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Mickey Thompson wheel poll: Classic III or Sidebiters

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by chasebrooks14, Nov 1, 2013.

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SideBiters or Classics III

Poll closed Dec 1, 2013.
  1. Sidebiter

    21 vote(s)
    42.9%
  2. Classic III

    28 vote(s)
    57.1%
  1. Nov 1, 2013 at 12:30 PM
    #1
    chasebrooks14

    chasebrooks14 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Mickey Thompson Classic iii, Green LED interior floor lights, After market Kenwood touch screen radio, 20% window tint, Blacked out bumpers and grill, blacked out tail lights, Pioneer door speakers, bed lined toolbox, LED tailgate light bar w/ reverse lights, Bilstein 5100 all 4 corners and top setting up front, Trd Coils, New 1.5" lift leaf pack and shackles, White gages with blue needles. 32x11.5 Cooper STTs, 1.25" Spidertrax spacers
    I am having difficulty choosing one of the two to get.
    the classic III or the Sidebiters. Popular opinion will help my decision.

    sidebiter.jpg
    classic III.jpg
     
  2. Nov 1, 2013 at 8:30 PM
    #2
    AntChrist

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    Two of each!
     
  3. Nov 1, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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    ivoryaddict

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    Sidebiter looks modern, whereas the Classic III can only be driven by someone with side-burns and bell-bottoms.
     
  4. Nov 1, 2013 at 8:35 PM
    #4
    AR15xAR10

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    The classic III looks best on those first gens. It is very tasteful. The other wheel is just way to busy.
     
  5. Nov 1, 2013 at 9:12 PM
    #5
    chasebrooks14

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    Mickey Thompson Classic iii, Green LED interior floor lights, After market Kenwood touch screen radio, 20% window tint, Blacked out bumpers and grill, blacked out tail lights, Pioneer door speakers, bed lined toolbox, LED tailgate light bar w/ reverse lights, Bilstein 5100 all 4 corners and top setting up front, Trd Coils, New 1.5" lift leaf pack and shackles, White gages with blue needles. 32x11.5 Cooper STTs, 1.25" Spidertrax spacers
    that's so bold that it just might work.

    well ive got one of the two criteria. if only I could grow side-burns

    im so indecisive on this part. I like them both :(
     
  6. Nov 2, 2013 at 1:30 PM
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    DBTaco

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    What about the classic locks?
     
  7. Nov 2, 2013 at 3:14 PM
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    Mr. Biscuits

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    classics.

    clean, simple, and old school.

    side biters remind me of assholes on rockstars
     
  8. Nov 2, 2013 at 8:51 PM
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    nextfriday

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    On an Escalade? Side biters. On a Tacoma? Classics.
     
  9. Nov 7, 2013 at 12:56 PM
    #9
    Wishbone Runner

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    I voted III's, would have voted Classic Locks, but I am partial :D

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  10. Nov 7, 2013 at 1:28 PM
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    chasebrooks14

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    What exactly do the locks do?
     
  11. Nov 7, 2013 at 2:05 PM
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    Wishbone Runner

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    Looks mainly, but they are removable, so when they get scratched up you can remove them and repaint easily. They also help prevent damage to the rest of the wheel, as most damage comes to the outside lip.
     
  12. Nov 7, 2013 at 5:15 PM
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    Chakraj

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    Badgers, I don't need no stinking Badgers.
    I got the side biters. But now think I should have gotten wheels with -12 offset and not 0, as the stock wheels are -30, -12 is closer to stock and better on wheel bearings.
     
  13. Nov 7, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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    Wishbone Runner

    Wishbone Runner Because 4R

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    You got that backwards, more negative sticks out further. Stock are positive offset, not sure on the exact number though.
     
  14. Nov 7, 2013 at 6:45 PM
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    I'm bias , mt classics all the way
     
  15. Nov 7, 2013 at 6:56 PM
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    Pretty much stock with some crap welded to it.
    Classics look so clean.. And easy maintenance to clean them all those spoke things sucks to wipe in between.. I'd imagine there cheaper too..
     
  16. Nov 7, 2013 at 7:08 PM
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    im leaning more towards the classics but I wish they were gloss black instead :(
     
  17. Nov 7, 2013 at 7:11 PM
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  18. Nov 7, 2013 at 9:19 PM
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    Ordered my Classic III's yesterday, they're gonna look awesome.
     
  19. Nov 17, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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    ClassicIII all the way. The side biters look like they belong on a lifted Hummer H3 that has never seen dirt.
     
  20. Nov 17, 2013 at 8:00 PM
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    I have classic 2's on my current tacoma and had classic locks on my last tacoma. That should tell you what I like ;)
     

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