Mudder.....if your out there.....respond!
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05-26-2000, 09:55 AM
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Mudder.....if your out there.....respond!
Hey Mudder,
First of all, thanks for the pictures. At least I can visualize what my truck would look like with those 285's. One question though.....What size of rim did you use? I'm asumming there are 16x8's? I want to get a rim that will push the wheel out about an inch outside the fender well. Will spacers solve this little problem?
First of all, thanks for the pictures. At least I can visualize what my truck would look like with those 285's. One question though.....What size of rim did you use? I'm asumming there are 16x8's? I want to get a rim that will push the wheel out about an inch outside the fender well. Will spacers solve this little problem?
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05-26-2000, 10:32 AM
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Noooooooooooooooooooo o o o oo ooo!
Dont use -ever- wheel spacers. If you want your tires to stick out, get a wheel size with a more negative offset.
Most wheels are available in several different offsets (back-spacing). Too many people dont know this, order a wheel in the default offset, and have tires that stick out looking stoopid.
Why would you want this? Are going to add fender flares? Tires that stick out will only only kick up dirt and rocks onto your paint job.
Dont use -ever- wheel spacers. If you want your tires to stick out, get a wheel size with a more negative offset.
Most wheels are available in several different offsets (back-spacing). Too many people dont know this, order a wheel in the default offset, and have tires that stick out looking stoopid.
Why would you want this? Are going to add fender flares? Tires that stick out will only only kick up dirt and rocks onto your paint job.
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05-26-2000, 02:32 PM
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HIT+RUN,
My rim size is a 16x8. But it sounds like you are lookin for a 16.5. I don't know anything about wheel spacers, so I can't help ya there. But I think wider tires look great, regardless of what riotrob says. Like I said big Ed has them on his and it looks sweet. But I do notice with wider tires that they kick up more rocks, but not as bad as a 16.5 33 would. Do you plan on adding some flares? I have some Xenon flares but haven't put them on yet, probably cause they are so wide. I believe when I go with a wider tire in the future I will put the flares on. But good luck to ya, hope ya get it all worked out.
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[This message has been edited by mudder (edited 05-26-2000).]
My rim size is a 16x8. But it sounds like you are lookin for a 16.5. I don't know anything about wheel spacers, so I can't help ya there. But I think wider tires look great, regardless of what riotrob says. Like I said big Ed has them on his and it looks sweet. But I do notice with wider tires that they kick up more rocks, but not as bad as a 16.5 33 would. Do you plan on adding some flares? I have some Xenon flares but haven't put them on yet, probably cause they are so wide. I believe when I go with a wider tire in the future I will put the flares on. But good luck to ya, hope ya get it all worked out.
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Patrick aka Mudder or MR.Daylighter of Arlington Texas (D/FW), member of the Texas Chapter club DAYLIGHTER edition F150 ®, Black 98 S/S S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar, Superwhite Bulbs, 2 Baja back up lights, 8 165 watt KC Daylighters, 4 chrome, 4 black (I come alive at night), Manik grille guard, Westin step bars, Rhino Taillight guards (thanks Pony), Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, Airaid High Flow system, Edelbrock IAS shocks, 285/75/16 BFG AT/S KO, American Racing Baja wheels, Cobra CB radio with 3' whip antenna, Escort Laser/Radar detector, Nokia cell phone, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, and a DAYLIGHTER sticker on the front windshield, and yes, I also have been infected with the infamous door crack. More to come for the Daylighting machine: JBA headers, superchip, and a Lighted Ford tailgate logo. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or see pics at me and pony's website www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8 , and to hear the Flowmaster exhaust http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/images/T005.wav
Also the Moderator of the Ford Trucks vs. GM trucks forum over on fordvschevy.com so check it out.
Check out the Toughest SOB in the WWF crush the Rock's Lincoln: http://www.amta.net/files/sc-2.avi
OH HELL YEAH!
Mr.Daylighter "Go ahead, flash your brights at me, see what happens"
2 BRT 4 U.
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If you go to a 16x10 instead of a 16x8 you will get the look you are looking for...with the 285s...but like the others said you will regret it later. Even the slightest water on the road will trash you newly washed truck. I like the clean look myself, so I opted for the 16x8 with the 285s......Good luck.Dave
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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts (black side out),all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover, Lumi Logo's (front and rear), clear front corner lenses, muth mirrors,3" bullseye spindles, dash mounted CB, (TX Chapter requirement,lol),personalized license plates.
San Antonio
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM