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Old 12-25-2014, 01:12 PM
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f150 wheels can't decide

I doing my lift and bought tires, can't decide on wheels

$110 each


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Can;t decide my friends are about 50/50, which didn't help. Didn't want to go to modern on wheels because truck is 26 years old. Other ideasor wheel pics might help. Try to keep price in mind. And the hubcaps aren't an option. Thanks
 
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I like the 2nd pic better myself .
 
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Old 12-25-2014, 01:30 PM
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me too, but I keep looking back at the Rockcrushers.

Come on you guys, you have to be done opening xmas presents.
 
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I like the second set myself. But that's just me. You should pick whichever one _you_ think will look best.
 
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Another vote for option 2, just make sure you get a wheel with no more than 3.5" backspacing or maybe even a little less depending upon overall wheel width and tire size.
 
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Old 12-25-2014, 07:17 PM
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Thanks guys, I value your opinions. The second set it is.
 
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Most are 3.625 or 3.750, a couple are 3.5 but expensive or steel.
 
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I vote for wheel # 2.
What wheel is that?
 
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Old 12-25-2014, 11:22 PM
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It's from Summit Racing, It's called a Summit Racing Nomad Diamond Cut wheel. I know, long name.
 
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all i know is that i would get chrome, tired of trying to clean mags. chrome = windex and a rag.
 
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I have both wheels

The Ultras on my ranger. They are about 3 years old with 100k on them and the clear is starting to go on them. The truck is my daily driver and the clear coat is your best bet in the winter climates.

I have the Eagles on my 86. They are a great looking wheel but do take a couple good polishings a year for up keep


 
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They won't see snow or salt, it does snow here but not often. 23 degrees this A.M.
The ultras match the grey ranger real well. Also like the eagles on your other truck. I guess you can see why it was a hard choice.
Thanks for the pics Brad.
 
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Old 12-27-2014, 08:43 AM
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Yes, the gray on the wheels is close to the truck. The will be going in the spring in favor of a set of new factory 16s since they offer a better tire selection than the 32" tires on there now
 
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I followed this thread since its inception and checked back tonight. What are the odds the OP is asking about wheels that Brad owns both of? Cool...

Please post a picture of the new wheels on your truck, we love to look!
 
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Originally Posted by 87-XL-Squared
What are the odds the OP is asking about wheels that Brad owns both of?
Pretty good I'd imagine. I think Brad has one of everything.
 


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