American Racing Wheels with Goodyear Duratracs

[Saxis]

AR-321 Fuel, Black w/ Machined Lip, 17x8, 6 on 127, 5.48" backspace, 25mm off-set.

Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac, LT265/70R17, Load Range C, 31.7", 18/32 tread depth, 40 PSI currently.


Put them on last night. Rides great. The Duratracs aren't much louder than stock, with just a very slight hum. There was some rubbing at the very bottom, inside corner of the bumper cover, but not on the fender liner. Not exactly what I was expecting in regards to rubbing. I think it's just the little different design of the Envoy front bumper cover; inside the fender curles back toward the tire, with the far inside corner pointing toward the tire. A small hack saw took care of the problem. I had to trim the inside corner of the bumper cover. No good pic opportunities yet, so just a few in the work parking lot. I'll probably take a few more on my lunch break, while I do a little more trimming...

[Trail X]

Ooooh, purdy!

You need to get some dirt on those wheels so they don't look so... showroom!

[bgwolfpack]

Very nice! Bright and pretty like. Those do look quite OSey. Expensive too I bet!

[Saxis]

Yeah, the machined lip has quite a blingy shine. Essentially, they are the same wheels as Fishsticks' AR Trench as far as size, backspace and off-set. Just different styling. I got them for $100 each; cheaper than most new wheels. I'd be interested in knowing what Fish paid, as his list for $20/each more than mine.

[janesy86]

Lookin' good! From what I've heard about the duratracs you will be happy.

Edit: Also about rubbing... You will most likely experience much more once your offroad and flexing.

[bgwolfpack]

Ya know, they are the same as Fishy's! But shiny.

As far as price for the Fish, I'm sure he got 'em cheap. He tends to get good deals.

[fishsticks]

I paid $150 each for my wheels... Not the best deal, especially considering how long it took them to get me a full set of 5. I paid < $175 per tire though, which is a good deal for the tires I have. Ultimately the 12 months no interest sold me.

If I had it to do over again I'd have bought 6x5 -> 6x5.5 spacers and black steel NASCAR wheels.

The coatings on these wheels have put up with a LOT of punishment and still come clean and shiny.

(I wax them... )

[Saxis]

Yep, $150 sounds about right for those. I mis-stated. I actually paid $112 each for mine. Caught them at a 17% discount sale. The tires on the other hand were $197 each, but free mount/balance and free shipping. I've been waiting quite a while to catch a good enough deal to jump on.

[BSalty]

Those look sweet. But I agree they need to get dirty.

[Opeth]

Looks great!