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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 02:38 AM
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Should I do it!?!?

Set of 4 Ford Racing SVT wheels just popped up for sale locally. $150 takes them. Two of them have flaking paint





Problem is, they have no rubber. And I have my 16" Michelins with about 80% tread left. I'm thinking about grabbing them (if they are in good enough condition) and just store them until I wear down these or possibly sell them and buy some good ones.

Wheel guys, are these the right size for my truck? Direct bolt-up? I'm excited to see this fall through. Already going to go check them out tomorrow.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 03:08 AM
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yes they are the right size. as long as you get 18" tires to put on them. i say go for it. i would take L rims for $150 any day
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 03:10 AM
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Txting the owner, he says they came off an 02 Lightning, unkown miles. I think they're reps but I'll see tomorrow. I WANT to get them but it would be a while until I could afford rubber
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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for $150, i'd get them. even if they are replicas, that's still a good price. 18" rubber isnt going to be cheap though. hell, i bought 2 Lightning wheels (for my drag radials) for $100. so this is a hell of a deal.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:17 AM
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heck yea i would get them.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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I'm getting some like those for $600.00 with the tires but 2 of tires needs to be replaced
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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id be all other them.....
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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I'd get them. Even if you got them refinished, you'd still come out ahead.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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Get them!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Yes, get them!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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You'd have to be stupid not to get those. GET THEM!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Still on the fence here. Should I do it, I dunno what I'm going to do about rubber. Maybe find a used set and just wear them temporarily, because I love my 16" Michelins on there now. I dunno, I'm about to go check them out
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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is this a serious question?

do it noob!

direct bolt on, youll need to install SVT steering stops or just not cut your wheel all the way

thats how much i bought my L wheels for....but with tires! lol

anyway, atleast get them and then start saving for tires

your michelins are CRAP compared to any tire you can put on those wheels.
trust me
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by blackedoutV6
is this a serious question?

do it noob!

direct bolt on, youll need to install SVT steering stops or just not cut your wheel all the way

thats how much i bought my L wheels for....but with tires! lol

anyway, atleast get them and then start saving for tires

your michelins are CRAP compared to any tire you can put on those wheels.
trust me
thanks bro! Dude told me to call him tonight, but so far no answer. I've got the cash with me right now, ready to go get these suckers. I hope this dude calls me back ASAP

Another question, heavier or lighter than my current wheels? 16" chrome American Racings.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 01:22 AM
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do it man plain and simple
 
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