New Wheels!

[locosol96]

Thanks to everyone for the opinions/advice on my recent questions with wheel upgrades. I finally decided to go with 22"s. They should be here Monday or Tuesday. I can't wait! Like a kid before Christmas!!!

[walnuts4x4]

I actually like them... simple and plain but look good... post pics when you get them on!!

[locosol96]

Thanks. I wasn't looking for "bling" which it seems is the only thing available these days. I'm doing a blackout theme eventually (painting my tan trim, etc) with no chrome. I just didn't want to do black wheels too. Need some contrast!

[SOLISIMO]

Looks great reminds me of like something steeda or saleen would use in a muscle truck build. You gonna lower it with those

[locosol96]

nah, I don't get the whole lowering thing, no offense....

[walnuts4x4]

Originally Posted by locosol96

nah, I don't get the whole lowering thing, no offense....

thank god..... LOL and they do make larger tires for 22s when you do lift it.. all the way to 44s...roflmao

[locosol96]

Eh, not into the whole lifting thing. For a daily driver anyways. I could see if I had a Jeep or a truck that I went offroading in, yeah.....

[nvycrmn]

i agree with the blacking out. that is why i kept my bumper and my nerf bars....for some contrast. plus ive been blacking out my interior as well.

[panda24619]

i like them too. plain and simple. and who gets 44s with 22s? u get 44s with 15s. looks like dimes for rims. funny in the desert. idk why i laugh when i see those trucks. sry off topic. but i like them. will look good with your truck. and its good to have contrast. black is good but ive seen some trucks and cars where its to much. a little silver or chrome or any other color is better then all black.

[KWT2000]

Originally Posted by panda24619

i like them too. plain and simple. and who gets 44s with 22s? u get 44s with 15s. looks like dimes for rims. funny in the desert. idk why i laugh when i see those trucks. sry off topic. but i like them. will look good with your truck. and its good to have contrast. black is good but ive seen some trucks and cars where its to much. a little silver or chrome or any other color is better then all black.

both my brothers... well one has 38's on 20's and the other has 38's on 22's IMO just looks goofy

[bhsoulja]

i'll plan on getting a f150 down the road with a slight lift and 22's...but i'm all about the chrome...nothing flashy...little style...still simple....

[Tuffy]

Nice! Cant wait to see it on the expy

[locosol96]

OK, so I got the wheels on the Expy last night. Couldn't take pics (too dark). Must say, not what I was expecting. Don't know if I'm just having buyer's remorse, or if I don't like them. Kinda like a hot chick you see at a bar- you get all worked up about her, then you get her and it turns out to be "not all that".
I didn't research the backspacing of this model wheel enough. They stick WAAAAYYYY out from the wheel wells. OK, I admit, much of the problem is my own fault. I bought a set of rims based mainly on price, then on looks , knowing that they have a different bolt pattern and would require adapters. I knew they would stick out some, but I had no idea it's be this much. Not sure if I'm going to keep them or not....

But, a set of 22"s in good shape shod in Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico tires that have 80% of their tread left for $850 is a steal. So, I guess I should be happy. Maybe I can find a new set of wheels and transfer the tires, and sell the MODA R7's........

[Lane24]

Well, post up some pics, and let us criticize ( ahem) I mean see them for ourselves.

[bhsoulja]

I 2nd that motion...

[reg442]

the reason they stick out is because they are probably a +10/+25 mm offset which is considered a low/medium offset and the 03 expedition is a +44mm factory. then you add a whole inch and a half with the adapter you change the offset to a +0/-12.. which would stick out badly and would probably rub. what is the bolt pattern of the wheels? do you adapters which bolt to the car or spacers?

[locosol96]

Originally Posted by reg442

the reason they stick out is because they are probably a +10/+25 mm offset which is considered a low/medium offset and the 03 expedition is a +44mm factory. then you add a whole inch and a half with the adapter you change the offset to a +0/-12..

--Head is spinning....greek to me. Probably how/why I wound up in this position anyways. Like I said, saw something I liked, didn't think it through 100% I guess.

Anyways....trying to upload pics....

[locosol96]

OK, here are pics....let the ridicule begin....be gentle people....

[nvycrmn]

well....they stick out like offroad tires do. so yes, they do stick out a little too far. just my opinion. my 35's dont eve stick out that far on my truck, at least not with my 18x9 rims. now when i have my 16x10s on, that is about how it looks...

[Expedition]

ya no offense dude they look like caca

[walnuts4x4]

not too bad.... but not too good either...

solution= get small lift and get some AT tires something a little aggressive but still sporty and run those rims and would look 100% better...

[Expedition]

The rims themselves are not ugly, but the fact that they stick out makes them ugly to me. I only like rims to go out past the fenders when the truck is leveled/lifted with a nice rim. Other then that they have to be flush.

[dgray69]

haha wingnut. he knows how to have fun. he said lifted jeep lmfao jeremy likes my lifted jeep. hes just in denial. and aways has to make prude comments on it

[dgray69]

and i dont think they stick out to far. not much for low/stock rides and bling rims wrapped with condoms but hey it looks nice.

[locosol96]

think I'm putting the 18"s back on tonight and putting these on Craigslist!

[bhsoulja]

if i were you...IF i were you...i'd keep them...thats something you do see everyday so you'll have your own signature style and very unique...reminds me of them boyz n da hood back in the day...that was the thing on blazers, jimmy's, tacoma's, s-10's...we called them "FATTY's"...if i get a mini...that'll be the exact way i'd do it with spokes though...

again...i like it...IF...i were you...and just build/take off from there!!!

[walnuts4x4]

shhhhh lift it I know you wanna..... its tempting I know just do it..... only a little bit....

[nvycrmn]

when i see a lowered vehicle with tires that stick out, all i think of is tijuana...sorry.

[Lane24]

I think it gives it the kind of look a Saleen or Roush type special. I'd rock it.

[nvycrmn]

im not saying your truck looks bad, cuz it doesnt. its just not what i pictured it would look like. i wasnt referring to your truck as "tijuana". im talkin about those lowered crown vics with 10" rims and tires that stick out.