Thinking about new rims and tires

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by smmayer92, Jan 16, 2012.

  1. I just think they'd be too big for a 2wd truck with stock suspension. Lifted or dropped would look alright, but stock? Eh....
     
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  3. Achromious

    Achromious New Member

    x2 on stock I personally wouldnt go over 15 or maybe 16 if I had to
     
  4. 16x7s came on my truck stock. That's as big as I'd go if I were you lol I'd say 15" would look devilishly good on your truck.
     
  5. Achromious

    Achromious New Member

    Hahah ^ yeah 15's are the way to go. Black or polished just comes down to your own preference but youve got some pics on the thread you can reference now
     
  6. Mine were polished aluminum originally, but the prev. owner painted em black because he was sick of polishing them lol
     
  7. Achromious

    Achromious New Member

    Haha I can sympathize, my moms bmw rims are basically black but only cause they dont stay polished for more than like two days at a time lol
     
  8. lol I'd say black is the way to go here, unless you live in a sunny warm climate
     
  9. Achromious

    Achromious New Member

    especially cause he's blacked out most of the truck already
     
  10. OP
    smmayer92

    smmayer92 New Member

    Pretty much everything that could have been black out has been at this point ( minus the body and chrom bumpers) I live in Florida so i can see the salt and sun having fun with polished rims. The truck is detailed and waxed every week but i prefer to only have to wash/wipe my rims. I dont wann have to break out the flitz power buff ball and drill every week. lol I think black in a 15 or 16 is where its at. The kis that said 17 would look good sent me some link to a guy selling Ford Edge crossover rims on craigslist for $200. His exact words were " They would look awesome bro, its 2012 get with the times, 15' and 16's are outdated now."
     
  11. Achromious

    Achromious New Member

    yeah man I'd stick to the black theme it can look sweet. Also I blacked out my bumpers and I love it. Id recommend giving it a go and maybe your rockers. Here's my thread on PlastiDip which is sweet because if you dont like it- you just peal it right off, no harm done. Cheap and easy afternoon project if you're handy with a rattle can and some tape.
     
  12. Achromious

    Achromious New Member

    If you do decide to give it a go pm me or let me know though cause there are a few things I would've liked to know before I started haha
     
  13. pooleo

    pooleo New Member

    the polished rims are coated. They are wash and wear. If the coat comes off, then you have a problem.
     
  14. Achromious

    Achromious New Member

    never seen an ad for polished rims which didnt say "clear coat is pealing" lol
     
  15. Achromious

    Achromious New Member

    But if you bought um new and took care of them you'd be fine I'm sure. Plenty of people do manage to keep polished runs looking good
     
  16. pooleo

    pooleo New Member

    I had my first set of MB 62's for like 5 years before they started to peel. And they only did at the rivits. I never took care of them tho. And, it was driven in winter, with salty roads. FLIM!
     
  17. Achromious

    Achromious New Member

    Everyone's experiences are different, just the way of the world
     
  18. OP
    smmayer92

    smmayer92 New Member

    Im sure polished would look great too but black might be a better choice to go with. Ive never thought about painting my rockers, might turn out pretty nice.
     
  19. Achromious

    Achromious New Member

    Yeah man I was really surprised by how good mine turned out and with plastidip there's no risk in it
     
  20. Achromious

    Achromious New Member

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