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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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right now i have the 17'' chrome rims on and good cond 265/65/17 high way tires on. this set up is awesome in the snow. but i do some offroadin in the summer. the truck is getting 2'' levelkit in front and 2'' in back.

i want to switch to another rim and tire for summer to be able to keep up with friends in their lifted jeeps. i was looking at 15x5x5.5 craiger rims but they have a backspacing of 4. would that not work on my truck? i plan on putting on 31 x10.5 or 31x12.5( can i run 12.5?) BFG a/t let me know what ya think the rims are $46 a piece and tires i can get 300 used in good cond.

or there is a set with 15'' american racing alum wheels and 31'' BFGS for 600 great cond. what would you do?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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depending on the bolt pattern 5.5 i dont think the 15 will fit. and the other with backspacing wont fit. try and find a set of used 16 inch 5.5 dakota rims, search craigs list or junk yards
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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the AR wheels are 5X5.5 is 600 a decent price for the rims and tires? and there is no way 4 backspacing will fit ?correct thank you any other wheels to look into?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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are ion rims decent? and does a offset of 3'' work?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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so i should look into 16's?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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i like the look of 15's but if it will worse for brakes ill look into 16's. thank you and does this look legit?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge...Q5fAccessories
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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I've looked at these before. The guy must have his own CNC machine. Don't know anything about them, but they look pretty bullet proof.
 
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