What wheels are you using?
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What wheels are you using?
I am looking to get wheels and tires for my 05 ex. I was thinking that I would run a 20"x10" rim with 37x12.5s 4.5" backspacing.
I want 20" so I can put brakeman brakes on it in the future.
I won't be putting these on until I do a 4" BDS lift all springs and cutouts.
What rims would you recommend?
What tires do you recommend for mostly on road driving?
I want 20" so I can put brakeman brakes on it in the future.
I won't be putting these on until I do a 4" BDS lift all springs and cutouts.
What rims would you recommend?
What tires do you recommend for mostly on road driving?
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I have 17"x10" Weld Mountain Crushers. I just removed and tossed the brakeman brake kit, but it fit with the 17's with wheel spacers (14" rotors).
I opted for the POWER STOP Part # KC1392 <INPUT id=node526part12moreinfo class=moreinfo_default title="Click for more information about this part" value=Info type=button> Red Powder Performance Caliper Kit; Incl. XDrilled & Slotted Rotors w/Z16 Ceramic Pads; Reman...from Rock Auto $455 (calipers, rotors and pads)
The brakeman wanted $417/rotor and a 2-4 week wait to get them. The Power stop kit works great for the price of one brakeman rotor. Funny thing is, take a look at the Brakeman website, my truck is featured on it:
The Brake Man - Ford Truck Storm
I opted for the POWER STOP Part # KC1392 <INPUT id=node526part12moreinfo class=moreinfo_default title="Click for more information about this part" value=Info type=button> Red Powder Performance Caliper Kit; Incl. XDrilled & Slotted Rotors w/Z16 Ceramic Pads; Reman...from Rock Auto $455 (calipers, rotors and pads)
The brakeman wanted $417/rotor and a 2-4 week wait to get them. The Power stop kit works great for the price of one brakeman rotor. Funny thing is, take a look at the Brakeman website, my truck is featured on it:
The Brake Man - Ford Truck Storm
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I am running Moto Metal wheels with 35 12.50R18s I don't know the exact wheel name or the backspacing though... I do love the look 
I just went looking for the type, and mine are an older version of these: http://www.motometal.net/moto_metal_mo962_chrome.html
I just went looking for the type, and mine are an older version of these: http://www.motometal.net/moto_metal_mo962_chrome.html
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The kit came on my Ex, but was in need of new pads and rotors. For me, it was not worth the cost to use Brakeman and so I replaced it with Powerstop. I can't comment on the performance because they were worn and did not work properly when I got the Ex. The new Powerstop system (stock refurbished calipers, new slotted/drilled rotors and pads) works great compared to the worn Brakemans.
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I'm running the 20x10 fuel hostage- 5" bs. With 275-65/20... Love em! I posted pics a few weeks back....
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I put 2013 F250 20" wheels and tires on my 05 and I love it. I bought the wheels and tires on craigslist for less than the tires were worth and they still had the new dimples on them. The ride of the 275/65/20 Michelin AT's is amazing. You'll need wheel spacers from whelladapter.com if you go this route. I'm thinking about putting a mild lift on at some point.
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I put 2013 F250 20" wheels and tires on my 05 and I love it. I bought the wheels and tires on craigslist for less than the tires were worth and they still had the new dimples on them. The ride of the 275/65/20 Michelin AT's is amazing. You'll need wheel spacers from whelladapter.com if you go this route. I'm thinking about putting a mild lift on at some point.
That is one PRETTY EX!
Nice score on the 20"s!
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The kit came on my Ex, but was in need of new pads and rotors. For me, it was not worth the cost to use Brakeman and so I replaced it with Powerstop. I can't comment on the performance because they were worn and did not work properly when I got the Ex. The new Powerstop system (stock refurbished calipers, new slotted/drilled rotors and pads) works great compared to the worn Brakemans.
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That is a nice Ex USCG. Here is mine when it still had the lift. These are Moto Metal 20x10 with 37x13.5x20. I am not sure of what height lift it was as I bought it like that. The tires would only rub slightly if turned full lock.
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