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Old 02-22-2011, 07:32 PM
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Hey i was wondering if there was any lightweight rims out there that it would be ok to drive everyday. not that i drive my truck everyday but i want to have my set up as light as possible.
I was originally going to go with some GMC stock 20s but i think i'd rather get some lgithweight rims, would like to go with either 16s or 17s in the rear and 15s up front. thanks fellas
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i tell ya what man, carey has these 16's on his truck-

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and these are freakin light!! i picked one of those up in each hand with tires without any strain....these are so freakin light ive almost though about getting a set for myself lol
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Im running those stock 16s with a 255/65/16 on my regular cab for the winter and they are 52lbs. I removed the 22s that were on it and they were 80lbs.

I picked these up in December with a 255/45/18 and they weigh 49lbs so I was gonna run them when the weather cleared up but Saturday I found some LTZ silverado 20s really cheap and Im gonna run them instead.


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what are the specs on those 18's are they the eagle 219's in 18x9.5 ? interested in a swap with some centerlines?

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Centerlines are light, hub centric and priced well.
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Originally Posted by 2004SSS
what are the specs on those 18's are they the eagle 219's in 18x9.5 ? interested in a swap with some centerlines?
Yea they are the eagle 219. I'm not sure on the specs of the wheel. I'll check in the morning. They should say on the inside of the wheel. Centerline makes nice wheels. I'll keep you in mind if I decide to get rid of them.
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Originally Posted by gs7793
i tell ya what man, carey has these 16's on his truck-



and these are freakin light!! i picked one of those up in each hand with tires without any strain....these are so freakin light ive almost though about getting a set for myself lol
I have these rims currently, looking for something lighter
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your not guna find anything much lighter than the OEM aluminum 16" wheel unless you step to bogart which you arent supposed to drive on the street.
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Originally Posted by TXsilverado
your not guna find anything much lighter than the OEM aluminum 16" wheel unless you step to bogart which you arent supposed to drive on the street.
My wheels that have my slicks on them are lighter than OEM 16s, by a couple of pounds, and they are 1.5" wider and they tuck. Don't mind the dirty pics and the lack of center cap, i just didn't have them on at the time.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=476088
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Originally Posted by TXsilverado
your not guna find anything much lighter than the OEM aluminum 16" wheel unless you step to bogart which you arent supposed to drive on the street.
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Originally Posted by BlackGMC
My wheels that have my slicks on them are lighter than OEM 16s, by a couple of pounds, and they are 1.5" wider and they tuck. Don't mind the dirty pics and the lack of center cap, i just didn't have them on at the time.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=476088
thanks i'll keep these in mind
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