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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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Looking at getting some 18" wheels for my truck that I can run year round on gravel and in the winter with the salt and sand on the highways. Any suggestions??

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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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18" factory.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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I absolutely love my factory 20's. Other than that, people run the same wheels year around all over the place. It is a matter of whether or not you keep them clean and free of abusive salts and chemicals that may be on the roads. I just run by the carwash in my Avalanche and wash them off after snowy weather and as for gravel, it is a truck and the wheels should be able to handle what you throw at it.

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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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Take it from me...stay away from polished aluminum or Chrome...VERY high maintenance. You're truck is a dark color, look at some black Teflon coated wheels. It's better than painted wheels because Teflon is a lot tougher than paint and it'll hold up to anything you throw at them..including salt and rocks.

I ordered aftermarket wheels and returned them because I got sick of switching wheels for the winter with my old truck so I just stuck with my stock 17's
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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I recommemend getting a dark rim as well, i just ordered 17x8.5 level 8 rims


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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by '08f150stx
18" factory.
I'm getting rid of them because they are starting to peel.

Yeah I'm going black for sure.

What are some durable finishes?

I'm looking at ATX Artillery



KMC XD Cranks



KMC XD Misfits



Fuel Gauge



Fuel Hostage



ATX Ledge Teflon

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