pete24
Posts: 589
Joined: 10/20/2011
Location: Marlborough, MA USA
http://www.bigwheels.net/, just figure out what you want to spend they have it, i got a couple sets from these guys
Switch
Posts: 1203
Joined: 9/17/2010
Location: OH, USA
I found a set of aluminum polished factory take-offs on a dodge forum for $250 shipped to my door. A new set of 285/70-17 BFG all terrain's and a 2 inch leveling kit later, the truck looks 100% different.
How old is he? Black still looks good on the right truck. If its a true base model, you can easily find a chrome grill for cheap to really dress it up.
JustinL
Posts: 8
Joined: 6/19/2012
Location: West Palm Beach, FL USA
I really like my ATX teflon coated rims. I have the Mojave's on my 09 Ram 2500 and they are so easy to clean it's ridiculous!
http://www.atxwheels.com/wheels/?wheelid=AX1886&siteid=5&groupid=52
Wandell
Posts: 3258
Joined: 12/17/2008
Location: Cairo, USA
If you want plain, some of the black steel or aluminum wheels from 4WheelParts are hard to beat. If you want something a little flashier, try rimzoneonline.com. As for companies that support moto, check out KMC.
Harry_Gray
Posts: 285
Joined: 10/6/2011
Location: Texoma region, OK USA
Wandell wrote: If you want plain, some of the black steel or aluminum wheels from 4WheelParts are hard to beat. If you want something a little flashier, try rimzoneonline.com. As for companies that support moto, check out KMC.
I agree w/ the KMC wheels, not only are they a supporter of moto, but they make a fairly sturdy wheel that can handle some weight. If you plan on doing any towing w/ the truck then I'd get a tire w a D or E rated sidewall. I'm sure you could go up to a 295/70/17 w/ the leveling kit. Nitto Terra Grapplers on some KMC's, would look good and hold up. That's the way I'd go if it were my truck...
Get factory take offs, powdercoat them black or gun metal grey, done...
GIwasB4
Posts: 1378
Joined: 7/24/2008
Location: Beverly Hills, CA USA
newmann wrote: Been looking for a not so expensive truck lately for the youngest son and was wearing thin on the 100,000 mile vehicles that people still think are worth a f'n fortune. Then my go to guy at one of the local dealers calls me up with a leftover 2011 base model stripper that has been growing mold on the back of the lot. It's so stripped down it isn't even funny, but it's a 4x4 and has a/c, auto and a cd player. Over 30% off sticker so I'll be able to do a couple upgrades and still be under budget for a brand new truck with full warranty. Front end sits way low so a 2 1/2 leveling kit has been ordered and I need to get some wheels and tires on it before the stockers get any wear as I have someone wanting them in new condition. I've looked at some new aluminum factory take offs but haven't come across any that have any all terrain tires on them and some of the takeoffs are crazy expensive. I need a few suggestions for some wheels and tires. Looking for something fairly inexpensive as I pretty much hate the idea of aftermarket wheels in the first place.
Won't even consider chrome as chrome plated alloys tend corrode and flake. Black?? Is it just me or is that trend getting played out already? Any wheel companies out there that support moto? Here it is. Suggestions?
I was G before the "drive" to Vital
PC
Posts: 248
Joined: 8/24/2009
Location: Beaverton, OR USA
I bought the same truck last year. I wasn't after a Dodge, but less than $23k for a V8 4WD w/ 100k mile warranty changed my mind. It just rolled 9k miles and no problems to report. I would have loved the hemi, but they weren't slinging those for cheap and the 4.7L pulls my boat and dirt bikes just fine.
Those plain steel wheels were an eyesore. I bought a brand new 2nd set off Craigslist for $50, had them powdercoated black and then had my original tires and TPMS swapped over to the new rims. Probably cost me $400 for the rims, powdercoating and tire swap. I then found some OEM running boards from a mega cab on Craigs for $100, cut them to proper size and installed. Its no show winner, but I think it was $500 well spent.
I would love some real rims and tires, but dont want to kill the already-bad gas mileage. A leveling kit would be real nice. What did you end up ordering? And does it void the warranty?
