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Old 10-09-2009, 06:19 PM   #1
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New wheels and tires are on....

Well, finally got the wheels and tires installed but not before making a few more mistakes. The wheels are 18x8 Rocket Hyper Silver Boosters and the tires are 255/40R18V on the front and 275/40R18V on the back. 4.75" backspacing on all the wheels.

I know, I know, it still doesn't quite get the job done. I'd planned on 60 aspect tires to fill the wells (2.5" taller) and a better ride but they were too tall. I should have gone with a little wider tire front and rear and a 50 or 55 sidewall. That's what I get for listening to a tire expert. Oh well, they'll have to do until I can light these up a few times. Love the wheels but still don't have the right stance. I'll get it eventually.
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Old 10-09-2009, 06:21 PM   #2
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Re: New wheels and tires are on....

Scott the wheels look good, excellent choice!

Maybe a 3/5 drop or even a 4/6...

The wheels just "fit" your truck though.
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Old 10-09-2009, 07:04 PM   #3
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Re: New wheels and tires are on....

Now you have a good excuse to drop it more.
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Old 10-09-2009, 07:21 PM   #4
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Re: New wheels and tires are on....

it has to be lowered more,,,,,,,other than that great choice,,,
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:30 PM   #5
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Re: New wheels and tires are on....

i did that on my 68 camaro before i knew what the #'s on the sides of the tire actually meant. put a 50 series on the back and it should have been a 60 or 70 series to fill the wheel well.... truck looks good but yes tires are still to short...
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Old 10-09-2009, 10:32 PM   #6
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Re: New wheels and tires are on....

Scott it looks good, I want to check it out in person.
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Old 10-11-2009, 12:07 AM   #7
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Re: New wheels and tires are on....

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Now you have a good excuse to drop it more.
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it has to be lowered more,,,,,,,other than that great choice,,,
I agree, why buy another set of tires when it just needs lowered???
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