Well this was a very unexpected change that I wasn't going to get around to for a few months. I got some "new to me" Stealth Custom Series F5s in a 16x8 -25mm offset from a buddy of mine. I've been eyeing these rims for the past few years ever since I met Vin. I also took this as another opportunity to try a different tire out that I've never used before. I know how the MTR handles and works, but I really wanted to try something different. Due to most mud terrains being on national back order right now, outside of a handful of them, I basically had 2 options. Wait another few months before I'd get anything, or get something I know I could get my hands on.
I ultimately decided on the Yokohama Geolandar MT G003. From what I've read, watched, and heard, they're a super solid tire. Also, I could get 5 of them literally next day so that was another big reason for going with them. So far, I've put a few highway miles on the and they are the quietest MT I've ever used and they balanced out with very little weights on them. I'm looking forward to see how these handle in the rocks and possibly the desert this Winter.
Anyways, here's a few images.
IMG_6568 by
Cory Bechtold, on Flickr
IMG_6570 by
Cory Bechtold, on Flickr
IMG_6577 by
Cory Bechtold, on Flickr
IMG_6579 by
Cory Bechtold, on Flickr
As much as I love the look of the old steel rims with the rock rings, the truck feeling like a paint shaker above 45 isn't fun. The drive home from the last camping trip was miserable. As long as I can afford it, I'm most likely stick with aluminum rims from here on out. The difference, even between my last set of steelies and 33" MTRs, is very welcomed.