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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Im getting new tires and i wanna get some quality ones that last awhile which is why im def going with bfg's. IM tired of AT's so im getting KM2's. Problem is parents are nagging me to get aftermarket wheels so they don't wear weird and will last longer. I wanna get 50k out of em(thats about hte same as toyo MT right?). Need some suggestions on aftermarket wheels for 5 on 135 which i think is getting harder to find. I like teh rockstars without the center cap but i really don't wanna go up to 18" wheel rather go down to 16 for money reasons. BFG AT shipped for 950 km2's shipped for 1050. Suggestions or pictures welcome..
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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What color is your truck? What finishes of aftermarket wheels are you considering? Are you deadset on sticking with BFGs? Maybe you can post up a picture of your truck so we can provide you with better opinions.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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Here ya go

Maybe black not a glossy finish.. open to any suggestions 16" wheels too
 
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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I think if you are willing to go with a 17, these would look great.
http://aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=25
If not how about something like this?
http://aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=104

Your truck is not "fancy" and I do not mean that in a bad way at all. I think keeping the wheels a little more simple would make it work better as a whole. Does not have to be this brand, but something similar would work too.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Why will they wear weird with the factory rims? I think a set of mickey thompson classic II look good on that style of truck
 
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mdhawkin
I think if you are willing to go with a 17, these would look great.
http://aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=25
If not how about something like this?
http://aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=104

Your truck is not "fancy" and I do not mean that in a bad way at all. I think keeping the wheels a little more simple would make it work better as a whole. Does not have to be this brand, but something similar would work too.
Hey thanks I don't like the fancy look at all. It's like your in my head! lol I don't know about that first one. I like the second alright but it comes in a 16x8 with only 4"bs and i wanna minimize what i have to trim(need around 4.5bs plus a little trimming). I think i could manage going up to a 17 but on the 17 its 9" wide which means more trimming. I need to stick to a 8" wide with close to 4.5bs might be able to go to a 8.5 and 4.5. I was thinkin about going down to a smaller tire but i have 4.88's and im afraid for traction problems if i go smaller plus prolly wouldn't like the look.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sparkyb34
Why will they wear weird with the factory rims? I think a set of mickey thompson classic II look good on that style of truck
Yea bc the factory 16's are only 7" wide or 17's are 7.5 which is pretty narrow for a 315(12.50) wide tire so causes some weird wear alot of times.

Had classic II's on my old truck got tired of htem plus couldn't find a 16x8 with 4.5 bs in them anymore only 3.75bs. want something a little different. thanks tho.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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^Thanks for the effort, but those rims are all a little too flashy for me with the exception of the first one i think but it kinda looks like a wheel that should be on a car to me. I have looked at some just can't really find any i think would look good on my truck being green and two tone?

Keep'em coming guys
 
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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Here is another one:
http://aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=263
The black version looks really good, but I am thinking you might could go with the black/superfinish (helps with the existing chrome and two tone) with the 5x135 - 8" with 4.625 BS. From looking around like you said half the battle is just finding a wheel that fits.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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you can go to http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=BZ1&url=/ index_w.jsp and check out what is available. Just enter the year/make/model of the truck and then click on wheel. It will pull up all the wheels that we have to fit your truck and give you the cost. If you order the tires at the same time, we will mount and balance them for free so it will be all set to just bolt on the truck.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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What type of rim do you like, big spokes, little spokes, 10 holes, off the wall
 
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 03:49 AM
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I think i found one! Might order give me some opinions do yall think this wheel will look alright on my truck. It's kinda got a shine to it but i don't think its a fancy wheel by any means. Also it's 16x8.5 which is the recommended minimum width for a 12.50. It -6 offset/4.51bs. I think thats about as good as im gonna get. I can have them on my door step for $360 bucks!

I can also get them in the one color the silver finsih, but i kinda like the black what do ya'll think. You think these would look good on my truck with km2's, letters in? Lookin at getting a black tractor supply toolbox from a buddy for cheap too Think it could look cool?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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^^ that will work - I do like the black on silver better than all silver.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by offroadn'98
Problem is parents are nagging me to get aftermarket wheels so they don't wear weird and will last longer.
Yeah, my wife nags at me to watch football & drink beer all Sunday so the couch cushons wear evenly...
 
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