Wheel choices for '07

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Right now I have the 18" Z71 OEM wheels with 265/65R18 Bridgestone Dueler Revos. I'm going to install the CCM 2.5"/1" leveling kit and want to finish off the look with some more aggressive tires...or tires and wheels. I have three options....

1. Keep the stock OEM 18" Z71s and just install some 295/65R18 GY Duratracs...

2. Powder coat the stock OEM 18" wheels black and get the Duratracs...

3. Buy black teflon-coated 17" ATX Mojave's with 285/70R17 GY Duratracs...

I'm leaning towards the 17" Mojave's....and to be honest that's almost the most inexpensive route because Tire Rack will install the TPMS sensors and free mount/balance...then I can sell my OEM wheels and tires that are in great shape.

How much should I ask for the OEM 18"s with TPMS sensors? Anyone interested?

 

[Excon11]

How much for just the sensors?

 

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I don't think I'd separate them out...I believe you have to remove the tire from the wheel to remove or reinstall them...and if I'm going to bother doing that then I'll just use them on the wheels/tires that I buy!!!

Sorry, dude......

 

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Ok, not sure if I should start a new thread about this or not....

What's the general consensus on Load Range D (8-ply) vs. Load Range E (10-ply) all-terrain tires? Obviously, the 10-ply tires will have stiffer sidewalls and will be better for towing heavy loads. How many people are running 8-ply tires? Any issues with sloppy or unstable sidewalls? Any lateral swaying at high speeds? Any reason why 8-ply would be a better choice over 10-ply?

The reason I bring this up is because the GY Duratracs are not available in a 10-ply LT285/70R17...only 8-ply. Overall, the Duratracs are still getting great reviews on Tirerack.com but I've read on other forums that some people have found they have weak sidewalls.

The 10-ply BFG T/A KOs are only a few dollars more than the 8-ply Duratracs...The looks of the Duratracs are far superior but the quality of the BFGs may be significantly better....

 

[henryr]

did the 17" mojave have the right offset ? looks like they stick out to me...