Who's running 18x10s?

[EKoster]

I finally decided I want to lift my truck 4" and I want to run 325/65/18 Nitto Terra grapplers. I need some 18x10 or 18x9. 5 wheels that won't rub the fenderwells. I've seen a truck exactly like this, and he said he was running "Gear" Wheels but I can't find any information on this.



What are you guys running if you have pics that'd be great.

 

[EKoster]

Anybody? Anybody at all?

 

[JMingledorff]

I'm interested too, looking at lift and 18's. I may end up staying with 17's b/c there aren't many tire choices in 18's in the 37-38" variety.

 

[EKoster]

18x9 works as well.



I'm trying to decide if I think the 6" kit is too tall. I like the 4" and 35s but wheel size and type is VERY limited.

 

[Tomeygun]

I finally decided I want to lift my truck 4" and I want to run 325/65/18 Nitto Terra grapplers. I need some 18x10 or 18x9. 5 wheels that won't rub the fenderwells. I've seen a truck exactly like this, and he said he was running "Gear" Wheels but I can't find any information on this.



What are you guys running if you have pics that'd be great.

I thought if I ever whent with a 18 inch wheel, It would be a WELD wheel - forged one-piece



Maybe these would work? -- Better yet, contact KORE off-road, I think they have welds that are custom back-spaced - Maybe they can get the larger width you want

 

[Spooled-up]

Here's my plan:

American Eagle 114's (series 133 will work too). These wheels have +20mm of offset. Stock is +40. That means the tires will stick out a little more than stock, but not near as much as a wheel with 4. 5" of backspacing. Those wheels run negative offset. I'm going with the Toyo Open Country M/T 35x12. 50R18 Which has an E load range. A 4. 5" Superlift will make it all fit.

 

[EKoster]

American Eagle 114's (series 133 will work too). These wheels have +20mm of offset. Stock is +40. That means the tires will stick out a little more than stock, but not near as much as a wheel with 4. 5" of backspacing. Those wheels run negative offset. I'm going with the Toyo Open Country M/T 35x12. 50R18 Which has an E load range. A 4. 5" Superlift will make it all fit.

Are you sure these wheels and tires will work? I don't want to order them and then have them not fit... .



I believe Superlift's kit is a 4 inch... .

 

[Tim]

You did all that research on offset, and spent $40k on a truck, and now you're buying Superlift??????

 

[Spooled-up]

My mistake...

You did all that research on offset, and spent $40k on a truck, and now you're buying Superlift??????

I've been doing a lot of research lately on the lifts that are out there. I just got Superlift confused with Skyjacker. I'm planning on the Skyjacker because they don't use lift blocks. Their website is confusing because they list 4. 5 and 5" lifts for our trucks. The Rocky Mountain Suspension page explains it better. Non diesel trucks get the 5" while the extra weight of the diesel makes it a 4. 5" lift.



Just curious Tim, did you have a bad experience with Superlift?

 

[Spooled-up]

EKoster

Are you sure these wheels and tires will work? I don't want to order them and then have them not fit... .

Comparing what others have done with their trucks and the offsets used, I think I have it figured out. The AE wheels I linked to above have less offset than the Kore wheels, but more than the Mickey Thompsons. I have seen both used with 2 to 2. 5" leveling kits. What bugs me about leveling kits is that the track bar is not dropped which shifts your front axle ever so slightly to the left. It's not a big deal, but it's something I'm not willing to accept. I like the look of the 4" lifts with 35" tires.



What I plan on doing is buying the wheels and tires first, and then buying a lift that I'm sure will work after I test fit them.

 

[EKoster]

Everyone I know of that's running superlift likes their kit. Are the tuff country lifts any good?



I'm hoping that American Eagle wheel fits... . I think I'm going to order those...

 

[DHRA]

EKoster,

I have a set of 18 x 9. 5 Centerline Wheel "Dorsals" with just a few miles on them just sitting in the garage. Take a look at centerlines website and shoot me a PM if you are interested.

