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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 11:56 PM
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Looking at wheels, need some insight please

So I want a larger set of wheels so I can get these tiny 16's off of my truck. I ran across these and after a 3 hour trip (each way) I can pick these up for $500.































I found these on eBay and although I'm on no way ready to buy these it's just a reference as to what I can get for just a bit more money aftermarket.

20 inch Black Machine Raceline Twist 932 Wheels Ford F250 Excursion 8x170 12 | eBay
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 12:26 AM
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What insight are you looking for ?

How they are made, how they fit ? How they mount ? Weight rating ?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 01:43 AM
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Just thoughts on what would be the best route to go really. I love the OEM wheels but I would have to buy spacers (which I have no problem running) to use them. Are the OEM ones worth the time/money to get?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Apocalypse
Just thoughts on what would be the best route to go really. I love the OEM wheels but I would have to buy spacers (which I have no problem running) to use them. Are the OEM ones worth the time/money to get?
Only worth the time and money if that is the design you want.

I wouldn't use spacers but that is really just because I don't like the look of the factory wheels enough to hassle with it. Plenty of aftermarket rims I prefer.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 06:09 AM
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OEM is always best, tested tough. If you dont tow, spacers should be ok. I would not advise them though.

The only thing you can count on with larger wheels is more expensive tires.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 06:59 AM
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I think the factory rims look good on our rigs, but the cost of spacers pushes adds too much cost to the equation for me. I can buy nice aftermarket rims for less.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 07:02 AM
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Well I just looked up tires and Holy ****-*****! I just fell back in love with the 16's on my truck. No need to look at new wheels for me, I'm as happy as a clam!

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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 12:08 PM
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What aftermarket wheel brands (for 18 inch rims) do you guys recommend that would not require spacers (and how do I know if the aftermarket wheels need spacers)?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 04:35 PM
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Here's what mine look like. Factory 20s with spacers.


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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 05:18 PM
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Apoc, before driving crazy distances for stock wheels, reach out to your local wheel/tire stores. They will often have factory wheels left by owners who buy aftermarket. I know my local shops will sell those wheels just to get them off the property.

Could be worth a little phone/leg work.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Apocalypse
Well I just looked up tires and Holy ****-*****! I just fell back in love with the 16's on my truck. No need to look at new wheels for me, I'm as happy as a clam!

/thread
Yeah, my 35x12.50R18 KO2's were $1750 out the door with warranties from Discount. They'll price match even online sales, which is why I got them so cheap... 4WheelParts had an online only sale for them. Otherwise I would have been well over $2200 in tires alone.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Apocalypse
Well I just looked up tires and Holy ****-*****! I just fell back in love with the 16's on my truck. No need to look at new wheels for me, I'm as happy as a clam!

/thread

Try buying 33" All Terrain tires for 22" wheels, that was rough.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by pirate4x4_camo
Only worth the time and money if that is the design you want.

I wouldn't use spacers but that is really just because I don't like the look of the factory wheels enough to hassle with it. Plenty of aftermarket rims I prefer.
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jayjordon


Here's what mine look like. Factory 20s with spacers.


Jay
Which spacers are you using?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AlaskanEx
Try buying 33" All Terrain tires for 22" wheels, that was rough.
That's one of the main reasons I stuck to 18's. Also it's nice being able to drag a sidewalk when parallel parking downtown and not worry about curb checking a rim lip.
 
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