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Muffin tops?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Makaiofasho, Mar 12, 2018.

  1. Mar 12, 2018 at 3:58 PM
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    Makaiofasho

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    Sorry again for the new truck owner questions?
    I’m used to buying Supra and 350z tires, 305 ect

    Just ordered Methods/NV 17 X8.5
    And the shop recommended the Nitto G2 at 35 X 12.5

    Now the 35 was my idea but what my stupid question is, is that too wide? Are the tires going to look like muffin tops on an 8’ wheel?
     
  2. Mar 12, 2018 at 4:14 PM
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    They are going to look weird if you really have 8’ wheels, but if you have 18” wheels like most of us you should be fine.

    Did you mean 8 inch, or 18 inch? You wrote 8 ft wheels
     
  3. Mar 12, 2018 at 4:21 PM
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    Ya I work at a refinery so I should have that measurement down.

    They are 17’s by 8.5 wide
     
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  4. Mar 12, 2018 at 4:26 PM
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    Actually fuck my life I found the thread. Thanks
     
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    you should be fine. Plenty of guys running 17" methods with 35"
     
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    35s will look badass :thumbsup:

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  7. Mar 12, 2018 at 4:45 PM
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    I have a muffin top but it only shows if I'm wearing yoga pants :anonymous:

    #Muffinlivesmatter
     
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    :frusty: I can’t un-envision that
     
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  11. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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    Ended up looking great with the 35’s on the 17 inch method.

    Talk about limited clearance haha

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  12. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:26 PM
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    Maybe a few doll hairs!

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  13. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:27 PM
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    Might need procomp fenders

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  14. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    Snug...haha

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    0 offset correct? And the tires are still about an inch outside the fender? That look is perfect, I need that
     
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    Nice looking rig!!!
     
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    Yeah, something like that. I don't have those awesome man-boobs he has though. :confused:
     
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    About to toss on this TRD grille. Got my sensor all nice and secure

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  26. Mar 16, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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    Well crap. Rubbing now only turning right haha

    Looks like the grinder is coming out tomorrow.

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    Ya dude, zero offset!
     
  28. Mar 16, 2018 at 11:09 PM
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    If anyone is intereted in the OEM Bridgestones 255/70/18 only 800 miles on them.

    Keep the wheels as well, both are brand new.

    500$

    (I would post this in classified but it says I’m too noob)

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