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Originally Posted by Judge
Just an FYI....
I spoke with Heather a Rickson today. Had to leave a couple vmails but she called me back. Very nice and helpful person as well as knowledgable about the application.
The bad news is there is currently ~4 month lead time for the wheels. They are waiting for their materials supplier to give them an update so they can get a better handle on when they can start manufacturing more of the 17.5" wheels.
I am getting into their manufacturing queue now. My tires only have 3000 miles and I am trying to be proactive by installing a better load carrying tire so I can wait 4 months. I am also going to order a 7th rim to have as a spare in case I damage one and need a replacement given they are custom.
She also convinced me to go with a drive / steer tire combination. She said the tires are going to be scaled down 18-wheeler type tires so traction on surfaces like wet grass will not be great. I will either go with Toyo or Yokohama tires with the mud / snow rated on the back and the regular tread on the front.
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I hope you'll post a thread once you get them. I have been very interested in these...and have kicked myself for not doing it right after my blowout, instead of buying a whole new set of tires.
Anyway, I figure I'll probably do it in another year or so.... to be early based on the age of my current set...well, maybe.... if it's still lookin' like I'm going to keep it for a while longer....
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