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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Hey guys. I am buying a new truck in about a week for $29K. It's a 2010 SLT Quad Cab 4X4 with Big Horn package, console shifter, and dual exhaust. I will be getting the side step bar too... plus chrome filler cap and chrome bug shield. I was going to upgrade to the Sport 20" chrome clad wheels but the dealer wants to charge me $1000 to do that. I thought about it and figured I could do custom wheels for nearly the same price and then have a whole set of SLT wheels to sell or offset the cost. Pretty good idea? I was hoping you all can tell me where a good place to buy wheels is or if there are any brands I should get or stay away from. I really appreciate any help/guidance and I'm sure I will posting often soon! Thanks guys!

PS What do you all think of the $29K price? It comes with free Hemi upgrade as well as a free lifetime powertrain warranty.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Is this a 2009 you found? 2010s don't have the lifetime warranty.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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Is this a 2009 you found? 2010s don't have the lifetime warranty.
No, it's a 2010. It's a dealer promotion. Free Hemi upgrade and free lifetime powertrain for he month of March.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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This basically what my truck looks like.... except I want custom chrome wheels.... and that's where you guys come in. Any recommendations on vendors/styles/brands? I think I would do better to not upgrade to Sport wheels because then I could buy whatever cool wheels I want for $1000-$1500 and the have a set of SLT wheels to sell. Do you guys know what they would be worth? Maybe someone here would want them?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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The sticker on that 2wd truck is 35830. How did you get it with 4wd at 29k?? Unless it was with a trade I guess. If not you got a smoking deal! Congrats on the new truck!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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yea don't do their wheels, for that price get some better 20's hell there is a mopar accessory wheel that you can find on ebay for less oo and it is a 20" rim

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-Do...Q5fAccessories
 
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yea don't do their wheels, for that price get some better 20's hell there is a mopar accessory wheel that you can find on ebay for less oo and it is a 20" rim

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-Do...Q5fAccessories
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Roy444
The sticker on that 2wd truck is 35830. How did you get it with 4wd at 29k?? Unless it was with a trade I guess. If not you got a smoking deal! Congrats on the new truck!
Thanks. That is just "basically what my trucks looks like". It's not THE truck. The one below is mine but I will be selling the SLT wheels and will have the side step bars, chrome filler door and chrome bug shield. I will also be removing the badges. I got employees pricing/green sheet on it. $30K if I got the Sport wheels for $1000 upgrade. I'd rather spend the money on custom wheels.


What do ya think of these wheels for it?




 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by plumcrazy73
yea don't do their wheels, for that price get some better 20's hell there is a mopar accessory wheel that you can find on ebay for less oo and it is a 20" rim

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-Do...Q5fAccessories
Thanks! I'll check them out. I'll probably go nicer than Mopar though.

I wanna stay at about $350 or less per wheel. $250 would be great! I hope more people will suggest some more wheels! I know nothing about them.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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Nice truck! What kind of tires are you planning on? If you're going for an offroad look I like the kmc rockstars or addicts with nitto terragrapplers. But the stock rims you have look great on the truck. I'd just throw on some 285/70/17s all terrains.
 
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