18 or 20" wheels?

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Definitely want the gold Halibrands on my truck, just keep waffling between 18" or 20" It will complement my two tone paint so well.
 
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Definitely want the gold Halibrands on my truck, just keep waffling between 18" or 20" It will complement my two tone paint so well.
Going with the 20's so now just trying to decide on gold or Anthracite for my ride....kind of leaning gold....

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Yup. Gold is the way. I'm trying to decide full or with polished lip now.....
 

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@TotalyHucked where did you get the pinstripe that curves around at the bottom? Been looking but havent found anything other than custom or the factory repos.
 

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@TotalyHucked where did you get the pinstripe that curves around at the bottom? Been looking but havent found anything other than custom or the factory repos.
It was on the truck when I bought it, it's just a repop of the factory stripe. They literally just laid it over the old one lol
 

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It was on the truck when I bought it, it's just a repop of the factory stripe. They literally just laid it over the old one lol
Lucky you! Thats gatta be custom since factory pinstrip didbt have that bend at the bottom…is a more finished look and frankly what should have been done from factory
 

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Lucky you! Thats gatta be custom since factory pinstrip didbt have that bend at the bottom…is a more finished look and frankly what should have been done from factory
From what I understand, several (if not all) of the repop stripe kits come long so you have extra. If nothing else, Vastine's Paint Garage is one of the main places that make them, I'm sure they could make a longer one if you wanted
 

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What about some 26” or 28” or whatever they are? Expensive wagon wheels in my old school opinion.
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With the increased weight of a 20" wheel and reduced tire sidewall, you may see increased bearing wear as there will be increased load on the bearings. With increased power + lowered suspension, you'll probably enjoy some more spirited driving. Later on, you may benefit from a spindle with a modern hub design and a brake upgrade, and even some tubular control arms as you'll be working the rubber bushings pretty hard with a +5 wheel combo
After getting the DSW wheels I can confirm they are heavy af!

Idk if they are lighter gauge for the 5 and 6 luggers…

Worth noting as they will add significant weight over alloys of the same size.
But in general you’re not adding weight overall by going to bigger rims speaking for alloys.
 

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I like the wheels and tires you are running, the stance is perfect! If you like the ride you have now, you might reconsider. My two cents
 

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