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Old 04-23-2010, 05:07 PM   #4
Ackattack
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Re: Eagle Alloys 225 Wheel

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Originally Posted by AusTx68 View Post
Eagle Alloy released a new wheel called the 225 with a 5/5 bolt pattern in a 20x10 (5.5 bs) and 20x8.5 (4.5 bs). The wheels look damn good and cost less than $300 per wheel shipped. I decided to give them a try. It took me a while to find a set. Finally found them at a place in Illinois http://www.deltatirequincy.com/?PageData=52657

I also called Summit since they sell EA wheels. They are not on their website but they will take a phone order. Their price is $100 higher than Delta.

When they come in I'll post pics and provide my opinion.

Those wheels look very nice.

One thing that I will note:
My rear wheels are 20x10 with 5.75" backspacing with a later wide 5 lug axle. With 315/35/20 and the airbags deflated I have <1/16" clearance to the inner wheel wells (sitting on airbag bumpstops). With .25" less back spacing these wheels on my truck would surely touch.

Now with a narrower tire it may not be an issue.

You may also have the same problem with the front tires too (there are a couple of variables there)

Just thought I'd pass on my word of caution if you are low and have wide tires.
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