what after market wheels are you guys running ?? also what was the cost of the rims?? im looking to keep stock size or maybe try and find a 15" rim for cheaper tires. any reason not to go with 15" rims ?? also you guys with pics point me to them so i can take a look.. thanks, scott

 

[quote author=dieselcrazy link=board=7;threadid=12068;start=0#114138 date=1047343561]<br>what after market wheels are you guys running ?? also what was the cost of the rims?? im looking to keep stock size or maybe try and find a 15&quot; rim for cheaper tires. any reason not to go with 15&quot; rims ?? also you guys with pics point me to them so i can take a look.. thanks, scott<br>[/quote]<br><br>16x10 (4.625 backspace) Weld Stonecrushers.<br><br>Not cheap, 345.55 apiece from Les Schwab (not affiliated )<br><br>Isn't that just wrong, bigger rim = less rubber in the tire = more money.<br><br>closest shot I currently have.<br><br>phox<br><br><br>

 

I don't think 15&quot; wheels will clear the brakes on these trucks, not to mention I don't think anyone makes a 15&quot; wheel that is 8 lug.<br><br>John<br><br>

 

15&quot; won't clear brakes. Some of the late model 16&quot; stock mags won't fit earlier models w/16&quot; (or the other way around ???) I'm considering a set of Weld wheels and have been getting quotes around $275-300 ea. By the way anyone have opinion about whether to run 8 or 10&quot; rims with the 265/75/16 Michelins? I eventually may go a little bigger but I've only got 14K on these.<br>Tim

 

8&quot; is perfect for the 265 all the way thru 295s even the 305-70-16 will fit.<br>10s are too much,also the offsets on most aftermarket wheels really aren`t high enough.<br>On 01 &amp; up 5.5&quot;~6&quot; backspacing is what you should use/ problem nobody makes a cheaper (100~200$) wheel, you have to go to a Billet/custom manufacturer for correct offsets.<br>There are some 5' from Eagle Alloys and others.<br>Phoxs` looks great but now he needs flares to keep his truck clean. But he can check his tread depth while driving.<br> Looks Good Phox,<br> Danny

 

[quote author=danlit link=board=7;threadid=12068;start=0#114247 date=1047356396]
But he can check his tread depth while driving.
Looks Good Phox,
Danny
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Lol, even the rears.
They show up pretty well in the mirrors.

As soon as I remedy the rubbing problem I'm going to get some fender flares.
I see boulders being flung onto my windshield if I don't.

10 inch would be too much for anything less than a 305.
The look perfect with the 315's.

phox

 

If there rubbing @ the back side when turned, you can move the adjusters on the lower arms at the axle to roll the bottom foward as in changing caster. do this while jacked at frame wheels off the ground, you`ll gain a 1/2&quot; it also make the truck go frieght train straight.= more caster. and doesn`t effect toe setting. If truck pulls to 1 side or the other that means you didn`t move (that Side) far enough.<br> Danny

 

[quote author=danlit link=board=7;threadid=12068;start=0#114252 date=1047357304]<br>If there rubbing @ the back side when turned, you can move the adjusters on the lower arms at the axle to roll the bottom foward as in changing caster. do this while jacked at frame wheels off the ground, you`ll gain a 1/2&quot; it also make the truck go frieght train straight.= more caster. and doesn`t effect toe setting. If truck pulls to 1 side or the other that means you didn`t move (that Side) far enough.<br> Danny<br>[/quote]<br><br>I was wondering about that offset connector on the axle side.<br>Kinda looks like you could loosen it, rotate it forward, and gain a little.<br>You would think the alignment tech would know about it though.<br><br><br>phox

 

15 inch wheels definitelly will not fit. Some are still available with the 8 hole bolt pattern, but these are mostly steel and used. American Racing makes wheels like in the picture. They are called &quot;OUTLAWS II. They even make a 17 inch OUYTLAW II that sells for about $50.00 I have 16 inch OUTLAW IIs on my '99 Ram with 285 x 75R 16s. They rub on the dealer mudflaps but only under extreme suspension travel and when wheels are fully turned.

 

Sorry I meant the OUTLAW IIs in 17 x 8 sell for about $150.00. I wish they were $50.00!

 

I had American Racing Outlaw II's on 2 of my previous trucks.<br>1974 Ford F250 (8 lug) and 1988 Toyota PU (6 lug)<br><br>I really liked them, but since they are cast instead of forged, I wasn't sure they could handle the front end weight.<br><br>The finish didn't hold up very well though, especially if not properly cared for, got dull and flaky.<br><br>That's why I decide to go with the Welds, similiar in looks and forged.<br>And the finish looks more permanent.<br><br><br>phox

 

I run SEC rims on my daulie. I happen to have a spare set if anyone is interested.

 

I just learned some dissapointing things about my truck. I am running the factory 16x8 rims with 305-70-16 tires. I wanted to upgrade to a set of 16x10 American Racing Outlaw 2s. When installed on the front of the truck they hit my running boards at about 1/2 lock on both sides. I then decided to try 16x8s, they hit the same spot at about 3/4 lock. All of this setting on level concrete. I am now staying with my factory rims for a while.

 

[quote author=Ryan link=board=7;threadid=12068;start=0#124234 date=1049480989]<br>I just learned some dissapointing things about my truck. I am running the factory 16x8 rims with 305-70-16 tires. I wanted to upgrade to a set of 16x10 American Racing Outlaw 2s. When installed on the front of the truck they hit my running boards at about 1/2 lock on both sides. I then decided to try 16x8s, they hit the same spot at about 3/4 lock. All of this setting on level concrete. I am now staying with my factory rims for a while. <br>[/quote]<br><br>Yup, pretty much every aftermarket rim out there doesn't have enough backspacing (6-7 inch) that the factory wheels do.<br>16X8 you might be able to get by with a 2inch spacer on the front.<br>16X10 (what I have) the spacer won't quite cut it, and you'll have to go higher, which means higher in back as well (4 1/2 inch skyjacker going on mine as I type this)<br><br><br>phox