Ford F150 - Wheel Help.....Need more help please!!!

hound_dogs_01

ok yall Do i want postitive or negative off-set on new rims i want? i can get them in +25mm off set and -25mm off set but dont know which i need...

these are the rims im torn between right now whats yalls opinions?

http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/mbmbli.mm.xl.jpg

these are 0 offset...

http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/balwiz.mbm.xl.jpg

which of these two wheels would look best on my truck, im leaning towrds the black ones but not sure yet...

Thanks,
Alex

metal83 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:28 pm Post subject:

The higher the offset, the more the wheels will tuck in. The lower (negative) the offset, the more the wheels will stick out from the fenders. Looking at the backspacing is the same and easier for some to understand. My wheels are 18x9, 0 offset, 5" backspacing and stick out 2" more than my stock wheels did. My stock wheels were the OEM 17x7.5's with 5.5" of backspacing. So basically with my aftermarket wheels, i jumped 1 1/2" on the width of the rim, and another 1/2" with the backspacing.

And if i had to choose one of those wheels, i'd go with the black one's, i'm not a fan of chrome rims but thats just me. And it also depends on the truck of course.

Hope this helps at least a little, good luck Rockin

hound_dogs_01 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject:

ok so im going with the black ones.. any the others arent crome theyre the finish of the 18" FX4 rims... polished aluminum... but the black ones are a 0 off set rim i believe... and are 18x8.5 so im jumping one inch over my stock rims... as far as backspacing it doesnt say on the website... i guess ill call em..

Alex

metal83 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject:

Oh and hey i just looked at your gallery and saw your truck. And i'll have to back up my opinion and say that black wheels would look very good on that color truck.

metal83 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject:

Those black ballistics are 18x9, dont forget you need the 6x135 bolt pattern. And also that rim comes in two size's, 0 offset with 5" backspacing and +30 offset with 6.18" backspacing.

http://www.rimzoneonline.com/ballistic810Blk_18x9.htm

metal83 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:39 pm Post subject:

hound_dogs_01 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject:

hey thanks a million metal... i searched for a soild 3 hours the otherday and couldnt find crap on those ballistic wheels... so which do i need? 0 with 5" back spacing or +30 with 6.18" backspacing to minimize rubing?

Alex

metal83 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

Not a problem man, glad to help when i can.
It depends, what kind of tires do you plan to throw on, what size?
My wheels are 18x9, 0 offset with 5" BS, and i have BFG AT KO's 305/65/18 (34x12.50). I had to trim a tiny bit off my front bumpers lower valance, but very very minor trimming and it only took me about 2 mins if even. And you can use anything to cut through the plastic because it's so soft. After the trimming i have absolutely no rubbing anywhere, not even at full lock. If you click on My Photos i have some pics in there if you want to get an idea what the 0 with 5 looks like.

hound_dogs_01 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject:

yeah i have 325/60/18 nitto terra grapplers 33x13.00... they scrub at full lock on the contol arms.... but other than that none anywhere else..

Alex

hound_dogs_01 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:44 pm Post subject:

so i want to go with 0 and 5" back spacing, in other words....

Alex

metal83 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject:

Yeah you'd be all set with the 0 and 5" BS with that size tire, as long as you dont mind them sticking out past the fenders. You could always add some Bushwacker Extend a Flare's or Pocket Flares to cover up the tire too. I think those two flares actually give you an extra 2" of tire coverage. I'm thinking about adding some to my truck, all though i'm hesitant because i love how it looks without them. But legally i might have too, and i suppose it would protect my paint from slinging rocks etc..

hound_dogs_01 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject:

well thatll be after i save up for the wheels for a few weeks... i really cant beat the $144 a wheel for price and i like them alot to boot...

alex

metal83 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject:

Yeah thats an awesome deal, that would be hard to pass up. I got a sweet deal on my wheels as well. Buy one get one free so i only paid $554.76 shipped.

Good luck man, post some pics when you get everything all set up, i'm sure its going to look awesome. Rockin

hound_dogs_01 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:58 pm Post subject:

and low and behold i just got my first credit card with a $1000 credit limit..... so i guess you can figure out where i'm going with it... and do i need to pay the $45 for lug nuts from discount tire? im not going to have them out them on... and i cant think of a better way to make my first purchase with my new platnium card... also has a 0% APR for 12 months....

Alex

catmechanic07 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject:

The first set in your very first post almost looks like Dick Cepeks. I personally like the second one. I also like the XD rockstar I think it is!