Need opinions on these wheels ||===||

[VXorado]

I'm hoping for some opinions on future rims. I'm planning to run 37" tires and decided this would be a good opportunity to upgrade from my 15" steelies.

Many VXers here are running 17-18" rims and that's what I'm looking for to balance the MEAT & METAL ratio

Current:

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/20150111_114142_zpse958109b.jpg


Options:

Right now, these are my #1 choice. They're not black though and would change my current contrast scheme
Fuel Anza 17x8.5 +6mm
Or
Fuel Anza 18x9 +20mm

http://www.mhtwheels.com/CMS_Images/gallery/unnamed-2_O29.jpg

http://fueloffroad.com/cms_images/users/mht/FordRaptor_Fuel-6.jpg

Alternate, I like this new style but I'm not a huge fan of the Rockstar brand. Typically see the old style rockstars on big trucks and mall crawlers.
XD Rockstar 2 17x8 +10mm

http://www.customautoonline.com/images/D/18x9-kmc-xd-series-rockstar-ii-rs-2-811-black-wheel-rim-35x12.50r18-nitto-mud-grappler-tire.jpg

http://kctrends.com/inetlocate_upload/927/IMG_6865.JPG

I'm not too sure on these. Maybe I'm just considering them because they're black and are shown on a 2013 Isuzu V Cross!
Fuel Pump 18x9 +20mm
http://www.fueloffroad.com/cms_images/wheels/large/20x10pumpGallery-Template24.jpg

http://wheels.xxxautohaus.com/cms_images/gallery/DSC09243.jpeg


What do you think? Any other suggestions?

[VXorado]

I just read my post and I can't believe I posted Rockstars.... they look good, yet I'm so ashamed of myself. :eek:

[Triathlete]

I like the first ones best, last ones next and the middle ones are to played out.

[Triathlete]

What about the Trail Gear Creepers. Real bead locks and tough as hell (they will take a beating)...
https://www.trail-gear.com/TG/17__Aluminum_Beadloclk_Wheel___6_on_5_5__w_3_75__B S___Black_Segmented_Ring/i_0_0_3306/_300444-1-KIT.aspx#.VMO8_Mnn_qA

[nocturnalVX]

What about the Trail Gear Creepers....

Too shiny!!! :slap:
I like the first ones too.

[Mile High VX]

I like the first ones also.

With the new links and the towers both having some silver in them I think it will work just fine.

[Vendetta]

Admit it, with the exception of the star in the hub, the Rockstars look the best. Don't be ashamed. ;)

Can that center cap be swapped out?

-V

[Otwobme]

The first ones are the best looking. Good luck

[Triathlete]

Give these guys a visit...
http://stazworks.com/rims.htm
Pretty much anything you want :)

[JoFotoz]

Stick with el'cheapo steelies IMO....

Youre gonna be pushing her harder than ever now...

...and if ya ding 'em..you can often bash 'em out enough to get home ..

...and thats the objective !

My 0.02 cents !

Jo

[TonyVX]

Go for the Fuel Anzas! I was looking at them the other day and like 'em a lot.

My question is where did you get the decal? Does some on the forum here sell them?

[JAMAS]

I just read my post and I can't believe I posted Rockstars.... they look good, yet I'm so ashamed of myself. :eek:

Go with it.....

.....On the up side, you'll probably be the first person ever to take those rims offroad.

[JoFotoz]

IIRC...That decal is one of the ones done for Moab in past years.



My question is where did you get the decal? Does some on the forum here sell them?

A member here did the artwork and I think ( bad memory...done so many!!) its one of the ones I got made up..
....and the decals were given out at Moab at cost..

.....with any profit going to this site.

Seems the artwork has been 'borrowed' recently...(:eek:)

....and a they are being sold for personal profit here now.

IMO... :thumbdn:

jo

[VXorado]

Give these guys a visit...
http://stazworks.com/rims.htm
Pretty much anything you want :)

Nice, $400 a rim. You're a funny guy Billy.
:_beer:

[VXorado]

Admit it, with the exception of the star in the hub, the Rockstars look the best. Don't be ashamed. ;)

Can that center cap be swapped out?

-V

That's exactly what I was thinking, get rid of the Dallas Cowboy emblem and good to go. I wonder how they look without it.

[VXorado]

Stick with el'cheapo steelies IMO....

Youre gonna be pushing her harder than ever now...

...and if ya ding 'em..you can often bash 'em out enough to get home ..

...and thats the objective !

My 0.02 cents !

Jo

Well I really like my steelies now in the 15" size but I don't like steelies in 17." They just looking cheap and out of place to me.. Also, 37s are almost non existent in 15" & 16", so I can't keep the current rims.

...And hey, don't try to talk me out of my spending spree. :p

[VXorado]

Go for the Fuel Anzas! I was looking at them the other day and like 'em a lot.

My question is where did you get the decal? Does some on the forum here sell them?


IIRC...That decal is one of the ones done for Moab in past years.



A member here did the artwork and I think ( bad memory...done so many!!) its one of the ones I got made up..
....and the decals were given out at Moab at cost..

.....with any profit going to this site.

