrain T/A KO's or
Goodyear DuraTac
I was going to go with 35"s but now im thinking of going this size...
LT275/70/18E Which is about 33x11x18?
What do you guys think?
I dont know if Nittos Trail Grapplers M/T will hold up on the highway that much??
So I was going to go with BFG's All-Terrain T/A KO's or
Goodyear DuraTac
I was going to go with 35"s but now im thinking of going this size...
LT275/70/18E Which is about 33x11x18?
What do you guys think?
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02-07-2013, 12:22 PM
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How I miss Arizona every time I drive to Arizona I drive threw Show Low on my way to Snowflake then on to Winslow....Hope to visit soon.
Thanks again...Gage