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03-07-2011, 04:25 PM
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This look any better?!?
Guys,
I've been wanting to ditch the 22s on my truck ever since the moment I first laid eyes on it  They're just too "Ghetto" for me.  I think a truck should still look like a truck, not something else...I kinda like wheels 'n tires with a bit of sidewall on them (I know, guess I'm getting old!) So I bought me a set of grey spoke 18x9.5 Coys C5's with Toyo Proxes S/T 255/50R18 on the front and 285/50R18 on the back. Used a 1 1/4" adapter/spacer in the back. What do you guys think?!? I like it; think it has a bit of a muscle vibe this way...  erik Old wheels;  New wheels;  Forgive me; I haven't painted the rear drums black just yet... Also plan on lowering it a bit more. Nothing radical...     
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03-07-2011, 04:28 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
That looks 200 times better. Looks agressive
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03-07-2011, 04:33 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
Looks awesome!!! Leave it as it is i say! Where did you get your flush mount tonneau cover? i like it alot!
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03-07-2011, 04:45 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
that looks way better man, good move.
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03-07-2011, 04:51 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
Looks great what kind of bed cover is that?
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03-07-2011, 05:05 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
Thanks for the compliments guys!
Was afraid I might get dissed for choosing the "smaller" 18" wheels instead of the popular 20 or 22 combos. Think the cover is a CheckMate FX flushmount tonneau. Pics don't show it very well, but it's been painted body color. Looks nice, lifts ok, but isn't very watertight   On the other hand; my truck is a weekend / cruise-night toy, so it won't be out much when it's pouring outside. I wouldn't be happy with the cover if this was my DD though... The leaks and no means of locking the tailgate, so stuff in the bed is bassically up for grabs  Unless I'd relocate the tailgate handle to the inside and put locks on/in the tonneau...
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1972 GMC 2500 Sierra 350 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport 400 GTO/Judge Clone 1970 Pontiac GTO 400 convertible restoproject 1970 Pontiac Bonneville 455 convertible Last edited by erikgto; 03-07-2011 at 05:08 PM. |
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03-07-2011, 05:42 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
Sometimes going to a smaller wheel completes the look and stance of the truck better than larger wheels. I like your style. Nice choice.
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03-07-2011, 05:57 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
new rimz lok sick dude! love 'm...good choice!
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03-07-2011, 06:00 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
looks great
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03-07-2011, 06:25 PM
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03-07-2011, 06:47 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
Looks awesome... I agree 100% regarding having a bit of sidewall on a truck. On top of that, you might not have to look out for potholes quite so much!
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03-07-2011, 07:06 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
Yep....Looks much much better !!!
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03-07-2011, 07:15 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
Looks good...Nice amount of rubber wraped around them too
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03-07-2011, 07:18 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
Are those 18s all the way around? For some reason the back wheels look smaller to me. It looks 10 times better now, though. Good choice!
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03-07-2011, 07:37 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
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I like the new ones much better! |
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03-07-2011, 07:39 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
that looks 100 times better! athough 20" coys would look good too...it was more the style of wheel not the size that made it look bad!....now just a little lower...
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03-07-2011, 08:21 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
You made the right choice!
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03-07-2011, 08:23 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
looks much better
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03-07-2011, 08:24 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
100000 times better. I think the 18's with the amount of tire you have on them is perfect, good job
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03-07-2011, 08:51 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
Awesome... Sooooo Much Better!!!
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03-07-2011, 09:17 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
Looks way better,ditch the tailights and fix the front driver side marker light!
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03-07-2011, 09:18 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
I love the look with the new wheels! Great choice.
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03-07-2011, 09:33 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
1,000,000 times better....I don't like the blinged out ferris wheel sized rims, either.
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03-07-2011, 09:34 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
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03-07-2011, 09:38 PM
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Re: This look any better?!?
looks good those 22's made it look cheep and I'm a big wheel no tire liking guy. also it will lots better once you dechrome those drums
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