Author Topic: Need Tire Advice*They're On****** (Read 3781 times)

Donnie1 · « **on:** June 20, 2008, 06:15:41 PM »

I just ordered some Helo Maxx 6's for Gina for our anniversary tomorrow. I know a corny anniversary present but that's the way I am. Anyway, should I put the whiteletters out or in? Anyone with any pics of such setups would be great. Not necessarily Helos but with white letters in and out.

Here is a pic of the wheel.

I know the pic sucks but it was pouring down rain. I'll get a better one later. I think they look pretty good on it.

This may be my last day of posting, this was an anniversary present for Gina and she doesn't know it yet. I told her I had to take it to work to change the oil.

MoAv · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:17:20 PM »

I know the angle of the wheel is off, but it might give you an idea Donnie - (Great rims BTW

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Donnie1 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:27:16 PM »

Thanks Mo. I think both ways looks good. Do you have a pic of it with outlined white letter? I guess I should say can you make one? LOL

bluedevil · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:28:49 PM »

Yep...I like those Helo's. I think they would look good with the letters inside. If you where to add a lift kit,then the letters outside.

What are they, 20"? 285/50 ?

...btw, i love your avatar. Very funny

MoAv · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:29:22 PM »

Quote from: Donnie1 on June 20, 2008, 07:27:16 PM

Thanks Mo. I think both ways looks good. Do you have a pic of it with outlined white letter? I guess I should say can you make one? LOL

Let me see if I can find one...

Donnie1 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:32:59 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on June 20, 2008, 07:28:49 PM

Yep...I like those Helo's. I think they would look good with the letters inside. If you where to add a lift kit,then the letters outside.

What are they, 20"? 285/50 ?

...btw, i love your avatar. Very funny

Actually 17x8's, I can't afford tires and wheels.

That's a junction about 20 miles south of Sedalia. We had to find it in a motorcycle club scavenger hunt one time. There are actually 3 junctions of F & U in Missouri.

MoAv · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:35:46 PM »

Posted it with the other two so you can see them close together...

MoAv · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:38:31 PM »

Quote from: Donnie1 on June 20, 2008, 07:32:59 PM

That's a junction about 20 miles south of Sedalia. We had to find it in a motorcycle club scavenger hunt one time. There are actually 3 junctions of F & U in Missouri.

We have "NUT" junction over here - Three way junction of "N", "U", & "T"...fitting for here

Donnie1 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:47:13 PM »

Quote from: MoAv on June 20, 2008, 07:38:31 PM

We have "NUT" junction over here - Three way junction of "N", "U", & "T"...fitting for here

Thanks Mo. Those are teh exact tires we have on the Av.

One more favor, can you put them on teh Av in the pic? Awful demanding aren't I?

MoAv · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:49:24 PM »

Quote from: Donnie1 on June 20, 2008, 07:47:13 PM

Thanks Mo. Those are teh exact tires we have on the Av.

One more favor, can you put them on teh Av in the pic? Awful demanding aren't I?

Give me a few...

MoAv · « **Reply #10 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:54:48 PM »

It would take a LOT of work to black out behind the wheels, but here's a quick view...

Here's the plain ones:

You really need 20's!!

Donnie1 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:57:21 PM »

Thanks Mo. You made the letters in or out a lot harder for me now dangit. Maybe I can get them to do one each way and let me see them on the Av. All the Avs on the other site have either the letters in so really nothing over there to compare them too.

MoAv · « **Reply #12 on:** June 20, 2008, 08:00:32 PM »

My Av is pretty much the first vehicle that I didn't have white lettering on. Except my Lincoln - it had whitewalls. I like the sport look of the lettering, but just not sure on the Av. Plus that's a lot of extra work keeping those things white...I think I'm getting lazy

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #13 on:** June 20, 2008, 08:02:05 PM »

Nice wheels Donnie...and once again Great work MoAv.

MoAv · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2008, 08:05:10 PM »

Added a pic of the plain tires by the other one Donnie...just for comparison. I'm kind of liking the outlined tires...

(Thanks OBB...

