17" Wheels?

[Brett Maverick]

Why can the "Little Boys" get 20" low profile tires & rims on their 1500 trucks, but those of us with "Full Size Tastes" get stuck with an unremarkable looking and expensive 17" rim?

DC should at least give us a 19. 5" rim as an option.



I'd also like to see them add a set of gauges and an exhaust brake. Those have to be the two most common after-market add on's, so why not DESIGN them into the truck, and make a few bucks off them at the same time?



Anyone seen a price sheet on these new units yet?



Maverick.

 

[Peter Campbell]

Well I am following the info on the new trucks. I am planning to order one around this time next year. I have 19. 5's on my truck now. When the first set on this new truck wear out hopefull rickson will have something for these new axles ( if the bolt patterns change) Present truck 2500 Reg cab. Future truck?? 2004 (NON EGR) 3500 as SRW QC. Anyone with specific info keep us posted- Please!!

 

[Casey Balvert]

Pricing

I have the pricing on 3500 long box but it is Canadian. Won't help you folks south of us much. If any Candians want info, email me directly. Cheers.



Casey

 

[Wiredawg]

You Can Get the Exhaust Brake in 03

Just had a Dodge/Cummins rep give a presentation where the Jacob-Cummins exhaust brake will be avail as a dealer installed option on 03 Cummins equipped Dodges. It comes complete with a vacuum pump (no longer comes with truck). He also briefed it can be installed on the 03 48RE automatic equipped trucks. No price given.



Wiredawg

 

[SteveH]

I ordered a new one today and the 20 inch tires are an optional item.

Steve H>

 

[nickleinonen]

Originally posted by Steve H

I ordered a new one today and the 20 inch tires are an optional item.

Steve H>

so the 20"s are an option. . hmm. . i wonder what tire size they will stick on those rims. the 1500's get 20"x9" rims iirc, wonder if the 2500/3500's get the same. . ? i'd rather like to see a factory 18x9" wheel option. that would be super. . some 315/60/16 sport truck tires, or some 325/60/16 all terrains

 

[SteveH]

Hi Nick,

The 20" optional tires look like the low profile sporters you see on the new little VW Beetles,( a lot of wheel and not much tire). I personally couldn't see putting this type of tire on something I would be using to pull a 31footer with.

Steve H.