Darth Emma's CGM 2SS/RS [COTW 10/11/10]

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by PQ

Ok. I've looked but can't find it.

What tires do you have?

Ah... back on topic... it is in the first post! (But so are a lot of other things).

Nitto 555-R Drag Radials 305/35-20 (rear)
Nitto Invo 275/40-20 (front)

on fabulous Forgeline SP3S wheels 20x9.5 (front) and 20x11 (rear)

[Darth_Emma]

Sorry, PQ... I was kinda excited about ordering my new truck today!

[Boost6924]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I ordered my new truck today. Should have it in about 6 weeks.

What a nice platform to have IPS make a single turbo kit for towing...
Congrats!

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by Boost6924

What a nice platform to have IPS make a single turbo kit for towing...
Congrats!

He he! I sent IPS Brandon a text message and asked if they'd put headers and a supercharger on it for me.

[Dr Jkel]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I ordered my new truck today. Should have it in about 6 weeks.

Em this is a great truck but it will be rough on gas, especially when you tow just so that you know.....I have one like this except mine is a crewcab and diesel...I love my truck.

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Although, I may mod the truck so it rides more level. It does sit a bit high in the back...

You do not need to buy anything to achieve this if all you are wanting to do is level it out a bit.....The truck should have torsion bars on it and its an easy adjustment....Just a note about that...if you use the torsion bars to raise the front to match the rear then it will affect gas mileage a little bit.

I did the torsion bar thing on mine when I put 33" tires on mine...the stock ones looked so little on the truck........then I lifted mine with a 6" lift because I wanted 35" tires....Luckilt mine still gets 18 on the hwy.

I know what you mean about cost...a new one like the one I have lists for 57000.00 and that is just crazy for a pickup truck.....but mine will pull down the house if needed.

[The Stig]

Em, you're a professor, invert it to run on bio-diesel

[Darth_Emma]

I know how trucks can be on gas. I've owned several V8 2500 trucks. If I still had to commute to work, then I wouldn't be getting it. But, there are times when it's convenient to have a truck.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Ah... back on topic... it is in the first post! (But so are a lot of other things).

Nitto 555-R Drag Radials 305/35-20 (rear)
Nitto Invo 275/40-20 (front)

on fabulous Forgeline SP3S wheels 20x9.5 (front) and 20x11 (rear)

I actually looked at a similar set-up cept with a NTO5 on rear. I was afraid to mismatch them but I think it will be fine since it's specific to a purpose. Can't run a DR on front so it makes sens.

I'm just feeling oozy bout spending 2100.00 on tires.

So I'm looking for a cheaper alternative. but still want meat in front. I was thinking bout something like yours but wider in front.

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by PQ

I actually looked at a similar set-up cept with a NTO5 on rear. I was afraid to mismatch them but I think it will be fine since it's specific to a purpose. Can't run a DR on front so it makes sens.

I'm just feeling oozy bout spending 2100.00 on tires.

So I'm looking for a cheaper alternative. but still want meat in front. I was thinking bout something like yours but wider in front.

I just used Nine Ball's suggestion.

The 555R tires are a bit better in rain than the NT05 tires (at least that's what I've heard), so I went with those.

I think the Pirelli P Zeros are actually a great all around performance tire and hook pretty well. That would have been my next choice.

[Darth_Emma]

Adams is having a 15% off everything and $5 flat rate shipping sale today!!! (Leap day only!)

Use code LEAP12 when you check out!

I ordered a bunch of stuff!

[SSE 4 2SS]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Adams is having a 15% off everything and $5 flat rate shipping sale today!!! (Leap day only!)

Use code LEAP12 when you check out!

I ordered a bunch of stuff!

Em,

My internet is so terribly slow I'm afraid to go back a page or two... What kind truck did you order???

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Em,

My internet is so terribly slow I'm afraid to go back a page or two... What kind truck did you order???

an awesome one.

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Em,

My internet is so terribly slow I'm afraid to go back a page or two... What kind truck did you order???

I got a Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 LTZ extended cab.

See?

[SSE 4 2SS]

Sweet,

Smaug and Co will make a really nice looking rig going down the road...

Camaro5 and Haulers Fest...