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Old 07-24-2010 | 02:30 AM
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I dont think i can return them since i got them balanced and their are weights on them. They will scratch if i take them off.
 
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Old 07-24-2010 | 03:34 AM
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Yeah your S.O.L. Once a new rim is mounted with a tire and balanced, ain't no returning at that point.

Really, congrats on wasting money. Just learn to do research first. If your lucky you'll get about $500 back of what you spent.
 
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Old 07-24-2010 | 09:15 AM
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Yep, cut your losses now. Even if you can't get rid of them and lose a grand on a lesson learned, you'll still be ahead of me at least 20x over on money wasted on vehicles through the years... LOL...
 
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Old 07-24-2010 | 11:01 AM
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here's the only pic i can find...


you can find a way better tire for less money...
 
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Old 07-24-2010 | 12:09 PM
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Here's how you make them fit: Remove the disc brakes completly. Weld a set of discs from a 1962 Rambler on the spindle (Assuming the bolt pattern is correct), then cut out the floorboard so you can stop using your feet.....

 
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Old 07-24-2010 | 04:59 PM
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Spacers are way to dangerous for a heavy truck anyway. Especially 2"!!
 
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Old 07-24-2010 | 05:17 PM
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why would u ever want 15" rims anyway
 
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Old 07-24-2010 | 05:38 PM
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Old 07-24-2010 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JOHNSN10
why would u ever want 15" rims anyway
Actually, I wish I could get 15s on my truck. You wouldn't believe the advantage you have off-road. Off road its all about flex and floatation.
You have a ton more sidewall to work with with say a 35" tire and 15" wheels than a 17" wheel. We basically laugh at guys who come around the hunting camp with 20" or larger rims cause we know the guy is clueless.
Large wheels look good, but are heavy, offer no flex, reduce your hauling and towing capacity and do not perform off-road. But they do look cool.

But it ain't happening on a newer truck, be it a Dodge, GM or Furd...
 
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Old 07-24-2010 | 05:39 PM
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hammer is correct ^
 



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