285/65R18 Trail Grapplers W/Liquid Metal Gatlin (PICS)

Discount Tire · 12-08-2009, 06:42 PM

Here's a few quick shots of a fellow Discount Tire employee's truck for fitment purposes.

2006 2500:
Torsion bars turned up.
285/65R18 Nitto Trail Grappler
18x9 + 10mm Liquid Metal Gatlin

*Minor trimming to the bumper (shown in last picture)*

I'll add a few better pictures before the end of the week.

tinypeckerwood · 12-08-2009, 08:19 PM

Me likey!

tytan · 12-09-2009, 01:28 AM

Pictures don't do these tires justice, if you see them up close they are very impressive.

MB1 · 12-09-2009, 02:11 AM

Thanks for posting. I'm considering a similar setup, and it looks good! I have my front end fairly low though..... but I think the trimming that was done previously should suffice.

Duratime · 12-09-2009, 10:32 AM

I like them both! Has anybody tired the tires? That is the first I've seen them.

DanW · 12-09-2009, 11:38 AM

18x9 + 10mm Liquid Metal Gatlin
Why do so many wheel manufacturers NOT publish load ratings on their wheels? Some of us actually use our trucks for more than groceries. This blatant lack of info just means those wheels aren't even a consideration.

Discount Tire · 12-09-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanW

18x9 + 10mm Liquid Metal Gatlin
Why do so many wheel manufacturers NOT publish load ratings on their wheels? Some of us actually use our trucks for more than groceries. This blatant lack of info just means those wheels aren't even a consideration.

These are load rated at 3415lbs per wheel.

skyhigh4by · 12-09-2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanW

18x9 + 10mm Liquid Metal Gatlin
Why do so many wheel manufacturers NOT publish load ratings on their wheels? Some of us actually use our trucks for more than groceries. This blatant lack of info just means those wheels aren't even a consideration.

I kinda thought that anything under 3400 lbs just wasnt even considered for our trucks....

motomax410 · 12-09-2009, 11:57 PM

Looks sweet! im still undecided between those or toyo mts

rolloffhill · 12-10-2009, 12:06 AM

Why would someone trimming to fit not take the time to follow the contour of the tire. Seems odd to me that someone would just hack an angle out of the plastic instead of taking time to make it more "un-noticable"

Odd....

12-08-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
Discount Tire Supporting Vendor Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 473 iTrader: (0)	285/65R18 Trail Grapplers W/Liquid Metal Gatlin (PICS) Here's a few quick shots of a fellow Discount Tire employee's truck for fitment purposes. 2006 2500: Torsion bars turned up. 285/65R18 Nitto Trail Grappler 18x9 + 10mm Liquid Metal Gatlin Minor trimming to the bumper (shown in last picture) I'll add a few better pictures before the end of the week. __________________ Low Prices! More Choices! FREE Shipping! www.discounttiredirect.com www.discounttire.com 1.888.459.4080 Found a Lower Delivered Price? Useful Links: Tire Size Calculator Current Promotions Interactive Wheel System Wheels & Tires 101 Last edited by Discount Tire : 12-08-2009 at 06:44 PM.
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12-08-2009, 08:19 PM	#2
tinypeckerwood Diesel Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: desert hot springs,ca Posts: 1,538 Garage: active iTrader: (0)	Me likey! __________________ 2006 gmc sierra lbz/alli cc/lb/srw-3500 4x4 H2's w 305-65-17E bfg mud ta km2's predator 85 hp tune auto meter cobalt egt & boost gauges straight 4" exhaust vortex bed liner sprayed by me 2007 tahoe gss3950 toy hauler 2010 FLHX Street Glide 103" Stage II 2004 dyna wide glide(SOLD) 2002 expedition(dog) 1968 chevy II Proud Member IUOE Local 12 HD Mechanic/Welder
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12-09-2009, 01:28 AM	#3
tytan Diesel Technician Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: White Rock, B.C. Posts: 437 Garage: active iTrader: (0)	Pictures don't do these tires justice, if you see them up close they are very impressive. __________________ 07 GMC Classic CCSB, 4WD, SLE, Silver Birch. Teensy Weensy T Bar crank , H2s 265/70/17E Cooper STs, Pac Brake tie rod sleeves, Bilstein 5100s, Cognito pitman and idler braces, PIAA low beams, AVS Vent Visors, Husky Liners, LineX, Leer 100XL, JBL speakers, Autometer A pillar mount with Sport Comp II pyro and boost gauges,front footwell lights, 08 GM LED cab lights (POS Recons removed), Corsa Cat back, Tonys PCV reroute, PPE airbox mod, Transynd and TransGo Jr, Hypertech Max Energy on 2. Wish List / working on: Kenwood DNX8120, Mag Hytec diff cover, Sulastics, Titan or Transferflow larger fuel tank. Mamas ride: 04 Honda Odyssey EXL Sea-Doos: 98 GTX Limited, 97 GSI
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12-09-2009, 02:11 AM	#4
MB1 Diesel Specialist Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 741 Garage: active iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting. I'm considering a similar setup, and it looks good! I have my front end fairly low though..... but I think the trimming that was done previously should suffice. __________________ The Member formerly known as "450zzz" 07 2500HD Classic CCSB 4X4 EFI Live Tuning by Idaho Rob Suncoast Stage V Rods & Idler Arm AFE PG7 #2 MBRP 4" Turbo Back Titan52 Firestone Bags HID Hi's, Lo's, Fog's All-on headlights Overloads missing
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12-09-2009, 10:32 AM	#5
Duratime Diesel Specialist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Monterey, Califonia Posts: 837 Garage: active iTrader: (0)	I like them both! Has anybody tired the tires? That is the first I've seen them. __________________ GMC 2500HD D/A 4X4 CrewCab ShortBed SLT Z-71 RDS 37 Gallon Aux Tank under tool box Cognito Leveling Kit w Bilstiens- 1" Blocks in rear- Thanks to Nor-Cal 285/70/17 on factory wheels Prodigy P3 Warrior FS3000 Yamaha Raptor 660 & Kodiak 450
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12-09-2009, 11:38 AM	#6
DanW Diesel Specialist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 522 Garage: active iTrader: (0)	18x9 + 10mm Liquid Metal Gatlin Why do so many wheel manufacturers NOT publish load ratings on their wheels? Some of us actually use our trucks for more than groceries. This blatant lack of info just means those wheels aren't even a consideration. __________________ 2008 Chevy 2500HD LT1 EC SB LMM 4x4 Dark Blue Metallic. -------------------------------- Weston Step Bars, Black PCV Reroute (Tony's kit) Hellwig rear anti-sway bar ProComp Xtreme Alloy 1079 Wheels 16x8 Toyo Open Country A/T LT265/75R16E
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12-09-2009, 11:57 PM	#9
motomax410 Diesel Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East, TN Posts: 61 Garage: active iTrader: (0)	Looks sweet! im still undecided between those or toyo mts __________________ 2007 Chevrolet "Classic" ECSB LBZ 4x4 Expandit 5" Exhaust 285/75/16 Pro Comp X-Terrains 5% Window Tint Roll n Lock http://www.alligatorperformance.com/
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12-10-2009, 12:06 AM	#10
rolloffhill Diesel Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,681 Garage: active iTrader: (0) Lone Star Diesels Member	Why would someone trimming to fit not take the time to follow the contour of the tire. Seems odd to me that someone would just hack an angle out of the plastic instead of taking time to make it more "un-noticable" Odd.... __________________
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