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Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
« on: December 18, 2010, 05:37:32 pm »
They are advertised as zero offset, 9 inches wide 17" rims.  Looking for input?
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Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2010, 05:43:55 pm »
What tires?
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Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2010, 05:57:32 pm »
Same BFG that are currently on it, they are like new.  Size is LT265 70R17
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Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2010, 06:28:54 pm »
Go for it. I personally don't care for them, but if you like em, its your truck.
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Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2010, 06:42:19 pm »
Those have a nice classic look to them. Those ones like 78 Chevyrado just put on his truck would look pretty awesome on yours too.
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Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2010, 10:29:29 pm »
Love em! Get them now. Way too many bling crack daddy wheels out there. Those are nice
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Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2010, 11:37:38 pm »
9" wide rims are to wide for 265 tires
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Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2010, 03:19:36 am »
9 inch wide is fine for a 265. I like the rims you got but if you must swap.

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Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2010, 09:10:55 am »
I think they look close to the factory alloy wheels. Good choice!
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Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2010, 02:26:57 pm »
I am waiting on a picture for another ebayer guy who has the american racing but the holes are smaller and they are 8 inches wide which is a better fit IMO + $100 less expensive.  His auction uses a standard 5 lug as a picture.  I am hoping the OEM 2007 chrome center caps would look great with them.
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Re: Thinking about new rims for the 85, what do you think??
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2010, 08:58:22 pm »
These are similar, but with the beadlocks. I think theyd look great on that truck. I love that wheel
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