FINALLY GOT 'em - New Rims + Tires

[sparg93]

The powder coater finally finished clear coating them last week, and I had the setup installed on Monday.

Mickey Thompson - 17x9
ProComp Extreme A/T - 285/70R17

This weekend I'm adding Adam's Machine Sealant, Brilliant Glaze and Americana Wax to add extra layers of protection and shine to the rims.

Unfortunately the installer scratched the inside hub and removed a thin strip of clear coat completely down to the raw metal. I'm going to call the powder coater tomorrow to see if they need to be recoated or I can apply a painted clear coat to seal up that small area.

Also, Mickey Thompson ships CHROME center caps with Polished Rims - WTF???? They CLEARLY look different so now I need to order a seperate set of polished caps (which they make) and have them coated so it all looks the same and withstands the elements. The stupidity of some companies is f*ing mind blowing.

Edit:
a few low quality photos - i'll take better this wkd!!

 

[SunlitComet]

 

[sparg93]

Fri or Sat i'll put them up!!!

 

[Effeckt]

Why not wait for this thread until you have pictures? Kind of pointless until then.

 

[sparg93]

just posted some photos....cell phone quality!

 

[Done Deal DR]

Looks great, I've always liked those wheels! Classic as the name implies.

 

[slomo26]

Looks good. Love the wheels.

 

[bowtiefreak]

nice. looking forward to some better pics too

 

[sparg93]

thanks guy!

In September I'm completeing a full external detail (PC, polishes, sealants, waxes, etc) and I'm pumped to see how the total package looks. Right now it looks like brand new wheels, on a dirty truck with scratches. However, it definitely looks a lot "tougher" which was the look i was going for.

I'm also really interested to see the affects on handling. I have brand new Bilstein HD's and poly on both stock sway bars....but I have no mileage on this setup so it's too early to comment.

BUT, in the garage are a new set of Belltech Sways & End links. I like experimenting, so you can bet I'm going to play around with different sways and rubber + poly to see what I like best!!