23" Saleens, or 20" Lariat Wheels?

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Old 02-17-2008, 02:43 PM
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23" Saleens, or 20" Lariat Wheels?

I'm torn. I can get 23" Saleens with tires for about 1100$. OR, 20" Lariat wheels with used tires for 800$. I really like the look of both, but can't decide if 23s are too big for me. I'll be dropping 2/4.





Edit: I'm not concerned with the size for fitment issues, just concerned with the general curb appeal. And the Saleen's are the chrome variant (would look good with my black paint.)
 

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man i think the 23s would look pretty sweet. i dont think too many people have gone that route yet.
 
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I would go with the Saleen wheels/tires. That price is a steal.
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 02:51 PM
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Do yall think I'd be a poser? Driving a 4.2 with Saleen's? I don't think anybody would notice...
 
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here you go man. This is my truck with a 2/6 drop. 3" rear leaf, 2" shackle, and 1" block removed. Good luck with the choice.

24" 305/35/24



20" 275/55/20 (stock lincoln)

 
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I'm also an OCD'er in the C&D section and those saleens look so easy to clean.
 
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Originally Posted by FordScrew24's
24" 305/35/24
Looks nice.
 
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Go with the saleens, nobody will really care if they're saleen wheels or not. If you were going to start slapping saleen stickers on the truck, that's going too far.
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by _cashel
Go with the saleens, nobody will really care if they're saleen wheels or not. If you were going to start slapping saleen stickers on the truck, that's going too far.
Agreed... I do love the grille though.. Mmmm..

 
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Those 23" tires are so damn expensive.
 
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Originally Posted by Stealth
Those 23" tires are so damn expensive.
Cheaper than my Nittos. Plus my friend works at discount tire. He's already accidentally "lost" a torque wrench and some lug nuts.... I broke the dang wrench putting my lift on though.
 
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Those Saleen wheels are really clean. They get my vote. 23" chrome wheels are going to add a ton of rolling mass at the corners though.
 
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Originally Posted by esf
Those Saleen wheels are really clean. They get my vote. 23" chrome wheels are going to add a ton of rolling mass at the corners though.
They're forged.. = less weight
 
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I'd go with the 23's
 
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Originally Posted by wandell
I'd go with the 23's
Well if you like em, that means something. Thanks bud.
 


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