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Old 09-10-2017, 12:39 PM   #1
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Finally got my truck back from the paint shop....
Here are a few pics of the freshly painted truck. I must say I am happy with the color but I think it may be time for some new wheels.
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Old 09-10-2017, 12:41 PM   #2
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Old 09-10-2017, 12:42 PM   #3
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Great paint, the wheels look sweet too. No need for change IMO.
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Old 09-10-2017, 12:59 PM   #4
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Color looks great...maybe just put a fatter tire on the rear?
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Old 09-10-2017, 03:06 PM   #5
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Color looks great...maybe just put a fatter tire on the rear?
Exactly what I was thinking. Either way, no need to be unsatisfied with those wheels on that truck. Looks great.
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Old 09-10-2017, 04:10 PM   #6
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Beautiful truck but I'm gonna be the first to say different wheels would look better. I never liked those style wheels anyhow.
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Old 09-10-2017, 04:35 PM   #7
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Nice truck and color choice sir!
Wheels look fine but I'm sure you could find something else that fitts your look you looking for.
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Looks good. I like the current wheels, actually!
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Old 09-10-2017, 01:25 PM   #9
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How long did they have it hostage?
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Old 09-10-2017, 02:50 PM   #10
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Darn nice!
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Thanks guys! I have 275 in the rear and I barely clear the bed side so i don't think a bigger tire is an option for me. They had it for 3 weeks. I like the rims and haven't even had them for a year yet but think I may have to post them on CL and look for some billets.
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Looking good.

If we're picking on rims, how about a cheap fix? 1.5" spacers for rear wheels, paint the whole wheels or maybe just the centers dark, get some taller and fatter tires on the rear.
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Old 09-11-2017, 06:01 PM   #13
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Where can I get some spacers and I thought spacers are not safe?
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Where can I get some spacers and I thought spacers are not safe?
I had to run 1" on my rears. Measured wrong. They actually bolt on the axle then the wheel bolts to the spacer. We ran 1/2" spacers on a drag love truck running 5.30s in the 1/8. Never had an issue.
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Truck looks awesome by the way
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Old 09-11-2017, 08:36 PM   #16
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Where did you get the spacers from?

I actually just ordered some brushed/polished wheels, they will take about 6-9 weeks hopefully so i will be getting rid of these soon. I think the brushed will look good against the red.

Thanks for the opinions fellas!
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Old 09-11-2017, 06:32 PM   #17
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Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop....
Looks sweet! But I would change the wheels too, I never liked that style either. Personally I think something a little less blingy, and more old-school, would set the paint off even more - 73-up truck rallies, or Camaro style rallies. Maybe some five-spoke Cragars. Just my two cents of course!
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I wish I had a 5 lug, I'd offer to take them off your hands. Lol
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Can't remember but when you type 1" spacers in google comes up with all kinds of places
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