Help: Wheel/Tire Decisions
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From: SE Georgia
just stating things the way i see them. all it would take is a nasty pothole, found anywhere on a canadian highway-you may have them in the states as well 
- , to wreck a nice rim... its a heavy truck, might even get used as a truck. personally, though they look durned sweet, i'd save my coin.
- , to wreck a nice rim... its a heavy truck, might even get used as a truck. personally, though they look durned sweet, i'd save my coin.That being said,
1. I don't tow...well mostly never
2. I've always planned on buying the 20's with 35" tires so I could have less sidewall flex when at highway speeds and during sudden maneavers
3. the 305/55/20 has a sidewall height of 6"...the 275/65/18 (stockers) has a 7" sidewall
The only reason I'm considering the Terra Grapplers is the price. I've been pricing 285/70/17's for my Durango (the one that needs tires). I refuse to buy a "P" rated tire, so the best price LT tire I've found so far has been $1,080 for 4 tires. a $300 difference is huge2. I've always planned on buying the 20's with 35" tires so I could have less sidewall flex when at highway speeds and during sudden maneavers
3. the 305/55/20 has a sidewall height of 6"...the 275/65/18 (stockers) has a 7" sidewall
but yeah, ultimately, I want a 35/12.5/20 wheel/tire combo
I may just pick up the Roush rims, and then get the 20" Toyos this spring...that's a thought
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MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
these rims were on a 05 Lariat that the guy was parting out since he is leaving shortly
best part is, the wife gave me the go ahead for the rims for now...rubber later. so, I called and told the guy I had his $500 cash and we set up a meet...he called me back that somebody else had given him $550 and they were gone
SOB didn't even give me a chance to counter the other offer...dang it.
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MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
it does suck...but it might have been a good thing.
car theft out here in Hawaii is amazing. they steal cars, joyride in them, and then burn them on the beach.
motor/trans and rims/tires get looted usually as well.
I tried to call his phone # today about a few other things he has listed and the # is disconnected now. little suspicious to me
car theft out here in Hawaii is amazing. they steal cars, joyride in them, and then burn them on the beach.
motor/trans and rims/tires get looted usually as well.
I tried to call his phone # today about a few other things he has listed and the # is disconnected now. little suspicious to me
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From: Yorkton Sask
oo yaa... its really sounding fishy. another one of them "if it sounds too good to be true, it likely is" scenario's...
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did you say this guy was in the military? or just guessing that he was based on a quick need to sell?
if he is in the military and pulling crap like this, i hope he finds himself answering to a captains mast....... theres just no need to screw people around (if it was an honest sale), or if they were looted, then thats a whole new can of worms !!
if he is in the military and pulling crap like this, i hope he finds himself answering to a captains mast....... theres just no need to screw people around (if it was an honest sale), or if they were looted, then thats a whole new can of worms !!
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