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Old 06-18-2009, 02:10 PM
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Help me decide on wheels.

I currently have 18x9 Ultra Lightning wheels with 33" Nitto's. I was thinking about going to a 20x10 with 33" tires and down the road when I get my lift going to a 35" tire. Should I stay with a 18" or 20" wheel?
These are the wheels I am looking at:

Helo Maxx 6


or

Eagle Alloy 064

or should I leave it alone?

This is what I have


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Old 06-18-2009, 03:05 PM
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The eagle alloys are my favorite, but idk if i'd like them enough to change them from what you already have - those look sweet!
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 06:49 PM
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hmm i like the eagles as well

do you have 18s right now?
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 06:51 PM
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his OP says 18x9's...I wouldn't go any bigger.
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 11:23 PM
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I like all three. Including your current wheels. 18's or 20's is strictly a personal preference. If you change wheels, I'd definately go with a 10 inch wide version.
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 11:29 PM
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Make sure they have the 5x135 bolt pattern. Seems like a lot of companies are phasing out our size lug pattern. Just fyi.
 
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Old 06-19-2009, 12:17 AM
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I like the ones you have on the truck the best....Eagle's a close second.
 
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Old 06-19-2009, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by wandell
I like all three. Including your current wheels. 18's or 20's is strictly a personal preference. If you change wheels, I'd definately go with a 10 inch wide version.
Thanks Wandell, I wish that I would have got a 10" wheel instead of 9". Thats why I was looking at the Eagle alloy. They offer a 20x10 and a 18x10 wheel.
 
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Old 06-19-2009, 09:00 AM
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I personally have always been a fan of less wheel more rubber on lifted trucks. 20's on lowered trucks is OK, but I think the smaller the wheel the bigger the tire gives it more of a rugged off road look. Just my .02 though. Either will look good.
 
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Old 06-19-2009, 09:16 AM
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This is the look I was going for, the truck belongs to member "Antscrew" it has a 4" Rancho lift and 35's. I think the Eagle Alloys might look better though.


With 20x10




With 18x10

 
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Old 06-19-2009, 10:30 AM
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Man, you have a wicked looking truck!! I agree with jk007, I like more tire, less wheel on a 4x4. I like the wheels you already have on your truck. What about the DC1's? I think they would look wicked on your truck, but then again maybe I'm biased........
 
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Old 06-19-2009, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jk007
I personally have always been a fan of less wheel more rubber on lifted trucks. 20's on lowered trucks is OK, but I think the smaller the wheel the bigger the tire gives it more of a rugged off road look. Just my .02 though. Either will look good.
Agreed.

I like what you have now your truck looks great. If you do change I would go with the Eagles. Sometimes it is hardest to just leave stuff alone and be happy with what you have. I blame this site for that.
 
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Old 06-19-2009, 10:20 PM
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Yeah your current wheels are really nice, but i'd go with the eagles if you had to change..see way too many truck with the Helo Maxx's thats why I stayed away from them
 
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Old 06-20-2009, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by GaNole07
see way too many truck with the Helo Maxx's thats why I stayed away from them
yeah, seems like i do see alot of trucks with the maxx's...they're way too busy for my taste; I'd rather have understated-but-still-custom-looking rims lol
 
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Old 06-20-2009, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jump n
Make sure they have the 5x135 bolt pattern. Seems like a lot of companies are phasing out our size lug pattern. Just fyi.

I agree!!!!


I like the 064's
 



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