Windows are in, finally a chance to wash the truck. Insert wheel suggestions
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09-20-2011, 04:09 PM
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On my 48, I've got the chrome smoothies front and rear. Looks good, I think. 16 x 7, P215/60r16 front and P235/65r16 rear tires. I like the stance and the fronts don't rub. My plan, eventually is to paint the center of the wheel yellow, which will match the truck when it's painted, and leave the rim and cap chrome.
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09-21-2011, 06:03 AM
Thanks Ben, I have a metal bed with spray on liner. I wanted to still be able to use the truck for what it is (so far shes hauled a couple loads of mulch, and commercial shelving). I know if I had a wood bed kit I would be afraid to use it.
What does everyone think these? I think they might look better than smoothies.
What does everyone think these? I think they might look better than smoothies.
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09-21-2011, 07:03 AM
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IMHO, light colored vehicles look the best with a painted wheel. I think a bright color like lime green, flame red, or a medium blue with original styled hubcaps and trim rings would really set your truck off. The white with the chrome looks very clean but kind of bland. Chrome wheels seem to look the best on dark colored vehicles. The width and stance of your current wheels are perfect...
#21
09-22-2011, 01:07 AM
Yep, definately get the match to the rears. Those rear smoothies are fitted perfectly for your truck and the chrome looks awesome against the white. If I had to guess I bet they are 15x8s. I'd go 15x7s on the front. the front tire may end up being just a touch shorter to fit the narrower wheel properly but that's ok, I doubt you'd notice. I was actually going to buy a set of chrome smoothies from Summit Racing before I stumbled across the slotted mags I have now. Hard to beat a set of 4 for $150 in Ford truck pattern. When i got the truck it had old rusty smoothies on it. Eh, maybe down the road, who knows.
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09-22-2011, 04:14 PM
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Thanks Ben, I have a metal bed with spray on liner. I wanted to still be able to use the truck for what it is (so far shes hauled a couple loads of mulch, and commercial shelving). I know if I had a wood bed kit I would be afraid to use it.
What does everyone think these? I think they might look better than smoothies.
What does everyone think these? I think they might look better than smoothies.
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09-27-2011, 10:52 PM
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09-28-2011, 09:18 PM
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Here is the before shot...
Here is the picture of the wheel with the cap and the trim installed.
And here is the picture of the truck.
The Spider Caps were ordered from Ebay and the trim rings were from LMC. Both made in Taiwan but I am not really complaining. They are pretty good as they are.
Here is the picture of the wheel with the cap and the trim installed.
And here is the picture of the truck.
The Spider Caps were ordered from Ebay and the trim rings were from LMC. Both made in Taiwan but I am not really complaining. They are pretty good as they are.
#26
09-28-2011, 11:39 PM
I've never seen spider caps in the 5 on 5 1/2 truck bolt pattern. Ebay, huh. Do you have a link by chance?
Edit; nevermind, here they are. From SoCal Speed Shop.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPIDE...item3a6973019e
Edit; nevermind, here they are. From SoCal Speed Shop.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPIDE...item3a6973019e
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09-29-2011, 12:10 AM
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I've never seen spider caps in the 5 on 5 1/2 truck bolt pattern. Ebay, huh. Do you have a link by chance?
Edit; nevermind, here they are. From SoCal Speed Shop.
SPIDER HUB CAPS RAT HOT ROD CUSTOM BIG FORD 5 on 5 1/2 | eBay
Edit; nevermind, here they are. From SoCal Speed Shop.
SPIDER HUB CAPS RAT HOT ROD CUSTOM BIG FORD 5 on 5 1/2 | eBay
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09-29-2011, 09:28 AM
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$149 plus s/h to be exact... California resident pay tax. They were actually cheaper option for me than the hub caps. Here is the link.
Ebay Spider Caps 5x5.5
Ebay Spider Caps 5x5.5
