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Old 11-29-2008 | 01:51 AM
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Finally got my wheels!

16"x10" Summit Rims, 4.25 BS -32mm offset for my 295/75/16 Nitto Terra Grappler AT's! They look great. I am having a bit of a rubbing problem behind the front wheels when I turn.

I hope to post pics soon..
 

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Old 11-29-2008 | 09:50 AM
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COuld be caused by the bs on the wheel. You can probably heat the plastic and reshape it slightly. Or you can use a couple of zip ties to pull it back slightly.
 
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Old 11-29-2008 | 11:15 AM
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any pics?
 
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Old 11-29-2008 | 09:34 PM
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I was thinking of filing down the plastic trim that its hitting a bit. That should do it. Overall I am very happy with the selection. I'll try and get some pics up in the next day or so!
 

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Old 12-01-2008 | 05:59 PM
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OK here they are the NEW Wheels

16x10 Summit Wheels
295/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers AT
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Old 12-01-2008 | 06:42 PM
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Sweet! They do look like they stick out a little bit too far for my taste...and is probably the cause of your rubbing problem.
Are you still running 3.55 with those tires and how does your 4.6L handle that size? Notice any power loss?

I'm definitely gonna keep those in mind except 16x8 when I order rims for my 97. (It's the same color as your truck minus the tan bottom end).
 
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Old 12-01-2008 | 07:21 PM
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sweet!!! someday maybe i will have to open the wallet and buy some rims. love the stance
 
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Old 12-01-2008 | 07:35 PM
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Looks good, love the stance.
 
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Old 12-01-2008 | 07:38 PM
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Looks good. It's amazing how much wheels and tires can change the look of a truck
 
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Old 12-01-2008 | 08:14 PM
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yes it does change the look quite a bit. looks good! haha its funny guys like all of us can run 33s and in your case a little taller of a tire on a STOCK truck, and i see chevy trucks that need a small lift on to run them. looks good though!
 
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Old 12-01-2008 | 08:51 PM
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loooks good!
 
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Old 12-01-2008 | 09:33 PM
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They look like go kart rims? why the small wheel with huge rubber. is the small wheel look back in style again?
 
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Old 12-01-2008 | 10:45 PM
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I was having power loss issues before I installed my customed Gryphon Multi-position chip. It actually drives better now than when I was running stock wheels and tires. My rubbing problem is now gone. I just filed a very small part of the trim behind both front tires. I am thinking about raising the front of the truck up about and inch as well.

Summit Racing had them out to me fed-ex in a couple days no shipping charges. $119.00 a piece.


Originally Posted by Bindernut
Sweet! They do look like they stick out a little bit too far for my taste...and is probably the cause of your rubbing problem.
Are you still running 3.55 with those tires and how does your 4.6L handle that size? Notice any power loss?

I'm definitely gonna keep those in mind except 16x8 when I order rims for my 97. (It's the same color as your truck minus the tan bottom end).
 
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Old 12-02-2008 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Screw-Me-05
They look like go kart rims? why the small wheel with huge rubber. is the small wheel look back in style again?
Depends on the truck and the owner I suppose. I prefer having more rubber and less rim when I'm off-roading...it's easier to air down a taller tire than it is a low-profile one and not damage the rim when you bounce a ledge or rock.

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I was having power loss issues before I installed my customed Gryphon Multi-position chip. It actually drives better now than when I was running stock wheels and tires. My rubbing problem is now gone. I just filed a very small part of the trim behind both front tires. I am thinking about raising the front of the truck up about and inch as well.

Summit Racing had them out to me fed-ex in a couple days no shipping charges. $119.00 a piece.
Cool. I haven't chipped or tuned my 97 yet...a high mileage 4.6 that'll probably get replaced with a 5.4 instead when it dies. So far I'm happy with how my 4.6 is pulling the 32s that I'm running.
 
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Old 12-03-2008 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Bindernut
Depends on the truck and the owner I suppose. I prefer having more rubber and less rim when I'm off-roading...it's easier to air down a taller tire than it is a low-profile one and not damage the rim when you bounce a ledge or rock.

Exactly
 

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