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17" or 18" wheels?????? So indecisive!!!

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by BIGDEZUL, Sep 25, 2009.

  1. Sep 25, 2009 at 11:16 AM
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    Ok, I have a stock brand new 2010 black DC 2wd TRD off road.... with the 16" wheels (they suck). Getting a 3" toytech lift with 33" tires. I have a few models to chose from but I'm stuck choosing between 17" and 18" wheels. I hate the look of a nice tire with a tiny wheel, i like balance.....any opinions or pics of the 2??

    Oh, here's my truck
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  2. Sep 25, 2009 at 11:22 AM
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  3. Sep 25, 2009 at 11:24 AM
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    to each his own, i like more tire than rim. but you can't go wrong with 17's
     
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  4. Sep 25, 2009 at 11:25 AM
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    i will go with 18"s once i'm lifted...but I will be purchasing some 17x9 rims very shortly...gotta get new tires might as well upgrade the look at the same time...
     
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  5. Sep 25, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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    I think 17s provide more balance between tires and wheels. Shows just enough of each without making the rig look weird. I'm going to be getting 17s when I need new tires. Do the whole thing at once.
     
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  7. Sep 25, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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    I'm with everyone else...17s!:D
     
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    Yeah 17's. I also considered the 18's, but finally decided that they would be too big with 33" tires. 17's are the perfect fit in my opinion.
     
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  13. Sep 25, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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    T-rev, see that looks nice and balanced to me.....
     
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    wow looks great T-rev!
     
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    i really like those 16" stockers :confused:
     
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