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  1. 07-18-2009, 12:25 AM #1
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    Question 16s or 18s?

    I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD and am looking to buy new wheels and tires. I'm thinking of going up in size from the oem 16s to 18s, maybe some moto metals with BFG's or something. Any suggestions or pictures if u got them on what they would like?
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  2. 07-19-2009, 01:47 PM #2
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    Default moto metal rims

    will Moto Metal 951s size 18x9 with -12mm offset and 4.5" backspacing fit on my 2500HD and what is the largest tire i can run without trimming or rubbing? i do have a leveling kit on it. Please help.

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  3. 07-19-2009, 01:52 PM #3
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    Here is a Great tool for finding tire sizes,offset and back spacing.

    http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/rt_specs.jsp,
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    Quote Originally Posted by chevyman2004 View Post
    I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD and am looking to buy new wheels and tires. I'm thinking of going up in size from the oem 16s to 18s, maybe some moto metals with BFG's or something. Any suggestions or pictures if u got them on what they would like?
    so what did you go with? im facing the same situation with same truck, mine is black im trying to see if i can find one with the 17 inch rims and mud tires that hasnt been lifted to see how it looks.
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    I say 18's so if you ever what to put bigger brakes on your truck. Just thinking ahead.
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    I would also say go with the 18" rims
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    I would say stick with 16's or 17's since tires are cheaper.
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    16"s if price is issue, 18's if not, with 16's prices will be at least $400 cheaper for the tires, and a hundred or a couple hundred for the rims.
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    i think 18s would look really good on ur truck. but i would do a 10" wide wheel with a low - offset so u get a good looking look for exp/ -10 offset but thats just me
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    I am thinking i am going to go with MotoMetal 951s (18x9") with -12mm offset and 4.5" backspace. Tirewise will be 285/65/18s but i don't know know which brand. maybe bfg a/t or goodyear silent armours. I want an aggressive tread but not mud terrains. up here in Minnesota the white stuff piles up in a hurry so they would have to be good in snow and ice. I want to spend about $2000 so i should be able to get what i want.

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    6.0L Vortec
    Magnaflow 4" Dual Exhaust
    Leveling Kit
    Westin step bars
    Penda Skid Resistor bed liner
    dark blue metallic
    Bak Industries plastic bed rail caps
    Alpine 6 1/2" SPS-600 in front
    Alpine 6 1/2" SPG-17C2 in rear
    Bilstein HD Shocks front and rear
    Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs LT265/75/R16
    Access Lorado Roll-up soft tonneau cover
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