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Wheels
Getting ready to lift the truck and put new wheels on.
Any brand suggestions? Or brands to stay away from. I just want a good quality wheel that I won't have to worry about issues in a year or so.
Looking at the black/chrome. I have liked the designs of Ultra, Eagle and KDS.
Any brand suggestions? Or brands to stay away from. I just want a good quality wheel that I won't have to worry about issues in a year or so.
Looking at the black/chrome. I have liked the designs of Ultra, Eagle and KDS.
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What is your budget for these wheels? What size and width are you wanting? You mentioned black/chrome... are you wanting the combination of black/chrome or just black or just chrome?
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18x9...would like to keep budget under $200....would go with 20, but I think that's more than I care to spend.
Black & Chrome is probably the way I'll go. I mainly want to know of a good quality company, not necessarily the style. Heard too often of Chrome pitting, or other issues that I would like to avoid.
I like the Ultra Goliath and some of the Eagle & Helo...just don't know if these are quality products.
Black & Chrome is probably the way I'll go. I mainly want to know of a good quality company, not necessarily the style. Heard too often of Chrome pitting, or other issues that I would like to avoid.
I like the Ultra Goliath and some of the Eagle & Helo...just don't know if these are quality products.
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90% of the aftermarket wheels are manufactured in China. The quality of these wheels has greatly increased over the last decade. Check the warrantee on any wheel you are considering to purchase.
I see that you live in FL. At least you do not have to consider road salts and their effect on the wheel finish.
You may want to post your questions in this FTE forum:
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
I see that you live in FL. At least you do not have to consider road salts and their effect on the wheel finish.
You may want to post your questions in this FTE forum:
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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At first I had a set of these in made by Ultra 
But they were a PITA to keep clean with all the small nooks. Plus 20's are SOOO expensive for a decent tire. ($480-650 per tire)
I just downgraded size to 17's to these made by MB wheels from Americas Tire Stores
The tires are cheaper to replace down the road ($300-450 per) and I have a greater selection too.
The ride on the 17's is smoother and the tires give me less road noise as well with the BFG AT's then the Super Swampers I had on there.
But they were a PITA to keep clean with all the small nooks. Plus 20's are SOOO expensive for a decent tire. ($480-650 per tire)
I just downgraded size to 17's to these made by MB wheels from Americas Tire Stores
The tires are cheaper to replace down the road ($300-450 per) and I have a greater selection too.
The ride on the 17's is smoother and the tires give me less road noise as well with the BFG AT's then the Super Swampers I had on there.
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At first I had a set of these in made by Ultra
But they were a PITA to keep clean with all the small nooks. Plus 20's are SOOO expensive for a decent tire. ($480-650 per tire)
I just downgraded size to 17's to these made by MB wheels from Americas Tire Stores
The tires are cheaper to replace down the road ($300-450 per) and I have a greater selection too.
The ride on the 17's is smoother and the tires give me less road noise as well with the BFG AT's then the Super Swampers I had on there.
But they were a PITA to keep clean with all the small nooks. Plus 20's are SOOO expensive for a decent tire. ($480-650 per tire)
I just downgraded size to 17's to these made by MB wheels from Americas Tire Stores
The tires are cheaper to replace down the road ($300-450 per) and I have a greater selection too.
The ride on the 17's is smoother and the tires give me less road noise as well with the BFG AT's then the Super Swampers I had on there.
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Check out KMC XD series, Dick Cepek wheels they both have lifetime warranty.
I have learned that our Super Duty factory wheels are Hub-centric and most after market wheels are Lug-centric.
Make sure that the load capacity is at least 2500LBS per wheel.
I have learned that our Super Duty factory wheels are Hub-centric and most after market wheels are Lug-centric.
Make sure that the load capacity is at least 2500LBS per wheel.
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Glad you mentioned the Cepek wheels...I saw some I liked but never heard of that brand. I am trying to find wheels with 0 offset.
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Getting ready to lift the truck and put new wheels on.
Any brand suggestions? Or brands to stay away from. I just want a good quality wheel that I won't have to worry about issues in a year or so.
Looking at the black/chrome. I have liked the designs of Ultra, Eagle and KDS.
Any brand suggestions? Or brands to stay away from. I just want a good quality wheel that I won't have to worry about issues in a year or so.
Looking at the black/chrome. I have liked the designs of Ultra, Eagle and KDS.
Good luck!
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