parish8

iTrader: (6)

how much more do you think they will weigh(rim and tire)?

i didn't really think they would be a whole lot heavier.

parish8

iTrader: (6)

i am doing the rims just for the tires. that 28.8" tall nitto is the tallest DR i can find.

Mr. Sandog

Is there a weight difference between the two wheels?

parish8

iTrader: (6)

they dont post up wheel weights. is there a company that makes super lite wheels?

parish8

iTrader: (6)

i cant find all the weights of their wheels but the 18x8 wheel below has a shipping weight listed at 22lbs.

edit, after looking thru their catalog it looks like the 18x9.5" rims are a 24lb shipping wieght. that doesn't seem to bad. it is hard to imiagne saving much weight there.

Mr. Sandog

That's a sweet wheel....do they make it wider? You're going to need something at least 9" or 9 1/2" in diameter to hold 12" of rubber....

parish8

iTrader: (6)

8" only on that one above. the one piece forged wheels seem to be mostly in the 18x8 size.

chris99gmc

well for 18's.. I like GMC SKI's wheels


as far as the weight issue goes, you can get Forged Centerlines like my 22's, which as REALLY light. I think my 22's are only 35 pounds, and mate that with a small tire and you'll be rolling hard.


Personally, I wanted to go with a big wheel for a few reasons:

1. It looks way better
2. It handles way better
3. It's a big truck, so using Big wheels ins't going to hurt it

but on the other hand, your truck isn't really dropped at all. I really think that 20's are a better choice for full sized trucks these days... but the tire choice is less then of 18's(I would think). You went All out on Performace for your truck so far... why skimp on the wheels?

parish8

iTrader: (6)

20's are not a performance wheel.

the only reason i am geting 18's are so i can run the tallest nitto they make.

Mr. Sandog

Have you talked to them yet? I'm wondering if they might find/modify something for you, if they know what your trying to achieve. If they happen to find out who you are in the process, well, that's a bonus.