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Old 06-28-2009, 11:00 AM   #1
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what is the size of my rim?

my rims are all rusted out, I am trying to figure out the size to order some new ones. It seems that every site I use for my other vehicles does not have an option for my truck on their site
I have a 73 cheyenne super 10 looks like 15in 5bolt rims are whats on there.
so would it be 5x100,x7?
also I would like to know how wide and tall I can go with a 15 inch rim.
I would like taller and a little wider with the rubber.

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Old 06-28-2009, 11:10 AM   #2
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Re: what is the size of my rim?

Billy the rims should be 5 lug on a 5 inch spacing between the lugs. They are more than likely 7 inch wide wheels. That should be the stock width IIRC. You can go up to a 31x10.50 use a 8 inch wide wheel for best results.
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Old 06-28-2009, 12:18 PM   #3
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Re: what is the size of my rim?

Bolt pattern is 5 on 5 inch or 5 x 127mm.
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Old 06-28-2009, 12:55 PM   #4
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Re: what is the size of my rim?

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Bolt pattern is 5 on 5 inch or 5 x 127mm.
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cool 5X 127mm X 7in?

Thanks for the help,....now what would be a meaty tire for this size?
I have been looking at the General Grabber AT2 for my tire choice, but want something in a tall and wide size for the rim.
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Old 06-28-2009, 07:15 PM   #5
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Re: what is the size of my rim?

A street tread tire that would look good on a 15x7 or 15x8 wheel would be a 255/70/15 . Tall and a little meaty . The 31x10.5x15 would be a good choice on a 15x8 wheel with an All Terrain tread . Are you looking for 15x7 wheels ? Aluminum or steel . I may have a set of 15x7 American Racing wheels for sale .
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Old 06-28-2009, 07:29 PM   #6
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Re: what is the size of my rim?

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A street tread tire that would look good on a 15x7 or 15x8 wheel would be a 255/70/15 . Tall and a little meaty . The 31x10.5x15 would be a good choice on a 15x8 wheel with an All Terrain tread . Are you looking for 15x7 wheels ? Aluminum or steel . I may have a set of 15x7 American Racing wheels for sale .
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I will probably be looking at the 15x7, if you have a good deal that might just push me over the edge....lol I am looking for an all terain tread so that I can take the truck off road....nothing major just like mud racing but something that wont get bogged down in a little mud

shoot me a PM with the details if you dont mind.
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Old 06-28-2009, 08:02 PM   #7
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Re: what is the size of my rim?

You would want to go with the widest tire for that sorta racing. You want something that will "float" on the mud. I would go for the 8 inch wide wheel. I have a soft spot for these wheels and they are affordable.

http://www.discounttire.com/product/...ni297.b.xl.jpg

Those are 7 inch wide but they are available in 8 inch wide. Then throw some BF Goodrich Mud terrain KM's on them. I got mine for 99 a piece they are great tires. I have them on a 08 Jeep 4 door wrangler.
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Old 06-28-2009, 10:04 PM   #8
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Re: what is the size of my rim?

if you want to double check and make sure what exactly you have tote one to discount tire they'll tel you for free..
and wider is always better! hehhehehe
so upgrade if youare going to spend the money
just my .02
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Old 06-28-2009, 10:07 PM   #9
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factory GM ralleys (which look great on these trucks) are 15X8. I like to run 275X60 r 15 on these trucks. they look great
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