What Do Ya Think of These Wheels????

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11-15-2011, 02:10 AM

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Ok.....taking your comments to heart, I'm still going with the Zambia wheels, but decided I would go with 275/60-20 Cooper Zeon. If you compare the specs, the Zeons have a slightly deeper tread height and the load rating is higher. The 60's will provide more visual meat to my tire, I won't stick out past the fenders and using a tire calculator, they work out to be 33 inches tall vice 31.9 inches for the OEM Pirelli tires. The sidewall height goes from 5.9 inches (Pirelli) to 6.5 inches (Zeon).

Whatcha think?

It's hard to tell in photos, but does anyone know for sure if the Zeons have any sort of rim protection....i.e., the wheel lip sits back into the tire???

Edit....The Cooper site indicates rim protectors, but only on select sizes....anyone know if the 275/60-20's have 'em???

Thanxs again guys.

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11-15-2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AppDawg

I have 20x9 +30 offset. I had 305/50/20 which were 32" diameter (stock size) but they will stick out about 1/2" and gas mileage will suffer. Went to 275/55/20 and they don't stick out anymore. Since you're doing some trail driving I would suggest 275/60/20 (33"). It will give you more sidewall.

Not wanting to jack the thread but.......How much MPG loss did you suffer. I am planning on going to that size in a terra model.

Also was looking at that offset. Anyway you can upload a pic from the front and back to show the overhang?

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11-15-2011, 06:28 AM

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I like them not only from a stylish point of view, but they also seem like they would be very easy to keep clean. No deep crevasses to collect dirt.

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11-15-2011, 07:10 AM

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Looks real nice, I have a sterling as well, I would love to see pics when you make your decision.

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11-15-2011, 07:25 AM

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275/60/20 is my vote.

And I like the wheels. It's nice to be different and not just do black hostages, addicts, or novokanes..... (Not that there is anything wrong with those wheels, but EVERYBODY has them)

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11-15-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chocolateskwlbuss

33" trail grapplers..or if your 4x4 u might fit 35" with a level kit...(someone verify)

Level kit and 35" tires is doable..

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11-15-2011, 10:25 AM

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Thanxs guys.....I will likely order these in the next day or so and when they arrive, I will most certainly post pics and my thoughts.

Any last minute recommendations are welcomed and considered.

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