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oHIobellboy · « **Reply #15 on:** June 20, 2008, 08:06:17 PM »

Yup, black truck with chrome wheels, no letters needed.

Donnie1 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 20, 2008, 08:20:39 PM »

Quote from: MoAv on June 20, 2008, 08:05:10 PM

Added a pic of the plain tires by the other one Donnie...just for comparison. I'm kind of liking the outlined tires...

(Thanks OBB... )

Thanks Mo I saw that. I'm just going to have to make them put one of each on for comparison.

And NO once again I can't afford wheels and tires. And don't give Gina any ideas.

these are my 20th anniversary gift to her. so if I'm not here after next Thursday you'll know why. at least it's a better gift than a vacuum cleaner.

MoAv · « **Reply #17 on:** June 20, 2008, 08:24:12 PM »

Quote from: Donnie1 on June 20, 2008, 08:20:39 PM

Thanks Mo I saw that. I'm just going to have to make them put one of each on for comparison.

And NO once again I can't afford wheels and tires. And don't give Gina any ideas.

these are my 20th anniversary gift to her. so if I'm not here after next Thursday you'll know why. at least it's a better gift than a vacuum cleaner.

I don't know Donnie - Paul would be waaaaaay at the top of my favorite person list if he got me a really cool set of wheels for my Av - anniversary or not!!
(need his phone number?

)

Donnie1 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 20, 2008, 08:44:10 PM »

My bad Blue. I guess I missed the tire and wheel section.

boilers94 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 21, 2008, 06:53:14 AM »

My OEM Wheels were White Letter out, but when I put on the new rims/tires I went with the Black Sidewalls. Pic below!

bluedevil · « **Reply #20 on:** June 21, 2008, 07:01:39 AM »

Quote from: boilers94 on June 21, 2008, 06:53:14 AM

My OEM Wheels were White Letter out, but when I put on the nrew rims/tires I went with the Black Sidewalls. Pic below!

There you Donnie! Perfect example. Letters in

Great pic b94

Donnie1 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 21, 2008, 07:03:58 AM »

Thanks all for the advice.

Looks good B94.

I'll probably go with letters in, for now.

boilers94 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 21, 2008, 07:07:35 AM »

"Thanks", BD and Donnie1!!!

Good luck with your decision, Donnie!!

MoAv · « **Reply #23 on:** June 21, 2008, 02:08:13 PM »

Dang your Av is sweet B94!! Those new wheels sure made a difference

And I agree - the lettering looks better on the back of the tire

boilers94 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 21, 2008, 09:28:06 PM »

Quote from: MoAv on June 21, 2008, 02:08:13 PM

Dang your Av is sweet B94!! Those new wheels sure made a difference And I agree - the lettering looks better on the back of the tire

"Thanks", MoAv!! You've got a pretty nice looking Av as well!!!

Donnie1 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 22, 2008, 10:30:43 AM »

Quote from: MoAv on June 20, 2008, 08:24:12 PM

I don't know Donnie - Paul would be waaaaaay at the top of my favorite person list if he got me a really cool set of wheels for my Av - anniversary or not!!
(need his phone number? )

You need him to buy you another set of wheels? Oh I got it, you need a winter set.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #26 on:** June 22, 2008, 10:42:28 AM »

Did you "present" her with the present yet Donnie?

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 22, 2008, 12:34:32 PM »

IMO, always go with black walls when you get aftermarket wheels that way the white letters don't take away from the main focal point of the wheels. I even turned mine in on my stock wheels means the tire companys are not paying to advertise for them. This just my

Donnie1 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 22, 2008, 02:41:48 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on June 22, 2008, 10:42:28 AM

Did you "present" her with the present yet Donnie?

No not yet. I'll have them put on Thursday and just bring it home and park it. I never tell her when I do things, I just do them and wait for her to figure it out.

The remote start was on for about a month before I told her.

MoAv · « **Reply #29 on:** June 22, 2008, 07:36:23 PM »

Quote from: Donnie1 on June 22, 2008, 10:30:43 AM

You need him to buy you another set of wheels? Oh I got it, you need a winter set.

