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Shortbox wanna-be.
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada
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OK, Now what is the widest rim to fit under rear of these trucks? (part 2)
First off, thanks for the replies to the last post.
Now, I guess what I really need to know is what is the widest RIM that could be installed between the fenders and the frame on these trucks? I do realize that the bed would need some mods, and the maybe the bump stops relocated, etc. But I don't want to actually have to narrow the frame. So by any chance would a 15" X 15" fit under there? (with proper backspacing of course) The reason I ask is because there is a set for sale here locally. ![]() Any help appreciated, and any pics would also be appreciated!! Thanks! Reid repo1@shaw.ca
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Faster horses, yw, ow, mm
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Make some cardboard cutouts for a trial fit.....z
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
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A 15x15" wheel would physically fit but the gaps would be so tight that when cornering it would rub w/tire flex. A 15x14" would be the widest you would be able to go w/o touching the framerails & still not worry about tire rub.
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Shortbox wanna-be.
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Thats kinda what I was thinking. I guess I'll just keep my eyes open for some others.
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Join Date: Apr 2001
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Keep in mind that 14" wheel actually will measure 15" bead lip to bead lip. Double check the wheels your interested in & see exactly where the measurements were taken from as it's common to get diff measurements from diff people.
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creator of kong
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Kentucky
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REPO1, I dunno if ya got my mail about wheels or not, but a 14 would fit under mine, but a 15 I think, might be pushing it.........I was all worried about clearance on these 15x12's and when I sat the bed on there, it swallowed these wheels and tires up......almost needs to be bigger, I think...........I am going to just space mine out for now and see if that helps....
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