V-tec raptors- pic request
Looking to get these from DT and just wanted to see who was running them and see if anyone could post some reviews and pics. I have seen the few that are on google images but hoping to see a few more before pulling the trigger.
I am looking at the 17x9 -12mm offset (4.5" backspacing). Putting them on "35" Duratracs.
Thoughts and pics please?
Thanks everyone!
I am looking at the 17x9 -12mm offset (4.5" backspacing). Putting them on "35" Duratracs.
Thoughts and pics please?
Thanks everyone!
Have had mine for about 10K miles now. Love the looks. Finish scratches pretty easily when removing lugs but that's relatively minor and can be solved with a thin walled socket if it bothers you.


I had a hard time finding pictures that showed how far out the tires would protrude with this wheel/tire combo so took this one.

This picture shows clearance from Rubi Rails at point where tire rubs fender. (Rails have since been cut.)


I had a hard time finding pictures that showed how far out the tires would protrude with this wheel/tire combo so took this one.

This picture shows clearance from Rubi Rails at point where tire rubs fender. (Rails have since been cut.)
Looking to get these from DT and just wanted to see who was running them and see if anyone could post some reviews and pics. I have seen the few that are on google images but hoping to see a few more before pulling the trigger.
I am looking at the 17x9 -12mm offset (4.5" backspacing). Putting them on "35" Duratracs.
Thoughts and pics please?
Thanks everyone!
I am looking at the 17x9 -12mm offset (4.5" backspacing). Putting them on "35" Duratracs.
Thoughts and pics please?
Thanks everyone!
Have had mine for about 10K miles now. Love the looks. Finish scratches pretty easily when removing lugs but that's relatively minor and can be solved with a thin walled socket if it bothers you.
I had a hard time finding pictures that showed how far out the tires would protrude with this wheel/tire combo so took this one.
This picture shows clearance from Rubi Rails at point where tire rubs fender. (Rails have since been cut.)
I had a hard time finding pictures that showed how far out the tires would protrude with this wheel/tire combo so took this one.
This picture shows clearance from Rubi Rails at point where tire rubs fender. (Rails have since been cut.)
ahh they look great! Exactly what i am going for with the stance.
What size Duratracs are those? I have a 3.5" lift and have plenty of clearance to my rubi rails so i should be fine there.
Thanks again for sending. Anyone else?
Last edited by mpthompson84; Sep 24, 2013 at 11:18 AM.
Never heard of thin walled lugs....guess i would have to get new locks since my gorilla locks are anythign but thin walled

Thanks!
Last edited by mpthompson84; Sep 24, 2013 at 11:17 AM.
Check the link below. Not vouching for this brand. It's just an example, and the text explains that they have a smaller diameter. These are what DT recommended to me?
Chrome/Black Cone Seat SplineDrive Lug Nut Set (M14 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Set of 4; Requires 65301 Installation Tool - SplineDrive Lug Nuts - Lug Nuts / Lug Bolts - Automotive - Products
They are called spline drive
Check the link below. Not vouching for this brand. It's just an example, and the text explains that they have a smaller diameter. These are what DT recommended to me?
Chrome/Black Cone Seat SplineDrive Lug Nut Set (M14 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Set of 4; Requires 65301 Installation Tool - SplineDrive Lug Nuts - Lug Nuts / Lug Bolts - Automotive - Products
Check the link below. Not vouching for this brand. It's just an example, and the text explains that they have a smaller diameter. These are what DT recommended to me?
Chrome/Black Cone Seat SplineDrive Lug Nut Set (M14 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Set of 4; Requires 65301 Installation Tool - SplineDrive Lug Nuts - Lug Nuts / Lug Bolts - Automotive - Products
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Tires are 315/70-17. Supposed to be 35s but really more like 34s. So far, I'm very pleased with the tires. Being from the SE, I don't have some of the sharp rocks seen out West so the thinner sidewalls aren't as big of an issue. The tread pattern and siping are a winner in the wetter weather IMO.
Last edited by jproctor9; Sep 25, 2013 at 05:08 AM.



The machined ones painted.