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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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Might be looking to switch up wheels and would like some input. As much as I like the current wheels they are starting to show their age due to 5+ years of daily driving. The chrome on the center caps are peeling and the lug nuts are rusting a bit. Having trouble finding any replacement caps or nuts for these (Pacer 942).

I do like the matte black SS wheels but not sure how they would look on the truck. Even looked at possibly running black titan 18's with a chrome center cap and lug nuts to keep the general look and maybe gain some traction back with a bigger sidewall. Any opinions?


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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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I think the SS wheels would look **** on there.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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I really like the wheels that are on the truck. There's got to be somewhere to get new center caps, and lug nuts shouldn't be a problem. Maybe I'm just unaware, but I'd try looking real hard for those first.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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matte black 20" ss rims would look good on their with a 305 tire.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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Damn thats a clean sick *** truck!!!

x2 I like the SS wheels also.

What roll pan is that BTW ??
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Looks awesome!

I think all the above options would look great! They all have a very distict look.

If I was starting fresh I'd probably go with the SSS reps.

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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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i have some titan 18's that are already black and have almost new tires less than 2k miles. pm me if you are interested.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Well after a bit of going back and forth, needing new tires etc, I decided to stick with the wheels I've got now. I managed to find the exact lug nuts again in chrome. As for the center caps, they are flat out impossible to find.

I did find the below caps that came out off tahoes that are the same diameter, just dont stick out like the old caps do, just flush. I wanted them plain but I guess I can live with the bowtie logos if I absolutely have to.

New lug nuts and caps will save me a good $500+ which is a plus with an 80e build in the works and other things that need attention.

TAHOE AVALANCHE SILVERADO TAHOE 1500 Center Cap SET | eBay

Before shot to show how weathered and beat these things have gotten, yes dirty too.




Pics with the new tires/caps/nuts to follow
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Got the new lug nuts/center caps and tires on. Love these new caps so much more than the old ones now that I see them on the truck. Tires are general Grabber UHP 275/4/20.

Some quick pics right before dark, going to wash the truck and maybe snap a few more tomorrow. Let me know what you think.



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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Nice touch
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