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Old 12-17-2022, 07:21 AM   #301
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Looks great @vandiesel! Those are cheap. The satin blacks are only $20 more. This may be my choice as well (in black).

What tire size? Sorry if I missed it. Can't quite make it out in the pics.


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Old 12-17-2022, 08:29 AM   #302
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Falcon Wildpeak at3w 315 70r17
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Old 12-17-2022, 09:39 AM   #303
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So I finally got rid of the stock steel.

Went with the American Racing AR172 Baja wheel in black.

Wheel: 17x8 with 8x6.5 bolt pattern 0 offset 4.5 backspacing
Tire: BFG KO2 285/70R17

I had Discount Tire try the Falken WildPeak AT3W in the same size but they said the front tires rubbed the rear pinch weld so I had to go with the KO2's. I previously had KO2's and was happy with them so no big deal I guess.

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Fr Wheel turned minimum clearance to pinch weld:


Fr Wheel turned minimum clearance to trimmed front bumper skirt:


Fender overhang front to back with stock D60 rear axle with no spacers:


Fender overhang back to front with stock D60 rear axle with no spacers:


Next up will be wheel spacers for the back at some point to even out the track.
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Old 12-17-2022, 11:14 AM   #304
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I've always been a fan of those Baja style wheels in black! Interesting that the Falkens wouldn't fit as I have the same set-up, albeit I have an Agile RIP.
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I have the Agile RIP as well. Installed 7 years ago. I don’t have the adjustable links though so my axle can’t be moved forward at all. Maybe that is my limitation??
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Old 12-17-2022, 08:55 PM   #306
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AR Baja….I have them and often think about other wheels but just always land back with them. I love them, they are classic. Same size as yours. I ended up replacing the center caps with AR Mojave Kevlar.
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Old 12-18-2022, 04:26 AM   #307
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VAnGO has 37x12.5-17 on 9x17 rims. Lift ist 4-5" as i want him as low as possible.
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Old 12-19-2022, 11:35 AM   #308
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VAnGO has 37x12.5-17 on 9x17 rims. Lift ist 4-5" as i want him as low as possible.
Nice work getting the 37's on there. I guess I should've tried that size. They roll over the top of a Prius much easier than 35".
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Old 03-17-2023, 11:55 AM   #309
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Thinking hard about this wheel with Toyo Open Country R/T Trail tires in 35x12.5x17

Wheel is a Black Rhino Arsenal in black, 17x9.5, -18 offset with a 4.5" backspacing.
Pictured below. If anyone has seen these or has these on an E-series I'd love to see it.

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https://www.blackrhinowheels.com/off...ms-arsenal.php

https://www.toyotires.com/product/op...ntry-rt-trail/
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Thinking hard about this wheel with Toyo Open Country R/T Trail tires in 35x12.5x17

Wheel is a Black Rhino Arsenal in black, 17x9.5, -18 offset with a 4.5" backspacing.
Pictured below. If anyone has seen these or has these on an E-series I'd love to see it.

Thoughts?



https://www.blackrhinowheels.com/off...ms-arsenal.php

https://www.toyotires.com/product/op...ntry-rt-trail/
There are a few vans in ujont build thread on expoditionportal with those wheels. But it’s a long thread and 1/2 to pics don’t work after a few days because he uses faceboook links. They looked really good on the van.
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