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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 01:43 AM
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Question guys...need your honest opinion:

I've got an 04 F150 FX4 with a three inch lift and 305x55x20's I'm running Nitto's on it and love the truck but am due for some new rears soon and have been thinking of making a change. So here are my questions:

Question1-Thoughts regarding wheels on truck now?
Question2-Would Black XD's look better or should I stop being a *** and be happy with what I've got?
Question3-Should I go with a bigger tire?
Question4-Each of these tires are about $320 each; I've heard going to an 18inch wheel would give me more options and I'd be able to go bigger for less money. About $100.00 less per wheel.
Question5-If you do think I should go bigger how bad will it affect my gas mileage (not looking for specifics just general thoughts)

Here are a few pics

Thanks again guys... look forward to hearing all of your thoughts..





 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:11 AM
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I'd say keep the Wheels and Get a set of Larger Tires.....
35x12.50 Trail Grappler

No need to spend the money on wheels when you already have a good set of aftermarket ones (especially in todays economy)
 

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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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I to say some 35x12.50 would look good but maybo a little more agressive tread pattern though, just my opinion though, nice truck!!
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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Thanks guys.... Best bang for the buck?? Mileage, wear Etc....
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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I meant what tire are best? Heard kumo kl71 are pretty good
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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id say keep the wheels, i think they look sweet.

Get some 35" trail grapplers or toyo mts....maybe even some goodyear duratracs if you dont want an MT.

What 3" lift are you running?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ndChapter
Question guys...need your honest opinion:

I've got an 04 F150 FX4 with a three inch lift and 305x55x20's I'm running Nitto's on it and love the truck but am due for some new rears soon and have been thinking of making a change. So here are my questions:

Question1-Thoughts regarding wheels on truck now?
Question2-Would Black XD's look better or should I stop being a *** and be happy with what I've got?
Question3-Should I go with a bigger tire?
Question4-Each of these tires are about $320 each; I've heard going to an 18inch wheel would give me more options and I'd be able to go bigger for less money. About $100.00 less per wheel.
Question5-If you do think I should go bigger how bad will it affect my gas mileage (not looking for specifics just general thoughts)

Here are a few pics

Thanks again guys... look forward to hearing all of your thoughts..





Holy crap! I thought I was the only one on here with those wheels!! Maybe you should go up to a 295/60R20. Nitto makes that size in the Terra Grappler. The 285/65R20 from BFG looks a little skinny to me. Nice truck dude!!
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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Is that a body lift you have? If so, add a 2.5 inch leveling kit, a taller rear block and get some 35x12.50's.
 
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