Looking for new rims with tires?

[MrCrowley]

Oh yeah, if you are doing tires and wheels at the same time, I would almost exclusively consider the good ol' tire rack or discount tire mail option. In my experiences, no one has come close to the price and quality, its done properly without the wheel becoming all chewed up by some idiot mechanic, and you can just unpackage and bolt right to your truck already balanced and so forth! Just remember to torque your bolts properly, and assess the tire, wheel, balance, insurance AND shipping price as you shop for other deals out there.

[djkymar]

I dont do offroading but i like sometimes to get up on some rocks and park it just to see the look of the suspension. But from what i understand i wouldnt be able to do that if i go with bigger (more diametr) wheels or if i do lift. Hmm i gotta think about it but thanks for your input MrCrowley.
Question for our "lifters" ( those who got VX lifted =) ) how much is a difference driving and handling with stock suspension and lifted?

[Ldub]

I dont do offroading but i like sometimes to get up on some rocks and park it just to see the look of the suspension. But from what i understand i wouldnt be able to do that if i go with bigger (more diametr) wheels or if i do lift.

Sure you can...this is a year ago...about 2-3 inches of lift & 33's.

Question for our "lifters" ( those who got VX lifted =) ) how much is a difference driving and handling with stock suspension and lifted?

It depends on a lot of variables. With the tires/wheels above, it handles a lot more sloppy because the taller sidewalls flex more when pushed in a turn.

My current tire/wheel combo is still 33", but the wheels are 20" & the sidewall is shorter, with less flex, so it handles much better, but the trade off is less rim protection off road.

Always keep in mind when doing most major mods...when you change anything, it's a trade off with something else.

Lift & larger tires for greater off road capability = decreased mileage & cornering ability.
It's all about what's most important to you.

[tom4bren]

"I want rims that would stick out a little bit"

The previous owner did the lift on mine & installed the rim/tire combo. I like the look but the front tires rub in a full turn (just a little & that could be corrected by a little trimming).

I have no idea what the offset is on my rims but I could go to a tire shop to see if they can determine the specs if you're interested.

There are a few pix in my gallery.

[djkymar]

Ldub, and you didnt do any trimming?

tom4bren, i like the way your wheels look, did the previous owner did any trimming?

[Ldub]

Ldub, and you didnt do any trimming?

I did extensive trimming, & worked her over good with a 2 lb. hammer. I can now make full lock turns & rarely have tire contact under conditions of suspension compression.

I didn't mean to imply that there was no trimming involved, nor did I see that as a prerequisite in your posts...but I may have missed something ?

[djkymar]

Ive been looking around a lot and i really like this rims http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT237703.aspx
Will they fit right with my VX? If so what good tires you guys suggest? with out treaming. Im not offroading much so im looking more for every day road tires.
Thanks a lot