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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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I've pretty much nailed my choices down to these but am looking for opinions. Leaning toward ordering a full package with TPMS sensors from Tire Rack so I can keep my current wheels and tires for winter.

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Ultra Goliath 18x9 25mm offset


XD Monster 35mm offset



Tires:
General Grabber AT2

P275/65R18 (stock size)
LT275/70R18

If they made a P-rated 275/70 I'd go that way. I do have Wild Country XTX LT275/65R18's on the truck now.

For reference, this is what the truck looks like right now. I have no plans to remove the chrome bumpers, badges so I'm thinking the machined accents on the Goliath will fit in nicely.
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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I think both would look fine but I do like the first ones more! The accents would be nice.
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 02:47 PM
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I'd go with the XD.
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by matt_m
I've pretty much nailed my choices down to these but am looking for opinions. Leaning toward ordering a full package with TPMS sensors from Tire Rack so I can keep my current wheels and tires for winter. Wheels: Ultra Goliath 18x9 25mm offset XD Monster 35mm offset Tires: General Grabber AT2 P275/65R18 (stock size) LT275/70R18 If they made a P-rated 275/70 I'd go that way. I do have Wild Country XTX LT275/65R18's on the truck now. For reference, this is what the truck looks like right now. I have no plans to remove the chrome bumpers, badges so I'm thinking the machined accents on the Goliath will fit in nicely.

Goliath has my vote.
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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Does this help? 275/70/18 Grabbers on Monsters. 1 1/2" level. Best pics I have though sorry.

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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 03:15 PM
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Personally I'm not a fan of the Ultras and the Monsters are played out, almost as bad as the Rockstars.

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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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Can you swap out the steps and add graphics?

Seriously how do you like the tires?
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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If keeping the chrome, then don't do all black wheels. Looks like hell.

I'd get the top pic
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by matt_m
Can you swap out the steps and add graphics?

Seriously how do you like the tires?
Traded that on my 2013 Eco. I liked the tires. I put 25K on them and they were still in great shape. I ran them at 50 psi. I did notice a little power loss on the 5.4 with the size and weight. Also took a hit on mpgs. This time around I went with the Cooper ATP in 265/75/18 to try them. One size narrower but taller without too much extra weight.
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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Ultra is pretty cheaply made and I think also made in China.... your factory wheels are better made than Ultra.

Take a look at Centerline.. you can custom make to your desired specs and also some design traits. Plus, they are made in USA.

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