Guess that wheel/tire combo!
#16
If my current tires hold out until I'm ready with the cash and what I want, I may go to 18's since the XD spys look better with the extra black. Also, I'll have a bit more height options with the 18's.
All I know is anything will be better than whats on there. 245/70/17 Starfires. They came with the truck...I had a lot of people tell me "Nice truck, but your wheels look tiny"
Thanks for your help btw.
I don't mind a little bit of rake, I actually don't have a preference. I just wanted to avoid too much sagging in the front with the bumper lol.
All I know is anything will be better than whats on there. 245/70/17 Starfires. They came with the truck...I had a lot of people tell me "Nice truck, but your wheels look tiny"
Thanks for your help btw.
I don't mind a little bit of rake, I actually don't have a preference. I just wanted to avoid too much sagging in the front with the bumper lol.
I like an inch or so of rake too myself. Anything less and it looks like the rear is sagging.
#17
Exactly! I never heard of them either until I got the truck. Believe me I've used a lot of different brands. When I was in highschool, all I could afford was used cheapos ha ha. I've gotten good at handling blowouts. Anyways, They've held good though can't complain. I just don't see them making it if I hit a rock just right. I've had rocks smaller than a palm of a hand rip a hole in the side wall of other tires.
I'm definitely not a fan of the sag on the back lol so I'll try to go for at least an inch. I'll measure once I get the bumper on.
I'm definitely not a fan of the sag on the back lol so I'll try to go for at least an inch. I'll measure once I get the bumper on.
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Exactly! I never heard of them either until I got the truck. Believe me I've used a lot of different brands. When I was in highschool, all I could afford was used cheapos ha ha. I've gotten good at handling blowouts. Anyways, They've held good though can't complain. I just don't see them making it if I hit a rock just right. I've had rocks smaller than a palm of a hand rip a hole in the side wall of other tires.
I'm definitely not a fan of the sag on the back lol so I'll try to go for at least an inch. I'll measure once I get the bumper on.
I'm definitely not a fan of the sag on the back lol so I'll try to go for at least an inch. I'll measure once I get the bumper on.
Sounds like a plan and I'm looking forward to seeing the bumper.
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#22
I measured the depth of my tires at 5/32 last week. They are wearing evenly which is good but they were at like 7/32 or 8/32 4000 miles previously. I've since put close to 1,000 already. I also noticed some small chunks missing in the rear. At that rate I'll be needing new tires soon.
First I need to decide on a design for my bumper. I originally wanted to imitate the look of the frontier full bumper replacement. Its has some nice angles to it. I've had second thoughts though since I have decided to use 4 inch pipe which is free and free is good for me!
#23
I have barely ran the truck this winter, but each time I have the Magnapack has made me happy, still glad I have it .
#24
Yeah I need to take some picks of my truck already so yal can see how awful my wheels look now
I measured the depth of my tires at 5/32 last week. They are wearing evenly which is good but they were at like 7/32 or 8/32 4000 miles previously. I've since put close to 1,000 already. I also noticed some small chunks missing in the rear. At that rate I'll be needing new tires soon.
First I need to decide on a design for my bumper. I originally wanted to imitate the look of the frontier full bumper replacement. Its has some nice angles to it. I've had second thoughts though since I have decided to use 4 inch pipe which is free and free is good for me!
I measured the depth of my tires at 5/32 last week. They are wearing evenly which is good but they were at like 7/32 or 8/32 4000 miles previously. I've since put close to 1,000 already. I also noticed some small chunks missing in the rear. At that rate I'll be needing new tires soon.
First I need to decide on a design for my bumper. I originally wanted to imitate the look of the frontier full bumper replacement. Its has some nice angles to it. I've had second thoughts though since I have decided to use 4 inch pipe which is free and free is good for me!
I thought I had really decided to opt for some PTM white bumpers, and likely will still go with those, but I still want full replacements too . . .
Last edited by KMAC0694; 01-12-2014 at 10:38 PM.
#25
Exhausts (on V8s) just make smiles don't they?! Love em
#26
How is it from inside the cab? Watched your vid, sounds really nice.
I really like the front end of these trucks. If it wasn't for all the wild game and cattle on the roads I'd settle for just a bar and lights. Oh and a lot of the drivers in town are a bunch of idiots. I might be an aggressive driver myself, but I do at least use my turn signal and don't text while driving. My brakes get a good workout lol. I really want to hook up my PA and yell at any driver texting in front of me while they are stopped at a green light...
Anyways sort of back to topic...
Any ideas of decent brand tires that will give me 34" or close on 17's maybe 18's? Mostly prefer A/T
Anyways sort of back to topic...
Any ideas of decent brand tires that will give me 34" or close on 17's maybe 18's? Mostly prefer A/T
#27
I'd actually be pretty pissed if I were you. I don't necessarily think my own truck "deserves" to be in it or anything, but I do, objectively, feel that it's better/nicer than at least some of the trucks I've seen in TOTM recently. So I can only imagine how I'd feel if I had yours, was as "well-known" as you, and been around as long as you have.
Exhausts (on V8s) just make smiles don't they?! Love em
Exhausts (on V8s) just make smiles don't they?! Love em
As far as exhausts on V8s, well it depends,
It hums pretty decent. Enough to get a bit disruptive on the phone but not enough for killing music. It out-tones the tires easily. Muffler is 75% under cab due to my Y pipe for tailpipes so that aids in the mass of volume.
#28
As far as exhausts on V8s, well it depends,
http://youtu.be/NV6xfLSi5tA
It hums pretty decent. Enough to get a bit disruptive on the phone but not enough for killing music. It out-tones the tires easily. Muffler is 75% under cab due to my Y pipe for tailpipes so that aids in the mass of volume.
I might have to look you up if I ever decide to mess with my exhaust. All stock for now. I was thinking of throwing on a better muffler for the time being.
#29
Alright, I took this at lunch just so you guys can have a look at my current wheels lol. This is my canvas! So far she only has the toolbox and handmade headache rack by my little sister for me for Christmas. Will upload a pic to my album of the headache rack.
Last edited by Wutsittou; 01-13-2014 at 02:21 PM.
#30
Darren, ew . . . WTF was that mess?
Wutsittou, that is almost EXACTLY what my truck used to look like! Seems so long ago now . . .
BFG has their AT/KO in a 34 for 18s, size 305/65/18 comes out to 33.6". I only have all of the sizes memorized for 20s haha.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....rrain+T%2FA+KO
EDIT: Just read that a guy ordered Toyo AT2 Xtreme's in a 295/70/18 (34.25"). Only problem with both of those sizes is that they're both wide enough that they may rub if you run them on stock wheels.
Wutsittou, that is almost EXACTLY what my truck used to look like! Seems so long ago now . . .
BFG has their AT/KO in a 34 for 18s, size 305/65/18 comes out to 33.6". I only have all of the sizes memorized for 20s haha.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....rrain+T%2FA+KO
EDIT: Just read that a guy ordered Toyo AT2 Xtreme's in a 295/70/18 (34.25"). Only problem with both of those sizes is that they're both wide enough that they may rub if you run them on stock wheels.
Last edited by KMAC0694; 01-14-2014 at 03:02 AM.