Black Rims, New Tires
#1
Black Rims, New Tires
Hey guys, its time to upgrade!!! Finally saved up the extra cash to do rims and tires. I'm looking at the Nitto trail grapplers (37/12.5/r17 time to go bigger) but I just cant find off-road rims I like. So I was thinking about instead of buying all new rims just powder coating my stock chrome rims flat black. any recommendations? is powder coating a set of rims expensive?
#2
Powdercoating can throw the balance off if the PC isn't done correctly. Not to mention even though PC for the most part is pretty durable it can be chipped. I prepped and painted mine Dupli Color low gloss black engine enamel. That way if they get chipped from rocks or whatever it is an easy touch up in the garage.
#3
Those came out great LoJack, mine are starting to flake on the inside. :/ How did you prep it? on a side note what do you think of these?
Pro Comp Alloy Wheels Part 7069-7982 - Series 7069, 17x9 with 8 on 6.5 Bolt Pattern - Flat Black Machined - - 4 Wheel Parts
Pro Comp Alloy Wheels Part 7069-7982 - Series 7069, 17x9 with 8 on 6.5 Bolt Pattern - Flat Black Machined - - 4 Wheel Parts
#4
Those aren't bad at all. I would love new wheels all together but I just can't find anything that I like. Everything out there is too flashy for me but those you posted would look pretty good. Not flashy, plain but stout.
For prep all I used was a 3m red pad to scuff the surface of everything. Honestly I didn't do much scuffing, just hit every inch of the rims, primered them then did 2-3 coats of the engine enamel.
For prep all I used was a 3m red pad to scuff the surface of everything. Honestly I didn't do much scuffing, just hit every inch of the rims, primered them then did 2-3 coats of the engine enamel.
#5
Ya I'm just worried because I haven't hurd anything about the brand "Pro Comp".
On a good note I picked up my tires today. 4- 37/12.5/R17, the guy put them on his truck but wanted to go bigger so they have less then 1000 miles. He was asking $1500. but i got him down to $1150
They just barley fit!!
On a good note I picked up my tires today. 4- 37/12.5/R17, the guy put them on his truck but wanted to go bigger so they have less then 1000 miles. He was asking $1500. but i got him down to $1150
They just barley fit!!
#6
Ya I'm just worried because I haven't hurd anything about the brand "Pro Comp".
On a good note I picked up my tires today. 4- 37/12.5/R17, the guy put them on his truck but wanted to go bigger so they have less then 1000 miles. He was asking $1500. but i got him down to $1150
They just barley fit!!
On a good note I picked up my tires today. 4- 37/12.5/R17, the guy put them on his truck but wanted to go bigger so they have less then 1000 miles. He was asking $1500. but i got him down to $1150
They just barley fit!!
#7
Pro Comp has been in the suspension game for years and years and are pretty well known. Many prefer them over Rancho kits for other vehicles. I personally have never been a fan of their lift kits. I don't know how long they've been in the rim business though. Honestly a wheel like that would be hard to get wrong unless the materials used are complete junk.
#10
LOL doesn't matter what I like, it's what you like! Can't wait to see the pics!