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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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What Do You Think of These?

Centerline 17x9's forged aluminum:



I'm looking for a 2001 Expedition 4x4 strong rim, 17x9, under 30 lbs, and under $200. These seem to fit the bill...
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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look clean to me
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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I like 'em!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Nice Barrett .50!

It is too clean...I'm interested in the polished aluminum look-not into the bling chrome shown myself, and the truck is to maintain a bit of a "low profile" look to it with just subtle changes.

It's just difficult to find anything that light, and that cheap-really. Contemplated some F150 factory 17x7.5 aluminums, but I'm sure they are heavy as hell too...
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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Yeah that Barrett .50 is bad a$$ too bad it is about 7,000 - 8,000 bucks. The rims look good though.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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Miami Dave:

Those wheels look nice!! I like 'em!

Mike
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Those rims look good.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Buy Them ...Now.... Very Nice
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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Aight...Hmmm

Any other rims out there in that size and price/weight range?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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Oh, and backspacing for the 17x9? Don't want to wear my suspension parts out, it ranges from 5.25 to 4.75...?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Oh, and backspacing for the 17x9? Don't want to wear my suspension parts out, it ranges from 5.25 to 4.75...?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Your oem backspacing is 4.5 inches. I'd stay as close to that as possible.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MiamiDave
Centerline 17x9's forged aluminum:



I'm looking for a 2001 Expedition 4x4 strong rim, 17x9, under 30 lbs, and under $200. These seem to fit the bill...
Ive been looking for somthing like that 4 my 02screw-where did you find em?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Pretty nice wheels, but realize polishing them will be nothing short of a nightmare.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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i like em'
 
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