Anyone have a pic or link? Black wheels.

I just got back from Schwab with another nail in the tire. I really need to get new tires especially for the mountain this year. Option 1 is replacing the 255/70/16 A/T's I have on there now for just over $600. Option 2 is going down to 15" wheels and putting 31's on for around $200 more. I was wondering if anyone has a picture or link of "BLUE" explorer like the one I have with Black rims on it? I have always like black rims but I think they may look a little funny with the color of the truck?? Also does anyone think I could sell my stock rims and tires 20% or so tread left if I went with the 15's and how much would be fare? Or any other opinions are welcome. I was thinking of buying stuff online but as far as money savings go I dont thing it would worth it when you add in the hassle and warrantys. Thanks

Black rims I am looking at:

ALLIED TYPE 81 SOFT 8
ALLIED TYPE 54 MOCK LOCK

http://www.alliedwheel.com/custom_steel.htm

p.s. this isnt just an opinion post i am going to buy this stuff by the weekend so i really need your guys input.

 

[Exploderpilot]

you will have a hard time getting too much money for a set of stock rims, but hey put em in the for sale forum and see what happens! Black rims look cool, but the style is starting to stagnate.....

 

[JMan689]

Depends on the shade of blue, it can look really nice or really ugly. Kind of a hit or miss.

 

[xFatcatx]

I know everybody and thier mom has black rims now but i dont care, i like em.

 

[xFatcatx]

I saw in another post where someone photoshopped wheels, maybe someone could do this for me as I have no idea how.....Here are a couple pics I just snapped in the parking lot, not that great of pics but theyll do. Thanks

 

[gluvsave35]

heres mine(my trucks green, i thought wouldnt look good at all but i love it) with black american racing rims

 

[xFatcatx]

I like it, I think I will go with the black rims. I did want to avoid the red pin stripe though I dont really care for that. I talked to the guy at Schwab again and he said I could come in and they would try a few rims for me to see what would fit and how it would look. He said there could be a rubbing problem with the 15"s and 31's with the TYPE 81 Rims I was looking at?? Thanks Alot!

 

[bigjoebull]

i have black on black with the soft 8's and 31x10. and stock ford center caps

 

[xFatcatx]

Are black center caps available for the Soft 81's? That looks great!

 

[FlyBoyCoe]

My X is the same color as yours (only with the Eddie tan trim) with black wheels and stock caps.

 

[MountaineerGreen]

I like the black steelies with factory center caps, especially the soft 8's

 

[FlyBoyCoe]

Yeah, those soft 8's are really nice looking wheels.

 

[xFatcatx]

Great pics thanks everyone. Hey Flyboy it looks like you have a little lift. I know nothing about lifts, your TT/Warrior Shackles is a torsion twist I belive but could you explain that to me a little and if it something I could do myself? I know there is a how to on here for the TT but just pretend im a 1st grader. I like the look of that, i just might pull my runners off jack your style.....Thanks

 

[FlyBoyCoe]

PM sent about the TT/Warrior setup. I took off my running boards for clearance issues just before I went on the MOAB run last May. I didn't want to crush them on any rocks, and they definitely aren't meant to hold the weight of the vehicle. A nice side-effect though (to me at least) is that it makes the truck look a little higher.

 

[MountaineerGreen]

Yeah, there was a few spots running boards wouldn't have survived for sure. Removing them was a wise move.

 

[FlyBoyCoe]

Trying to avoid this:thumbdwn:...poor Gerald