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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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where did you buy your wheels?

where did you get your wheels? i am going to lower the truck another inch and i am afraid that it is going to rub, so i need to find another set of wheels. whats the website you ordered from and what did you spend on them (if you don't mind me asking).
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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www.tomzwheels.com 1100 shipped for my 20s almost a year ago (they didnt have them on their website but after a few emails they said they could get them for me)

Ive also had two friends buy wheels they normally carry, and we did local pickup on them to save on shipping costs, but that isnt really an option for you, but tomzwheels is highly recommended
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
web page opens, but the rest of the site is down.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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hmmm they responded to my email not too long ago, their ebay site is down too.

also found this with a quick google search
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/ls1tec...mz-wheels.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...mz-wheels.html
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/wheels...heels-wtf.html


interesting
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Craigslist. $700
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Craigslist. $700
good buy!

i bought my wheels when weld wheels where getting bought out buy american racing(the buddy deal). they where clearing out the shelves so new stock could be brought in. for the wheels i paid $675. not too bad. but now i think they are not going to work>
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Have not payed for a set of wheels yet for the f150 but on other vehicles I have worked with discount tires but you need to hook up with someone that really knows what they are doing there and wants to take the time to find what you want. Even then I end up getting a discount from them when I work with them from what your average person gets.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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[QUOTE=just_dave_here;3847948]Have not payed for a set of wheels yet for the f150.QUOTE]

man, how the heck do you do that!!!!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by just_dave_here
Have not payed for a set of wheels yet for the f150.QUOTE]

man, how the heck do you do that!!!!
Well I got a set of roush wheels and tires for doing a custom tool install. About an hr of work. Then I traded them to a wheel shop for my current wheels and tires. I work with a lot of people in the auto industry. I think it has been more of being in the right place at the right time.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Well I got a set of roush wheels and tires for doing a custom tool install. About an hr of work. Then I traded them to a wheel shop for my current wheels and tires. I work with a lot of people in the auto industry. I think it has been more of being in the right place at the right time.
that must be nice
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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It is I try to keep my ear open for deals. I just missed out on getting a full ford leather seats for my truck for a 100 by a couple days. They had stacks of take offs filling a room and I did not find out till to late. I was so so sad.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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Actually purchased off ebay from them. Pretty decent prices,alot cheaper then local prices. I had good luck with them, im sure you will find out some people hate what others like.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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Tirerack.com 159 each for wheels
discounttiredirect.com for tires 169 each
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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$1694.00 Shipped to my door. Now, I haven’t gotten them yet but I will have them soon so I cannot comment on their customer service yet. They were nice as hell while ordering and they do a lot of F150’s locally so he knew if what I was buying would fit or not. They threw in lugs and locks too.

22x9 Boss 330 in Black w/chrome lip
305/40/22 Nitto NT420’s

Site: www.hubcap-tire-wheel.com
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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Careful ordering wheels and tires offline. Ive heard horror stories where people buy them and they dont fit right or are wrong. Because they come mounted a lot of the time, you own em. I work for a wholesale tire and wheel company so i get good deals on stuff. I think my last set cost me around 800 just to brag.

I normally dont like dealing with chain stores because there markup is so high. Find you a smaller private store with a good rep. There markup will be lower and normally better service.
 
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