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Old 01-10-2011, 02:35 PM
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18" or 20" rims with 33's

So im wanting to buy rims for my truck and i wanna get the Kmc xd spy rims. I have a 2.5" in. Leveling kit for my truck. Iv been sitting here checking out what will have a better look. 18" or 20" rims with 33s tires. if u guys got some suggestions or some pics post them
 
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Old 01-10-2011, 05:47 PM
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20's for tires will cost more then 18's

either way they look nice.
 
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Old 01-10-2011, 06:17 PM
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Personally I like the 18s over 20s. I had the factory 20s before I got my new 18s and I like the look of more sidewall showing. Check out my sig and my profile for some pics of 295/70/18s. That converts to slightly over 34s but you can still get the idea.
 
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Old 01-10-2011, 07:27 PM
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20s & 33s FTW!

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20x9 XD Monster 778s, +18 offset 5.71" BS, 33x12.5 Toyo Open Country Mud Terrains, 2" Bilstein leveling 5100 series.
 
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Old 01-10-2011, 08:14 PM
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UNC Lariat can you post a few more pics of your ride from the front looking back so i can see how the tires look. Im about to buy the exact same size. THX
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 12:38 AM
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A few more pictures.









295/70/18 Trail Grapplers on 18x9 XD Monsters with 2.5in AS leveling kit.
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 12:43 AM
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WOW.. its like god made a beautiful ford, then he made the perfect size tire to tuck under it. Great pics UNC.
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:20 AM
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I have 33's on 20's now but I have been thinking about going to 18's with 35's. To me 33's are just a touch to small on 20's w/level.

 
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Old 01-11-2011, 08:39 AM
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Is your truck a 4x4 or 4x2. Either way I'd go 20's but if you have a 4x4 I'd go wit 35's over 33's. I think you'll wish you spent all that money on larger tires in the long run. 33's are small.
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 08:51 AM
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295/70/18s FTW. Bought mine about the same time as UNC. And I'm with him, I like more sidewall.







 
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Here is the 20 inch spy with 33's on it. with 2 1/2 inch level up front
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 12:07 PM
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Also if you want the spy I would recomend getting the 20 inch because of the way the rim is designed it would look to cluttered with a smaller size! I looked at it for a long time before i went with the 20! if you want a 18 i would say get a more open rim! the spokes on the spy dont look very long with a 18 inch wheel. Just my 2 cents
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 12:19 PM
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rllackey, how often are you rotating your tires? You're truck looks and sounds great!

Coldbore, your truck looks amazing as well.
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 12:38 PM
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rllackey, how often are you rotating your tires? You're truck looks and sounds great!
Thanks man. I plan on rotating and balancing every 5K at the oil change. Haven't needed to yet. Put about 1K miles/month on them. That's the plan anyway.
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by brazzeal15
WOW.. its like god made a beautiful ford, then he made the perfect size tire to tuck under it. Great pics UNC.
Thanks man, I really appreciate the compliment!
 


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