 

[JRG]

Check my gallery.



JRG

 

[EKoster]

Spooled-Up, those wheels are backordered 8 weeks.

 

[DJennings]

Tim,

I have heard you say this several times. Do you have some sort of personal experience or quantifiable #'s to prove your point.



I am just throwing this out there but, Superlift and Kore offer 2" leveling springs (front only, I'm sure the Kore minipaks rock) with the same number of turns, so the only thing that could be different is the spring rate. I haven't seen anything out there about spring rates for these two systems. I am not factoring in shocks, as I do like bilstein's. I really think the shock has a more dramatic effect on ride quality between these two systems than the springs themselves.



Neither company factors in the track bar issue (drop brackets are included in larger lifts).



I just want to hear your side and see if I am misinformed.



I also hear people say "you spent $40k on this truck and ... . ". Can we change that to "you spent 33k? that seems like a better average based on what most people bought their truck for here. That will help me feel better about the Superlift leveling kit on my truck, which, by the way, rides great.

 

[Coonrod]

I am runing the Helo Maxx 8 wheels they are 18 X 8. 5 with 33" Nitto Terra Grapplers. They do stick out about 2" but personally I like that look. I also have bushwacker fender flares.



I too am looking at going with the Skyjacker 4. 5" lift with 35" Toyo M/T's.



Oh yea, the Helo wheels are chrome not polished. I got them from Discount Tire Co. The price was not bad on them.

 

[Spooled-up]

Helo Maxx

Coonrod,



Were the Helo's pricey? I like the look of those wheels.



For what it's worth, I called Skyjacker to ask just how much they lift the truck as there was a 4" and a 5" lift listed on their website . I was curious because of what is on Rocky Mountain's website . RM says that Diesels are lifted 4. 5" while gas trucks get 5". Skyjacker shows no 4. 5" lift.



I was told by Skyjacker that the front of the truck is lifted 5 inches and that the rear was lifted 4". I didn't think they would lift the rear that much because most other lifts level the truck which means that the rear would be lifted 3". I personally would like the back of the truck to be one inch higher than the rear which makes this kit perfect for me.



Has anyone actually installed the Skyjacker kit with the replacement leaf springs that can verify this?

 

[Coonrod]

No, they were not too pricey. They were $220 ea. $880 for the set and $40 for the chrome lug nuts.



I too am curious on the actual lift of the skyjacker kit. I had just got my info off of Rockymountian also. I also like the rear to set about an 1" higher than the front.

 

[Tim]

Tim,

I have heard you say this several times. Do you have some sort of personal experience or quantifiable #'s to prove your point.



I am just throwing this out there but, Superlift and Kore offer 2" leveling springs (front only, I'm sure the Kore minipaks rock) with the same number of turns, so the only thing that could be different is the spring rate. I haven't seen anything out there about spring rates for these two systems. I am not factoring in shocks, as I do like bilstein's. I really think the shock has a more dramatic effect on ride quality between these two systems than the springs themselves.

I am a vendor, I sell this stuff (yes even Superlift). Superlift has long been a company that caters to those that want only to increase their ride height, not for the type that are enthusiasts that want enhanced performance from their rig.



One look at Superlift's cheap shocks would signify this. Twin tube shocks belong on a minivan. You will notice that the best suspensions on the market come ONLY with Bilstein shocks or other monotubes (RCD and KORE come to mind here, but there ARE others).



The thing about KORE is the progressive rate, not just the spring rate. Superlift springs I'd be willing to bet are a consistant spring rate. That means they're either too stiff at ride height and will never bottom out, or, once you hit a big bump, they will. KOREs are soft to take up the small bumps in the road, but stiffen as they compress to reduce bottoming out significantly.



Tuff Country makes great stuff for other vehicles, but I'm not too pleased with what they offer for these Dodge trucks, and once again, NEVER buy their shocks.

 

[Spooled-up]

I checked out the RCD website and they don't offer a lift for our trucks yet.



Tim,



What do you think of Skyjacker?