Opinions Wanted

Need some help here from all you people that see these trucks where you live. We dont get them in NZ so i'm wondering what sort of look most people go for when they own one.
First pic is what it would probably look like in NZ. People here would stick bigger 4X4 tyres on.
The second pic is of the low profile rubber, big rims which IMO dont really suit it to well (these wont be the rims i use in the pic, just using them as a guide line....Will use the ones that come in he kit.)
Or a third idea is these big 20"(?) that people have talked about....which will mean lowering etc.
Your opinions are needed :cool:
Personally i quite like the #1 look as thats what it would look like here.
Anybody have a good site that has these huge wheels if i order some??

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/229118DSCF0058.JPG

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/216463DSCF0063.JPG

What's the stock option?

IMO P-Man go with the Kranze's or something similar. the F-150 Lightning, while it may look like a rough and tumble truck, is actually a wolf in sheeps clothing. it packs something like 390hp under the hood, and is the world's fastest production pick-up (correct me if i'm wrong). so i dunno if it would like right raised up on off road tires.

The one in the first pic looks nicer in my opinion.

This is the stock rims here....
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/948243DSCF0066.JPG

the stock would still look better
i think

Originally posted by primera man
This is the stock rims here....
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/948243DSCF0066.JPGWhat size are they? ;)

Here's a few examples of hot lightnings :)

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/91849596859.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/97963994770.jpg



Stock chromers, with a 3/4 drop.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/187367124731.jpg

Originally posted by TheSyndicate
Here's a few examples of hot lightnings :)
Stock chromers, with a 3/4 drop.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/187367124731.jpg

I'm in love !!....you have hit the nail on the head for me !!

The 00+ lightnings are arguably the quickest production trucks in the world. SOME ppl will say that a syclone will beat one in the 1/4 mile (not 0-60) I personally have seen more consistant quicker times for the lightnings though.


IMO, the Lightning, on stock rims, with a slight lowering and stock ford flareside tailights (not altezzas, which are stock now on the lightning) and rollpan is the best form for the current F-150. Don't go with 20" wheels, they only look good on show trucks. The 18s look much nicer, just like I think the 16" rims look nicest on my real truck. Try to make this truck look fast, not flashy :)

Big all the way. You gotta go with the biggiest widest rims in your stock.
Where I live they ride trucks like that with big rims..20" and up!

I think you should put the biggest rims because it looks weird with small rims.

I think a big offroader would stand out quite well in your collection of mainly lowered streetcars. Instead of trying a lowering job, you could try a higher job..... I'd look for some bigger offroad tires then those puncy little ones you have in pic1, I'm talking like 33" Super Swampers. Try some of these tires on for size, I think it would look good. You could make a Bigfoot replica! http://www.revell-monogram.com/store/ModelResults.cfm?SubjectId=33&SkillId=0&ScaleId=0&TypeId=0&x=26&y=14 or the whole suspension from this http://www.revell-monogram.com/store/ModelDetail.cfm?Id=144&SubjectId=1&SkillId=0&ScaleId=0&TypeId=0&StartRow=1&FromSearch=1

IMHO go with stock or the Kranzes most performance trucks do not have big wheels and they dont make a good set that looks good on a lightning if you can find a set of wheels try looking for Pegasus Torque 2s. thats about as good of a cool looking wheels as you can get for that truck

I'm with L4L here. Raise it and put big offroad tyres on it! :)

I say lower it and put on some 20" rims. :) Here is a pic with 20" chrome stocks and lowered suspension.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/256541lightning5.jpg

Here is another one with aribag suspension.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/520372lightning.jpg

I noticed in the mainland, alot of people do what they call a "body drop" with air bag suspension. That way they can actually drag the frame on the ground like the second pic I posted. They cut the inside of the bed and the engine compartment to achieve the stance.

Here is a picture of the bed. They open it up so the wheels can tuck all the way up into the wheel well.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/322923bed.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/515847bed2.JPG

I'm diggin that lowered truck on the stock rims that Syndicate posted over all the other options. Having said that, how would it look on a set of Aoshima Equip 19"s? - try it out!;)

Everybody has been talking about these Hoppin Hydros...but are they really that big?? Heres what there web site says about them....

NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
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Lower Any Model Car by Adding Hoppin' Hydros' Slim 20's Talon...Big 20"
Collection with Ultra Low-Profile Tires and Chrome Rims.

FEATURES: Turn any ordinary Lowrider into a showpiece.
Fits all 1/24 - 1/25 scale plastic models, when properly assembled.
Rubber tires with realistic tread (4).
Chrome rims with 6 spokes (claw nail-style "Talon").
Pre-assembled together, ready for show.

INCLUDES: One Set of Slim 20's Tires with Talon Rims

SPECS: Total Diameter: 1" (2.5cm)
Width: 1/2" (1.2cm)



I have read that they are 1/25 scale. This size above is the same as what comes with the kit :rolleyes:

The total diameter includes tyre???
Somebody help us out opn this one before i order

I just measured a set of HH wheels compared to a set of EQUIPs; the outer diameter of both are the same size. The tires on the HHwheels are a little thicker. Here's some pics.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/201409whlz-3.jpg :)
http://http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/586813whlz-1.jpg
http://http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/589833whlz-2.jpg

Keep it low with the stock wheels. If you want a truck put on 33" swampers, get a Ram. Dont ruin the Lightning's appearance, please.

The Lightning is a 2WD performance truck that is lowered from the factory, the agressive front airdam is a street look and would just look wrong on a lifted truck. If you want something to lift, I believe revell has a kit of an extended cab 4X4 F-150

Originally posted by tonioseven
I just measured a set of HH wheels compared to a set of EQUIPs; the outer diameter of both are the same size. The tires on the HHwheels are a little thicker.



Thanks for the info and pic....you just saved me wasting my money buying some :cool: :cool:

big 20" !!!!