Seems the artwork has been 'borrowed' recently...(:eek:)

....and a they are being sold for personal profit here now.

IMO... :thumbdn:

jo

I asked Cyrk years ago for permission to use his design to make my own vinyl sticker. I believe he even gave me the correct type file for the vinyl cutter. Fellow VXer, Mdwyer has a vinyl cutter and was nice enough to let me make a decal with his equipment. Mine did say "ProjectZU" above the logo years ago, then just "ZU" and then I lost the "Z" when I vinyl wrapped the VX last Spring. I'm deciding if I'll add new lettering or remove the logo.

I agree with you Jo, even though Cyrk didn't really seem to care too much when I asked. In the recent scenario, I figured it was more paying for someone to make the sticker rather than paying for the logo. I think it would have been courteous of the seller to ask Cryk first and I'm sure he would have been given the thumbs up anyways.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/521/medium/VX-Shape.jpg

[JoFotoz]

Try this...

A real down and dirty anti dallas photochop for ya !

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/rockstar-ii-rs-2-811-black-wheel-rim-35x12_50r18-nitto-mud-grappler-tire.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25448)


Jo

[VXorado]

Try this...

A real down and dirty anti dallas photochop for ya !

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/rockstar-ii-rs-2-811-black-wheel-rim-35x12_50r18-nitto-mud-grappler-tire.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25448)


Jo

Nice... Now you've got me thinking. :thumbup:

[JoFotoz]

I'm certain Cyrk would of said yes if it was for non profit!
As its for profit..Cyrk should get a cut IMO.
.


I asked Cyrk years ago for permission to use his design to make my own vinyl sticker. I believe he even gave me the correct type file for the vinyl cutter. Fellow VXer, Mdwyer has a vinyl cutter and was nice enough to let me make a decal with his equipment. Mine did say "ProjectZU" above the logo years ago, then just "ZU" and then I lost the "Z" when I vinyl wrapped the VX last Spring. I'm deciding if I'll add new lettering or remove the logo.

I agree with you Jo, but Cyrk didn't really seem to care too much when I asked. In the recent scenario, I figured it was more paying for someone to make the sticker rather than paying for the logo. I think it would have been courteous of the seller to ask Cryk first and I'm sure he would have been given the thumbs up anyways.




I talked to the guy selling them, offered to get them made up cheap...as long as Cyrk was OK with it..
..and suggested he made a contribution to the site as its essentially VX forum/family artwork.
No joy... !!

Its more about personal profit from anothers work, that tweaks me.
Its the photographer in me, and maybe I'm a tad sensitive..
.. but taking others work, putting your own 'sample' watermark on it..
....and selling for your own profit....

... irks me!

Done venting..sorry for the thread jack :whiteflag:

Jo

[JoFotoz]

They are REALLY nice rims...


Nice... Now you've got me thinking. :thumbup:

...but seriously asking for trail rash damage !!

I've seen you drive :jump:

(Like I can talk!!)

Jo

[VXorado]

I'm certain Cyrk would of said yes if it was for non profit!
As its for profit..Cyrk should get a cut IMO.
.

I talked to the guy selling them, offered to get them made up cheap...as long as Cyrk was OK with it..
..and suggested he made a contribution to the site as its essentially VX forum/family artwork.
No joy... !!

Its more about personal profit from anothers work, that tweaks me.
Its the photographer in me, and maybe I'm a tad sensitive..
.. but taking others work, putting your own 'sample' watermark on it..
....and selling for your own profit....

... irks me!

Done venting..sorry for the thread jack :whiteflag:

Jo

I didn't know the whole story. That sucks and knowing the back story, I wish I didn't buy two. :eek:




They are REALLY nice rims...



...but seriously asking for trail rash damage !!

I've seen you drive :jump:

(Like I can talk!!)

Jo

Yep leadfoot, I'm the crazy one. :p

Just a hunch, i'm sure whatever rims I get will have some rock rash by the end of.... May or so.

[JoFotoz]

Yea Yea..guilty!



Yep leadfoot, I'm the crazy one. :p

Just a hunch, i'm sure whatever rims I get will have some rock rash by the end of.... May or so.

...by Tues afternoon IMO!!!

cant wait :thumbup:

jo

[Triathlete]

Basic beadlocks with rock rings in the rattle can color of your choice :D

[samneil2000]

I'd go with the first ones or get the rock stars with a different center emblem.

[bartmanS4]

The first ones all day long. They just look more refined than the others and they have the faux beadlock edge that can take the hits better.

[JoFotoz]

Maybe powder coated stock 18's ....

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10858602_932452633453951_682766216414471003_n.jpg? oh=0ddb20d8ef39b0c986236721a50abdf5&oe=5558B138&__gda__=1428568069_ab3259656809dc1dc55064f53b695a7 3


...like these??

Depends what width yer gonna go with... It might be pushing it !!


Eric just posted this over on the F/B VX page... I like 'em :thumbup:

Jo

[VXorado]

Thanks for all the suggestions/opinions so far. The Fuel Anza wheels are still my top choice although I can't seem to shake the Rockstars. I even found a centercap being sold online for the Rockstars without the "star".

http://www.centercapsdirect.com/assets/images/RockStarCenterCapwithNoStarPlainRockstarCapBlack.j pg

These would set me back another $200, which is ridiculous. I'd take a grinder to the stars before buying these.

