Yes, it's that time of year once again. The sun is out shining, the keys to your precious show ride are burning a hole in your jeans, you've read every truck-related magazine known to man for the past months, and now the feeling has hit. You might need to change the wheels and tires on your truck to something new this year, rather than the current set of rollers that might have adorned your ride for the past year or two. Well, I'm here to tell you, this is the single best issue you will ever read that specifically pertains to all of your new wheel and tire needs. Consider it the ultimate wheel-and-tire buyer's guide, with 101 brand spankin' new wheel designs, styles, colors, textures, fitments, etc., to fit even the hardest of hard-fitting trucks out there. (All you older Mitsubishi Mighty Max mini owners will know this.)
We've got something for everybody, from the hot-rod set to the bling-bling guy. So, whether its 26s you are after or just simple little puny 20s, there is sure to be something here that whets your appetite for new rolling stock. In addition to the ultimate wheel guide that Associate Editor Harley Camilleri spent the better part of a month working on, talking to wheels representatives and scanning the Internet, we also have another highly desirable and collectible flip-out poster from wheel giant Giovanna Wheels. This is the fourth poster in a series that we think will further differentiate us from our numerous competitors out there. And just like last month, when we shocked the automotive publishing world with our first double-sided poster, we are back at it again. Issue #9 is just the latest of our double-sided posters. Be sure to check out both sides. Or better yet, if you simply can't decide which cover to display, go pick yourself up another issue and then you simply will not have to choose which side to show off to the world; you can do both. Again, another first from the "World's Leading Truck Publication."
All right, so you purchased this issue and you really don't want to change the rolling stock on your ride. So, what other content is within these pages that even remotely appeals to you? Well, besides our ever-present multiple pages of feature trucks that should further help propel your need to dream, there is the massively tall Ford Super Duty cover truck on ridiculously tall 53-inch tires. We also present, with the help of our sister publication Diesel Power, one of the most comprehensive dualie truck shootouts ever seen. I personally think the results will surprise and amaze. Here's a little hint: The winner wasn't the one with the most power and torque, so put that notion right out of your mind and read the story. And for all you truck show aficionados that can't seem to get enough event show coverage, we've provided the Layed Out at the Park, South Padre Texas Spring Break Show, and Forbidden Fantasy epic events.
So, now what do you think? If there isn't something here for every truck enthusiast, well, I guess the entire staff of Truckin' has failed you. Maybe you should consider reading Maxim or some other wannabe automotive magazine that thinks it is hip and cool to show you truck trends without a single notion of what is cool. After all, only the coolest of the cool read the "World's Leading Truck Publication," for which we thank you. Enjoy the issue and let us know what you think.