Aftermarket Wheels

[MacA]

I have been struggling recently with the decision whether to buy some new wheels or not. I have been back-and-forth on manufacturers and styles to the point that my head is spinning!! To make a long story short, here are a few of my conclusions along the way.

 

 

• I started out looking at all black rims. Decided against them primarily because I still want a black with "minimal" bling theme. The all black rim is TOO black for me
  
• Looked at some chrome rims "in-person" that looked real nice on the internet, and the quality sucked. Plus, I am borderline "Anti-Bling" and I think the all chrome or highly polished rims would put it over-the-edge for me!
  
• The best looking rims that I have seen have been the ones that are gloss black and machine faced. There are several versions out there that I like, but I want to see them "in-person" before I purchase.
  
• Last but not least...I realized that the wheel design that I was drawn to is basically the same as the stock 18" Z71 rims that are currently on my truck. Not exact, just variations of the same.
  

 

 

I am leaning towards just keeping my stock rims and putting my money into a nicer set of tires.

 

THOUGHTS??

[Matt_]

the good thing about wheels... you can always change them!

 

i feel that the wheel/tire combo is the #1 differentiating aspect of a vehicle. id go for a new set....

[FarmerDave]

I love my stock 18's too, I am keeping mine and putting the extra cash into better tires. Also, I don't trust getting a chrome wheel, I don't think they would hold up too well to the winters around here.

[MacA]

the good thing about wheels... you can always change them!

 

i feel that the wheel/tire combo is the #1 differentiating aspect of a vehicle. id go for a new set....

 

Matt,

Your wheels were the inspiration for me to start looking at that style. Are you pleased with the quality? Give me some of your "motivational" feedback!!

[crracer105]

mark,

 

if you get rid of your 18's id be interested in your's.. been looking for those to replace my 17's

[Matt_]

the good thing about wheels... you can always change them!

 

i feel that the wheel/tire combo is the #1 differentiating aspect of a vehicle. id go for a new set....

 

Matt,

Your wheels were the inspiration for me to start looking at that style. Are you pleased with the quality? Give me some of your "motivational" feedback!!

 

 

 

Yes im very pleased with the quality. And from your summary it sounds like you are just like me.... dont want too much "bling" and dont want something that looks like crap unless you clean/polish them every weekend.

 

Thus... the black/machined with clearcoat wheel fits the bill. They've even handled this horrible winter that the Northeast just experienced.

 

Do IT!!!

 

 

 

Plus i know where to get some wheels/tires for unbeatable prices... i got you covered

[MacA]

Plus i know where to get some wheels/tires for unbeatable prices... i got you covered

 

Talk to me!!

[ArkansasHellRaiser]

get some of rbp's wheels. they're the best looking ones out there and they have exactly what you're looking for and i know this because we have the same taste

[ffthornton]

I found looking at the rims in person helped me more than anything.

[MacA]

I found looking at the rims in person helped me more than anything.

I agree 100%!!

 

I found these this afternoon at a local tire/wheel shop. They are Eagle Alloy Series 197. What do you think?

 

UPDATE: I just read where these only come in a -11mm offset / 4.50 backspace. I would be getting a 18x9 size wheel. Would this even work on my truck?

 

[MarkD]

Can you get them drilled for 6 lug?

 

If you can't, then...go ahead and buy them, keep them for a while, then sell them to a friend for next to nothing.

 

Seriously, that wheel would look good on your truck!

[MacA]

Can you get them drilled for 6 lug?

 

I can get them in the right 6x5.5 lug pattern. It is just the offset and backspacing that I am worried about.

[Matt_]

mark... i would not put a -11mm offset wheel on these trucks (unless you get a 6" lift). that would stick out 1" futher than my wheels do.

max i would go is 9" wide with 5.0 backspace (0 offset)... and it would have to be "the perfect" wheel. IMO 9" wide wheels with 5.5 (or 5.7) backspace (18mm offest) is ideal.

 

also, do the 8 lug and 6 lug wheels look the same? some wheels change their number of spokes based on the number of lugs... so keep that in mind when shopping around.

[MacA]

mark... i would not put a -11mm offset wheel on these trucks. that would stick out 1" futher than my wheels do.

max i would go is 9" wide with 5.0 backspace (0 offset)... and it would have to be "the perfect" wheel. IMO 9" wide wheels with 5.5 (or 5.7) backspace (18mm offest) is ideal.

 

also, do the 8 lug and 6 lug wheels look the same? some wheels change their number of spokes based on the number of lugs... so keep that in mind when shopping around.

 

Although that is not what I wanted to hear...that is the advice I was looking for. THANK YOU!!

 

Still looking!!!

[MacA]

Well, I found the wheel (I hope!!) that fits my needs. It is a Helo HE835 Black w/ Machined Face. I'm getting it in a 18x9 w/ +18mm offset.

Here's a picture:

 

 

Might get them as early as Friday, but most likely early next week. I'll post pics!