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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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i found a set of rims i like and am probably gonna get them...



my truck is an 03 regular cab 2wd and pewter in color, i have plans to lower it eventually but want rims first...what size would yall go with on this (they are 17 by 8s...)

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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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well, first we gotta know how low you plan to go
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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probably just 2/4 or 3/4...not to low, conservative drop
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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I love these wheels! I went "18's
http://m.flickr.com/photos/52921992@...68968/sizes/m/
http://m.flickr.com/photos/52921992@...28924/sizes/m/
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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I have a 2.5"/4 drop
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 07:39 AM
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go with 18's like he did, you'll be happier unless you like a lot of sidewall...i would say go with 20s, but if you like smaller wheels then thats just you haha....
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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With such a small drop, you will need to go at least 18's with a decent tire to fill the wheel wells,IMO I'm saying go 20's also...
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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Ok so 18s, what size tire??
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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probably a 55 series sidewall i would think....other than that all you gotta pick now is the width, and thats up to you.....soo ---/55/18, you fill in the blank
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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Click the link in my sig... those are the wheels you want

that was on a 4/5, I originally wanted a 3/5 but what are you to do. Welcome to the low life hah

(bad picture. They are Cragar Soft 8's)
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