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: New wheels and tires going on tomorrow!


signguy
11-07-2007, 05:04 PM
My Alcoa classics arrived this week and the E rated BFG All Terrains in a 285/75 r 16 are here.

Everything is getting mounted, balanced, installed and aligned tomorrow morning!

Can't wait!

DABB
11-07-2007, 05:33 PM
looking forward to the pics

blksmok
11-07-2007, 05:39 PM
My Alcoa classics arrived this week and the E rated BFG All Terrains in a 285/75 r 16 are here.

Everything is getting mounted, balanced, installed and aligned tomorrow morning!

Can't wait!
Are you using spacers?

Vin63
11-07-2007, 05:39 PM
looking forward to the pics

X2...excellent choice on the wheels!

signguy
11-07-2007, 06:27 PM
Do you think I need a spacer?

Just kidding! Using Fred's 2" spacers. :D

Will post pictures for sure- I looked at a lot of wheels before opting for the alcoa classics.

Hoping I have enough space for the 285's with the Incognito leveling kit/UCA. I should make it but it will be close.

ChuckZilla
11-07-2007, 07:15 PM
Nice dude!! That's gonna look sweet! DON'T FORGET THE PICS.

sherr20
11-10-2007, 04:43 PM
:nopics:

SaguaroKid
11-10-2007, 10:29 PM
Oh...no pics. yet....:(

BBDC
11-10-2007, 10:43 PM
Cant wait to see.

xeonpro
11-12-2007, 07:45 PM
still waiting.... lol
:nopics:

signguy
11-13-2007, 10:54 AM
The wheels and tires are on- I have been busy getting ready to leave for a trip to Mexico. I am going to snap some pictures right now and put them up-

signguy
11-13-2007, 12:41 PM
Pictures of new wheels and tires!

Alcoa Classics and BFG 285/75 r16

07 MAX
11-13-2007, 12:59 PM
Beautiful set up. How much did it throw your speedo off? :D

signguy
11-13-2007, 01:43 PM
I don't know- I will check in a day or two but it "feels" like 5 mph. Will check with the GPS and let you know.

FLSTFI Dave
11-13-2007, 02:24 PM
Signguy,

Looks real good. Did you cank up the front torsion bars for the rubber to clear?

signguy
11-13-2007, 03:50 PM
I installed the cognito uca with bilsteins all around and new keys.

jim87vette
11-13-2007, 05:46 PM
I forgot how good they look brand new, very nice . I need to spend a day or two getting mine all shinned up again .

Vin63
11-13-2007, 08:23 PM
Pictures of new wheels and tires!

Alcoa Classics and BFG 285/75 r16


Now, that's what I'm talking about! Those look really nice!

ChuckZilla
11-13-2007, 09:10 PM
Nice! You're gonna love the 285's!

signguy
11-14-2007, 08:10 AM
Chuck-
seeing your set up is what pushed me over the edge.
Heading to Mexico tomorrow with the toy hauler- will see how these new shoes do in the sand with 17k in tow!

STPETEBLUE
11-14-2007, 02:41 PM
Signguy, that is nice looking!

Deere3594
11-14-2007, 05:04 PM
Very nice! And like jim87vette said, I need to clean my Alcoa's up on my 94 dually now!

signguy
11-15-2007, 09:36 AM
Thanks for all of the compliments fellas-

I am very happy with the way it turned out.

Raeuber
11-15-2007, 05:46 PM
signguy, they look really good. How much green did the whole setup set you back?

ratpowered67
11-15-2007, 09:56 PM
wow, looks great! i love it.........

SaguaroKid
11-16-2007, 11:09 AM
Nice!!! Thanks for the pics.

SmokeShow
11-16-2007, 03:14 PM
absolutely perfect!!! If I could, I'd order your truck to the letter - White GMC LMM CC DRW 4wd alcoas w/ 285s. Shooo, I'll have sweet dreams tonight. :D

C-ya

RLCMOTORSPORTS
11-18-2007, 05:04 PM
did you have to put spacers on the rear to clear the 285's ? new to this and just wondering? BTW it looks really damn good!

blksmok
11-18-2007, 05:47 PM
did you have to put spacers on the rear to clear the 285's ? new to this and just wondering? BTW it looks really damn good!

Do you think I need a spacer?

Just kidding! Using Fred's 2" spacers. :D

Will post pictures for sure- I looked at a lot of wheels before opting for the alcoa classics.

Hoping I have enough space for the 285's with the Incognito leveling kit/UCA. I should make it but it will be close.
:D

signguy
11-26-2007, 09:32 AM
Well after 10 days in Mexico it is nice to be home.

The truck was absolutely flawless and the tires worked great. I pulled several friends out of the sand- (one was even a Furd) and two were motorhomes!

With the new tires I am turning about 1600 rpms in sixth gear at 60 mph. The trailer weighed in at just over 17,500 pds on the way South. I could not be happier with the setup of the truck.

Thanks agian for all of the compliments!