"OFFICIAL" What did you do to your D-Max today?
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well think about it like this. a 35x12.50R20 tire has FAR less rubber, steel, and other materials than a 37x13.50R17 tire and by no means does the mold cost that much nor is that size relatively new.
supply and demand, they clearly can get the higher price lol
i gotta stick with my 17s 
. big ol' wheels would just throw the look waaaaay off. or maybe it will start another fad :roflmao::roflmao:
. big ol' wheels would just throw the look waaaaay off. or maybe it will start another fad :roflmao::roflmao:
mine have turned old school. lots of people still like them out west but you cant get this wheel any more. they have a new design but they are cheaply made and lighter. you also cant get the wide ring anymore. 13 year old wheels still holding up great! rings need some new powdercoat though.
yup, Walker Evans Racing wheels. they were BIG in desert racing back then, and still kinda have a hold in racing today. Walker got into rock racing too which is where the wide ring comes from. Damn near all the TT trucks had either robbie gordon wheels or walker evans or Centerlines. KMC started coming out in the mid/late 2000's and Methods werent even a thing. you had a few options back then. a 17" wheel with polish finish or raw, wide ring or normal bead ring in polished/anodized black/red/or gold, and street lock or bead lock.
on my 1500 i turned into a prerunner, i bought a set of the 17s polished like i have on my truck now but as a true bead lock and the normal rings on it. loved being able to run 5psi in the sand and not worry about a tire popping a bead but to have the tires worked on by discount was a royal bitch and i worked there! they are considered 2 piece wheels and its a liability to them. so if i needed a new tire or put a plug in one, i had to take the ring off at home, bring the wheel and tire in, dismount it, plug it, put it back on the rim, bring back home, put the ring on and air up, then bring back and balance it.
F**k i sound old and im not even that old!
on my 1500 i turned into a prerunner, i bought a set of the 17s polished like i have on my truck now but as a true bead lock and the normal rings on it. loved being able to run 5psi in the sand and not worry about a tire popping a bead but to have the tires worked on by discount was a royal bitch and i worked there! they are considered 2 piece wheels and its a liability to them. so if i needed a new tire or put a plug in one, i had to take the ring off at home, bring the wheel and tire in, dismount it, plug it, put it back on the rim, bring back home, put the ring on and air up, then bring back and balance it.
F**k i sound old and im not even that old!
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I put on the nitto tires yesterday.
and finished up my suspension rebuild
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LMM might see retirement sooner than later...
Still need trans and gear swap, super 13 (16913a variant) and 3.08 gears
https://www.vanderhaags.com/detailview.php?part=24513778
VIN: 1FV6HLBC3TL732545
Item #: 96WH183
Engine: 8.3 Cummins 250 hp
Transmission: ESO66-7B
GVW: 25,2000
Equipment: 10'*96" Flatbed with Goose Neck Ball
Unit Info: 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL70
Mileage: 231370
Front Axle: MERITOR FC941, 8000LBS
Rear Axle(s): MERITOR RS19145, 4.33 RATIO, 17200LBS
Wheel Base: 150" CT 86" EOF 126"
Wheels: Steel Bud
Front Tires: 245/75 22.5 10/32"
Rear Tires: 255/70 22.5 12/32"
Air Conditioning: Yes, not working
Fuel Tanks: 80 GALLON STEEL RECTANGLE
Suspension: FREIGHTLINER AIR RIDE
Power Steering: YES
Brakes: Air 25%
Jake Brake: No
Seats: Driver Air Pass Bench
Radio: AM/FM
Sleeper: No
Fifth Wheel: No
Accessories: Pintle Hitch, Tool Box
Day Cab: Yes
Still need trans and gear swap, super 13 (16913a variant) and 3.08 gears
https://www.vanderhaags.com/detailview.php?part=24513778
VIN: 1FV6HLBC3TL732545
Item #: 96WH183
Engine: 8.3 Cummins 250 hp
Transmission: ESO66-7B
GVW: 25,2000
Equipment: 10'*96" Flatbed with Goose Neck Ball
Unit Info: 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL70
Mileage: 231370
Front Axle: MERITOR FC941, 8000LBS
Rear Axle(s): MERITOR RS19145, 4.33 RATIO, 17200LBS
Wheel Base: 150" CT 86" EOF 126"
Wheels: Steel Bud
Front Tires: 245/75 22.5 10/32"
Rear Tires: 255/70 22.5 12/32"
Air Conditioning: Yes, not working
Fuel Tanks: 80 GALLON STEEL RECTANGLE
Suspension: FREIGHTLINER AIR RIDE
Power Steering: YES
Brakes: Air 25%
Jake Brake: No
Seats: Driver Air Pass Bench
Radio: AM/FM
Sleeper: No
Fifth Wheel: No
Accessories: Pintle Hitch, Tool Box
Day Cab: Yes
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I put on the nitto tires yesterday.and finished up my suspension rebuild
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Those look good, they look like a toyo rt. I had a set of 35x12.50's n my lb7 and loved them...
