Black wheels for H3

[mountainbiker]

Brett,

I have the Cepek wheels (all black) on mine. This thread has some pics of them. Here are also more resources for the wheels:
http://flashoffroad.com/catalog/orig...3/H3wheels.htm
http://www.detnews.com/2005/autoscon...F03-313860.htm

If you get a set put some anti-seize on the bolts (there are six long bolts that hold the trim rings on to the wheel; the others are short (still removable) but are for show). I'd also recommend getting a 90-degree valve extension for each wheel. If you get them direct from R.T.Cepek, he can hook you up with the extensions.

The wheels are powder coated not painted.

[stagger_lee]

Brett -

Why not not just drive off with your factory rims in place and purchase a set outside of dealership? They might say they are giving you a discount, but then over charge you for a custom wheel job. It might be nice to have an extra set of rims anyway maybe for some off road tires , or sell them private party on your own. 4wheel parts always has deals on tire and rim combos and and shipping is decently priced if you cant find a shop near you that will install, look into that too. Good luck brother! Post some pics of the new ride.

[texasmcse]

That is definitely an option. Will have to see. I'm going for the blacked out look ("murdered out", as Rob and Big say) and looking for some options on wheels. What is involved in painting/powder coating the stock rims? Anyone done that? I'm assuming you would need to strip the chrome or whatever paint was already on there, right?

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Have you seen the black "H3 tactical edition" wheels? I bet you could get your dealer to change out the stockers for a set.

[Urban Ops]

We H3 owners are so limited on wheel choices because of the backspacing. Thats if you want to do it right. I was quoted $80 per wheel to powder coat them black. You can get black steel wheels cheaper but, they're steel. Hard to balance. You'll spend more for forged wheels and again, your limited on choice if you want to maintain the proper backspacing. I have decided I'm going to put my money into the wheels that came from the factory. You can't go wrong with a factory wheel and it's actually less expensive than replacing them with new ones. As far as the process, you take them to a PC shop and drop them off and pick them up when done. They do all the prep work. If you have chrome wheels, there might be a higher cost. I'm not sure. I'm planning to get mine done when I replace my tires to save the hassel of breaking them down multiple times.

[mountainbiker]

eBay Item number: 170134168913

[H3slate]

Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

Have you seen the black "H3 tactical edition" wheels? I bet you could get your dealer to change out the stockers for a set.

I just saw a red "tactical edition" at the dealer. The black wheels are sick!!
It should be a "UAV" as Rob & Big would say.

[Pazzel]

I just got my second H3 tonight and I had the dealer get the stock wheel "thin spokes powder coated and they look awesome will post pics tomorrow

AV

[H3.007]

Greetings all,

I am looking to buy wheels for my H3 Adventure Package. I want to keep the BFG LT285/75R18s. Does anyone have recommendations for or - even better - photos for wheels that are primarily black with brushed alloy accents or solid brushed alloy accents as illustrated below?

I have been to all of the popular wheels sites but they don't seem to list the 10mm / 6-139 bolt offset.

Thanks!

http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=104

http://www.wheelsforless.com/images/are/6085.jpg