What looks best on a Truck? 17", 18"

2003_Ram · 01-09-2009, 01:32 PM

Okay, so I may end up ordering wheels sooner then I thought because there is a sale going on, $40 bucks off a wheel. But I am torn, The wheels are these::::

And they will be going on either 35x12.50 KM2's or procomp exteme A/T's. I am torn between 17x10 with a 5" BP or 18x10 with a 5" BP.

What would look best? And wouldn't the 17's ride better (more rubber betwen it and the road).

Let me know! Right now I am thinking 17's, but am not sure if they would look good.

Thanks for any input guys.

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koonswala · 01-09-2009, 01:45 PM

17s look small just my .02

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koonswala · 01-09-2009, 01:46 PM

i like the rims though.

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**SmokinTheHippies** · 01-09-2009, 01:47 PM

i like the look of a 35 on a 18, but the reason i'm sticking with 17's is just due to the cost difference in the tires. 35x18's are usually way more bank then the 17's.... but i think either route you'll be happy.

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06okcummins · 01-09-2009, 01:59 PM

As far as ride is concerned I don't think you notice much difference in a 1 inch bigger rim. I think most of the complaints about ride are big changes, for example; 16" to a 20" or 17" to 20" or 22". Drastic changes like that.

By the way, what rims are those? and where are you finding the good deal? I might just wanna copycat you!!!

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2003_Ram · 01-09-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 06okcummins

As far as ride is concerned I don't think you notice much difference in a 1 inch bigger rim. I think most of the complaints about ride are big changes, for example; 16" to a 20" or 17" to 20" or 22". Drastic changes like that.

By the way, what rims are those? and where are you finding the good deal? I might just wanna copycat you!!!

4-wheel parts, real good deal and I might just order mine today. Thing is I don't even got my truck here yet, its in California coming by month end but I don't want to miss out on this deal.

Reason I was worried about ride is because my dads truck has Truxus STS 35" tires with 17's (usually) and my granddad had 35x12.50 procomps on 18's, his tires ride a lot rougher it seems, unless it just the tire (no difference in truck because we have ran both set of the same truck, 17's sem to ride better?).

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**SmokinTheHippies** · 01-09-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 2003_Ram

4-wheel parts, real good deal and I might just order mine today. Thing is I don't even got my truck here yet, its in California coming by month end but I don't want to miss out on this deal.

Reason I was worried about ride is because my dads truck has Truxus STS 35" tires with 17's (usually) and my granddad had 35x12.50 procomps on 18's, his tires ride a lot rougher it seems, unless it just the tire (no difference in truck because we have ran both set of the same truck, 17's sem to ride better?).

which pro comps? the tire might be the difference

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***05pscc*** · 01-09-2009, 02:13 PM

I think the tire makes the rim look good. I also like more tread than rim, that is why I stayed with 17's. To each his own. If you see a set on someone else's rig and you like the looks go for it. You'll be happy either way!

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2003_Ram · 01-09-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinTheHippies

which pro comps? the tire might be the difference

Extreme AT's?

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Originally Posted by 05pscc

I think the tire makes the rim look good. I also like more tread than rim, that is why I stayed with 17's. To each his own. If you see a set on someone else's rig and you like the looks go for it. You'll be happy either way!

Yeah your right, I guess I'll be going with the 17's. I am ordering them right now. Looking at my dads setup I like it more than my granddads.

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**SmokinTheHippies** · 01-09-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2003_Ram

Extreme AT's?

Yeah your right, I guess I'll be going with the 17's. I am ordering them right now. Looking at my dads setup I like it more than my granddads.

hmmm, those arent reallly that much harder then the StS's...

i think you'll like the 17's better.

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torquey · 01-09-2009, 02:28 PM

the 17's will be a little cheaper...but just go with what you like...the rims should look good

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madtrucker66 · 01-09-2009, 02:29 PM

yeah I got the 17 and im happy with the way they look and the price of the tires when i have to replace them..

