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Buying GY Wrangler SAs & Need Advice

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Old 11-17-2008 | 03:05 PM
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Thanks Nclehmann. In winter, I'll use them 98% on pavement so I think I've made the right choice. Heading off road is a summer activity for me. I'll put the MTs back on in the spring.
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P.S. In addition to the GY SAs, I think I'm going with the Liquid Metal matte black Gatlin wheels as opposed to the black steel OEMs wheels from Jeep. I think they'll look great on the Black 4dr Rubi and won't bust the budget. Discount Tire Direct is sending me a quote shortly for the whole package, tires mounted on wheels, black Gorilla lugs, TPMS - the whole shootin' match.
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Old 11-17-2008 | 03:22 PM
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P.S. In addition to the GY SAs, I think I'm going with the Liquid Metal matte black Gatlin wheels as opposed to the black steel OEMs wheels from Jeep. I think they'll look great on the Black 4dr Rubi and won't bust the budget. Discount Tire Direct is sending me a quote shortly for the whole package, tires mounted on wheels, black Gorilla lugs, TPMS - the whole shootin' match.

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Good choice! Me likey!
Old 11-17-2008 | 04:03 PM
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The good news is that the complete price all in is $1600 (not cheap but not too bad). The bad news is that the black Gorilla lugs are semi gloss and I'd like matte black lugs for matte blacks tires (especially at that price). Anybody have any recommendations for matte black lugs?
Old 11-18-2008 | 11:02 AM
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Just about to buy the matte black rims with GY Wrangler SAs mounted for the winter. I'm a noob with this stuff and, before I buy, are there any (positive or negative) issues with the lower offsets on these wheels than the stock Rubi wheels (i.e. they'll sit out past the fenders about a 1/4')? Your thoughts would be appreciated.




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