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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Well I have an update regarding these rims!!

First: They ARE MOPAR rims, and ARE top notch as far as quality goes!!
200% Improvement in that department!

Second: They are NOT 23lbs as stated before in this thread, they are in fact 33.5lbs each according to my wife's bathroom scale (digital)

Third: The O.E. Sport Chrome Clads are 35.5lbs, so you're only saving 2lbs per corner NOT the 10 previously suggested! (weighted on the same scale)

I also found out the dealer here wants $169.00 per rim for OE 17" steelies, LOL Which would you rather have?

They look amazing IMHO and I will post some pics tommorrow after I wash the truck.

8lbs off the rotating mass will help alittle but not as much as hoped.

Totally happy with the rims and the company I bought them from OE wheel distributors, I received the rims in less than a week from order. Orangeville Ontario Canada is a LONG way from Florida, so to make it here at this time of year is impressive!!

I took them to the Dealer I purchased my truck from for mounting, and they swapped the sensors,mounted and balanced the rims and re-installed my Nitrogen in the tires $120 Canadian taxes in! Not bad IMO!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Spec weight for 20" Sport chrome clads - 34.2 lbs.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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war wagon. yeah, you cant beat the pricing for a FORGED 20" RIM!!

also. the fact its just aluminum gives people more options to "black em out" etc.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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I picked mine up directly from OE Wheels on Tuesday. I think I'll put 'em on tomorrow. They aren't as light as I was expecting, but they definitely look good. Can't wait to see 'em on my truck!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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They are polished right, not chrome? How do you think they will hold up, I like them but am worried about the maintenance to keep them looking good.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RBRK
They are polished right, not chrome? How do you think they will hold up, I like them but am worried about the maintenance to keep them looking good.
They seem to have a coat of clear on them....should hold up fine with a little wax now and then.

Just make sure you do not use a wheel brush on them.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 05:50 AM
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Sorry been busy with the holiday's will try and post a pic later today....

One other thing of note: The OE Chrome Clads require a TON of weights , The new wheels are VERY well made cause they require about 1/4 of the weights!!
I had thought it was the 20" rubber size causing the need for so many weights, but after seeing the SAME tires mounted on these rims I realized it's the rims!!

FORGED FTW!!

I love how concave they are, that really doesn't show up in the photo's of them.

I agree with CROD they would look sweet in either graphite or black, might have to get another set sometime in the future and see for myself ;-)
For the price these are being sold for, and after seeing them in person I'd buy them again in a second!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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There you go PICS as promissed :-)
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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hey warwagon.. nice pics. but i had to ask. judging by your sticker in the back. your not into deficating on girls faces are you???? you know " scat" ......


 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Nice looking truck!
 
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