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Old 04-20-2009, 03:37 PM
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Do 15" wheels clear on a 1998 1500 4x4? Reason I ask is, it doesn't seem to a be a factory option according to tirerack.com, however, fourwheelparts.com's guide says a 15" wheel will fit. I'd much rather get a 15" wheel if I can, because tires seem to be cheaper. I would be doing 15x8's. It looks like anything 10" wide would likely cause rubbing if I went with a 33" tire (be it 15x10 or 16x10) according to some searching on this forum.
 
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15 wheels will clear fine.

You could get 15x10 with out rubbing if you get wheels with enough of an offset, but 8" wheels will be fine for a 12.5" wide tire.
 
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15x10 3 5/8" backspacing 33x12.50x15

 
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also 10" wide wheels change the look allot!!

 
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hey u guys know what backspacing i need. I already have 33/12.5/17s on the stock offroad wheel and im lookin at rims but total nooob to backspacing and rims.
 
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According to MAjohns 3/58 for a 10" wide wheel will work just fine.
 
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Why dose he have to show me the wheels and tires only if I had the extra cash at the time. How are the mickeys doing so far? How many miles u got on them?
 
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i don't realy know prally 2,000 miles at the most still look brand new ride smooth quiet and are awesome in the mud. clean out quick and easy i will buy them again!
 



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