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Old 03-25-2008, 10:31 AM   #1
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Need Help with wheel choice

I want to buy some different rims for my truck and i am stuck between American Racings Ansen Sprint and their Hopster series of wheels what do guys think would look better on my truck. BTW, i'm sticking with 15".
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Old 03-25-2008, 10:39 AM   #2
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Here is another couple of pics of the truck
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Old 03-25-2008, 10:48 AM   #3
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id say go with the first link
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Old 03-25-2008, 11:10 AM   #4
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Re: Need Help with wheel choice

2nd choice..... why don't you want to go with a bigger rim?..if you don't mind me asking

i think this wheel would look awesome badass in a 17x10 & 17x8...it would appear bigger, give you better traction and ride handling, all with staying pretty close to the 15" wheel and tire size. that truck screeeeaams for bigger rolling stock!
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Old 03-25-2008, 02:53 PM   #5
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Re: Need Help with wheel choice

Both are great choices.The slots would look especially good on that black truck.It seems to be a choice of old school or contemporary (with a classic look).Either would look great,for sure.
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Old 03-25-2008, 02:56 PM   #6
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choice 2
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Old 03-25-2008, 08:55 PM   #7
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Old 03-25-2008, 10:04 PM   #8
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I would like either -- in an 18" wheel. I'd just get a used set of SS cragars if you're sticking with 15's though
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Old 03-25-2008, 10:15 PM   #9
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I would go with hopsters. I have started thinking about them after seeing them on a couple trucks like these. I have had my heart set on Torq thrust II's for the last 6 or 7 years and now that Im getting my truck closer to completion I'm thinking about being a lil different. Good looking truck by the way.
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Old 03-25-2008, 10:26 PM   #10
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EEEWWWW, it's a tough call but I really like the first ones! Looks like the old helibrands... You can't go wrong w/ either one! Your truck looks great-
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Old 03-25-2008, 10:56 PM   #11
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I like the hopsters myself , its a hard call thoug bcz your truck would look like the 72 truck on Dazed and Confused with the other wheels.
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Old 03-25-2008, 11:12 PM   #12
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I like the hopsters myself , its a hard call thoug bcz your truck would look like the 72 truck on Dazed and Confused with the other wheels.

....and that is a SWEET truck!!!
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Old 03-26-2008, 05:36 AM   #13
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I'm diggin' the Hopster's... by far!

But the end choice is in your hands, and your truck will look great with either set.
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Old 03-26-2008, 05:41 AM   #14
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dang it, I have to be different here! I like the Ansens, don't shoot me!! 7" up front and a nice wide 10 out back. period man, period!!
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Old 03-26-2008, 05:43 AM   #15
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I would leave it alone I like what you got now
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Old 03-26-2008, 05:46 AM   #16
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im a fan of the hopsters. a buddy of mine has them on a 94 short bed regular cab and im always trying to trade him my TTII's
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Old 03-26-2008, 06:20 AM   #17
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I like #1 there are too many #2 My 2cents
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Old 03-26-2008, 06:44 AM   #18
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I like the hopster's, but I like these just a little better.


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Old 03-26-2008, 06:51 AM   #19
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I dont think you can go wrong with either. Both of those are cool...
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Old 03-26-2008, 07:09 AM   #20
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Go with the Ansen Slots! They are cool
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Old 03-26-2008, 07:53 AM   #21
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Out of the two, I think the second one would be my choice. Althought I really like the look of rallys, #2 would look very sharp. I think different wheels would add alot to your truck.
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Old 03-26-2008, 07:53 PM   #22
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Old 03-26-2008, 08:16 PM   #23
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mC450! I like the one's on your truck better than the first link.
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Old 03-26-2008, 08:27 PM   #24
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I want to buy some different rims for my truck and i am stuck between American Racings Ansen Sprint and their Hopster series of wheels what do guys think would look better on my truck. BTW, i'm sticking with 15".
http://asp.americanracing.com/dealer.../mega/mA69.jpg
http://asp.americanracing.com/dealer...mega/mC450.jpg
The slots have that old school look, which I like, i would put some 295's on back with some 17" rims with a 1" spacer, it make it look like your running a ton of rubber,
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Old 03-26-2008, 09:08 PM   #25
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1st ones
the slots look better in 15's than hopsters IMO
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