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Old 10-05-2011, 02:43 PM   #1
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i am curious on what rims will fit 1 ton running gear ive got 16.5s but there not the best to drop tire presure due to popping the bead. but dose any one know the smallest rim i can run?
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Old 10-05-2011, 04:11 PM   #2
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Re: rims

you can run 15's if you grind your calipers up front and get the proper offset, otherwise you can go with 16's without any modifications
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Old 10-05-2011, 09:46 PM   #3
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Re: rims

I run 15's with alot of grinding to the front calipers. 16's are direct fit and can be aired down nicely.
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:29 PM   #4
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Re: rims

Depends on the backspace of the wheels. I know guys running customs with 2" backspace that didn't grind at all and others running standard 4" backspace that ground a bunch.
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:49 PM   #5
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Re: rims

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Depends on the backspace of the wheels. I know guys running customs with 2" backspace that didn't grind at all and others running standard 4" backspace that ground a bunch.
Yep same here just depends on how much work you want to do to make them fit on there.
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Old 10-13-2011, 08:54 AM   #6
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Re: rims

17" rims give you a lot of tire choices.
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