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Chris94L
03-26-2009, 10:42 PM
I'm needing new tires before too much longer. Within probably about 5k miles. I thought about going ahead and purchasing some new wheels as an upgrade while I am at it. Played around on Summit for a while searching the wheels in the proper size, and I'm kinda digging these.

http://www.racelinewheels.com/images/PRODUCT/medium/200.jpg

They come in 17", 18", and 20". I have always kinda wanted a larger wheel on the truck, so I have been toying with the idea of the 18 or 20.

Currently:
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee135/Chris94L/Chris94L2.jpg

Pic of 3"/4" lowered truck with 20's:
http://www.nloc.net/photopost/data/500/102_0608.JPG

I really like the look of this truck, not necessarily the wheels, but the size and how they fit. I always though 20s would look too big, but IMO they just flat out work here.

To imagine 18's just find a pic of Gen2 wheels on a Gen1.

What size? I'm kinda leaning toward the 20s.
In2deep
03-26-2009, 11:27 PM
20's are sharp, it's what I have on my gen 2, kinda added a little weight. But worth it!!
dboat
03-27-2009, 02:17 AM
I am not a huge fan of the 20's but I like the 18's.. its all personal preference.. also, if you go 20's, are you going with a bigger brake kit as well to help fill in the area behind the wheel?

Dana
mustgofaster
03-27-2009, 05:27 AM
IMHO, the Gen 1's look best with 18's. I have seen a couple with 20's that look good, so a lot depends on the rim; but usually the 20's make a Gen1 look a little ghetto to me. Now 18's on the other hand... I think that our trucks were born to have 18's on them.
Just my .02 for what it's worth.
Chris94L
03-27-2009, 05:34 PM
Interesting tidbit on the tires. I was pricing them out for each size. The cheapest 18" tire is a touring tire, and is $50/ea more than a 20" "performance" tire.
99WhiteBeast
03-27-2009, 06:50 PM
If you're thinking about getting rid of your 17's let me know.
Shiner1
04-01-2009, 03:36 PM
imho, the gen 1's look best with 18's. I have seen a couple with 20's that look good, so a lot depends on the rim; but usually the 20's make a gen1 look a little ghetto to me. Now 18's on the other hand... I think that our trucks were born to have 18's on them.
Just my .02 for what it's worth.

+1
In2deep
04-03-2009, 12:09 AM
Do the 20's go against the grain..
charlie
04-03-2009, 12:05 PM
IMHO, the Gen 1's look best with 18's. I have seen a couple with 20's that look good, so a lot depends on the rim; but usually the 20's make a Gen1 look a little ghetto to me. Now 18's on the other hand... I think that our trucks were born to have 18's on them.
Just my .02 for what it's worth.


+2

But go against the grain any way:beer:
Chris94L
04-03-2009, 07:22 PM
I like the 20's, just have to see what happens ;)