Some Advice

**Eddieg711** · 03-22-2017, 09:31 AM

So guys after about a good year or so of saving up my money, I have finally saved up to by myself a set of 22" rims with a tire package for my GMC Sierra. The tires that come I have read a bit about them and they seem to be pretty good tires. Now my question is should I buy these rims and tires for $1300 or should I just keep on saving my money? I do plan on keeping my truck till I finish school which won't be for another 2-3 years. What do you guys think?

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**custmsprty** · 03-22-2017, 09:35 AM

Start a Roth IRA with it.

**Eddieg711** · 03-22-2017, 09:44 AM

For me i feel that the last step to complete my truck would be these rims and from there on all I can focus on would be making sure my truck stays in good condition. After this I do plan on saving my money back up.

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**Eddieg711** · 03-22-2017, 09:47 AM

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**FUNX650** · 03-22-2017, 09:59 AM

If you DO need new tires:
get them (Safety First).
But buy them to fit the original
equipment (OEM) wheels.

Please, for goodness' sake, forget
about those wheels that you posted.

Bob

**Eddieg711** · 03-22-2017, 10:08 AM

Man that bad ouch lol and well these were just some rims I looked into. I wanted to go the alternative route of just buying some rims of Craigslist or something but most of them are rims themselves and I'd need new tires which would be like maybe $400 short of what a new set would cost me plus I will more then likely keep my stock rims and tires for emergencies

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**fightnews** · 03-22-2017, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Eddieg711

So guys after about a good year or so of saving up my money, I have finally saved up to by myself a set of 22" rims with a tire package for my GMC Sierra. The tires that come I have read a bit about them and they seem to be pretty good tires. Now my question is should I buy these rims and tires for $1300 or should I just keep on saving my money? I do plan on keeping my truck till I finish school which won't be for another 2-3 years. What do you guys think?

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I don't know I hear there a real hassle with having to change them in the winter and everything

**custmsprty** · 03-22-2017, 10:12 AM

Take half of it and start a Roth IRA and take the other and buy new tires. You are young, you have the rest of your life for nice rims, vehicles etc. Time is on your side. You'll thank me 30 years from now when I'm long gone and you have a nice bundle of $$$$ in your IRA

**atgonzales** · 03-22-2017, 10:15 AM

Your Roth IRA will be around a lot longer than those wheels ever will be

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**yg1829** · 03-22-2017, 10:40 AM

Hey man, do what makes you happy. If getting wheels and tires for your truck makes you happy then rock on! But...do think about all your options so you can be happy with any decision you make.

One thing I will say is stay away from replica wheels. It's not worth your saftey or your money. The first wheel looks like a replica all terrain wheel. Buy a wheel from a reputable manufacturer. A lot of time these cheep wheels have finish issues too aside from saftey issues.

Bottom line is if your gonna do it do it right. Don't cut corners.

A really good set of wheels and tires is gonna be more than $1300. I bought a set in that price range before and the chrome was peeling of after a year.

I've been down this road before with customizing vehicles and I've told my self the same thing..."this is the last thing I need" well it never is. It's a very deep rabbit hole. So be careful. If you really only are getting wheels then cool.

It's hard to say if I could do it all over again whether I would or not. Would I save my money or build two vehicles. I really did gain a lot of knowledge from what I did. Which was more than wheels and tires but it sure would be nice to have all that money for a project vehicle now. When I sold those vehicles I never got half that money back but that's just the name of the game when you customize vehicles.

So again, do what makes you happy but do think about your future. I was young and would have never listened if someone told me to save my money.

Most important thing is to do your research and educate yourself on the things you want to do so you can make educated decisions. Make smart choices and you'll be good to go.

Hope I didn't confuse you more than help.

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