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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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not that i know of.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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Looks like the 305/45/18 Nitto 555R's will be in order then.
Now I need to find a cheap pair of 10" wide 18" wheels.
Anyone know where I could get a set at a reasonable price? Used or new?

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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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Thinking of these:

http://www.americanracing.com/dealer...mega/m6081.jpg

What you think?

Jim
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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hey jim i was looking at those also , i dont know the wieght on them is the reason i havent pulled the trigger. let me know if you decide to get them. i keep my eye out on ebay for some weld evo's since they make them in an 18 x 10 but havent seen any go for decent prices. i just picked up the nitto 555r's in 305/45/18 and im using them on my centerline 18x 8.5 i know they arent recommended for anything smaller than a 9.5 but i have seen them on my buddies 18x8 and they dont have a bulge or anything , i actually used them last time out and ran a 1.609 60 ft with them.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004SSS
hey jim i was looking at those also , i dont know the wieght on them is the reason i havent pulled the trigger. let me know if you decide to get them. i keep my eye out on ebay for some weld evo's since they make them in an 18 x 10 but havent seen any go for decent prices. i just picked up the nitto 555r's in 305/45/18 and im using them on my centerline 18x 8.5 i know they arent recommended for anything smaller than a 9.5 but i have seen them on my buddies 18x8 and they dont have a bulge or anything , i actually used them last time out and ran a 1.609 60 ft with them.
Sounds good. I just don't want to spend a lot on a pair of rims. How much did the Nitto 555R cost each?
Your truck looks great! Love those flames. Very unique.
Your the one that bought your truck from Brians partner right?
Your previous screen name was 04Chase right?
What kind of prices have you gotten already on rims?

Jim
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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they need to just make DRs in 20s
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Quik
they need to just make DRs in 20s
I seriously doubt you will see that. Rims are too heavy, tires will not have enough sidewall (not too big of an issue), and the demand will not be that high.
I would do 16's if I was keeping the crappy rear drum brakes, but I'm upgrading to the Baer brakes rear disc conversion sometime soon. I cant stand the drum brake pulsations I've got since my truck has had 12K on it.
The Baer kit requires an 18" wheel or larger.....

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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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theres a market for it. how many trucks now are performance? how many are stock 20s or higher?

if you speak of it they will make it lol, but they should make it and as for sidewall theres plenty of cars with 18s or 17s hooking well with small sidewalls

a 20"DR would be nice for the street and use my slicks for the track
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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I called MT and they said at this time they are not making the size or any time in the near future. That may change if you get ahold of a diff tech but as of now according to the tech I talked to the new MT sizes for us truck guys is a no go

Jim check into some polished centerlines they are the lightest wheels out there for the price that I have seen. Check out the clearance section they have some damn good deals in there(50% off or more).
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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Does anyone no if there is a 28" or so drag radial. All i can find is 26". 16" wheels
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