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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 01:33 AM
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i have a 00 1500 5.9L, and I gotta deal on some American Racing 15x10 r15 Outlaw rims. I ordered some 33x12.5 tires, and I wanna make sure I can mount 'em up without any problems. I'm trying to avoid getting a lift right now, I just had to have the tranny rebuilt...any help would be great!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 01:47 AM
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i have 33's on my 1500.... no problems, they dont rub or anything... and look badass too!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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i think certain 15 inch rims made of certain materials rub on certain Ram brakes............... but i dont think its likely. just keep an eye on it.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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appreciate it fellas...i'll put up a pic when i get it done
 
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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I know on my 01, to fit a 15" id have to grind my calipers. Ive talked to people at every offroad shop ive been at and they all say the same. 15"s will fit, but if you have the same setup i do, you better expect to get out the grinder.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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My set of Amer. Racing Black steel wheels from my Jeep are 15" wheels and fit onto my Ram fine with no rubbing on the calipers. So there are some that will work with no modification. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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it depends when they went to the dual piston caliper up front. i'm not certain, it was either 2000 or 2001. the DP calipers rub on certain alloy 15's
 
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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well, i'm supposed to get the truck back tomorrow, so i'll just mount the bare rim(still waiting on the tires to come in) and see if it fits ...i measured the back of the rim from lip to lip it's 14 1/2" so now i'm just waiting to get the truck back so i can find out
 
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