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17" Wheel Choices?

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blksn8k

blksn8k

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This is going to sound crazy but if you notice in the side profile photo of my Bronco the rear wheel on the driver side is missing the small 4WP decal from the simulated bead lock on the outer rim. I called 4 Wheel Parts to try and get a replacement decal for that wheel. They had no idea how to do that so they transferred me to a gentleman named Alex at Pro Comp who actually manufactures the wheels for 4WP. Alex checked and could not find a way to get just the decal so he is sending me a complete replacement wheel! He said I could keep the other one and use it for a spare. Wow! Talk about customer service!
 

Howard2x4x4

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Here's what I went with. 4WP T-Series 17x8.5 wheels and LT295/70R17 General Grabber X3 tires.

4.75" backspacing and no rubbing on full steering lock. PA is pretty strict about keeping the tires inside the body.

Tasty, very tasty!
 

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Sounds good Lars.
While I haven't ruled them out, my bronco is not one that has many shiny bits on it. sure the paint shines but all trim/accessories are black.

Been somewhat considering these:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/usw-046-8955

Not a drastic change from my current wheels, was hoping for a styling update but I may give up on that plan and just buy them...

Be aware that isn't a true beadlock. It's simulated beadlock to look like the real thing.
 
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Just a couple of updates on the 4WP wheels.

First of all, I wasn't happy with the look of the rear wheel/tire combo as far as how far under the body they were tucked so I added a set of billet aluminum spacers. Now the front and rear fitments are much more consistent and that should also reduce the chances of any rubbing on the rear inner fender liners.

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Second, I am a bit disappointed with both 4WP and Pro Comp, the manufacturer of the T-Series wheels for 4WP. In my previous post I mentioned that Pro Comp had told me they were going to send me a new wheel due to the fact that one of the four I had just purchased was missing a decal and they supposedly could not come up with any other solution. I even told the gentleman at Pro Comp that I thought that was "a bit over the top" since all I was really asking for was a replacement decal. Well, seems Pro Comp didn't like that solution either since the gentleman I spoke with is no longer employed there. I only found that out when I asked Pro Comp what had happened since I never did receive another wheel or even any confirmation that I would or would not. So far I have not received the decal either which does not surprise me at all. I also have not seen any response from Pro Comp to my last response to their request for info about my problem. I get it that it's just a decal. That's not the real issue though. At this point I am more disappointed in both company's lack of customer service. I also hope this whole situation was not the cause of someone losing their job but I kinda got the impression that situation had been brewing for some time. Anyway, my next move will probably be to remove the 4WP decals from the other three wheels since it doesn't look like I will be getting another 10 cent decal. Unbelievable.
 
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Looks like I may have spoken too soon. I finally got confirmation on 11/11 (five days after my last post) that I will indeed be getting a replacement wheel. They tried once again to send just the decal but were unsuccessful. UPS is scheduled to deliver the new wheel on 11/16. Thank you 4WP/Pro Comp.
 
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