'71 Got some new shoes
 

So I also went the cheap route as have so many with cast wheels, and finally bought a set of Ridler 695's matte gray in 18x8 4.75" bs and 20x10 5.5" bs. When I opened the box, I was really surprised, they look amazing in person. I know they're "played out" or whatever but I can't get over how great they look on these trucks. I paid $680 shipped with new lug nuts and valve stems. As soon as the UPS guy dropped them off, I went to discount tire to order the rubbers. I'm going with a 245/45r18 for the front and 275/40r20 on the rear. I saw a set with 245/40r18's on the front but thought they looked just a little too rubber bandish for me. Tires should be here by Monday so I'll post some more pics when I mount them. My truck is a stepside and it looks like I'll end up having to trim the rear fender lips for peace of mind. I'm pretty sure I'll have to drop it more to be happy with the stance.

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/y...k/photo-35.jpg

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Nice. Looking forward to seeing the pics of them mounted. :metal:

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Gonna look awesome
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Well the 20x10's didn't look quite right so I ordered 20x8.5's, still used the 275/40r20's. I definitely need to do something about all that altitude. Maybe a 4/6 soon. I can tell that I already need an adjustable track bar with the drop it has now though and it's bugging the snot out of me.
Here's a before:
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/y...k/photo-49.jpg
And After:
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/y...k/photo-47.jpg
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/y...k/photo-48.jpg

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Those look good!

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Yes they do. Don't tell anyone what you paid for them. :smoke:
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I agree. If they look expensive, don't bother correcting someone.
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Just sayin"...

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Holy bejeezus! Jimbabwe, that looks sick! Thanks!!! Man, that's my new desktop background on my laptop and my phone now. Maybe it'll get a little more than a 4/6 now, lol. I need to ditch the longtubes for some mid-lengths to clear. Awesome!

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Haha! No problem. It only took two minutes. That's what I'm doing to my stepside right now.

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HaHa! Evidently, lowering your truck is addictive!

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Did they just bolt right up?
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I still like those wheels alot they go with alot of different styles, look good on your truck

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very nice! (especially with the photoshopped stance ;)

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heathbirkendahl - Yep, bolted on with no issues.

Fireball - I agree, they really look good on a lot of different vehicles. Thanks!

VA72C10 - Jimbabwe did great on the photoshop. Now I have to get it lower, lol

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Thank you!
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