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Readylift Kit pics/ Wheel Question

Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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I am very happy with the results. Next up? Tires/Wheels!

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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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I think I am going with these! Any thoughts? They are 33" Toyo MT's with 18" Moto Metal 955's. Or should I stay with the 20"'s? Not sure

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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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stick with the 20's, people get 17 and 18s so they can get a cheaper tire. i hate seeing a big 1 ton liftedtruck with big ol tires and some god dang 17s on em.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Looks good
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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You have good taste in wheels and tires. I would go with the 18's unless money is no object and looks are the #1 priority. 20's do look hot as far as the wheel is concerned, but 33's on a 20" rim don't have that much of a sidewall, 35's would look better on a 20, but then you run into clearance issues. 33's Toyo's on a 18 would look sharp and still give you a bigger sidewall if you go off roading. I am looking at a very similar setup right now Moto Metal 951's and Toyo MT in a 33, plus when you buy those 20 inch tires in the Toyo's it like they are laughing all they way to the bank. Aren't they like 350 a piece. I think the 18's look good and give you a lighter and better performing setup. 20's weigh a ton, not the best for stopping or cornering or balancing for that matter. Good luck in your choice and post pics when they are on.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 01:31 AM
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how about these?

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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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Those are ok, but I like the Moto Metal 955 better or the 951, either one is a very nice looking wheel and the Toyo's look really sharp on them. Sad thing is mine has the factory 20's so a 33" tire doesn't look any bigger than what I have on it right now. MB also has a wheel that looks similar to the 951 and is a little cheaper that fits the Ram with the correct offset.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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I believe the Moto Metal wheels have a bit more positive offset than the stock Dodge Ram wheels. Something to consider.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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yeah man, regardless of which ever tire and wheel setup you get, just make sure you get one with the right offset. I like the first wheel and tire you chose. and i agree with the money issue on wheel size. although i have to differ about cornering. weight i agree with, but i have 22 x 9.5's and they corner very well. even on a lifted vehicle in my opinion. my friend has nitto dune grappler's on 22's and his is lifted 1-2 inches i believe, but his handles very well. wheels are very heavy though. if you stick with the 18 you probably wont notice that much of a difference in torque or your pocketlike i did... good luck with your truck man. it looks great. hope to see it soon with some-more goodies..
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 06:24 AM
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The 955's are a sweet package, I would believe they would fit in real nice on your truck, i've got 20's and my tire's are about 33/12.5" wide. I'd think it would look funny on a 1500 series truck.
 
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