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Gauging Interest for a Possible 17" FN Wheels GB

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Elduder, Aug 5, 2020.

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Which 17" FN would you rather purchase (if you could)

  1. FN 17" Six Shooter

    66 vote(s)
    76.7%
  2. FN 17" Five Star

    20 vote(s)
    23.3%
  1. Nov 14, 2020 at 8:18 AM
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    Trabs00

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    7" BDS lift King 3.0 Performance series with RR and adjusters 37" Yoko Geo MT Front bumper Demello Offroad Rear Bumper Expedition 1 ATC canopy AMP power steps Alu-cab RTT Alu-cab shadow awning Alu-cab shower cube
    I would definitely pull the trigger on matte black 5 stars. I like the spoked are more recessed than 6 shooters, I feel i won't scratch them up as much offroad.
     
  2. Nov 15, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    I’ll take 6 of the 6-shooter in titanium, with +18 to +25 offset and hub centric please.
     
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  3. Nov 15, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    Redcon41318

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    I think best looking wheels for
    Tundras
     
  4. Nov 15, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    This^^^ but 5.

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    I’ll actually take either model in titanium!
     
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  5. Nov 15, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    You need 6 incase one gets damaged. Never know when they will do another run of them!
     
  6. Nov 15, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    Very true. I loved my five stars on my taco...

    719DEA47-5160-4707-9C6C-03D1E66372A6.jpg
     
  7. Nov 15, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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    Redcon41318

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    These wheels safe to tow
    Haul stuff?
     
  8. Nov 16, 2020 at 1:54 AM
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    6 Shooter for me!
     
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  9. Nov 16, 2020 at 2:42 AM
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    Actuall both look pimp
     
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  10. Nov 16, 2020 at 7:32 AM
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    This. I run a 5 tire rotation and recently bent a wheel off roading...would suck if I couldn't replace. I'll for sure take n=6, 5 stars
     
  11. Nov 16, 2020 at 8:00 AM
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    Elduder

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    Of course. They will have more than enough of a load rating, no need to worry about that.
     
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  12. Nov 16, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    What are your guys thoughts if I ran 255/75/17 or 275/70/17 size tires? Would my stock tundra look funny? I really want to stay oem equivalent tire size and oem load rating.?
     
  13. Nov 16, 2020 at 8:25 AM
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    255/75/17 would be a bit thin. 275s would be alright, pretty close to stock size, personally I'd looks at 285/70r17 if you youre ok with it, lots of choices in that size. Wont be big enough to require modding anything either.
     
  14. Nov 16, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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    285/70/17 would have absolute zero rubbing?
     
  15. Nov 16, 2020 at 8:50 AM
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    285/70r17 will have just about the same width and diameter as the stock tires. They're about 1/2" taller than stock, worst case they will contact the mud flaps ever so slightly. Even then, I had 35s on my stock pro with 17x8.5 +25 and only had to remove the mud flaps.
     
  16. Nov 18, 2020 at 7:55 PM
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    If you are following this thread, do NOT, I repeat, do NOT buy wheels on Black Friday!

    I had to post that so I could be held accountable, lol.
     
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  17. Nov 19, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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    So far the BF sale for 17” wheels has been nonexistent anyways.
     
  18. Nov 19, 2020 at 8:46 AM
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    ?

    So these FNs are slated for next year spring time, there won’t be a Black Friday option for these.

    Not to sell against FN, but there are plenty of options for sales already and there will be more next week.

    Fifteen52s are currently 25% off and Methods will more than likely be 15-20% off next week. Icon has done BF sales every year for at least the last 6 years that I have seen.

    If you’re patient and dedicated these FNs will weigh less and still have a better dollar to lb and quality ratio than the other 17s out there.

    You could always buy now and buy again in spring too :D
     
  19. Nov 19, 2020 at 10:51 PM
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    Count me in for 5 of the 6 shooters!
     
  20. Nov 19, 2020 at 11:00 PM
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    Will they be available in gold/17" ?
     
  21. Nov 19, 2020 at 11:58 PM
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    I'll take 4- 6 shooter.
     
  22. Nov 20, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    Bronze. I dont know yet on specific colors, other than the typical colors (black, silver, bronze) will be available.
     
  23. Nov 20, 2020 at 9:18 PM
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    I went with a 6
     
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  24. Nov 24, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    Nice rig! Sorry if I missed it, but what wheels are these?
     
  25. Nov 24, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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    Fuel Shok 18x9
     
  26. Nov 24, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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    Thanks! those are some pretty sweet wheels as well, I may have just found my backup wheel if the FN purchase falls through
     
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  27. Nov 24, 2020 at 11:02 AM
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    I love em. I was looking into getting the Volk TE37’s but didn’t really want to pay Volk prices. These worked out perfectly and look pretty similar. They’re relatively light too for truck wheels.
     
  28. Nov 24, 2020 at 11:04 AM
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    sorry to bug you but do you remember the offset you went with?
     
  29. Nov 24, 2020 at 12:03 PM
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    If you're interested in 18s FN currently makes both the BFD and the FX Pro wheels in 18x9 as well as other widths. Both wheels are between 4-6lbs lighter than the Fuel Shoks. Cost is essentially the same.


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  30. Nov 24, 2020 at 12:09 PM
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    simple design in 17" and correct offset with no fake bolt/beadlock and if possible somewhat deep dish would be perfect (kinda like the SCS F5 5 spoke wheels)
     

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