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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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got new ProComp Rockcrawlers (Pics)

They were on sale so I had to get them. I thought the center caps would be included but I was wrong. I heard they go for $20 for all four. I'm pretty sure I don't want them. I just need some warmer weather so I can paint the rear drums/centers black.
Because of the back spacing and wider width, I now have a slightly wider stance. This was my main reason for getting aftermarket rims. Despite the mixed reviews from friends, I'm pretty happy.





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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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I like it.

I want wheels like that very badly.

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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 02:29 PM
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Looks good!
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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Lovely posture and look.
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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Those are a different style than mine...mine have more holes in them and mine seem shinier. I think they look great though, I have always loved the wider look it gives...still VERY happy with mine

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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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those look like the ones that wheeler's sells, i like those alot actually!
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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Rockcrawlers

Congratulations! Welcome to the black wheel club!

Looking good there dude! Almost as good as mine...



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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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Looks great! Are those Eaton wheels? I had some of those but returned them cause they were so damn heavy. Got MT Classic II's instead, but the oxidation from Pittsburgh winter is making wonder if I did the right thing...

Brian, get that thing muddy already, eh?
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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Re: Rockcrawlers

Originally posted by waskillywabbit
Congratulations! Welcome to the black wheel club!

Looking good there dude! Almost as good as mine...



It's begging for that bull bar, whether it's ARB or TJM.
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 05:40 PM
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Thanks! I expected them to have more holes too. I ordered the ones like Brian's but 4wheelparts called me and said these would give more clearance between the rim and caliper. Whatever. I like them all.
They actually are shinier than they appear in the pictures. They have a thin layer of dirt on them right now from the salt and sand coated roads.
BTW, Bri your rig is looking sweet. Love the black grill.
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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Brian, get that thing muddy already, eh?
I plan to work on that next weekend! MUHAHAHA!

Originally posted by KING
It's begging for that bull bar, whether it's ARB or TJM.
Don't remind me! :pat:

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BTW, Bri your rig is looking sweet. Love the black grill.
-Tim
Thanks man and right back at ya! Again, welcome to the black rim club!

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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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Got MT Classic II's instead, but the oxidation from Pittsburgh winter is making wonder if I did the right thing...
i too have the MT classic II's, and it is impossible to keep them from oxidizing in the winter weather. I was thinking of going balck rockcrawlers the like wabbit has, but i almost like the look of TStangos rims. Decisions decisions. either way they look great TStango, oh yeah, what size are they?
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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Originally posted by runnerboy97
i too have the MT classic II's, and it is impossible to keep them from oxidizing in the winter weather. I was thinking of going balck rockcrawlers the like wabbit has, but i almost like the look of TStangos rims. Decisions decisions. either way they look great TStango, oh yeah, what size are they?
16x8 w/4.25" backspacing
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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Looks great-I love the black wheels. Have to wait until its time for new tires though (incase I go wider), too poor to go changing just for looks.
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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nice rims :-)
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 04:59 AM
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I like it! Is this the only black wheel that doesn't have those goofy red stripes on the rim?
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 05:06 AM
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Originally posted by SLC Punk
I like it! Is this the only black wheel that doesn't have those goofy red stripes on the rim?
Those stripes can easily be removed with a dremel, acetone, gloss black paint, and clear coat.

I did it to my Unique's, and no one can tell.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 05:07 AM
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Welcome to the black rim club! Looks good. Now paint those wheel weights black!
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 05:10 AM
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Originally posted by TStango
Thanks! I expected them to have more holes too. I ordered the ones like Brian's but 4wheelparts called me and said these would give more clearance between the rim and caliper...
16x8 w/4.25" backspacing
I think they gave you a line.... 4.25 backspacing is the same as what you would have received with what you wanted originally.

Those are definitely the same style as the ones from Wheeler's, which have a 3.75" backspacing. I didn't know Tech 1 made a rim in that style. Probably not a big deal, but you may want to double check and see just exactly what you received. They look good either way.




I like it! Is this the only black wheel that doesn't have those goofy red stripes on the rim?
No gay pride stripe on the Tech 1's!
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 06:43 AM
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Another convert to our club.....

he...he he...he he he....Bwu ha ha ha ha ha

Once you're in, you never leave, just like the mob.



As Puff Daddy said, only the Tech1's don't have the "pride" stripe.
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