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Old 08-18-2024, 12:34 PM   #1
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New Wheels Finally Installed !!

I finally got my new wheels & tires installed.

1st Pic Wheels: Ridler 18X8

Tires: 245/45/18


2nd Pic Wheels: Detroit Steel Wheels 20X8 and 20X9

Tires: 245/40/20

Which set do you like best??
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Old 08-18-2024, 02:48 PM   #2
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I finally got my new wheels & tires installed.

1st Pic Wheels: Ridler 18X8

Tires: 245/45/18


2nd Pic Wheels: Detroit Steel Wheels 20X8 and 20X9

Tires: 245/40/20

Which set do you like best??
I vote for the Ridler wheels.
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Old 08-18-2024, 03:12 PM   #3
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Re: New Wheels Finally Installed !!

The Ridler wheels suit the style that you have this truck restored too.IMO.
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Old 08-18-2024, 06:09 PM   #4
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Re: New Wheels Finally Installed !!

I like the Detroit Steel, but like "boxers" or "briefs", who are WE to tell you what to do? You're the one who has to live with it. (grin)

Keep them both, and swap back and forth as you see fit.
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Old 08-18-2024, 08:57 PM   #5
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Another vote for the Ridler wheels ... that looks sharp!
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Old 08-19-2024, 10:48 AM   #6
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Detroit Steel works for me.
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Old 08-19-2024, 11:55 AM   #7
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Yep, the smoothies pop with the top and trim paint. Matches the roll pan, too.
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Old 08-19-2024, 05:19 PM   #8
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Kind of like redhead or brunette....it's too hard to choose....
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Old 08-20-2024, 03:35 PM   #9
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Re: New Wheels Finally Installed !!

Are the second wheals photoshoped? Like others have said, it depends on what style you are going for. If you want an old school muscle truck than go with the first one. If you want low and slow neo retro than go with the second. I like the second ones myself. I wonder what the weight difference is. Beautiful truck by the way.
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Old 08-20-2024, 06:27 PM   #10
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Are the second wheals photoshoped? Like others have said, it depends on what style you are going for. If you want an old school muscle truck than go with the first one. If you want low and slow neo retro than go with the second. I like the second ones myself. I wonder what the weight difference is. Beautiful truck by the way.
NO they are actually installed, I go to that car show every last Friday of the
month.

I get there early, to claim that particular spot, alongside a good friend.

I have added another Pic.

The steel wheels and larger 20" tires increase the weight about 200 lbs.
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Old 08-20-2024, 06:34 PM   #11
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I like it on the 20s.
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Old 08-20-2024, 07:30 PM   #12
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NO they are actually installed, I go to that car show every last Friday of the
month.

I get there early, to claim that particular spot, alongside a good friend.

I have added another Pic.

The steel wheels and larger 20" tires increase the weight about 200 lbs.
How much is it lowered?
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Old 08-20-2024, 11:30 PM   #13
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Re: New Wheels Finally Installed !!

Ridler all the way. Those steel ones are an extra 200 lbs of noooo thank you in my book
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Old 08-23-2024, 05:07 PM   #14
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Pretty sure the 20" steel wheel combo is not an additional 200# over the Ridler combo. Heavier? Yes.

Has anyone actually weighed either set-up?
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Old 08-25-2024, 10:49 AM   #15
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Re: New Wheels Finally Installed !!

BOTH LOOK GREAT !
Two different looks forsure, the transport wheels do make the truck look sweet though
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