Just got a '09 Platinum..don't like the wheels...
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Just got a '09 Platinum..don't like the wheels...
I love my truck....but I'm not a huge fan of the stock 20" wheels for the Platinum. Actually, I really like the '09 20" Lariat Wheels and I'd love to just swap them out but I don't think the dealer would go for that.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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you could always trade with someone, or just buy some Lariat take off wheels from ebay or classifieds.
but I'd recommend keeping your wheels though for resale value purposes. Someone who would want to buy a Platinum would want what comes with the actual Platinum package (those wheels), not some mismatched wheels from another F150 model. At least that's just me/my opinion....
but I'd recommend keeping your wheels though for resale value purposes. Someone who would want to buy a Platinum would want what comes with the actual Platinum package (those wheels), not some mismatched wheels from another F150 model. At least that's just me/my opinion....
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Per my brochure, the XLT/Lariat 20" wheels are "chrome clad" which might mean they have a $5 Walmart chromed plastic wheel cover over a real wheel. You sure you'd rather have those? The Platinum wheels are polished, forged aluminum, which are probably the most expensive to produce.
I'm guessing that you may well be able to find another owner to swap wheels with you.
George
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Still, I would presume that the wheels that do not say "forged" are not forged, and this is still theoretically a good feature of the Platinum wheels.
Good luck,
George
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I plan on keeping the truck for awhile...so I'm not worried about resale.
They just don't look that good in person.......they look alright in the brochure but the way the tires fit on them just doesn't do it for me.
They just don't look that good in person.......they look alright in the brochure but the way the tires fit on them just doesn't do it for me.
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hmm, alot of comments I read from people say they feel the Platinum wheels look better in person than they do in the brochure. that's how I felt too.
those "I" model 20's are nice but I think a more polished/chrome wheel goes much better with the Platinum. those "I" wheels look best on the FX4.
those "I" model 20's are nice but I think a more polished/chrome wheel goes much better with the Platinum. those "I" wheels look best on the FX4.
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I dunno...maybe the dealership didn't clean them up....I'll polish them this weekend and see how I feel.
Based on what everyone is saying I guess I won't have a hard time trading them out if I still don't like them. haha
Based on what everyone is saying I guess I won't have a hard time trading them out if I still don't like them. haha
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Just wash 'em up really good, and maybe you'll get used to them. The forged construction is still a big plus, although I agree the styling is a bit busier than I like as well (so I see why you like the Lariat wheels).
It does look like the Lariat wheels are set up for rim weights (which work well but which scratch the clearcoat and eventually cause corrosion especially if you live in a winter salt area like me) whereas your Platinum wheels have no lip and use the stick on weights....this might be another plus for keeping your existing wheels.
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I personally think the Platinum wheels look great, I just think a little bigger and more aggressive tire would be even better.
Love the 20" Lariat/FX4 wheels too, but they look better on a Lariat or FX4 (they too need bigger more aggressive tires).
The 20" "chrome clad" look ghetto IMO....
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IMHO All trucks look better with smaller wheels and are more functional. Smaller diameter wheels allow for more sidewall rubber which is better for everything a truck needs to do.
These are trucks not lowered Impalas.
These are trucks not lowered Impalas.