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Old May 14, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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I am planning on upgrading brakes for sure. Xs don't stop very well stock in my opinion. As for gears 3:73 should be fine for what I will use it for. How much offset will I need for 18s? Wanting to go with 37x13.50r18. I don't like really wide tires
 
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Originally Posted by SRTHOMA1
I am planning on upgrading brakes for sure. Xs don't stop very well stock in my opinion. As for gears 3:73 should be fine for what I will use it for. How much offset will I need for 18s? Wanting to go with 37x13.50r18. I don't like really wide tires
Yes they are the 37's in the picture.
My tires have about 500 miles on them and I'm looking to go bigger..hint hint Let's make a deal for mine
The tires are 37x13.50.18 SS-M16's

I have Helo wheels. I think 842 style. They are 18x9 +12 offset and have a factory fit look.

I didn't buy the BDS because I couldn't justify the additonal cost. I don't do any extreme off roading. My truck is a road warrior with an occasional trip down the dirt roads to my favorite fishing spot

Brakes are my next upgrade like CC. I also think I'm going to leave my gears alone for now. The truck runs great with the 37's and don't wanna make my gas mileage any worse


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Old May 14, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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[quote=Lowboy44;11831110]Yes they are the 37's in the picture.
My tires have about 500 miles on them and I'm looking to go bigger..hint hint Let's make a deal for mine
The tires are 37x13.50.18 SS-M16's

If they werent super swamper I would say yes.
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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What about 325/80-16 FALKEN WILD PEAK A/T???
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTHOMA1
What about 325/80-16 FALKEN WILD PEAK A/T???
Falken's are great tires. I looked at them but wanted something more aggressive. I picked the M'16's for 2 reasons, you get the aggressive look and they are very quiet on the road..not your traditional swamper by no means
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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think those falkens will fit my stock wheels?
 
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Originally Posted by SRTHOMA1
think those falkens will fit my stock wheels?

that might be tough to do
 
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I have 7.5" lift with 37" M-16 tires on 16x8 rims.
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Originally Posted by High Intentions
I have 7.5" lift with 37" M-16 tires on 16x8 rims.

Nice tires Eric
 
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Thanks good buddy.. Same to you great minds think alike
 
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That is one nice looking truck high intentions. Which lift did you put on?

Lowboy,
The truck in your pic, that has the 6" suspension from suspension specials and 37s? Just want to make sure I am on the same page. From looking and looking I guess I am just going to have to break down and buy new wheels, the one thing I did not want to do. 20s cost too much so I guess I will go with 18s
 
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Lowboy, Why do you just sell me those wheels. That truck would look great with some
20s!!! lol
 
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My lift is skyjacker 6" and then I added a mini spring pack as well. If you don't want 18" rims you can get 16's. I have 16x8 rims and my tire width is 13.50
 
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Originally Posted by High Intentions
My lift is skyjacker 6" and then I added a mini spring pack as well. If you don't want 18" rims you can get 16's. I have 16x8 rims and my tire width is 13.50
My whole goal was to not buy new wheels at all, but if I am they will be 18s or 20s
 
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Originally Posted by SRTHOMA1
That is one nice looking truck high intentions. Which lift did you put on?

Lowboy,
The truck in your pic, that has the 6" suspension from suspension specials and 37s? Just want to make sure I am on the same page. From looking and looking I guess I am just going to have to break down and buy new wheels, the one thing I did not want to do. 20s cost too much so I guess I will go with 18s
Yup my truck has the 6" kit on it plus you would want to add an additonal 2" block to the rear to make it sit right

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Lowboy, Why do you just sell me those wheels. That truck would look great with some
20s!!! lol
For the right price everything is for sale
 
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