New wheels and tires

[H2BRUTE]

Six months of research, blogs, questions, shopping around and finally I got some great tires and wheels. At least I love em. They have completed the missing link in my vehicle even though I had 18" Billet MC2's and Nitto At's. I know the majority of you dislike Bling and I realize at some point there is too much, but being someone who grew up surrounded by muscle cars I tried to get a happy medium between bling and muscle, so I ended up with Toyo open country M/t's (37 x 13.5 x 22) and Moto Metal 950 22x11 chrome babies. The torsion keys had to be adjusted to handle the increase in tire size which makes my BRUTE look like it's got a lift (actually about 3") There is minor rubbing only on a right hand turn and definitely noise on the highway, which I am a little disappointed in, but then again if I want the look I've got to put up with a little noise.. I also had to immediately get an alignment as well. Thanks again for your blogs over the past 6 months regarding tires and wheels. These discussions are great, despite some of the sarcasm which I imagine is only poking fun anyway but you also learn a lot..I spent 4 hours this morning getting the BRUTE ready for pics, but as yet haven't had the time to take them. I will have them by the end of the day. I also recently had a digital display and beeper sensor installed to assist in backing up. I really like my video cam, but never really knew how far away I was from the vehicle. With the new sensor additon, It's a snap...measures you down to a foot..Really a great add for the bucks..Pics hopefully will be on their way in a few hours...Da BRUTE

[H2BRUTE]

Well, I'm trying to post pics, but can't find out where to insert and attach them...Help!! Thanks

[frenzy1]

post reply, then click on the "insert image" icon and copy and paste your image in there. Should work. There's also a test area in the forums (on the bottom), you can practise there.

[H2BRUTE]

Thanks. Here's a few for now..I'll try more if this works...

[H2BRUTE]

Pics just don't do these babies justice. They are much larger in real life and my truck is much higher..Here's a few more..Also included pics of the sensor.

[SnakeH2]

I'm not a blinger, but that looks great.

[H2BRUTE]

From a non blinger, that really makes me feel good...I appreciate the positive comment..I can't believe the stares now, more than ever..Just love it when a plan comes together..Can't wait to take it back to one of the dealers who quoted me a price of $7995 and said he would give me a deal at $6500...Of course the name on the wheel was Vogue, which is exactly the same wheel as the Moto Metal only with a differrent center cap. It sure does pay to shop around...Speed and Truck World, Ft Lauderdale is the place for me..Did it for $3710 incl tax..incl the 3" torsion key adjustment. Another $100 for alignment. Well under my original estimate of $5k.

[frenzy1]

freakin' great man !! Congrats !

[H2BRUTE]

Thanks guys for all the positive comments. I do agree that there are too many H2 logo's. As one continues to add upgrades, some that you added before now don't look so good. I am going to replace the license plate on the front...I'll have to reexamine the back and see what if anything can be eliminated..DA BRUTE

[DDWH]

Looks Great!

[H2BRUTE]

Well, I took the advice of Tomp and got rid of some of the emblems on the front. I do agree it looks better. Tomorrow is a big day. Getting wide fender flares added for zippo since place I had them done put scratches on 2 of my original wheels. Not sure if any of you have seen the Bully twin exhaust extension made to be installed on a stock H2, but I am getting 2 of them added with some minor modifications on my Bassani dual exhaust. I think it's gonna look really sick.. Will post pics hopefully after the install goes well..Da BRUTE

[H2BRUTE]

Well fender flares got added then I bought the Bully twin exhaust extensions and hiked up to my Meineke guy and he installed them for me..Makes me wish I had a supercharger..Maybe next year..Fender flares look good, but it was getting too dark for me to take a pic. WIll do tomorrow and post..Also here's a pic of 3 less H2 emblems on front..Good advice on removing some of them..Thanks DA BRUTE

[lennyrebel]

I like Bling and yours is especially sharp .regards The Rebel

[Bimmer9938]

[QUOTE..incl the 3" torsion key adjustment.][/quote]

So did you install a Truxxx level / lift?

[358ciHD]

Looks good!

[kalantar]

Originally Posted by H2BRUTE

The torsion keys had to be adjusted to handle the increase in tire size which makes my BRUTE look like it's got a lift (actually about 3")

How does it drive after adjusting the torsion keys. I am looking to do the same setup as you (13.5 tires) but a local shop says it handles like crap after you adjust them... Any truth to this?

[MVR 155]

Nice looking Rig...... you definately did a nice job picking that tire/wheel combo. I like a little bling as long as you still maintain the rugged look. Very nice

[H2BRUTE]

Hey, I'm surprised to see this post pop up again...Originally I posted it in May 07..Since then Brembo Brakes, Magnacharger, Volant air intake, Corvette servos, QTP exhaust cutouts..It hauls a__..As far as the ride goes, it still rides like a 747 in first class. However, when you kick in the S/C at slow speed the front end feels like it lifts off the ground. It doesn't, but it gets really squirrely and feels like it is all over the place. I recently drove it 250 miles to get some air brushing on it. I pick it up Tuesday, the 25th. I chose 2 color mixes of Harlequin color shifting paint..Now don't go crazy on me guys..As you know, BRUTE does the car show circuit, so I decided it needed a little more oomph..Last two car shows, I won best of show, trucks and a first place, truck..It's been two weeks in the shop getting painted, so I am getting really anxious to see it done. It will have 6 clearcoats on it. If it is nice I will post pics, if it sucks, then I take a really lot of heat. But I am optimistic..The artist is awesome..BRUTE

[8500lbs]

Cant wait to see some of the new stuff. This thing is really looking good. Hope it all goes the best for you.

B

[H2BRUTE]

Thanks bro, stay tuned..BRUTE