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I did a thing... Now what to do.... Vintage KMC wheels

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by dal3_gribble, Aug 12, 2020.

  1. Aug 19, 2020 at 9:25 AM
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    dal3_gribble

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    Alright boys, it's going down.

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  2. Aug 19, 2020 at 9:27 AM
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    I like how 35s on 18s still look beefy and not balloon like. Proportionally the 35s on 16s seemed a little like balloons to me.
     
  3. Aug 19, 2020 at 9:32 AM
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    Gearheadesw

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    More pictures. Please.
     
  4. Aug 19, 2020 at 9:35 AM
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    Keep, black beadlock and lugs
     
  5. Aug 19, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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    Almost there....

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  6. Aug 19, 2020 at 10:50 AM
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    First shot.

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  7. Aug 19, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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    I'm not a chrome guy but also not a chrome hater (and I know these are polished, not chrome), those look outstanding man.
     
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  8. Aug 19, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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    Super cool wheels but unfortunate that they are 18’s. If you don’t want “more tire” then def rock them and go for it, but from a wheeling standpoint I wouldn’t go larger than 17’s.
     
  9. Aug 19, 2020 at 11:02 AM
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    Gearheadesw

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    Nice, those are 285-76-18?
    Good clearance for the 35’s.
     
  10. Aug 19, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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    Yup, 285/75R18s. They cleared no problem, but previously I did an aggressive CMC, fender trimming, pinch weld hammering and the high clearance front bumper. The extra offset doesn't seem to be a problem.
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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    Just seeing that inner rim stiffener even when mounted gives me a rim stiffener....
     
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  12. Aug 19, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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    That's truly a nice set up there, just enough, not over done. A nicely cooked Taco.
     
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  13. Aug 19, 2020 at 7:36 PM
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    Couple more.

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    Dang those look amazing! Wish we had Craig list finds like that around here.
     
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  17. Aug 20, 2020 at 7:58 AM
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    You and craigslist, wtf. I'm jealous. Those wheels look awesome and I would run them as-is. IMO you'd be doing a disservice by painting them in any fashion.

    edit: Looks like I posted prematurely. That looks killer.
     
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  18. Aug 20, 2020 at 8:26 AM
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    Thanks for the love guys. I'm not an overlander and I'm not going to hardcore off-road the truck. I like the street tough look for a daily driver and the rear locker can get me out of most sticky situations I can put myself in. Otherwise I have d-rings and a recovery strap in the cab. I'm proud of how this truck has turned out.
     
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  19. Aug 20, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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    Looks mint, never paint them!
     
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  20. Aug 20, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    Looks awful. Sell them to me.
     

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