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Haggard
02-18-2003, 08:18 PM
Well I found out today that I have to get my wheels warrantied for some chipped chrome, but that's not the annoying part, the worst part is that I can't get the same wheels I had anymore so now I have to look for new wheels again. So any ideas from you guys for a chrome 20" would be appreciated.

I kinda like these:
http://www.aewheel.com/images/categories/303_chrome.jpg

These are kinda ricey:
http://www.aewheel.com/images/categories/308.jpg

I also like the Mondera B52 and MKW MK9. C'mon guys help me out. :D

Klowns
02-18-2003, 08:21 PM
I like the top one too, the bottom does look ricey, but it doesn't look that bad. I would get the upper one, if I was gonna pick one of those.

SaleenEXP
02-18-2003, 08:30 PM
Centerlines new light-weight rim series is nice and extremely light.

But personally, can't top Weld's Forged series. 2nd to none in strength, quality, and lightness and very smooth designs. But they are $$$$$$. Only rims I'm looking at b/c I'm not into 20's but their 20's are lighter then just about every 17-18" rim from other manufacturers and about 20-30lbs lighter per rim then almost every other 20" from other brands. I also like Billet Specialties and a few of the Boyd Coddington rims. But their all $$$$, not sure if you want to spend that much.

I'm also trying to find out if I can get a set of Weld Drag-lites or 2 of their other Drag rims made to use on a modded 03' 4.6 Mountaineer at the track.

If I had to choose I guess the top one cause I know thats your style, but it's too bling blingy for me:D

Robb
02-18-2003, 08:32 PM
The second ones are more ricey? No Way!! I hate wheels with that much surface area and chrome, they got no style. Especially when moving, they look like a flat piece of chrome.

I vote for the second one. Tho, there are better looking wheels, that is for sure.

Robb

ShadowA2J
02-18-2003, 08:34 PM
look into some Zenneti rims. They make some nice looking ones. Between the 2 I would have to schoose the bottom, just because I don't like those full face rims.

JoshC
02-18-2003, 08:52 PM
What we don't see is that Robb drives a 99 Honda Civic every day!!! haha, just kidding!

I don't like either personally. But i do love shopping for some new rims. How much are you going to have to spend? (not trying to be nosey.)

Happy trails!!

Haggard
02-18-2003, 08:58 PM
I'll have about $400 us per wheel

JoshC
02-18-2003, 08:59 PM
:eek: :eek: :eek:

Man, any extra money you want to pay pal to me?

What did you have before on your explorer?

Happy trails!!

redShift
02-18-2003, 09:01 PM
I think the top ones would definitely fit better on a truck while the lower ones would definitely fit better on a smaller car. Something about the lack of material in the lower ones dont match with a big truck...just my opinion.

Haggard
02-18-2003, 09:16 PM
Originally posted by JoshC
:eek: :eek: :eek:

Man, any extra money you want to pay pal to me?

What did you have before on your explorer?

Happy trails!!

My old wheels were Limited 286s and I have some extra cash I could use if I had to. My friend is also the manager at the tire shop so I get the hook up on prices and he said they'd eat some of the cost as well

Sorry no PayPal account :p

JoshC
02-18-2003, 09:18 PM
Helps to have friends in high places! You should be able to get some serious rims for that kind money.

Happy trails!!

Hartman
02-18-2003, 09:48 PM
Winter 1, rims 0.

A LESSON TO BE LEARNED HERE!

Haggard
02-18-2003, 09:56 PM
Originally posted by Hartman
Winter 1, rims 0.

A LESSON TO BE LEARNED HERE!

The only time the rims were on in the winter was for making a video of us doing 4 wheel drive doughnuts in a snowy parking lot and they were taken off and thouroghly cleaned afterwards

Slick
02-19-2003, 02:59 AM
You should look into KMC styles (of course i'm guna say that :D ) or how bout savin a little bit more and gettin some sprewells!

MO_GUY
02-19-2003, 03:05 AM
Slick I HATE you!!! I thought I'd be the only person on the site with the KMC Thunders but then I saw your truck.....so now I have my eyes on another set of wheels. And I'm not talking so don't ask :)

Slick
02-19-2003, 03:54 PM
haha sorry mo_guy, you could show me up with some 22" thunders tho!

Kevex
02-19-2003, 06:45 PM
To me the top ones seem more of like a cruising suv and the bottoms seem more sporty. I like the top ones. The bottom ones would look nice with a big brake kit.

Haggard
02-20-2003, 09:31 PM
Well, I picked my wheels today. Deceided to go for a "different" looking wheel. Here they are:

http://www.ultrawheel.com/images/rims/70_71_zephyr.jpg

Dan Whitaker
02-21-2003, 12:09 AM
That is why I like my $75 used set of Eagle 589 15X7's. Sorry guys but IMO those big wheels are just plain FUGLY:thumbdwn: For the price of 20" wheels alone I could buy a Superlift 3" suspension lift and be much happier.

Haggard
02-21-2003, 01:33 AM
Originally posted by Dan Whitaker
That is why I like my $75 used set of Eagle 589 15X7's. Sorry guys but IMO those big wheels are just plain FUGLY:thumbdwn: For the price of 20" wheels alone I could buy a Superlift 3" suspension lift and be much happier.

What's your point? I'd be just as unhappy with a lifted truck as you would be with big wheels

Slick
02-21-2003, 04:30 PM
Nice choice those wheels are awesome!

tbomb
02-21-2003, 05:16 PM
haggard, those are nice. get some pics up when you put put em on the X.

Dan Whitaker
02-22-2003, 12:08 AM
My point is if you spend $400 a wheel the chrome should not peel or flake off and I was just expressing my opinion. It wasn't meant to flame anyone just rile everyone up a bit.

greengeeker
02-22-2003, 12:27 AM
what tires are you going to run? 35 or 40 series?

Haggard
02-22-2003, 04:03 AM
Originally posted by greengeeker
what tires are you going to run? 35 or 40 series?

I'm going to be using the 265/50-20s that I have on my current wheels.

Dan Whitaker'
Sorry, from my perspective it looked like you were starting a streeter vs wheeler battle which I think the site has seen enough of.

JGAMBLE
02-22-2003, 06:35 AM
well have fun with it, although I've never seen the point in a vehicle that is neither fast, nor off road capable.

:chug: :chug:

Dan Whitaker
02-22-2003, 07:46 AM
Haggard I apoogize that it came across that way. I just get in an crazy mood and by mouth works before my brain does.