Ballistic Off Road Wheels Question
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Ballistic Off Road Wheels Question
I was wondering if Ballistic Off Road makes quality wheels and I also was wondering if anyone has the Wizards or the Hostels in black? One final question is should I go with 17's or 18's? Are there more tires available in one size over the other. I plan on starting with 33x12.5 tires. Thanks in advance for the help I'm new to trucks.
Here is the link to the Ballistic website: http://ballisticoffroad.com/wheels.htm
Here is the link to the Ballistic website: http://ballisticoffroad.com/wheels.htm
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Wow...I'm suprised nobody has replied. I don't know if that is a good thing or not haha! I'm actually looking at the same exact wheel size, an 18X9 in the Hostel by Ballistic or maybe the Moto metal 951 in black. I really hoped to see pics of the hostel on somebody's truck but I can't find any pics with these wheels on this forum. Check out the Moto Metal's also.
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Hello guys,
Maybe I can help. I have Ballistic Jesters on my Truck.
The Ballistic Brand is solid. They've been out for a just about a year now. Ballistic is being built by a company named Panther. Panther builds Akuza, Martin Brothers wheels, Panther and a bunch of other wheels for random brands. I haven't heard any complaints except for some issues with finding them in stock. Let me know if I can help.
z28Camero010, you may find that 17" tires are less expensive if you are on a budget. What type of tire are you looking for? AT, MT? How many miles do you drive per year and in what conditions?
-Travis
Maybe I can help. I have Ballistic Jesters on my Truck.
The Ballistic Brand is solid. They've been out for a just about a year now. Ballistic is being built by a company named Panther. Panther builds Akuza, Martin Brothers wheels, Panther and a bunch of other wheels for random brands. I haven't heard any complaints except for some issues with finding them in stock. Let me know if I can help.
z28Camero010, you may find that 17" tires are less expensive if you are on a budget. What type of tire are you looking for? AT, MT? How many miles do you drive per year and in what conditions?
-Travis
Last edited by Discount Tire; Jul 29, 2009 at 10:44 AM.
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Hello guys,
Maybe I can help. I have Ballistic Jesters on my Truck.
The Ballistic Brand is solid. They've been out for a just about a year now. Ballistic is being built by a company named Panther. Panther builds Akuza, Martin Brothers wheels, Panther and a bunch of other wheels for random brands. I haven't heard any complaints except for some issues with finding them in stock. Let me know if I can help.
z28Camero010, you may find that 17" tires are less expensive if you are on a budget. What type of tire are you looking for? AT, MT? How many miles do you drive per year and in what conditions?
-Travis
Maybe I can help. I have Ballistic Jesters on my Truck.
The Ballistic Brand is solid. They've been out for a just about a year now. Ballistic is being built by a company named Panther. Panther builds Akuza, Martin Brothers wheels, Panther and a bunch of other wheels for random brands. I haven't heard any complaints except for some issues with finding them in stock. Let me know if I can help.
z28Camero010, you may find that 17" tires are less expensive if you are on a budget. What type of tire are you looking for? AT, MT? How many miles do you drive per year and in what conditions?
-Travis
Any idea what offset is available for the ballistic wizard??? I'm having a difficult time finding a website showing the offset they're available in. Looking to purchase them within the week but I'm torn between two sizes of tire and I don't want the tire to stick too far out of the fender...but I'm equally afraid of the tire not sticking out at all giving a "stock" look. I'm considering the nitto terra grappler in a 305/60-18 and a 325/60-18. Also, iv'e gone through gallery pics and am having a hard time determining really how far out some of these tires stick out. What do you think??? Maybe a 305 if the wizard has a -12mm offset? It would be "more dish" to stick the tires out more?
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In the 6-135 PCD, the Wizard is offered in the 18x9 size with a 0mm offset (5" B/S) and +30mm offset (6.18" B/S). I think the 0mm offset is to aggressive for the look you are after. The 30mm offset will put the face of the wheel flush with the fender. If you run a 305/60-18 (approved size for a 9" wide wheel) this will stick out just slightly past the fenders.
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In the 6-135 PCD, the Wizard is offered in the 18x9 size with a 0mm offset (5" B/S) and +30mm offset (6.18" B/S). I think the 0mm offset is to aggressive for the look you are after. The 30mm offset will put the face of the wheel flush with the fender. If you run a 305/60-18 (approved size for a 9" wide wheel) this will stick out just slightly past the fenders.
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Thanks for your help sir...that actually helps a ton and is good information. I actually talked to some of your guys at america's tire, and they recommended the same as what you just explained. They said I would get tire rub with a 325 series (only having a 2 inch leveling kit), especially with the 0mm offset, and that those tires are primarily for lifted trucks. I think I've decided to go with the 305/60-18. Going to try and order wheels and tires tommorow so I can have them on by the weekend. So I guess the only remaining thought is, just how little will these tires stick out of the fender with the 30mm offset? Maybe a half inch??? What's the guess with the 0mm?
Mathematically speaking, the +30 offset and 305's will stick out +/- .25" With the 0 offset, the 305's will stick out +/- 1.25".
