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Old 06-04-15 | 05:56 AM
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Went with anthracite metallic 18x9 BFD rims from FN wheels. Dustin at FN is seriously the man, awesome customer service. Tires are 285/60/18 Nitto Terra Grapplers. VERY minor rubbing I'll address today with a heat gun.




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I dig that look. Pretty clean setup. I'm guessing they are rubbing from the width not the height?
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I dig that look. Pretty clean setup. I'm guessing they are rubbing from the width not the height?
More than likely, yes. I finished mounting and balancing them at like 10pm last night and just drove home. Haven't even really checked where it's rubbing yet. It's only on sharp turns or reversing. I'm guessing either the little vents on the pass side wheel well liner or the lower portion of the running boards.
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that setup looks right at home on your GX, very nice!
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looks very good, are you at stock height?
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looks very good, are you at stock height?
Yes, factory height. All pictures taken with rear bags in the normal setting.
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Hi! Any feedback on the grapplers? Planning to order a set on ************
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Hi! Any feedback on the grapplers? Planning to order a set on ************
They've only been on for about 30 miles. I rarely drive the truck because I have a jeep I drive most summer days. They're very quiet, just as quiet as the Goodyear Assurance's I pulled off. I specifically wanted a non light truck tire to keep the ride nice. I'm very pleased with them so far. I can't speak on how well they'll do off road just yet though. I ordered mine on Amazon. They were like $209/ea with free shipping.
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Me likes the look!!
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