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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Ok so here is my truck (sorry for the dealer pics. I just picked it up the past weekend and haven't had a chance to take anymore pictures)

I haven't narrowed it down much but I was hoping to get some input.

Also, I've read about the offset and all of that but im a little confused. Most of these wheels have a -12mm offset.

I'm hoping to put 33's or something close eventually but for now just a lift and wheels until the new tires that are on now get wore down. I drive about 700 to 900 miles a week so i'm not gonna waste these tires until I have gotten good use out of them.





1) Mickey Thompson Sidebiter



2) Moto Metal 957's



3) Moto Metal 951's



4) Pro Comp 8188



5) Pro Comp 7189



6) Ion 179

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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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pro comp 7189

totally biased answer have them in polished metal
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Ive considered the rockstars but I see them everywhere now..

I'm really trying to figure out if I want to go all black with bushwackers and so on or go with the black on chrome
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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I would do 2 or 1, and I understand where you are coming from with the rockstars. It is a rather popular rim, so a little variety never hurts haha.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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pro comp 7189

totally biased answer have them in polished metal
+1 Yeah, I know black is the new chrome but everyone has got black rims. My 2 cents. Black rims and black tires, everything just disappears in the dark wheel well. Maybe I wouldn't go for chrome, but the polished or machined rims look good to me. But hey, it's your truck, who cares what other people think. As long as you're happy with the look, go for it. Of the wheels you show, I like #1.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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Any of the above in polished or chrome to go with your chrome grill and bumpers...black rims are just a waste in my opinion. Agree with above...it all just gets lost in the wheel wells. A shame to waste all the time in picking out a detailed rim and then hide it in black!
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Joe, I understand what you are saying but I just am not a huge fan of Chrome. I plan to add more black down the road.

Rocker Panels...Probably line-X'd (for protection)
Bushwackers.. Line-x'd also..
Black Decals
Black Bull Bar or Brush Guard
However I think I am going to leave the Chrome bumpers

Now with leaving the Chrome bumpers and having everything else blacked out I'm thinking of going with the black and machined metal but one that has more metal than above.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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That will break it up some...at the end of the day you're the only one who has to like them
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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Those Mickey Thompsons are sick
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