new member... 15x7 or 15x8

Discussion in 'Wheels/Tires' started by aircrook, May 3, 2011.

  1. aircrook

    aircrook Member

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    so if these tires don't work should I get 215/60 or 215/55's? I don't really want to drop the truck more than 2 inches. I do live in kansas so the roads have a bit more character :)
     
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    215/55 might be about right.
     
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    IronNam Grand Toyotaholic

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    Exactly which part?
    I agree on 215/55/15's
     
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    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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    Should be nice n wide but still a lower profile
     
  5. aircrook

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    well that didn't work...

    So maybe these wheels would work for someone... but not me.

    Day I brought the truck home... all $2K of her::)

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    And the test fitting 15x8.5 w/3.75 backspacing:doah:

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    But now you're my ex-girl 'cause I'm on with the next girl
     
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    So I found some 15x7 with 3.75 bs... So will this work?!
     
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    IronNam Grand Toyotaholic

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    i think these wheels are perfect!

    you can either roll the fenders or get 4wd ones :D ;)
     
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    aircrook, ill buy your sr5 fans center caps if you put other rims on!
     
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    IronNam Grand Toyotaholic

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    man i'd love to have my truck sit with that kind of fit ment. would be so sexy.
     
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    i had 18x10.5 +13 in the front and 18x12 +6 in the rear

    im daily on 17x8 +38(3mm spacer to clear center caps) 17x9+38
     
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    The problem is that these wheels stick out of the fender a good 2 inches. Less of a deal if anyone would stretch tires here, but it is impossible and I don't want to drive into the city. the problem here is not the width but that It is something like -32 et / 3.75 bs. I don't know if I could roll/pull the fenders enough with some 215/55's to clear. I also don't want to start putting different body parts on my truck for a set of damn wheels. I want them, but am confused about how this would work...


    Spoka, you truck is amazing in all iterations btw.
     
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    I would suggest rolling the bed fenders a little and putting on 4x4 fenders. It will have a sick stance with some awesome wheels. I would for sure be worth it. If not just throw some times on it and let it hang over a little.
     
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    When you guys say 4wd fenders are you talking the full metal panel or a plastic bushwacker type fender.
     
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    full metal panels...
    sorry :/

    215's on 8.5".... that's not too bad.
     
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    So if I just put tires on them and rolled the fender said to hell with it, would it rub like a b?

    I mean these things are going to stick out alot and I am not sure I am down with that... flush it one thing....
     
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    Depends on how low you go. I would say go with 4x4 fenders and roll them. Then put some streched tires on and stiffin up the ride and it should look sick
     
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    Here you go: 15x7 with 3.5 backspace (-12mm offset) 195/50 tires. 2wd fenders with rolled lips and a slight pull.

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    3.5" backspace sticks out .25" more than the 3.75" would.

    BTW, your truck looks like a nice find for 2g's!
     
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    [​IMG]

    that is the work euroline sl 18x9.5 +5 with a 15mm spacer
     
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    those wheels r sick!!!!! i love the euro style pattern. ya man something like that i would find some 225/40 or 215/50- thatll give u a impressive stretch with low prifle that can handle a rough road ( i live in the buffalo area, i should know lol) i run 205/50/15 and never hit rim.
     

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