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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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I have been toying with the idea of getting some different wheels. I know for a fact that I want to stay with 17's, just looking really for more of a different look with a wider wheel. I like the Denali wheels that are on here now, but would like something wider, and more of an old school look. I had been looking at some different brands, all sort of the same design, but none had the size or 6 lugs to fit our trucks.

Well I found some cragers on ebay a few minutes ago that are basically what I had been thinking about, but I am not sure if this would be a good look on the modern truck. I do know that I am wanting to lower the front of the truck a bit lower than the rear to give it that muscle car rake, and with the cowl hood on my truck now, that these might go well, but need to advice.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-WH...QQcmdZViewItem

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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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if your into that old school look i guess...i definately wouldnt put those on my truck. my neighbor is putting those on his old hotrod and they are pretty dang light
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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oh and someone makes a knockoff of that wheel for cheaper i beleave. i can find out the brand if you need me to.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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i think thats a decent deal for those wheels
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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I like them, how much do they weigh?
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Well, I tell ya, I really like the Weld Racing Dune 6's that Trever1T has on his truck, but sorry. There is no way in hell I could or would spend that kinda $$$$ on wheels for my ****. I really do like the old school look, but like I said, there's nothing wrong with the Denali wheels that are on there now, I just really want something wider on there, and not this modern looking bling bling crap that everyone puts out these days.
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I like them, how much do they weigh?


Not sure, but I don't think they weigh that much. They are Aluminum wheels. I'll look into it and see. The crager website doesn't offer much insight.
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i bet it would only cost around 350 to have your stockers widened. thats what i plan on doing with 2 of my eagles when i need new tires so i can fit a 305 series tire back in the back.
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I say if you like them get them. your opinion is all that matters. Take for instance black wheels. I absolutley do not care for the way black wheels look on anything but I am definatley in the minority. The only person you should worry about pleasing ultimately is yourself.
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Old school wheels I am putting on. I got 20's tho they are 8.5" wide. Porkers tho 40Lbs each without tires
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