33/12.5 r15 DuraTracs Installed

[bartmanS4]

Well, I found a deal on CL that I couldn't resist. These are basically brand new DuraTrac 33s and 15" rock crawler faux beadlock steelies. The only problem is my stance is now wider than Larry Craig's. I'm not sure if I'll keep them this way or end up ordering another set of rims and sell these. They look tough as hell though and they certainly would help if I ever wanted to run Hell's Gate etc. What do you guys think?

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Front10.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/image4.jpeg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/image2.jpeg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/photo36.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Rear8.jpg

[Triathlete]

Hells Revenge can be run in a stock VX as can the gate ;)
Tires/wheels look good!

[bartmanS4]

Thanks Billy!
I've run Hell's Revenge but I wouldn't want to try the Gate unless I had some tire sticking out the side to save the body and cladding if I came off the wall wrong. Not saying it can't be done just that I wouldn't want to risk the damage especially at my present skill level.
Scott

[tom4bren]

Scott,

IMHO, that's the way a VX is s'posed to look. I may be biased though:)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/CIMG5228.JPG
Tom

[44ficus44]

i say keep these. i rather my car look a bit wider than skimpy and thin. plus the VX should look mean and these wheels it look mean. but thats just what i think. woop

[JoFotoz]

Looking :thumbup:

Great stance.. :_steering

jo

[JAMAS]

I vote leave it how you have it.

[VXorado]

Miss Blue Daisy is looking more aggressive!!!

I'll let you know about the Fall trail run to BV where you can test them out.

:_beer:

[LittleBeast]

Definitely looks a lot better than stock, but yes, just a tad bit too much offset for my likes, but doesn't look bad by any means.

[Marlin]

Looks good, but you need to flex out the rear end and check for rub. That much rubber sticking out may cause some issues. I would guess the front may give you problems at full flex as well?

[bartmanS4]

Miss Blue Daisy is looking more aggressive!!!

I'll let you know about the Fall trail run to BV where you can test them out.

:_beer:

Doh! Miss Blue Daisy huh? Or Little Boy Blue?
Reminds me of the Andrew Dice Clay bit on nursery rhymes:
Little Boy Blew....
He needed the money.

[H3_VX]

those are not duratracs. They are mtrs. I agree too much offset

[bartmanS4]

those are not duratracs. They are mtrs. I agree too much offset

I stand corrected, they are indeed MT/Rs and they are pretty damn aggressive on the road. For wheeling they will be great and I still have my stock wheels with General Grabbers I can swap anytime.

[Triathlete]

The mtr's work just fine on the road.

[tom4bren]

Definitely looks a lot better than stock, but yes, just a tad bit too much offset for my likes, but doesn't look bad by any means.


those are not duratracs. They are mtrs. I agree too much offset

We'll just have to agree to disagree!!!

& I won't even use my newly learnt phrase about certain people being 'fecal hoarders':)

[UWVX89]

I'm in love with the look.

[VXorado]

Doh! Miss Blue Daisy huh? Or Little Boy Blue?
Reminds me of the Andrew Dice Clay bit on nursery rhymes:
Little Boy Blew....
He needed the money.

I thought you would like your VX's new nick name!!! :thumbup:

[BigBoyRed]

Those look amazing! That is what I am going with for sure once I find my VX. Do you know the specs on those rims btw VXorado?

[H3_VX]

We'll just have to agree to disagree!!!

& I won't even use my newly learnt phrase about certain people being 'fecal hoarders':)

no hate, just my opinion. The vx looks odd like this. To each their own.

[Etfren]

Looks great! A little more offset than I would have run, but then again mine stick out nearly that far with my cut fenders. Cant wait to see what it can do next year in Moab! :_steering

[bartmanS4]

Yeah, It's about an inch and a half or two inches more offset than I would like to have. It is growing on me though. I look forward to seeing what I can do with it now. I still need to get some rock sliders though. It never end does it? :bgwb:

[UWVX89]

You sell these rims you give me a message!

[Wayne1ed]

They are awesome wheels!
:-)

[JoFotoz]

Pretty sure those are...


You sell these rims you give me a message!


They are awesome wheels!
:-)

...Pro Comp "Street lock" rims...or VERY similar.

I have the Pro Comp..in steel.....not too expensive new
...... if ya really like them.
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_2962.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23702)

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jo
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[bartmanS4]

They were Unique Wheels Series 252 15x10.
Series 252 (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/wheels/unique/product/submitProductSize.do;jsessionid=65626AFFF76E9927EC EB6B18366FEF01.dtd404?pc=75723&typ=Truck&tmn=252)

I say were because I found a guy who wanted to trade a set of similar steelies that are 15x8 so the offset is what I want. He also had a mounting machine to do the tire swap. So everybody's happy.
No offense to those that really like the greater offset it was just more than I wanted. I'll post pics when I get a chance.

[VXorado]

Ya, 15"-16" steelies are the way to go for an off road rim. They're cheap so you don't care too much when they get damaged from rocks... and I think they look pretty cool too. :thumbup:

My Cragars were $60/each on summit racing. :thumbup:

[VXorado]

Edit: Amy wants me to reply with a dancing Banana.

:dan_ban:

(enjoy Scott & Jo)

[JoFotoz]

Interesting...


They were Unique Wheels Series 252 15x10.


...certainly the close cousin of my Pro Comps.

And yea for sure..cheap, can be hit with a BFH if needed....
....and dont break the bank when we break them :p

I like the look too :thumbup:


Jo

PS..For Amy :-:dance:

....cause I'm a tad rounder than banana man.

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[bartmanS4]

As promised some updated pics from today.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/NewSide.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/NewSide2.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/RearNew.jpg

And right after playing in the mud.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Mud14.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/SideViewMud.JPG

[Etfren]

Perfect! Now thats how a VX should look, especially all covered in mud. :)

[H3_VX]

new wheels with positive offset?? I like this much better. VX looks awesome now! :-)

[bartmanS4]

new wheels with positive offset?? I like this much better. VX looks awesome now! :-)

Offset is -15mm with an 8" wide rim. Thanks!

[ZEUS]

Looks good! LOVE the license plate! LOL