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[davidbeaver1]

Here is pic of my rig as it sits today. I'm thinking about getting some newer 18" Trail Boss Edition wheel and tire take offs also pictured. My question is this, do you think that would look good on my truck, and second, do you think I should lift it with a 2" or 3" lift? I've only seen one pic of those wheels on a GMT800 and I thought they looked really good. Maybe someone here has some experience with those on a GMT800 and can share that. Let me know your thoughts...

 

[MassHoe04]

Those Trail Boss rims are beauties!

That said, I am jealous of the rims you currently have on there. Those are really nice too!

 

[iamdub]

Here is pic of my rig as it sits today. I'm thinking about getting some newer 18" Trail Boss Edition wheel and tire take offs also pictured. My question is this, do you think that would look good on my truck, and second, do you think I should lift it with a 2" or 3" lift? I've only seen one pic of those wheels on a GMT800 and I thought they looked really good. Maybe someone here has some experience with those on a GMT800 and can share that. Let me know your thoughts...

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I think those and a ~2" lift would look really nice and totally change the attitude of it. I lifted mine 2" front/1" rear just for the aesthetics to go with some 32" all-terrains. I also had 1.5" hubcentric spacers. They weren't necessary, but the extra width complemented the lift so that it didn't look tall and narrow.

 

[davidbeaver1]

Those Trail Boss rims are beauties!

That said, I am jealous of the rims you currently have on there. Those are really nice too!

Thanks MassHoe04. They are in great shape, the only thing that bothers me is that they get dark fairly quickly with brake dust. The black rims wouldn't do that so it would look cleaner longer.

 

[davidbeaver1]

I think those and a ~2" lift would look really nice and totally change the attitude of it. I lifted mine 2" front/1" rear just for the aesthetics to go with some 32" all-terrains. I also had 1.5" hubcentric spacers. They weren't necessary, but the extra width complemented the lift so that it didn't look tall and narrow

I think those and a ~2" lift would look really nice and totally change the attitude of it. I lifted mine 2" front/1" rear just for the aesthetics to go with some 32" all-terrains. I also had 1.5" hubcentric spacers. They weren't necessary, but the extra width complemented the lift so that it didn't look tall and narrow.

I would love to see a pic of your setup. I think 2" would be enough to make it look taller without affecting its drivability and daily function.

 

[davidbeaver1]

Here is the pic I found online. I love the way they look with the Dark Forest Green...

 

[MassHoe04]

Thanks MassHoe04. They are in great shape, the only thing that bothers me is that they get dark fairly quickly with brake dust. The black rims wouldn't do that so it would look cleaner longer.

Light shows dark dirt and black shows all the light dirt. There's no winning.

Some brake pads really cake dust on everything. NAPA Pro-former Premium Ceramic pads seem to keep things clean. Quiet and responsive pads. $42 for the rear pads...

I run mine through the car wash once a week, but in between, I don't see any mess from the NAPA pads.

Not looking to talk you out of the Trail Boss wheels! You really don't need any justification to sell me on those. Just something to consider, before jumping into the expense of another set of wheels/tires.

 

[MassHoe04]

Here is the pic I found online. I love the way they look with the Dark Forest Green...
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Awesome look there!!!

 

[iamdub]

Mine's an '08, so different body style and higher stock height. But, I'll post what I have.


Ugh. Dirty iPhone5 lens, foggy weather and dirty Hoe:

These were before I put on the all-terrains. So, lifted on street tires

 

[davidbeaver1]

Light shows dark dirt and black shows all the light dirt. There's no winning.

Some brake pads really cake dust on everything. NAPA Pro-former Premium Ceramic pads seem to keep things clean. Quiet and responsive pads. $42 for the rear pads...

I run mine through the car wash once a week, but in between, I don't see any mess from the NAPA pads.

Not looking to talk you out of the Trail Boss wheels! You really don't need any justification to sell me on those. Just something to consider, before jumping into the expense of another set of wheels/tire

Mine's an '08, so different body style and higher stock height. But, I'll post what I have.


Ugh. Dirty iPhone5 lens, foggy weather and dirty Hoe:

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These were before I put on the all-terrains. So, lifted on street tires

Man, that looks great! 2 inches really gives it a good stance...

 

[iamdub]

Man, that looks great! 2 inches really gives it a good stance...

I agree. It'd be a harmless and cheap complement to them black wheels. If you get wheel spacers, only get hub-centric.

 

[S33k3r]

Thanks MassHoe04. They are in great shape, the only thing that bothers me is that they get dark fairly quickly with brake dust. The black rims wouldn't do that so it would look cleaner longer.

Why not plastidip them and see what they look like? Not trying to talk you out of the nicer wheels, just offering a different solution for you to dry, or to augment your options.

 

[davidbeaver1]

That's definitely a less expensive option, but I'm not a big fan of Plastidip. I've seen it several times and it just never looks good in my opinion. I have almost talked myself out of going to the black wheels. The more I think about it, I may just go with a ceramic brake pad like MassHoe04 suggested. I do like the way my current setup looks, that just gives the me the opportunity to upgrade the front brakes to the GMT900 setup and EBC pads... LOL!

 

[S33k3r]

In terms of plasti dip, it can give you a better idea of what the black wheels should look like, and it can peel off if you hate it, or the plastidip didn't turn out like you'd prefer. In any case, I hope you get a setup that is more to your liking.

 

[svrh89]

Here is the pic I found online. I love the way they look with the Dark Forest Green...
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This is the picture I have been looking for lol. I was curious if I'd like these rims on my metallic tahoe. Strongly considering these along with you lol; I just wish the 275/70/r18 tires weren't a lot more expensive than 17 inch rims...