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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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wondering if anyone knows on a 2008 1500 big horn edition can you swap out the stck 20" rims for a set of xd rockstar 18" with 35" tires after a leveling kit is in?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Yes you can. There will be minimal rubbing at full turn.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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yea thats not a big deal, no to find a good deal on them, thank you for the info.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Try craigslist.org. I got my tires(37x1250R18's Procomp Xtreme Terrains) mounted on Procomp Rock Crusher Beadlock Sim Rims(18x10's), with over 70% tread in great condition, for $600. There are a lot of good deals on craigslist.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Just saw a set of 35's BFG All Terrains on CL for $200. Keep your eye open
 
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Welcome to the site. I will move this thread to the third generation Ram section,
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Just make sure the new rims you get if they're off somewhere like ebay or craigs list are a 5 on 5.5 bold pattern. Also, if you can get some rockstars since that's what you like with atleast 4.5" backspacing you'll be able to put on larger lifts later with no interference issues. Good luck!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Correct. Fabtech 6" lift requires 4.5" backspacing of the rim, otherwise upper arm hits your rim(happened to me)
 
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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You're pretty good ryde! I just wanted to make sure he didn't get rims that he would have to change out should he decide once he goes up he wants to go up a little more. I know that's what I'm wanting. You have an awesome truck tho bro.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Yeah.. I know it. Thanks, btw. And as for my case, I actually have 1.5" spacers on my truck, which also convert a 5 on 5.5 to 5 on 5 pattern. This is b/c the rims and tires when I bought them came off a jeep. The rims have almost no backspacing. 1.5" backspacers translates into about 4.5" backspacing for a rim. And my spacers also convert the 5 on 5 pattern of the rim, to 5 on 5.5 for my truck. Lol. When I buy my 40x1550's, I'm putting them on 18x12 dick cepek II rim's. (So I can remove my spacer/adapters)
 
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