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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Blacksheep331
Dont insult me.... Im a Gator!


Im just not crazy about a 12" wide wheel. I hate how it sticks out like that.. And yea, im not maxing out my tbars either. Other than that, thats a great looking truck. A buddy of mine has one similar to that, he has a 6" with 20x12 chrome maverick's on 37x13.50 on his tho.
Hey now! There is nothing wrong with a bit of orange.
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Blacksheep331
Dont insult me.... Im a Gator!


Im just not crazy about a 12" wide wheel. I hate how it sticks out like that.. And yea, im not maxing out my tbars either. Other than that, thats a great looking truck. A buddy of mine has one similar to that, he has a 6" with 20x12 chrome maverick's on 37x13.50 on his tho.
I feel you man. It's an acquired taste for sure. Takes a toll on parts and geometry but for me I love it. 15 yrs when I'm older and settled down probably won't ya know? Best advice is if you have over 100k realize that you'll blow axle seals and bearings and front bearings relatively faster than say a stock wheel. A lot of guys just into 20x14s and don't realize this. Hell I can't go through the bank line, drive throughs with two curbs and stuff like that.

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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackThundah
I think 12 wides look good on some trucks and ugly on others. For me it just depends on the truck. I personally am a 20x10 fan myself. Thundah will have a set one day. As for being a gator fan, well, you'll be the only reason I feel bad when we beat you guys this year. haha
Haha, in due time my friend, we will see.

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Hey now! There is nothing wrong with a bit of orange.
I usta be somewhat of a clemson fan, so i really cant say much. But i was born a Gator. Orange and Blue run through my veins... lol


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I feel you man. It's an acquired taste for sure. Takes a toll on parts and geometry but for me I love it. 15 yrs when I'm older and settled down probably won't ya know? Best advice is if you have over 100k realize that you'll blow axle seals and bearings and front bearings relatively faster than say a stock wheel. A lot of guys just into 20x14s and don't realize this. Hell I can't go through the bank line, drive throughs with two curbs and stuff like that.
O i dont even try to fit through drive throughs any where. I just get out and walk in (ive always been like that). The entire front end of my truck was rebuilt not even 5k miles ago, everything, ball joints, control arms, axles, everything. The only thing not relplaced is the Hub assy. And i have those sitting in my closet, just havent had the time.

I dont really drive very far anyway, so i think all the parts should be good, But im not gonna max out my tbars, i want the truck leveled. Thats it. Im getting a really good deal on these wheels, and i wont have to use a adapter plate. But im not sure, just doing my due diligence before i drop that kinda cash. My biggest concern was with my truck only being leveled, how would it look with 20's. Older style truck, not as much side wall etc...
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 07:09 PM
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Anyone know how to low the front of f150 99?
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Blacksheep331
Haha, in due time my friend, we will see.I usta be somewhat of a clemson fan, so i really cant say much. But i was born a Gator. Orange and Blue run through my veins... lolO i dont even try to fit through drive throughs any where. I just get out and walk in (ive always been like that). The entire front end of my truck was rebuilt not even 5k miles ago, everything, ball joints, control arms, axles, everything. The only thing not relplaced is the Hub assy. And i have those sitting in my closet, just havent had the time.

I dont really drive very far anyway, so i think all the parts should be good, But im not gonna max out my tbars, i want the truck leveled. Thats it. Im getting a really good deal on these wheels, and i wont have to use a adapter plate. But im not sure, just doing my due diligence before i drop that kinda cash. My biggest concern was with my truck only being leveled, how would it look with 20's. Older style truck, not as much side wall etc...
Depends on if you like that look. I don't have much side wall because I'm on 33's but this might help... Even though I'm a extended cab
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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Ok, my wheels now are 17x9 with a -12 off set. If i get 20x10 with a -24 off set, then they will stick out about 1.5" more than they do now? Is that about right?
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Ok, my wheels now are 17x9 with a -12 off set. If i get 20x10 with a -24 off set, then they will stick out about 1.5" more than they do now? Is that about right?
only about .5" on each side from -12 to -24, converted to inches that's only .47~ diameter doesn't matter when it comes to how much they poke.
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 08:20 PM
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But will the width of the wheel change that change that with the different offsets?
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Blacksheep331
But will the width of the wheel change that change that with the different offsets?
9inch wheel = -12
10inch wheel = -24
12inch wheel =-44
14inch wheel= -76 I believe
16inch wheel= -101 offset (currently widest wheel in production.
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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10-4. Thanks for your help.
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