Got the new wheels and meat on..what do you think?

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Old 08-10-2006, 09:18 PM
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Got the new wheels and meat on..what do you think?

Finally got the Motto MT700 wheels with 305/50/20 Nitto Terragrapplers! I have highlighted the "50" because this combination works and the 305/55/20 does not. The 50's do still rub slightly. This can be corrected by trimming the wheel well flares (I have not had a chance to trim them yet and I show pics in my gallery). The 305/55/20's would have ripped my flares right off and torn the s*** out of my wheel well. I only say this b/c I tried to do extensive research from all of the forums and could not get a straight answer. So for those of you researching the same combination, take heed to my information. At any rate, here is a pic. I have posted more in my gallery.



 

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Old 08-10-2006, 10:05 PM
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Old 08-10-2006, 10:09 PM
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I'm trying to get the pics in the post. I just edited the gallery URL.
 
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Old 08-10-2006, 10:11 PM
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I think they look awesome...
 
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Old 08-10-2006, 10:37 PM
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A little more height with the 55 series might have been good but if they don't fit they don't fit.


Truck still looks great with the 50 series!
 
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Old 08-11-2006, 07:55 AM
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Looks great! If you had a wheel with a little more backspacing, or was slightly narrower, the 305/55-20's would have fit. Remember, wheel width and backspacing are as important as tire size when it comes to fitment. That's why people can run 35's on trucks like yours by using the OEM wheels.


 
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Old 08-11-2006, 09:19 AM
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I love those rims, looks great.
 
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Old 08-12-2006, 07:58 PM
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Looks great! I like those wheels. They look awesome with that white truck. Great selection. BoB
 
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Old 08-12-2006, 08:37 PM
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Wandell is exactly right. The 55's would fit if you had the correct backspacing/offset. Your wheel just stick out too far, thus they would make contact with turns. 10" rims + too little backspace = must use a smaller tire.

Gary
 
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Yeah, a 9" wheel would have worked perfectly. However, after living with this new setup now for the past couple of days, I love the width! Sure I have had to settle for a little shorter tire, but the tradeoff is worth it. I have gotten a lot of comments on it. Today was the first day I could clean it up since it has been raining since I put them on. I will post new pics, because it really shines now!!
 
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Old 08-12-2006, 10:36 PM
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Yes...don't get me wrong, I really like the look. Your truck is sharp. It's illegal to have the tire out that far in this state though, so I am looking at narrower wheels with the exact offset.
 
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Old 08-12-2006, 11:28 PM
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Love the look!!

The rims and wheels are tight!!! Looks great with the truck!!!
 
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Lookin good!
 
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Old 08-15-2006, 11:39 AM
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As promised, new pics without rain and after the truck was cleaned.
 
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Old 08-16-2006, 11:29 AM
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what is the back spacing on those. I just bought an 04 and thats how far i want mine to stick out. looks bad ***!
 


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