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09-30-2007, 10:58 PM | #1 |
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What do I need to know for new rims?
Now that our dollars are at par ive been looking on ebay to buy some new rims for my truck. Will the newer style 6 lug wheels fit on? or is the center hole wrong? also are the offsets something to worry about I dont know about offsets or anything so I wouldnt know what im looking for
Jason
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09-30-2007, 11:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: What do I need to know for new rims?
I can tell you that the center hole is too small & won't fit over our hubs
I don't know about the off-set, but I think it would prolly bring the wheel to far in |
09-30-2007, 11:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: What do I need to know for new rims?
Make sure the lug nuts work well with the rim you choose for your truck. Getting to many different types can make for a headache.
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10-01-2007, 12:30 AM | #4 | |
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Re: What do I need to know for new rims?
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The center bores can be milled ( did it a lot for the nissan apps) but unless you're looking to narrow your track width I'd avoid them. Josh |
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10-01-2007, 02:27 PM | #5 |
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Re: What do I need to know for new rims?
thanks guys, so am I either looking at a custom set? or should I look for a set that would fit a 73-87 4X4 thats what my rallies are from right now and they seem to work great
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10-01-2007, 04:22 PM | #6 |
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Re: What do I need to know for new rims?
here are some pics of 2001 Suburban rims on my 69
Tire size p265 70 r16 Rims needed 1 1/4"spacers to fit and still rubbed in the back p-235 70 r16 had no rubbing I can get more pics if it helps
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10-01-2007, 09:16 PM | #7 |
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Re: What do I need to know for new rims?
thanks those are good pictures, now i just have to decide what I want to do
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10-01-2007, 11:06 PM | #8 |
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Re: What do I need to know for new rims?
Be careful with the spacers. they've made huge improvments over the first styles available but still a compromise for high horsepower or torque apps. If you do choose spacers get the billit aluminum ones that have a second set of studs. I have a set that I bought for my burb but never installed. The only snag I ran into was the studs in the spacers were 12mmx1.25 metric threads as opposed to the 1/2 stock on the burb. Decided against using the spacers for 2 reasons... 1 wanted them for something stupid ( install a spinner kit I got for free when I was a wheel salesman) and 2. wheels no longer tucked which was my ultimate goal ( layin frame)
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