just wondering what kind of tries people are running on their trucks. I am in the market and not sure what I really want and need some ideas.

lift kit?
leveling kit?
rims: maker and size?
tires: maker and size?


thank you

pics would be very nice as well


jay

ps this is a place to show off your trucks and wheels

 

Here are some rims I want for my truck. The only problem is I don't know who manufactures them.



If anyone happens to know who makes these rims, please let me know.

Thanks,

Gary

 

Hey OMC check out my gallery for the Centerline Stingray III 20s I just put on today. I am not into all the real fancy wheels out these days and I think these are nice and simple but cool at the same time. Just be prepared to wait for them.Centerline is behind on their production and I had to special order these and wait for them for 6 weeks!!

 

Sully,

Those look great!
I'd say they were worth the wait.

 

those are really nice.. not to fancy but gives your truck just a little more

 

Russell336,

I believe those are Giovanna Cassino rims, with Toyo Proxies.

 

Many folks make rims for the 04 F-150. I have just spent a month researching what would fit and look good. I am an old fart and did not want something too Bling Bling. The thing to keep in mind is off-set. Most places want to sell you a +30 or a +35 offset. This is too aggressive IMO as it will stick out too much from the fender. The stock off-set is +44 ( the higher the number, the closer in the rim will be to the center of the car.) I went with 20" TPX Ego's which are made by Kaotic which is a sub brand of MHT Wheels. They are +45mm positive offset, I installed 275/55/20 Goodyear LS's. Does not stick out one bit! Just the "look" I was looking for. The 04 F-150 uses a 6x135MM lug pattern.

 

Gary, go to http://www.stylinconcepts.com/ that was the company that has the photo of the truck you posted.

 

I have 25,000 on my 305's with stock wheels. I have rotated them regularly. Nevertheless, they are wearing on the inside. I check the alignment and Ford said it was withi specs.

Any suggestions.

 

The problem here Tough SCrew, is very likely the result of incorrect fitment. In mounting those 305/60R18 Proxes tires, you simply have shoehorned too wide a tire for the 7.5" wide OEM wheels. If you look at the Toyo fitment chart, you will note Toyo recommends a minimum of an 8.5" wide wheel for proper fit. My suggestion, FWIW, is to either buy wider aftermarket wheels, or go back to the place that sold you the tires (hope it was local to you) and tell them they sold you too wide a tire, and ask them to replace the rubber with correctly fitted tires for your OEM wheels. Unfortunately, the Toyo Proxes fitment chart also reveals they do not currently offer anything wider than a 255mm 18" tire -- that is speced to fit correctly -- as even their 285s require an 8.0" wheel.


OMC try running a few searches in this forum, as this topic has been a popular one. The 'reference thread' on the subject can be found here.

 

I'm running 18in Helo Max6 with Nitto 325/60/18s. They handle great, and still have a great ride for a big tire.

 

Thank you for the advice and the links. I bought them local and am back to the dealer.

 

Curious on why you bought a 4x4 truck, but then bought street tires?

 

cdemot02,
Do you have any problems with that setup rubbing. How tall are those tires? Your truck looks super....

 

I bought the 4x4 because of the occasions that it snows here and also for re-sale. I do not go four wheeling, but it is nice to know I can when I want to.