Stupid Wheels, I am not happy - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

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:

These are kinda ricey:

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

*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

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

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

Quote:

Originally posted by JoshC

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

Quote:

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

) 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:

*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

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

Quote:

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 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

02-18-2003, 08:18 PM	#1
Haggard Wannabe Elite Explorer Van Isle BC '99 Sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 260 Vehicle Specs	Stupid Wheels, I am not happy 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: These are kinda ricey: I also like the Mondera B52 and MKW MK9. C'mon guys help me out. __________________ Riding shotgun in the Bangbus It's all about the pain the jewellery and ink are just souveniers Last edited by Haggard; 02-18-2003 at 09:57 PM.

02-18-2003, 08:21 PM	#2
Klowns Elite Explorer Mesa, Az '95 XL Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 347 Vehicle Specs	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. __________________ Pix of my EX 1995 XL Custom Turbo... Intake/Exhaust/Stereo 35x12.5 BFG M/T on AE-589 15x10 4" Superlift, 3" PA Body Lift, Warrior Shackles/TT 4.56's, Eaton LS

02-18-2003, 08:30 PM	#3
SaleenEXP Wannabe Elite Explorer Boca Raton, Fl. Mountaineer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,045 Vehicle Specs	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 Last edited by SaleenEXP; 02-18-2003 at 08:37 PM.

02-18-2003, 08:52 PM	#6
JoshC Only rolled it once honey Nitro, WV 97 4d OHV Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,493 Vehicle Specs	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!! __________________ Josh Cassell --- WV Air Force National Guard 97 SASed explorer---RIP 04 EB Explorer V6 09 F150 Crew Cab with 33's 00 F150 Super Cab with 33's

02-18-2003, 08:58 PM	#7
Haggard Wannabe Elite Explorer Van Isle BC '99 Sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 260 Vehicle Specs	I'll have about $400 us per wheel __________________ Riding shotgun in the Bangbus It's all about the pain the jewellery and ink are just souveniers

02-18-2003, 08:32 PM	#4
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,419 Vehicle Specs	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

02-18-2003, 08:34 PM	#5
ShadowA2J Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Gratiot, MI '01 Sport, '80 Vette Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 810 Vehicle Specs	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.

02-18-2003, 08:59 PM	#8
JoshC Only rolled it once honey Nitro, WV 97 4d OHV Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,493 Vehicle Specs	Man, any extra money you want to pay pal to me? What did you have before on your explorer? Happy trails!! __________________ Josh Cassell --- WV Air Force National Guard 97 SASed explorer---RIP 04 EB Explorer V6 09 F150 Crew Cab with 33's 00 F150 Super Cab with 33's

02-18-2003, 09:01 PM	#9
redShift Wannabe Elite Explorer Suwanee, GA '96 XLT Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 612 Vehicle Specs	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. __________________ - Matt - sXc member '96 4x4 XLT, 30's, Removed pinstripes, magnetic soccer ball Pics of the semi-stock beast One nation under god - Iran

02-18-2003, 09:18 PM	#11
JoshC Only rolled it once honey Nitro, WV 97 4d OHV Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,493 Vehicle Specs	Helps to have friends in high places! You should be able to get some serious rims for that kind money. Happy trails!! __________________ Josh Cassell --- WV Air Force National Guard 97 SASed explorer---RIP 04 EB Explorer V6 09 F150 Crew Cab with 33's 00 F150 Super Cab with 33's

02-18-2003, 09:48 PM	#12
Hartman From lowered to lifted Indianapolis, IN '95 4WD Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,118 Vehicle Specs	Winter 1, rims 0. A LESSON TO BE LEARNED HERE! __________________ 32x11.5x15 BFG A/Ts, TT/shackles. college = no money for mods.

02-19-2003, 02:59 AM	#14
Slick Wannabe Elite Explorer Arizona 1995 Sport 2wd Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 741 Vehicle Specs	You should look into KMC styles (of course i'm guna say that ) or how bout savin a little bit more and gettin some sprewells! __________________ Slick Sold the explorer! 2005 F150 XLT Supercab Desert Edition, black, 5.4L v8, billet grille and bumper grille

02-19-2003, 03:05 AM	#15
MO_GUY Elite Explorer Farber, MO 2000 Explo Sport 4.0 SOHC Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,585 Vehicle Specs	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 __________________ I have a lot of things planned for the X in the next few months. Hopefully it'll all turn out the way I want! If a tree falls down in the forest and no one is around to hear it.....who the hell cut it down? My Cardomain Site Last Updated: 4-10-03

02-19-2003, 03:54 PM	#16
Slick Wannabe Elite Explorer Arizona 1995 Sport 2wd Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 741 Vehicle Specs	haha sorry mo_guy, you could show me up with some 22" thunders tho! __________________ Slick Sold the explorer! 2005 F150 XLT Supercab Desert Edition, black, 5.4L v8, billet grille and bumper grille

02-19-2003, 06:45 PM	#17
Kevex Wannabe Elite Explorer edgewater park,nj 99 XLT Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 163 Vehicle Specs	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. __________________ http://members.sounddomain.com/kevex

02-20-2003, 09:31 PM	#18
Haggard Wannabe Elite Explorer Van Isle BC '99 Sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 260 Vehicle Specs	Well, I picked my wheels today. Deceided to go for a "different" looking wheel. Here they are: __________________ Riding shotgun in the Bangbus It's all about the pain the jewellery and ink are just souveniers

02-21-2003, 12:09 AM	#19
Dan Whitaker ALL FIRED UP Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 5,299 Vehicle Specs	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 For the price of 20" wheels alone I could buy a Superlift 3" suspension lift and be much happier. __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.