I'm not trying to criticize anybody's choice in mods or customizing because I know that everybody has different taste. But I'm just curious as to with the ENORMOUS wealth of aftermarket wheels on the market in all shapes and sizes, why does everybody here seem to be hooked on chroming or 20 inching their factory wheels. No doubt the factory 99-00 wheels look great, and believe it or not my 01 wheels are starting to grow on me. I actually had a custom set of 20's on order several weeks before my truck was even scheduled to arrive, but I cancelled thinking I might wait and see if I really wanted to blow that $2000-$4000 dollars (depending on tire choice). I am still contemplating, but I thought I'd put up some links to some of my favorite wheel places. anybody wants to put up some pics of their favorites, great. later.

sincerely,
chris haynie

Wheel manufacturers:

www.americanracing.com

www.boydcoddington.com

www.budnik.com

www.billetspecialties.com

www.coloradocustom.com

www.hrewheels.com

www.neeper.com
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a few of my favorite wheels:








[This message has been edited by superfords (edited 06-13-2001).]

 

well, that certainly didn't work out like I'd planned. I guess I have to upload all of my favorite wheel pics to freepages or photopoint or similar huh? I was just trying to link to the site. oh well, anyway, post your favorite wheels anyway if you'd like.

NEVERMIND, I fixed it...sortof like I wanted it anyway.

[This message has been edited by superfords (edited 06-13-2001).]

 

Here's my favorite...


Spencer

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White 2000 L
#2250
Mods:

F-1 AAD Hood
PSP filter system
Bassani cat-back exhaust
JL street chip
2001 lights and brakelight
Keyless Entry Keypad
Mpulse Lo-pro Tonneau
Chrome Motorsport SVT rims

 

I am currently researching several options for aftermarket wheels. My reason for switching is probably different from most. I am looking for a lighter weight stronger performance wheel. I love the look of the 20's but the just add weight and limit your choice of performance tires. I am looking at BBS, Fiske, and HRE. All have 2 or 3 piece wheels that will shave unsprung weight. For me I like to spend my dough for "GO" rather than "Show".

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2000 Silver Lightning 13.16 (so far)
PSP 4-way
PSP Filter Kit
PSP Lower Pulley
Level 10 Shift kit
F-250 Trans pan
MagnaFlow 12468
Snug-Lid

I feel a 12.xx coming on.

Team PSP West

 

if crager doesnt look like they are going to make a s s wheel to fit im getting a set of weld wheel 5 stars.

 

Silver-Bolt: Get the Fikse's!

Larger version


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Pictures are Printshop'd.


[This message has been edited by DreaminAboutL (edited 06-13-2001).]

 

I just don't think anything else would look right on this truck. there's allot of guys on here that have different rims on there trucks that are 20's and I don't like the looks of them. Since they day I had this truck, I always said somebody should make 20 inch rims that are just like the Lightning wheels and now that I have them, Its great. I like them better then anything else out there. they might not look right on other trucks, but on the L's there perfect. Also, billet is a pain in the *** for people who drive there trucks allot. hard to keep clean, the bend and scratch easy. and you need to polish them all the time, or they get dull and nasty. to much work for me at this point. I got spark plugs to change!

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POWER SURGE PERFORMANCE RULES!!!

 

I like the looks of the FURY, but not enough to warrant a swap for my stock 2001's.
Every day I look at my wheels, I like them more and more.
This for me is a good thing, one less expense to consider.

 

Cost, fitment and visuals. Alot of wheels wouldn't look right. Some of the wheels cone only in 9" width and I don't want to lose width for a number of reasons.

Trying to figure out how to get a bigger tire with proper wheel backspacing is tricky if you want to avoid clearance problems.

The aftermarket wheels I would want to achieve the performance I am seeking would run 4000.00 w/o tires!

There is also something "hot rodish" about chroming/widening the stock stuff.

 

Anyone try chrome reverse with some baby moons? "L" wheels are the only wheel to use and those 20's look Killa. IMHO

[This message has been edited by KGM (edited 06-14-2001).]