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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 07:21 AM
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Question 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?

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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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Default V-Tec Raptors and 315/70-17 Duratrac

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.)

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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by mpthompson84
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!
Ill post some pics later, but I am running the Raptors for about 2 years and I am super happy with them. I switched to the thin walled lugs as mentioned below due to scratching, so I recommend getting those right away, DT offers them.
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Originally Posted by jproctor9
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.)


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?

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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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Ill post some pics later, but I am running the Raptors for about 2 years and I am super happy with them. I switched to the thin walled lugs as mentioned below due to scratching, so I recommend getting those right away, DT offers them.
Thin walled lugs or thin walled socket?

Never heard of thin walled lugs....guess i would have to get new locks since my gorilla locks are anythign but thin walled

Thanks!

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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mpthompson84
Thin walled lugs or thin walled socket?

Never heard of thin walled lugs....guess i would have to get new locks since my gorilla locks are anythign but thin walled

Thanks!
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
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jpone
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
ah ok. thanks for clarifying. I already have spline lugs on my current wheels so i should be good to go!
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One and only bump for more pics. Thanks!
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Default V-Tec Raptors and 315/70-17 Duratrac

Originally Posted by mpthompson84
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?
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.

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The machined ones painted.
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