Help me pick a wheel

[JohnJohn]

Picking wheels is almost as hard as picking what color to paint it. I am interested in your opinions.

I like slots and Mickey Thompson wheels but want something different. I will be running 35" mud tires and want a 17" wheel.

I like these 3 wheels so far. The first is a real beadlock from Allied Wheels and the most expensive. Then other two are from Pro Comp and are half the price. I like the Allied wheel the most but don’t know if I am asking for problems with so much street driving.

 

[Russ]

If money was no concern, Walkers would be my first pick. Allieds would be my second.

 

[Heus33]

With that nice blue paint you really can't go wrong. Maybe someone here can photoshop these wheels on your rig (Skiddy?? ;D ). I like pic #2 myself, just going on looks alone if you're going for a mean/sinister look. If you're going to wheel this sucker and be airing down a lot then I think we'd all agree that true beadlocks will be better, especially with a 17" rim..

Have you considered some 15x10" slots? Your rig has a nice classic feel to it, a modern wheel might not flow as well as some slots or a set of MT classic locks.


EDIT: Actually - looking at your rig again Id vote to stay away from a modern wheel. You've got stock seats, stock bumpers and a silver grill. My vote is a nice classic polished wheel like a slot or classic lock.

 

[PS]

I went with Walker Evans Racing wheels, 17" with 315/70/17 BFG AT tires (the metric equivalent of 35s). I think the wheel to sidewall ratio looks just right with this combo.

They weren't the cheapest, but the backspacing is correct and they look fantastic.

The beadlock is no problem at all; I've never had a problem with street driving. I suppose some states with an annual inspection might have a problem with them, but California has no such requirement.

Pictures in my gallery (before I put the new springs on and made it sit level...).

 

[NYLES]

go look at some centerlines...and get something you HAVE NOT seen on a Bco!

 

[DonaldDouchebag]

EDIT: Actually - looking at your rig again Id vote to stay away from a modern wheel. You've got stock seats, stock bumpers and a silver grill. My vote is a nice classic polished wheel like a slot or classic lock.

Agreed. Flashy, modern wheels would look out of place, in my opinion. I really don't think the quirky, vintage style of a Bronco lends itself to the big wheels you see guys running on their lame Jeeps and Toyotas.

 

[JohnJohn]

Thanks for the help guys.
Since that pic I have added a gun metal grey family cage with 6 point harnesses, Corbeau seats and plan on adding rocker gaurds and HD bumpers.

I am going to wheel it as soon as I get a few scratches out of my way.

I think I am going to go for the Allied Monster RT beadlocks. I have had my hart set on them for 4 years now.

 

[22213evl]

lovin the bead locks

 

[ryoungbronco]

I like the first one!

 

[RollTideMach]

I like the allied. If they cam in black that would be even sweeter.

 

[MattW]

Hard to tell what finish that is on Pro Comps from my phone, but if it's the chrome black finish I've seen a few people have problems with that finish flaking off really quick. A fellow member on T4R.org had his last only a month before they looked like they were 6 years old. In Pro Comps defense, they did replace them only to have the same problem then refunded his money completely.

 

[66roadhorse]

The pro comps are a flat black finish. I have a set of 17x9 that are new that im not gonna use. If you are interested, pm we and I can make you a deal. They are new in the box with lugs and have never been mounted. BTW mine are the middle ones

 

[Justafordguy]

I think a classic style wheel would look better also.

 

[ep67bro]

Of the three you posted pics of I like the first one. But is not my money!

 

[Jakedog]

I like the wheels in the first pic.

 

[sprdv1]

Pic # 1

 

[Dark Knight]

I like the Allied beadlocks and they do come in black also.