Fred the Van. The More We Explore's Adventure Van Build Thread

[peppy]

I know you don't like extra bolts, but I've found these rims to be awesome. The gold matches the Warn hub center nicely. They aren't real beadlocks, which you really don't want them on the street anyway, but it's almost a cutting board material and will protect the wheels. I have the 16" version. The 17's match all your fitment specs. You can also run them without the rock guard.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...uctSize.do?pc=77800&tmn=Bully+Pro+8&typ=Truck

 

[sixstringsteve]

Those look pretty good. Gold is a lot better than chrome, and I prefer fake beadlocks over chrome doodads randomly stuck on the side. Got any pics of your wheels on your rig?

 

[sixstringsteve]

I know wheels are very personal taste, I really like the look of deeper dish, especially on a large van. I think it makes it look sturdier

Agreed. It's tough to find a deep dish wheel these days. What size (diameter) are your wheels? 17s or 18s?

 

[cjken]

Most of the high offset wheels I came across did not have a large weight capacity

 

[sixstringsteve]

I want the backspacking to be 4.5", so the offset doesn't need to be changed, it's just nice when the spokes aren't right on the outer edge of the wheel.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I know most people gag when they see rockstars, but I dig the new ones with the spokes removed. I may go that route. I wish they didn't have those little pieces between the 5 windows, but you can't have it all.

They're fairly simple, and there's no chrome. And they're the right backspacking and width.

unfortunately they're 5lbs heavier than the addicts. That's quite a bit for a wheel, but it's not like this van is going to struggle to turn them.

 

[silvrzuki77]

Great video! 35/12.50's with 4.5 BS should be perfect. If it rubs a bit you can drill & tap the steering stops on the knuckles for a 1/4" bolt and adjust it. Won't take much to keep the tires of the springs.

Ingeniously simple! Know what I'm doing this week.


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[radorsch]

I love the videos so far. Looking forward more.
I also like the deep dish look. As far a chrome/colored crud adorning the wheels, you can plastidip them. A friend got a great deal on some wheels that had way too much bling, but after some black dip, they look great. Not sure how durable that will be long term, but they still look good after a year.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Good point. I wouldn't mind permanently painting my wheels, it just seems crazy to spend $200 each, then have to refinish them. But that's probably what I'll end up doing.

 

[seanpistol]

Armor Powdercoat on redwood road is $75 per wheel and their work is fantastic. They'll also do a cash discount.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Good to know, thanks!

 

[ujoint]

If you go with the Rockstars please don't use the center cap!

 

[sixstringsteve]

agreed. rockstars look 100x bettter without the center cap.

the rockstars are heavier than I'd like.

 

[jjohnny350]

I had to paint mine too, well powdercoat them. Theres a place in springville that did mine and they were around 25 a wheel and did a great job, a little more I think if its not a common color. Cornabys in springville is the place.

 

[sixstringsteve]

awesome, thanks Ryan.