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What do you think about these wheels? They kind of look like the new HD 20's. They are 18 x 8.5with 25mm offset. So that shoud be like stock, correct? Still trying to make up my mind on them. I will run stock tires for awhile and I have a 2" level, wanting to upgrade to 275/70/18's when I wear the stockers out. Any opinions on them? The wheel in the pic is a 5 lug, I know.

 

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Not a bad wheel, credit for a basic and clean look...if the ride is clean and simple too, they'll blend right in!!!

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Konig makes a decent inexpensive wheel. The only real complaint is that their finishes don't hold up well. I like that design.

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I found them on Ebay and they have been discontinued according to Discount Tire. I ordered them from a place on Ebay that had 4 left. They opened the boxed to inspect them before shipping and two were damaged they said and gave me a refund. I guess it wasn't meant to be!

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Sorry to hear that it fell through...everything happens for a reason, maybe there's a set of wheels out there waiting to find you. Keep us posted...good luck dude!

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It wasn't the actual wheel in the pic. I called to confirm the fitment and they were 6 lug. I'm thinking about keeping my stock wheels and just getting bigger tires. I am wanting 275/70/18 Duratracs. I really like the way they look.

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