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: Which Wheels Should I Go With?


Bob the Builder
06-04-2005, 03:44 PM
Hey guys I need some help choosing the wheel I should get for my truck. Which one should I go with? Mickey Thompson Classic II's or Ion Type 138s?

WAskier
06-04-2005, 05:33 PM
The MT's have been done a lot, I'd get the Ion's. Those are both nice looking wheels though, I can see your dilemma.

Bob the Builder
06-04-2005, 10:40 PM
Thanks WAskier, I still don't know which I would prefer, right now I am leaning toward the Classic II's

JRKRACE
06-05-2005, 09:26 PM
As long as you have at least a 4.5 " backspace. I think the ION's will fit better due to the IIRC 5" backspace...

mahalkita
06-05-2005, 11:41 PM
Hey guys I need some help choosing the wheel I should get for my truck. Which one should I go with? Mickey Thompson Classic II's or Ion Type 138s?
You did not mention what size of wheel and tire you plan to install. Backspacing depends on wheel size, for a too small wheel (16 inches) you cannot increase BS much more than the factory 4.5 inches in the front.
I would not buy a cheap chromed wheel, the stuff will peel off...

Bob the Builder
06-06-2005, 06:45 AM
It will be a 16" wheel 16x8

Mark_my_word
06-06-2005, 04:05 PM
Personally, I like the MT Classic II's, They are clean and simple. You can't beat the price either. The problem for me is I want 17x9's. The MT back space on the 17x9's is 5" and I need 4 5/8".

Mark_my_word
06-06-2005, 04:08 PM
Not sure what backspace you need but the backspace on the MT's is 4.25".

Bob the Builder
06-06-2005, 08:51 PM
what is the factory backspace?

noreaster
06-06-2005, 10:15 PM
4 1/2"