Official oem/replica wheel thread

[WYO-HD]

No disagreements from me!
Curious what color your truck was before the ford ruby red paint job?!?!

It was silver birch.

 

[adventurenali92]

It was silver birch.

Wow! That’s quite the change up! Funny that’s the same color as my truck, and I wanna do the same color change up too! Just can’t afford it yet! Looks like the paint shop that did yours did a fantastic job!

 

[BigTommy83]

All these oem rims and no one is running declads.

 

[iamdub]

All these oem rims and no one is running declads.

I was a no one for a little while. Put on 22" OEMs right after lowering.

 

[StillEnjoyLegos]

2017 Sierra take-offs

 

[Rocket Man]

2017 Sierra take-offs

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Esky rack and appliqués FTW. Nice pic.

 

[iamdub]

All these oem rims and no one is running declads.

I was a no one for a little while. Put on 22" OEMs right after lowering.

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Aforementioned OEM 22s, because pertinent to thread:

 

[hitdawg742]

BFG KO2s 285 70R17 w/ stock 17" Z71 wheels.

 

[StillEnjoyLegos]

BFG KO2s 285 70R17 w/ stock 17" Z71 wheels.


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Beefy, looks good. A lift/level would go great with that set up.

 

[hitdawg742]

Beefy, looks good. A lift/level would go great with that set up.

Thank you. I think that is the plan. Maybe 2 inches in the front and 1 inch in the back? Jury is still out.

 

[iamdub]

Thank you. I think that is the plan. Maybe 2 inches in the front and 1 inch in the back? Jury is still out.

IMO, for that size of tire, the rear is fine as-is. Just crank the bars in the front so that it's within 3/4" or level with the rear.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

IMO, for that size of tire, the rear is fine as-is. Just crank the bars in the front so that it's within 3/4" or level with the rear.

Agreed. I was gonna do 1" rear, too. Glad I didn't. Z71 springs are enough.

 

[hitdawg742]

IMO, for that size of tire, the rear is fine as-is. Just crank the bars in the front so that it's within 3/4" or level with the rear.

don’t think I want it completely level. I like a slight rake but quite as much as the factory. Also, hate the squat look if I am towing or carrying a load. I’ve read cranking the bars can mess with the ride quality and stress suspension components. I’d probably opt for a lift kit? Any advice is welcomed. Thanks

 

[iamdub]

don’t think I want it completely level. I like a slight rake but quite as much as the factory. Also, hate the squat look if I am towing or carrying a load. I’ve read cranking the bars can mess with the ride quality and stress suspension components. I’d probably opt for a lift kit? Any advice is welcomed. Thanks

I agree. I prefer a rake for load-carrying and aerodynamic purposes. IMO, 1/2"-1" rake is ideal, but it depends on your eye and preferences.

For that small amount of cranking, it should be good. But, you're right. The best way would be with lift spindles. If they lift it too much, you can de-crank the bars a little to fine-tune it.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

don’t think I want it completely level. I like a slight rake but quite as much as the factory. Also, hate the squat look if I am towing or carrying a load. I’ve read cranking the bars can mess with the ride quality and stress suspension components. I’d probably opt for a lift kit? Any advice is welcomed. Thanks

Just put a couple of turns on the stock keys and see what you think. It's free and easy. Here's mine.

 

[hitdawg742]

Just put a couple of turns on the stock keys and see what you think. It's free and easy. Here's mine.

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love the look... i ALMOST pulled the trigger on these same wheels but decided to stick with the stocks. can you post a pic of those center caps? red/black?

does the cranking add more stress to the suspension, etc.? did you notice a rougher ride? I have read some threads warning against levels/cranking keys. also don't want the components to wear out prematurely.

 

[hitdawg742]

I agree. I prefer a rake for load-carrying and aerodynamic purposes. IMO, 1/2"-1" rake is ideal, but it depends on your eye and preferences.

For that small amount of cranking, it should be good. But, you're right. The best way would be with lift spindles. If they lift it too much, you can de-crank the bars a little to fine-tune it.

agree. i think 1/2" to 1" is ideal rake

 

[BourbonNcigars]

Just put a couple of turns on the stock keys and see what you think. It's free and easy. Here's mine.

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That looks so good.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

love the look... i ALMOST pulled the trigger on these same wheels but decided to stick with the stocks. can you post a pic of those center caps? red/black?


does the cranking add more stress to the suspension, etc.? did you notice a rougher ride? I have read some threads warning against levels/cranking keys. also don't want the components to wear out prematurely.

Thanks. It suits me and I'm happy with it. Center caps I did with plastidip.

General consensus is that cranking up to around 2" is no biggie.

Rule of thumb is 1/4" lift per turn. I think I am at 4 turns (might be 3.5 or 4.5). My CV angles are just fine. The only thing is that my jounce stops are no longer in contact with the control arm. I may add a pancake bumper when I tear into the front end, but I have noticed absolutely no difference in ride from stock to this point.

I'm sure the combined rotational mass of the tires and the slightly increased angles dont help, but I can't imagine it makes a significant difference in service life. Alignment is recommended when you get it where you like it.

 

[Merc1973]

Some OEM 18" silverado wheels with like new Michelin LTXs still with nipples on them for $750. It rides much better than the soft bulging walls of the factory 16" tires.