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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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New Wheel & Tire Pics

Since i really didn't want to spend 2500 or so to run the bogarts all the way around, plus not be able to run them full time, i went with a setup that i can run and look the same all the time

i went with an 18x10 on the back with my 305/50/18 nitto dr's, and on the front a 16x8 with a 235/65/16, lighter weight and less rolling resistance, not as good as the bogarts, but better than the big 295's on the 9.5" wheels.

then, for the track, i went with a 16x10 with a 28x10x16 hoosier drag slick. this way the truck will look the same all the time, i think it's got a good and different look.




 
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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Looks great but I've would of gone with at least a 17" rim up front if not an 18" like stock. But I understand why you did it! Look great overall and best of luck to you!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ByByBird
Looks great but I've would of gone with at least a 17" rim up front if not an 18" like stock. But I understand why you did it! Look great overall and best of luck to you!
wanted the weight savings, didn't want to swich fronts at the track, plus i like the look personally.

took the truck out for an hour last night and it rode out great
 
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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So how much weight did you save?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 09:56 AM
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Looks good. Now lower that 4x4. LOL.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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I like the rims...i've been thinking about something similar for my truck. I Think you could have gone with a 18 up front with a smaller tire to save weight. Now you have more rubber than metal...
 
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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What are those things called again??
 
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by PimpRohr
I like the rims...i've been thinking about something similar for my truck. I Think you could have gone with a 18 up front with a smaller tire to save weight. Now you have more rubber than metal...
18 is 18x10, if they had an 18x8 i would have, but as you can see by the dish size on the rear, thats probably why the 18's arent in 8"

plus ya save a lot more weight, and i like it
 
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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Looks good now mow the lawn...
 
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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Looks good, I like the hood and the bed cover. Great combo! Are you planning on lowering the rear at all though?

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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 31Charlie
Looks good, I like the hood and the bed cover. Great combo! Are you planning on lowering the rear at all though?

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might, havent decided yet, my last truck hooked so god at stock height, 1.60 on stock converter that i hate to mess with the suspension, so far been 1.72 on a horrible day with this truck
 
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