New rims or gears???

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Old 09-27-2008, 10:21 PM
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New rims or gears???

ok so my original plan was to keep my 17" dc1 and just get 37s and 4.88 yukon gears but my biggest concern is that the 17s will look to small on 37s i made the mistake last time to get 35s and 17s but cant go back now i am wanting some new tires...wanting to upgrade to 37s but the question is in yalls opinion should i run the same rims i have now with 37s or get new rims along with the 37s and no gears so........ 37s and gears..same rims or 37s and 20 or 18s no gears
 

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Old 09-27-2008, 11:00 PM
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I don't think I would run the 37's without re-gearing. Keep the wheel's for now. Just my 2 cent's!
 
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Old 09-28-2008, 12:14 AM
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Agreed. No reason to spend a bunch of money on new rims just to get bigger tires.
 
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Old 09-28-2008, 12:18 AM
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new gears and tires. you dont want to ruin your transmission just because you wanted rims. IMO 17 and 18" rims look good w/ 37's. just depends on the wheels obviously but i think it would look really good on your truck. maybe put charcoal accents on the wheels if you want to change the look of your wheels up a bit.
 
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Old 09-28-2008, 12:49 AM
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thanks guys anymore opinions
 
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Old 09-28-2008, 08:49 AM
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I agree. I'd go with new gears.
 
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Old 09-28-2008, 11:51 PM
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Old 09-28-2008, 11:52 PM
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oh wait, your in arkansas, sell the rims to me and then you can buy new ones.
 
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Old 09-28-2008, 11:54 PM
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Definitely gears.
 
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Old 09-29-2008, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DaMoose81
oh wait, your in arkansas, sell the rims to me and then you can buy new ones.
well everybody think i should get gears and i would have a hard time lettin the rims go so ill message you if i ever get rid of them
 
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Old 09-29-2008, 09:43 PM
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Stick with what you got and regear and get 20" in few mths when you get money. 17" and 37" look to small
 



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