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Nvbowtie · 10-25-2003, 02:01 AM

I just discovered tonight the rims I bought are 12" wide,

well to make a long story short, that's too damn wide

I was trying to mount on 225/70 to get a shorter tire to fit my 4" drop.

So, I have to buy new rims (4 so they match.)

In the mean time, I am gonna try and raise my front end off the tires (265/70R15) with adjustable coil spring spacers till I can buy new rims.

Imagine that I get lowered coils, just to raise later.

Will this work temporarily ya think ??
Any problems ??
Will it hurt the coils ????

low 84 · 10-25-2003, 02:09 AM

what kind of rims are they? the 12 inch wide ones?

Nvbowtie · 10-25-2003, 03:43 AM

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Originally posted by low 84
what kind of rims are they? the 12 inch wide ones?

Amer Racing AR-39

BaggedC10 · 10-25-2003, 09:06 AM

Aww, you don't want those wheels on your truck anyway, right?!

MylilBowTie · 10-25-2003, 10:27 AM

Those rims are discontinued.. It would be pretty hard to find some 15x12 rims like that. They all match even, might not ever be able to find those rims again ever. I wouldn't let them go to just anybody.

Just messing with the guys that want these rims. They do look pretty good and they are pretty deep

Jonboy · 10-25-2003, 11:04 AM

maybe you could paint up a set of rally wheels to get you by until you can afford new wheels. that would et it painted, and not mess up the fenders....

crackajacka · 10-25-2003, 11:50 AM

you could always buy these if you were closer

but there pretty cheap ive been told but then again i havent looked at for wheels in a long time.

*1FaastC10* · 10-25-2003, 02:41 PM

crackajacka, about $40 a piece, and look great on just about everything.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-26-2003, 11:33 AM

those american racing rims go for about $89 brand new in sears here so i know ya can get em cheaper elsewhere. $40 a pop with decent tires is a good deal ; if i wasnt in NJ id consider it but thats one long ride!!

Nvbowtie · 10-27-2003, 07:31 AM

Well I lucked out!!!

I went with a 255/60 and they fit the rim and the fender well,
so for now I can still run on my old rims.

Nvbowtie · 10-27-2003, 07:33 AM

Even cleaned em up,

Left is a few minutes of polish and right is a year in the attic.

10-25-2003, 02:01 AM	#1
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	When It rains - it pours I just discovered tonight the rims I bought are 12" wide, well to make a long story short, that's too damn wide I was trying to mount on 225/70 to get a shorter tire to fit my 4" drop. So, I have to buy new rims (4 so they match.) In the mean time, I am gonna try and raise my front end off the tires (265/70R15) with adjustable coil spring spacers till I can buy new rims. Imagine that I get lowered coils, just to raise later. Will this work temporarily ya think ?? Any problems ?? Will it hurt the coils ???? __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe Last edited by Nvbowtie; 10-27-2003 at 07:28 AM.

10-25-2003, 02:09 AM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	what kind of rims are they? the 12 inch wide ones? __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

10-25-2003, 09:06 AM	#4
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Aww, you don't want those wheels on your truck anyway, right?! __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

10-25-2003, 11:04 AM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	maybe you could paint up a set of rally wheels to get you by until you can afford new wheels. that would et it painted, and not mess up the fenders.... __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-25-2003, 11:50 AM	#7
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	you could always buy these if you were closer but there pretty cheap ive been told but then again i havent looked at for wheels in a long time. Attached Images __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

10-25-2003, 10:27 AM	#5
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Those rims are discontinued.. It would be pretty hard to find some 15x12 rims like that. They all match even, might not ever be able to find those rims again ever. I wouldn't let them go to just anybody. Just messing with the guys that want these rims. They do look pretty good and they are pretty deep

10-25-2003, 02:41 PM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	crackajacka, about $40 a piece, and look great on just about everything.

10-26-2003, 11:33 AM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	those american racing rims go for about $89 brand new in sears here so i know ya can get em cheaper elsewhere. $40 a pop with decent tires is a good deal ; if i wasnt in NJ id consider it but thats one long ride!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-27-2003, 07:31 AM	#10
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Well I lucked out!!! I went with a 255/60 and they fit the rim and the fender well, so for now I can still run on my old rims. Attached Images __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe Last edited by Nvbowtie; 10-27-2003 at 07:34 AM.

10-27-2003, 07:33 AM	#11
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Even cleaned em up, Left is a few minutes of polish and right is a year in the attic. Attached Images __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe



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