Going back to 15X7 help please?

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  1. Houa Thao

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    I'm looking to go back to 15's. Problem is that with the truck lowered, I find it very difficult to find 15's to work. So far I've found one model at les schwab with +20mm offset. Don't know if it will work or not. Tires will be 205-65-15. Was looking for +30-35 but not a lot of wheels in that offset. Mostly +40 up or +20 down. Any recommendations on the max or min offset that will work?
     
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    That link is very nice. Just hope the wheels don't cost an arm and leg.
     
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    I just want to confirm 0mm offset with 15x7 will fit. It barely clear and you will have to slow down on bumps and potholes. you will probably have to remove or replace the bolt that holds the plastic liner to be safe. I just got back from Americas tire shop. They did a test fit with 205-65-15.
     
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    you should run a 205/50/15 not a 65 sidewall. you will still have enough sidewall to give you a good ride and load rating. unless you want to run that big of a bubble sized tire...
     
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    I need to soften my ride a bit. My back is getting beat up driving tractors for 8hrs. I forgot to have them try the back for clearance. Anyone can confirm for me before I jump into 15x7 0 offset all around.
     
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    205/65/15 is what I have on a 15x7 rim.. Doesn't look massive but definitely not a lowpro..
     
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    What year is you truck?
     
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    77.. They're on jeep mesh wheels, not even close to 0 offset
     
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    Got a set of those in silver.
     
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    For what they are (Centerlines, spun barrels, welded centers, high load capacity for an aftermarket wheels), the prices aren't too bad. I think they're in the $250/wheel range...
     
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    I was looking to get some 15x7 weld draglites from summit racing but was wondering which backspace to go with the 3 1/2'' or 4 1/2''? the 3 1/2 says it has a -12 mm offset and the 4 1/2 says it has a +12 mm offset, which one do i get so the tires dont stick out of the fenders? this is the 3 1/2" http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wl...7346/overview/ this is the 4 1/2'' http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wl...7346/overview/

    Mahalos from Hilo.
     

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