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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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I bought a cheap pair of wheels for my DR, and when i got them i thought they might look good on all four corners. So i put them both on one side today to see what it'd look like. Don't mind how dirty everything is, and i would obviously get some center caps and new lugnuts if i were to use them.

Im really sick of the look of my 20's and how shitty they ride with the 35 series tires, these should ride quite a bit better. They are pretty heavy and i don't think there is any weight savings over my 20s though.

What do you guys think about them?







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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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it doesnt look bad. but the 20's look better.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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i i like cheeper wheels in imo..i had bought some 15x10 in wheels for my truck this week and painted them black..depending on how wheel they look.. i may buy some 15x8s and put them on the front..any one know if 15's will fit on the front??
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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I do know 15" wheels don't fit on the back because the brake caliper is too big, well at least the 4 different kinds i had didn't. I have not tried them on the front though.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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If you decide to sell the 20s please pm me
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by silver-bullet
I do know 15" wheels don't fit on the back because the brake caliper is too big, well at least the 4 different kinds i had didn't. I have not tried them on the front though.
thats what a grinder is for
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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they don't look bad, but i'd keep the 20s. or go with a different 20" wheel if you're sick of yours.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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what size are the smaller wheels anyway??
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by KevinF56
they don't look bad, but i'd keep the 20s. or go with a different 20" wheel if you're sick of yours.

Well when i bought the 20's i was going for more of a show truck, now its much more for speed. I really need a wheel that they make DR's for so i can run them on the street, it doesn't hook up too well anymore on street tires.



Larry01z28: they are 16x8 with 5"bs, i think i'll get some 16x10 for the rear if i decide to get 2 more though.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Those look like Cragar Soft 8s. I had some in 15x7" on my 97 S10.


I like them on your truck, but the 20s look a lot better. You could always get tires with a little more sidewall for a better ride but I dont know what to tell you as far as traction is concerned.
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