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Sep 16, 2008 | 04:41 AM

Tylus

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Help: Wheel/Tire Decisions

I'm not really in the market for wheels and tires, but I came across a smoking deal tonight.

1. 04-08 20" Roush F-150 Rims with rubber...about 30% life left on them $500.00
2. 305 x 55 x 20 Nitto Terra Grappler A/T $800.00

I checked and they're both still available...now the question.

Should I do it? With cash in hand, I can probably squeeze another $100-200 off the total price of $1,300.

My Wranglers are just fine. But I like the thought of those Roush wheels with 33" rubber vs. my 32" OEM's.

crappy part is that my other vehicle sorta needs tires and the wife is questioning the wisdom of this

Sep 16, 2008 | 07:12 AM

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personally i'd stay away from 20" wheels on a 4x4, though they look good, the impracticality overrules. in the end its your choice, but i'll side with your wifey on this one

Sep 16, 2008 | 07:20 AM

rocdril

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Go for it! You only live once, the wife will get over i,t and the money wiil come back in sooner or later. Plus, you can probally get rid the set thats on your truck now, if you are so inclined.

Sep 16, 2008 | 07:25 AM

f-150 on 22's

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Originally Posted by 96sherm

personally i'd stay away from 20" wheels on a 4x4, though they look good, the impracticality overrules. in the end its your choice, but i'll side with your wifey on this one

Why is that?

Sep 16, 2008 | 08:22 AM

mattd17

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im running the terrag grappler at's in 325x60x18, and I HATE THEM !!!!!! they just dont look agressive enough, and their traction is crap.... not just in ice and snow, but in plain water...... ive cought mine trying to hydroplane a few times. just my quick .02

Sep 16, 2008 | 01:29 PM

96sherm

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Originally Posted by f-150 on 22's

Why is that?

oversized wheels aparantly cut down on your capacity considerably, i think there's a 2-300lb difference from the standard 17" to the 18" wheels on the F150's. also, i'd just cringe at the thought of grinding a rock or stump against some shwanky 20's... while they'd look awesome, for practicality, I'D leave them where they are and put some beefy rubber on the rims that are stock.

just my thoughts, not worth a pile...

Sep 16, 2008 | 01:29 PM

NASSTY

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I am happy with my Terra Grapplers.I've got the same wheel and tire combo you're looking at Tylus.

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Sep 16, 2008 | 01:33 PM

NASSTY

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holy sweet mother of pearl that looks good!!! maybe the impracticality is overrulled

say Nassty, what are you running for a lift/level on your truck??

2" autospring leveling kit

Sep 16, 2008 | 01:33 PM

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f-150 on 22's

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I am running 325/60-20 on mine, I got a set of mud terrains sittin in my house, waiting till I can get some new rims.

Sep 16, 2008 | 01:36 PM

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96sherm mentions the impracticality of 20's like people actually do serious offroading with their trucks. 95% of the owners don't. Get the 20's for sure!

Sep 16, 2008 | 03:52 PM

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i love my Terra Grapplers... Pulled me through 3 feet of water and mud many a time.

Sep 16, 2008 | 04:45 PM

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Dustin1690

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Man go for it for sure it will look so good on the truck...

Sep 16, 2008 | 06:34 PM

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Tylus

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NASSTY

I am happy with my Terra Grapplers.I've got the same wheel and tire combo you're looking at Tylus.

dang it Nassty...I had pretty much decided it wasn't a good idea...and then you had to show that picture.

crap, gotta show the wife now. She is the final decision since I've been known to make stupid ones in the past.

Sep 16, 2008 | 06:39 PM

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96sherm mentions the impracticality of 20's like people actually do serious offroading with their trucks. 95% of the owners don't. Get the 20's for sure!

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.