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How do YOU shop for new wheels?

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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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Default How do YOU shop for new wheels?

Seems like there is an endless number of options for wheels, it sort of makes my head spin. I had planned on taking the rattlecan to my OEM rubi wheels but then learning a little more about spacers and offroading, I'm going to back out of those and just buy some new wheels. Not putting spacers down or looking to go on that tangent, just not for me.

So besides random surfing the web looking for wheels, hitting 4wheelparts and quadratec and surfing around, how do you shop for wheels? I'm sure it is a combination of many things ... I wish I could go to more monthly gatherings as there is a good one here in north Dallas, I just haven't been able to make it.

What sites are have the largest selection? Any other tips?
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Got my wheels from Discount tire. They have a good selection and you can take a look at them on line. Good luck
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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I went through Discount Tire Direct, great deal on tires/wheels...showed up at my door mounted and balanced, ready to install. They're a sponsor so you will be taken care of. Gave me a military discount too, gotta love that.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions. IIRC, although similar in name they are different beasts, right?
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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I agree way to many choices...I honestly just gave up on going back and forth and went with procomp 7031's...hope they look good...my best advice would to be GOOGLE
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Discount tire direct
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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once you settle on what you want, there's no harm in price shopping different vendors. I like to buy local, because I can usually get a good price on the spin and mount along with the purchase.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Discount Tire Direct for me too! They also give forum member discounts and specials...
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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I call DTD.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Did a crap load of searching then settled with National Tire and Wheel out of Wheeling WVA. They were the only ones that had the wheel and tire combo I wanted. They shipped mounted and balanced.

Good Luck...way too many choices out there!!!
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