Actually another summer set - someone

didn't put her winter wheels on, and the shiny chrome ones show the results...some pitting starting and one rough spot...

Main One · « **Reply #30 on:** June 22, 2008, 08:17:05 PM »

I always try to put my winter wheels on around veterans day.

MoAv · « **Reply #31 on:** June 22, 2008, 08:22:31 PM »

Quote from: Main One on June 22, 2008, 08:17:05 PM

I always try to put my winter wheels on around veterans day.

Believe me, mine will go on this next year too...

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #32 on:** June 22, 2008, 10:10:13 PM »

Quote from: Main One on June 22, 2008, 08:17:05 PM

I always try to put my winter wheels on around veterans day.

I usually put the stocks on around Halloween.

Main One · « **Reply #33 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:50:25 AM »

Veterans day is usually pretty safe in southern Indiana. If I were planning to drive up to Chicago which I have been doing for work occasionally these days, I would try to get them on by Halloween. Since I have a work holiday on veterans day, it makes doing it then a good time if the weather is nice that day. If not, I shoot for the following weekend.

Since my non-winter tires have a Tire Rack snow and ice rating of "Non-Applicable", I'm more motivated to get the stock wheels with M&S tires back on before the winter weather hits.

Donnie1 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 26, 2008, 12:19:47 PM »

Got them put on this morning. White letters in.

tdybr27 · « **Reply #35 on:** June 26, 2008, 01:01:40 PM »

MoAv · « **Reply #36 on:** June 26, 2008, 01:24:53 PM »

Ooooh - can't wait to hear how Gina likes those gorgeous wheels

Good call on the lettering in Donnie - looks GREAT!!

(And happy anniversary to you both

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boilers94 · « **Reply #37 on:** June 26, 2008, 02:32:01 PM »

Looks good!!

Just had my anniversary yesterday as well!! Made it to 14 years so far!!

bluedevil · « **Reply #38 on:** June 26, 2008, 04:08:25 PM »

Looks very sharp Donnie! Very cool.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 26, 2008, 06:37:34 PM »

Made a real big difference, looks real good.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #40 on:** June 26, 2008, 08:11:29 PM »

Good job, looks great

and congrats on the 20 year anniversary

MoAv · « **Reply #41 on:** June 27, 2008, 01:51:11 AM »

Well? Did Gina notice right away? What did she say?

Flint 4X4 · « **Reply #42 on:** June 27, 2008, 06:47:21 AM »

Quote from: Donnie1 on June 20, 2008, 06:15:41 PM

I just ordered some Helo Maxx 6's for Gina for our anniversary tomorrow. I know a corny anniversary present but that's the way I am. Anyway, should I put the whiteletters out or in?

Congrats, 20 years ? I prefer letters in but then I have black AR mojave teflon wheels.

There is no such thing as a corny anniversary present, forgetting your anniversary would be inexcusable. Ours was 21 years yesterday and I left work early as a surprise and brought her home three bags of olde fashion licorice ! Wendy loves her '94 S10 Chevy truck, I could have just bought her something for her truck or new underwear and she'd be happy.

btw- nice wheels and keep on modding

Donnie1 · « **Reply #43 on:** June 27, 2008, 09:15:55 AM »

Quote from: MoAv on June 27, 2008, 01:51:11 AM

Well? Did Gina notice right away? What did she say?

Thanks all.

No she didn't notice at first. I had to make up an excuse for her to come up to Lowes and switch out vehicles. The kids knew about it so they came with her. It took my son saying something about how clean the wheels looked for her to even notice. At first she was pissed saying we can't afford it, I said too late they are used now and they won't take them back. I said fine if you don't think so, I'll put them on my truck. Needless to say, they are still on her Av.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #44 on:** June 27, 2008, 09:27:26 AM »

NICE!

boilers94 · « **Reply #45 on:** June 27, 2008, 11:55:03 AM »

Good news! Glad she liked them!

Author Topic: Need Tire Advice***They're On******** (Read 3781 times)

Author Topic: Need Tire Advice*They're On****** (Read 3781 times)