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Old 12-29-2012, 02:55 PM
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KMC XD Addict vs. Hoss; opinions good or bad

So I'm looking at getting new wheels for my truck. It's a 2001 F250 4x4 LB. I've photoshopped pics of both wheels onto my truck for visual reference. I'm looking for all opinions, good or bad, or anyone that has experience with either wheel good or bad. Also, any center cap issues that anyone knows of? Thanks in advance!
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P.S. First pic is the Addict, second is the Hoss.
 
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I like the Addict. They look cleaner and simpler, which is what I lean towards.

They also look easier to clean.
 
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Addict here also. Good looking wheel.
 
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hoss..................
 
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I'm a KMC fan, and prefer the Addicts over the Hoss.

I wish they made an 18x10 wheel.

My son has a set of the Rockstars on his F350.



Except for those center caps, the wheel looks awesome.

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Originally Posted by Stewart_H
I'm a KMC fan, and prefer the Addicts over the Hoss.

I wish they made an 18x10 wheel.

My son has a set of the Rockstars on his F350.



Except for those center caps, the wheel looks awesome.

Stewart
I like the addicts too...

Stewart, those are some nice looking wheels!!

On the topic of being easier to clean, I can vouch for that. My wheels have even wider spacing than the hoss's and they are a pan in the A$$! My nerxt set will be something along the lines of what Stewart posted.
 
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Old 12-29-2012, 06:07 PM
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They look good on my sons rig too. A black, lifted F350 crew cab long bed. Similar to the one in your sig. But more of the blue oval variety

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Thanks for all the replies! Hadn't really thought about cleaning them but the addict would be easier to clean. Those are the only 2 XD wheels that come in a 16. I'm staying with a 16 for 2 reasons, 1)tires are cheaper for a 16, & 2)load rating is higher. I'm all about keeping function while still making it look nice.
 
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Vegasford, what size tires are you running in that pic? It looks great!
 
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I've had XD Hoss in bronze on my F250 for 3 years. The plastic chrome center caps started peeling after a year (sorry chump, no finish warranty on centercaps). The matte finish is starting to bubble on my rears the last few months. Midwest truck so plenty of road salt although I keep it pretty clean. I would not buy XD wheels again.
 
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I like the Addict.
 
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Originally Posted by ztodd377
Vegasford, what size tires are you running in that pic? It looks great!
325/65/18 Dick Cepeks... it works out to a 35x13.50x18, just went down frm 37x13.50x18. last set of tires just ran me ~$1650 for 4
 
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325/65/18 Dick Cepeks... it works out to a 35x13.50x18, just went down frm 37x13.50x18. last set of tires just ran me ~$1650 for 4
Yeah, when Clay told me how much the Mickey Thompson's cost that are on the truck I bought from him, I about freaked.

Thankfully they are fairly new.

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If I stay with my 285/75R16 size then I can get tires around $200 each. When I looked at the price jump just to run a 17 or 18 inch wheel I almost fell off my couch.
 
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I have to vote for the HOSS style rims!!!
they look better, but your truck would look damn cool with either!!!
 
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