...or break something trying! :doh:
Getting closer...
but waiting for the wheels might just drive me to drink!
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Can't wait to try running it down the track with something other than those crappy BFG "Rugged Terrains".
Can't wait to try running it down the track with something other than those crappy BFG "Rugged Terrains".
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And a bit closer...got the wheels today. They fit with no clearance problems, hope to have the tires on tomorrow (street tires anyway). They still need to make me the second set of rear wheels for the slicks.
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Damn it's hard being patient!
Damn it's hard being patient!
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Here are some "teaser" pics. The other 2 will be put on the truck tomorrow and torqued and I'll be able to pull it out and get better pictures.
If you're interested, the weight savings is HUGE!
Stock 2005 17" Steel Wheel with 265/70/17 BFG Rugged Trail - 90.8# each
New 16x10 Rear with Hoosier 31x12.50 Pro Street Tire - 58.5# each
New 16x6 Front with Goodyear 225/75/16 Wrangler ST Tire - #41.5# each
That's a savings of 64.6# of the rear and 98.6# off the front!!!
The only thing I'm a bit bummed about is that I mis-measured the tires that were on it and thought that these 31s would be a bit taller...but instead they are a tad shorter. No big deal, nothing I could do about it as I have not found a 33" "pro-street" tire that is about the same width and will fit a 10" wheel so I didn't really have another choice anyway. The slicks are a bit taller...maybe .5"
Anyway...here's the pics...
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Left - New Rear Tire
Center - Current 2005 Wheels/Tires
Right - New Front Tire
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New Front Mounted
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New Rear Mounted
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Front and Rear Width Comparison
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Rear Fit...Almost Perfect Even with the Fender Edge
Better pictures tomorrow when I get the others installed and get the truck out of the shop.
If you're interested, the weight savings is HUGE!
Stock 2005 17" Steel Wheel with 265/70/17 BFG Rugged Trail - 90.8# each
New 16x10 Rear with Hoosier 31x12.50 Pro Street Tire - 58.5# each
New 16x6 Front with Goodyear 225/75/16 Wrangler ST Tire - #41.5# each
That's a savings of 64.6# of the rear and 98.6# off the front!!!
The only thing I'm a bit bummed about is that I mis-measured the tires that were on it and thought that these 31s would be a bit taller...but instead they are a tad shorter. No big deal, nothing I could do about it as I have not found a 33" "pro-street" tire that is about the same width and will fit a 10" wheel so I didn't really have another choice anyway. The slicks are a bit taller...maybe .5"
Anyway...here's the pics...
Left - New Rear Tire
Center - Current 2005 Wheels/Tires
Right - New Front Tire
New Front Mounted
New Rear Mounted
Front and Rear Width Comparison
Rear Fit...Almost Perfect Even with the Fender Edge
Better pictures tomorrow when I get the others installed and get the truck out of the shop.
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