I have Ford's 16" wheel package on my '03 Supercab Flareside with uncalled for tiny 235/70/R16 tires (some off-brand I never heard of "Wild-Trac").

Tire size is going to be 285/60/R18 - is this ok or will it be too big? My truck is sitting stock height.

I have decide I want to go to an 18" rim - Chrome or Stainless and not an off-road 8 to 12 hole wheel.

I've narrowed it down to 4 choices:

The AR Artillery isn't out yet.
The Forte F38 is ok.
The Eagle 178 is cheap (price wise) and looks like the AR Artillery
The MB Gunner 5 is quite similar to the Forte F38

American Racing ATX series Artillery:

Forte F38:

Eagle Alloy Series 178:

MB Wheels Gunner 5:

 

You probably need to call around and see what you can finds available, in the 5x135 bolt pattern. There are a bunch of wheel lsited in this on manufacturers site, but when you try and order, they are eother back orded or not available any more. I have been trying to find wheels for my Expedition, and every tiem I find one I like they tell me they are no longer available, because it is an obsolete pattern, and the low volume doen't justify the cost.

 

I agree you need to find out what is available but I woulde get either the AR or the Eagles. Personally I like the Eagles best

 

All those rims are in the retarded 5x135 that I need. The Forte and Eagle are in stock but the AR isn't on the market yet. American Racing is at the moment just teasing you with it on their site.

 

I like the AR's and Eagles.

 

Added another choice the MB Gunner 5. Saw the Gunner 6 on another truck here and really liked it, but since I don't have a 6 lug truck.........The 5 it is.

 

Wheel #1

or the eagle alloys

 

My vote is Eagle's or AR's... if you can get 'em

 

The American Racing Artillery's are starting to come out and pricing SUCKS!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18x9-...161110010r2383

http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wh...l.php?id=67081

 

I vote for the artillery's. I would rather spend a few extra bucks and get what I really wanted rather then maybe second guessing my decision later.

 

It is all about what you want and can justify. Prices really aren't that bad, I just spent a little less than that for my Helo 791s, and thought it was a bit pricey. Of course I spent more, than the ebay price, per wheel for my G.

 

I like the Eagles the best, the Artillerys next in line.