Black wheels

wssboard18 · 04-07-2007, 11:00 AM

Does anyone make a black wheel in a 17 or 18 that doesnt stick out of the fender well or maybe only an inch. I have a leveling kit and want to put 33in tires on a set of black wheels that wont stick out if the wheel well more thatn an inch. Most of the wheels i have seen stick out 2 or more inches. My ideal wheel would be the moto metal 951 in black but they seem to stick aout more than an inch from the fenders wells. Correct me if I am wrong. Any ideas? thanks

Yellomantis · 04-07-2007, 11:45 AM

Good luck on your search. I was in the same predicament a while ago and I finally settled on a set of 17" AR Mojaves.

When these are released, they should fit your needs...

They will be available in a 17x8.5 with 5 3/8 BS.

NorCal 4x4 · 04-07-2007, 11:47 AM

edit: ^Beat me to it. Lol That one might work^: It's 8.5" wide. Thug with Teflon® (Series 3991)
1-piece black Teflon painted alloy.
American Racing Thug
Has +15mm offset and 5 3/8" backspacing, but not sure on the hub size, (06-on GM Truck)??
3991-78538A 17x8.5 15 5 3/8 6-5 1/2 06-on GM Truck

Here is one from Procomp ... Series 7005 CAST-BLAST™ FINISH.
It has 4.5" b.s. but is 8" wide so will stick out an inch less than the Moto Metal 951 9" wide rims with the same b.s.

7005-7838 (hub centric ... probably GM?) 17x8 6x5.5 0mm 4.5" 2200lbs 25lbs
7005-7883 (lug centric) 17x8 6x5.5 0mm 4.5" 2200lbs 25lbs

And a more off road appearing rim, the Series 7089 CAST-BLAST™ FINISH ... here.

7089-7838 (hub centric ... probably GM?) 17x8 6x5.5 0mm 4.5" 2200lbs 27lbs
7089-7883 (lug centric) 17x8 6x5.5 0mm 4.5" 2200lbs 27lbs

They have other models too.

yscty · 04-07-2007, 03:15 PM

Here are a couple pics of mine, American Racing 17X8

Wallrat · 04-09-2007, 11:50 AM

AR 17x9 Chambers:

Masher500 · 04-10-2007, 07:54 AM

i think the thug is a nice wheel

**gadget74** · 04-10-2007, 08:09 AM

Check out this page!

I have the helo maxx and really like them!

http://www.tiresdelivered.com/advancedSearch.php

five13 · 04-11-2007, 05:07 PM

I have the Pro Comp Wheels shown above in 17x9 w/ 35 x 12.5 this is it what it looks like..

Egan · 04-21-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Masher500

i think the thug is a nice wheel

Me too.

But I keep getting the run around everytime I try to buy them.

First it was "available mid-March".

I heard from some members here it would likely be April 1.

I went back to the shop on April 4 and they told me 1-2 months out.

vegastitan21 · 04-21-2007, 03:41 PM

just paint yours son.

NorCal 4x4 · 04-21-2007, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegastitan21

just paint yours son.

Do you have a pic that shows them better?
If I end up getting 295mm or 305mm wide tires, I'll probably paint my off road rims in a flat/matt black, else bead blast them and clear coat them. But since the O.R. are only 7.5" wide I'll probably buy aftermarket 17s if I go with a wider tire.

Quote:

Originally Posted by five13

I have the Pro Comp Wheels shown above in 17x9 w/ 35 x 12.5 this is it what it looks like..

Those have the 4.75" backspacing, (b.s.), so the 8" wide 4.5" b.s. model would stick out 3/4" less than yours. Also, the same tire on a Moto Metal 951 9" wide, 4.5" b.s. rim would stick out an extra 1/4".

Thanks for posting that pic as it is a great reference!

vegastitan21 · 04-21-2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swarren1

Do you have a pic that shows them better?
If I end up getting 295mm or 305mm wide tires, I'll probably paint my off road rims in a flat/matt black, else bead blast them and clear coat them. But since the O.R. are only 7.5" wide I'll probably buy aftermarket 17s if I go with a wider tire.

Those have the 4.75" backspacing, (b.s.), so the 8" wide 4.5" b.s. model would stick out 3/4" less than yours. Also, the same tire on a Moto Metal 951 9" wide, 4.5" b.s. rim would stick out an extra 1/4".

Thanks for posting that pic as it is a great reference!

i can get sum. i really like mine cause they have a high gloss finish. im not a fan of the flat black wheels. looks like they have a bulid up of brake dust

NorCal 4x4 · 04-21-2007, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegastitan21

i can get sum. i really like mine cause they have a high gloss finish. im not a fan of the flat black wheels. looks like they have a bulid up of brake dust

Exactly ... Reminds me of the pride I felt when I first bought the Titan back in '04 before the brake fix.

I do think the matt black is more of an off road and gloss is more street.
IMO, your Titan wouldn't look out of place with a roll pan, so the gloss looks good. More pics of your rims would be cool ... to see the detail.