I was going to replace my stock 17s with a set of FX4 18s. I found a set of takeoffs for $500. After looking at pics of everyones rides, now Im thinking of going 18 or 20 chrome.

Im from the 60s/70s, a set of 18 Crager SS's would fit my likes nicely.

 

I went from 17" XLT wheels to Lariet 18". I like them, but I wish I could go back in time and NOT do it.

Thay really dont make THAT much difference. Wish I had gone with some 18"-20"chrome ones...

As far as the 18 Crager SS's... I dunno how they would look.. Maybe ok

 

I would go with the bigger rims... but i have the fx4 rims now and i and in the hunt for new ones that will give the truck a better look

 

Don't take this the wrong way guys but I have a friend with an 03 lowered on some Crager SS' and it definatly looks a little south of the border to me.

 

If you found a set of 18" FX4 take-offs for $500, you should go for it. That's a good deal, as long as the tires are low mileage. You could always have the stock 18's chromed. I have mine stacked up in the garage and can't decide if I want to sell them or keep them.

 

$500 isnt a bad deal if that includes tires... I paid $400 for my Lariat wheels with the Wrangler A/T's included. They were from a truck they lifted at the dealership, and the only "miles" on the tires were from the car hauler to the service bay.

If I was paying $500 for stock WHEELS only, Id put that money toward a set of aftermarket wheels. Just my humble opinion.

 

500 is on the high side. I have bought two sets of the 18 Lariats for 300 per set, one with 200 miles, the other with well under a 100. I just sold a set for 400, and that had 100 miles on them. All sets included four rims/tires/centers and lug nuts.

I've turned them down for 200-250 because they had 5000 and 3000 respectivly. These tires still look new at 5000 but you get a few small use scratches on the wheels by then.

If you are looking for the 18's try local papers, local free ad papers before you spend the big bucks on e-bay.
Or just ask around. The 200 dollar set was a friend of a friend...

The 18's look good, but I just saw a new Reg cab XLT with 22 inch rims, lowered, chrome handles, tinted windows in white. Looked VERY sharp.
Still had the temp registration (usally only there for two-three weeks) So unless some dealer is offering a really cool package, this guy must have taken in straight from the showroom to a lowering place.
First time I've seen the 22's and lowering on one of these bodies up close. Very sharp, but no way you would actually put anything in the bed. Three four inches of clearance over the tires.

Chris

 

Chris I will take a set of those for $400 if you come across another set.. I will even come and get them. Im just outside Memphis. The set I found for $500 have some light scratches. Im picky.

 

I happen to know someone that has a set of 17" XLT wheels. Perfect condition and a GREAT price... tires too, but they're completly shot! If anyone is interested....

They look just like these in the pic.