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2003_Ram Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Airznoa Posts: 740 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts 2003_Ram's Truck Pics	What looks best on a Truck? 17", 18" Okay, so I may end up ordering wheels sooner then I thought because there is a sale going on, $40 bucks off a wheel. But I am torn, The wheels are these:::: And they will be going on either 35x12.50 KM2's or procomp exteme A/T's. I am torn between 17x10 with a 5" BP or 18x10 with a 5" BP. What would look best? And wouldn't the 17's ride better (more rubber betwen it and the road). Let me know! Right now I am thinking 17's, but am not sure if they would look good. Thanks for any input guys. __________________ '03 Dodge Ram Sport Long Bed 6 speed, AFE intake, Banks 5", 35's, M12000, Banks 6 gun....... Some other mods... *NOBAMA! sticker happily placed on my bumper!<--- WAS! SOMBODY RIPPED IT OFF!*

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koonswala Diesel Freak Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: shreveport, La Posts: 759 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts koonswala's Truck Pics	17s look small just my .02 __________________ comma to da top 05 cat mia, aero, smarty, blacked out and needs a sundial to be timed. Poser club member #2

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koonswala Diesel Freak Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: shreveport, La Posts: 759 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts koonswala's Truck Pics	i like the rims though. __________________ comma to da top 05 cat mia, aero, smarty, blacked out and needs a sundial to be timed. Poser club member #2

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SmokinTheHippies Northern CA Chapter VP Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunnyale CA Posts: 3,875 Thanks: 365 Thanked 79 Times in 58 Posts SmokinTheHippies's Truck Pics	i like the look of a 35 on a 18, but the reason i'm sticking with 17's is just due to the cost difference in the tires. 35x18's are usually way more bank then the 17's.... but i think either route you'll be happy. __________________ 2002 2500 HO 6 spd 4x4 -433HP- Feb '09 ROTM. Gone to new home! Thanks Holland Court Diesel! In search of my next Pig. *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axAEF...=youtube_gdata* ...."your half a maaaaannn!"

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06okcummins Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Guymon OK Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 06okcummins's Truck Pics	As far as ride is concerned I don't think you notice much difference in a 1 inch bigger rim. I think most of the complaints about ride are big changes, for example; 16" to a 20" or 17" to 20" or 22". Drastic changes like that. By the way, what rims are those? and where are you finding the good deal? I might just wanna copycat you!!! __________________ 2006 2500, 4x4, Inferno Red, Striker 2, S&B cold air intake, KORE HP leveling kit, lots of chrome and polished aluminum, home built bumper. 12 speakers, JVC Arsenal head unit. 305-65-17 Pro Comp Xtreme MT tires

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*05pscc* CORRECT AIRDOG INSTALL Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 995 Thanks: 24 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts 05pscc's Truck Pics	I think the tire makes the rim look good. I also like more tread than rim, that is why I stayed with 17's. To each his own. If you see a set on someone else's rig and you like the looks go for it. You'll be happy either way! __________________ 06 2500 MEGA! Sucessful Tranny Swap, Built Trans, Twins, Sticks, Arson III, Smarty-TNT/EZ Stack! Dyno 8-15-09; 546 HP 1111 Torque *"Opinions Are like A$$holes. Everyboby Has One!!"*

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torquey Diesel Head Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,616 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts torquey's Truck Pics	the 17's will be a little cheaper...but just go with what you like...the rims should look good __________________ 08 laramie mega cab 6.7 some goodies. 07.5 laramie quad cab some things fell off

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madtrucker66 Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beaverton,Oregon Posts: 504 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts madtrucker66's Truck Pics	yeah I got the 17 and im happy with the way they look and the price of the tires when i have to replace them.. __________________ Madtrucker66 2006, 2500,quad.4x4 short box Str-8 with 6" tip. Edge-Att-hotlink.Mp-8,Volant intake, Air Force one Intake Horn.Blacked out lightsSome tranny Modds.