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Wanting new wheels and tires

Old Jun 5, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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I have a 2008 mega cab 4wd. I'm wanting to get some new rims and bigger tires. I know I need to at least put a leveling kit on for the tires, but not sure what size would be good. I have stock 20 inch wheels and have thought about going down to 17's to save money. Does anybody have any suggestions on a package that would look good and not break the bank?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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I went with Nitto Terra Grapplers in 295/70-18 (35x11.50) load range E (I wouldn't recommend anything less than E) on a 18x9 wheel with a 4.6 backspacing. They do stick out and I have already bought fender flares but have to get them painted before I put them on. Good luck.

Where's the pictures? A word of advice, pics are a must for this forum.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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I went down to an 18" rim with 35's on my 07 qc....
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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what is your budget
 
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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budgets suck!!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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I priced the leveling kit for $400 installed. I'm not mechanical, so I have to have someone do it. I was want to spend $1500 for the wheels and tires.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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Are you sure you have a megacab? I pretty sure the 20" clad wheels don't exist on a 8 lug.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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$1500 for wheels and tires aint gonna happen unless you want the walmart special. not in the size you want at least
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 02:26 AM
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your looking at $1800-2k for wheels and tires and that is a 17" wheel with 35's.
 
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