I'm planning to buy a tire-wheel combo online with free shipping (avoid the taxes and shop fees). I already checked the local discount tire and it would be close to $300 more for the same package. Also, just like when I installed the 35s, I can't just drop the VX off and pick it up with new wheels ready to go. I'll need to clearance the rear wheel well first.


Billy, check out trail worthy fab. I was originally looking into this option for bead locks but the prices went up significantly and many complained about balancing the tires. Still pretty cool if you go with the cut Bajas or Mt/Rs.

http://www.trailworthyfab.com/12-Bolt-Hummer-Wheel-Special-w-TIRE.html


Jo, The stockers do look great in black. I thought they were too narrow, do you happen to know the width? I vaguely recall 7.5".

[Triathlete]

The trail worthy fab wheels are nice also. The bigger the tire gets the harder it will become to balance them. 37s are right on the boarderline. Many end up using balancing bb's inside the tire.

[JoFotoz]

Been ages since I had stock, but IIRC...


Thanks for all the suggestions/opinions so far.
Jo, The stockers do look great in black.
I thought they were too narrow, do you happen to know the width? I vaguely recall 7.5".

... I'm with you..7.5 I believe.

I'm sure someone here can verify.

7.5 is REAL skinny for a big 12:50 !!

What width are the RS rims..maybe powder coat those??

Jo

.

[JoFotoz]

I know they are not "Rock Star" flashy.....:eek:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_29621.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25193)


...but the steel Pro Comp Street Locks I run on 35's have impressed me.


They have stood up to all kinds of abuse :cool:

And the price is right :thumbup:

jo
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[Vendetta]

$200 to debadge the Rockstars?! Screw that. Amazing though, start a cottage industry selling blanks to replace cheesy branding.

The Pro Comps Jo just posted are looking good.

-V

[Etfren]

The stock 18's are actually 7 inches wide. Really skinny for a 12.5, it was hard work getting them on there and getting the beads set.

Plus they have a different offset than the 15X8's that we have our MT/R's on. The MT/Rs stick out a little bit, maybe half an inch past the fenders on my rig. These sit pretty much flush with the fenders. I don't know what kind of clearance you have inboard with your new SAS up front.

I also really like those FUEL wheels you posted. One of my favorite wheels is actually the wheels that come on the Toyota Rock Warrior package tundras. They are 17X8.5, +38 offset.

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82790&d=1328158335

[Triathlete]

Raceline has some sweet beadlocks...
http://www.racelinewheels.com/c-13-competition-beadlock-series.aspx

[Triathlete]

And while your spending your $$$$...


....have you seen this (Yes it's off topic but so worth it)
http://www.trailworthyfab.com/Trail-Worthy-Fab-Two-Speed-Hero-Case.html

[VXorado]

I like the look of procomp steelies (and they're cheap) but they don't make em in anything larger than 16".

Eric, I figured the stockers were a bit to slim for the 13.50 width tires I have in mind and the positive offset could be an issue with the new front end.

The Tundra rock warrior wheels are slick. I had a Tundra and wanted those pretty bad at the time. It's unfortunate they sell high and are 5 lug.

Billy, I'll save the t-case for next year's project. :drool2:

[LittleBeast]

I personally would go with the Fuel Anza 18x9 +20mm out of those choices. You could always just plasti-dip them black if they ever got too dinged up.

[Ldub]

I don't care iff'n these things are "play'd out" as parachute pants...I LIKE em'..:thumbup:

And that bumper...O-M-Goodness... :drool2:

http://kctrends.com/inetlocate_upload/927/IMG_6865.JPG

[bartmanS4]

wonder if that bumper would fit on our rigs with the cladding cut just so...

Oops :ot:

[JoFotoz]

Yup.. I think it would.


wonder if that bumper would fit on our rigs with the cladding cut just so...

Oops :ot:

I was looking at these the other day....
...I figured if I ever do another Rock bumper, this style would be the 'donor'



I like it :thumbup:

Jo

[VXorado]

I feel like that bumper would either look amazing or awful on the VX. No middle ground on that one.

I still haven't made up my mind on these rims, definitely between the first two. I'm planning to buy next month, so I need to decide soon.

I'll keep you updated.

[Otwobme]

let me know when you go ahead with the tires, i can get you them at a good price. just pm me.

[VXorado]

Thanks Jake, I'll check in with you.

[bartmanS4]

I'm planning to buy next month, so I need to decide soon.

I'll keep you updated.

Better make it sooner than later as you are about to be severely limited in the disposable income category.

[raider]

No stars! haha
Definitely the Fuel Anza, 18x9. Your current rims are old school. I like them but IMO, with your mods and your VX's paint scheme, the Anza's will look really sharp with your VX and bring the whole look up to date, so to speak.

[VXorado]

Thanks Raider, good point. I agree with you (still a bit torn though).

...and to the so called bartmanS4, quiet you!

:_beer: