Need opinions about wheels

[JWBehm]

I can get a really good deal on a new set of wheels through someone I work with, his uncle owns a wheel shop so he can get them for me at cost. Here are my two options as of now:

http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/images/wheels/Ultra_Wheels/185b.jpg
http://www.pdkwheels.com/pdk_wheel_images/PDK_Custom_Wheels/Cragar_Classic_Wheels/Cragar_Black_Daytona_342.jpg

I like the first ones but they may be too bling bling to actually wheel, I would probably scratch them up pretty bad wheelin


This is the truck its going on

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/jwbehm/CIMG0197.jpg

[MTL_4runner]

Second rim option link isn't working. :(

[JWBehm]

http://www.pdkwheels.com/pdk_wheel_images/PDK_Custom_Wheels/Cragar_Classic_Wheels/Cragar_Wheels_Large/Cragar_Black_Daytona_342_lg.jpg

Its just a black steelie. I get it new for like less than 30 a wheel.

[neliconcept]

http://www.pdkwheels.com/pdk_wheel_images/PDK_Custom_Wheels/Cragar_Classic_Wheels/Cragar_Wheels_Large/Cragar_Black_Daytona_342_lg.jpg

Its just a black steelie. I get it new for like less than 30 a wheel.


30 a wheel? thats sick

go with the first ones

[ecchamberlin]

Those are about as opposite of each other as you can get.

I am not a black steelie fan but they are cheap and good for wheeling. The first set would not even be an option for me. Too pretty. I am really biased but Grimpy has a set of LC80 rims and tires for sale on TTORA. As far as fit goes I don't think there is a better set up than the LC rims. I will post a link if I can find it.

[JWBehm]

Yeah they are really the only two truck tires that I can get through him though. I cant decide what to get, the first set is still incredibly cheap, probably cheaper than you could get steelies for. He said they are probably about 40-50 a wheel.

[ecchamberlin]

Not sure you are even interested in this look or option but found the link

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72479

[ecchamberlin]

Another option for $700
http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72878

[cox380]

I like the first one way better. I had the steelies on my ranger and loved them but I wouldn't buy them again. They are super heavy compaired to aluminum rims and they suck on gas and acceleration.

[d0ubledown]

id go for alloys. steelies are too heavy...n makes balancing big tires a beeyotch. plus, if you havent regeared...you'll really feel the difference.

IMO, find some nice used alloys pre-scuffed, that way you wont feel that bad when they get rashed. if youre really wanting a dark wheel, see if your source can score some AR mojave teflons or something of the sort. a buddy has em on an 80...and it looks minty. otherwise...id do what nobody else has done before..and put some 80 wheels on there haha...

[MTL_4runner]

If you can get the first set for $40-50 each, who the heck cares if you scratch them up (at that price you could run 2 different sets, one highway and one offroad). It wouldn't even be a contest IMHO, the first set without a doubt (plus I think the the steelies are way too heavy, often hard to balance and just plain ugly).

[JWBehm]

I think the first ones are steel too. I cant find out much about them. It is Ultra Wheel Baja Champ style 185B. I couldnt find out much about it. One the Ultra Wheel website it says construction: Counter Pressure Cast

[MTL_4runner]

I think the first ones are steel too. I cant find out much about them. It is Ultra Wheel Baja Champ style 185B. I couldnt find out much about it. One the Ultra Wheel website it says construction: Counter Pressure Cast


If it is cast, it's not made of steel.
Steel wheels are usually punched, formed and welded.

Those are definately made of aluminum:
http://www.ultrawheel.com/wheel_detail.cfm?brand=1&id=150

I wonder what the retail on those are?
I know rims usually have one heck of a markup (esp if you can get them for $40-50 each).

[JWBehm]

Okay yeah I are newb hahah. Yeah i think retail is 120 or so. I can get them at about 1/3 of the price. I will talk to him Tuesday and have him see if he can get me 5 of them :D

[MTL_4runner]

Okay yeah I are newb hahah. Yeah i think retail is 120 or so. I can get them at about 1/3 of the price. I will talk to him Tuesday and have him see if he can get me 5 of them :D


That's using the old gray matter on top of your shoulders. :thumbup:

[JWBehm]

Hey it was early cut me some slack :flipoff:

[MTL_4runner]

Hey it was early cut me some slack :flipoff:


Just giving you a hard time. :tongueout:

[blknblu]

Get the bling ones. I don't think they'll look so bling on the truck. For a similar look, these are my old wheels. Not the same and steel to boot but they give you a general idea.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6209/dsc00759ql1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot with CYBERSHOT. (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=CYBERSHOT.&make=SONY.)

[JWBehm]

Yeah i think it will look good, I have a chrome rear bumper and the chrome grill/ front bumper so it should look fine.