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From: Alabama / Georgia
I figured as much... learn something new everyday :P as far as my freeze plug adventure today, I wouldn't have been able to tell you a freeze plug was part of a vehicle 2 weeks ago... or even know what it was in context to! Forgive my novice...ness.. :O
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From: Livonia,MI
Stock rims are 7" wide, and as your research has shown you, you need a 8.5-10 inch wide rim for that tire to fit right. Some tire shops might mount the tire on your rim but a good shop will not. Your tire will have a profound crown to it, it will wear your tires in a bad pattern etc.
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No the tire will not fall off, but if you hit a curb or somthing like it you have a higher risk of poping the tire off the rim or busting the rims bead area.
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Totally missed the fact you said I had a lot of weight on the rim... e.g. I'm burning something up rather quickly? Or undue stress on the system as a whole? I'm thinking about getting some new tires... I'm not looking to go offroading in a 2wd.. at least no without a winch... But I'm not sure if I want to invest the money in it or not... I'm still up in the air if I want to put the truck up for sale or not... (I have a feeling I want to continually switch vehicles... not sure why, especially since I have only had this for 2 months tomorrow)....
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Totally missed the fact you said I had a lot of weight on the rim... e.g. I'm burning something up rather quickly? Or undue stress on the system as a whole? I'm thinking about getting some new tires... I'm not looking to go offroading in a 2wd.. at least no without a winch... But I'm not sure if I want to invest the money in it or not... I'm still up in the air if I want to put the truck up for sale or not... (I have a feeling I want to continually switch vehicles... not sure why, especially since I have only had this for 2 months tomorrow)....
Keep the truck it looks great.
Last edited by merc225hp; Mar 5, 2012 at 09:23 PM.
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From: Michigan
I run 305's on my stock rims 95 1500 4X4. Mine rub the lower link at full turn. They don't wear funny on mine...
You can't put a 16 inch tire on a 17 inch rim ....HOWEVER, you can put a 17 inch tire on a 16 inch rim....but it will not stay there long :-)
You can't put a 16 inch tire on a 17 inch rim ....HOWEVER, you can put a 17 inch tire on a 16 inch rim....but it will not stay there long :-)