33/12.5 r15 DuraTracs Installed

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10/15/2013, 06:33 PM
bartmanS4

33/12.5 r15 DuraTracs Installed

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
10/15/2013, 07:13 PM
Triathlete

Hells Revenge can be run in a stock VX as can the gate ;)
Tires/wheels look good!
10/15/2013, 08:36 PM
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
10/16/2013, 05:00 AM
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
10/16/2013, 06:12 AM
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
10/16/2013, 09:56 AM
JoFotoz

Looking :thumbup:

Great stance.. :_steering

jo
10/16/2013, 10:15 AM
JAMAS

I vote leave it how you have it.
10/16/2013, 11:10 AM
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:
10/16/2013, 01:31 PM
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.
10/16/2013, 01:36 PM
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?
10/16/2013, 02:56 PM
bartmanS4

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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:

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.
10/16/2013, 05:39 PM
H3_VX

those are not duratracs. They are mtrs. I agree too much offset
10/16/2013, 07:33 PM
bartmanS4

Quote:

Originally Posted by H3_VX

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.
10/16/2013, 07:56 PM
Triathlete

The mtr's work just fine on the road.
10/17/2013, 05:43 AM
tom4bren

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by H3_VX

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':)
10/17/2013, 01:27 PM
UWVX89

I'm in love with the look.
10/17/2013, 04:14 PM
VXorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartmanS4

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:
10/17/2013, 04:57 PM
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?
10/17/2013, 06:15 PM
H3_VX

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom4bren

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.
10/17/2013, 09:49 PM
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
10/17/2013, 10:06 PM
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:
10/25/2013, 01:11 AM
UWVX89

You sell these rims you give me a message!
10/25/2013, 04:50 PM
Wayne1ed

They are awesome wheels!
:-)
10/25/2013, 05:57 PM
JoFotoz

Pretty sure those are...

Quote:

Originally Posted by UWVX89

You sell these rims you give me a message!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne1ed

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.
.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_2962.JPG

.

jo
.
10/25/2013, 06:36 PM
bartmanS4

They were Unique Wheels Series 252 15x10.
Series 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.
10/25/2013, 06:46 PM
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:
10/25/2013, 06:47 PM
VXorado

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

:dan_ban:

(enjoy Scott & Jo)
10/25/2013, 06:55 PM
JoFotoz

Interesting...

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartmanS4

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.

.
10/26/2013, 08:41 PM
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/da...ideViewMud.JPG
10/27/2013, 02:42 PM
Etfren

Perfect! Now thats how a VX should look, especially all covered in mud. :)
10/27/2013, 06:01 PM
H3_VX

new wheels with positive offset?? I like this much better. VX looks awesome now! :-)
10/27/2013, 07:20 PM
bartmanS4

Quote:

Originally Posted by H3_VX

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

Offset is -15mm with an 8" wide rim. Thanks!
11/04/2013, 09:36 PM
ZEUS

Looks good! LOVE the license plate! LOL

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