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Old 12-04-2015, 02:22 PM   #1
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So I'm trying to make sure some rims fit that some guy is trying to sell me. He's got:

15 x 7 with 4 1/4 backspace 225/60/15 tires (front)

16 x 8 with 4 1/4 backspace 245/50/16 tires (back)

So I guess my question is would these fit and look good. I'm concerned about the backspace is my main thing. Any feedback would be great, thank you.
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Old 12-04-2015, 06:17 PM   #2
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Re: Rims and tires advice

First thing, does yours have the factory 6 lug hubs?
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Old 12-04-2015, 06:48 PM   #3
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Nope, it's been changed to 5 lug all around. And it's got the newer front end with A-arms.
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Old 12-04-2015, 08:26 PM   #4
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Re: Rims and tires advice

Unless someone on here chims in with similar wheels and back spacing I thing they would fit fine but I would want to slide two on and make sure they clear. Or you could take some measurements to see where the outside edge would be in relationship to your fender opening.

https://www.customwheeloffset.com/of...ng-what-is-it/
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Old 12-04-2015, 09:50 PM   #5
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Re: Rims and tires advice

Thanks for the feedback Sim6, I was checking out your 53' build and I'm really digging the look. Looking really nice, keep up the great work.
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Old 12-04-2015, 10:09 PM   #6
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Re: Rims and tires advice

Thank you sir.
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Old 12-14-2015, 02:40 PM   #7
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I bought the wheels and put them on, I'm diggin the way it looks now. Thanks for your help Sim6.
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Old 12-14-2015, 03:32 PM   #8
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That looks great! Good choice
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Old 12-14-2015, 03:34 PM   #9
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million dollar difference! it always amazes me what wheels can do for a vehicle.
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Old 12-14-2015, 05:23 PM   #10
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Re: Rims and tires advice

that doesnt even look like the same truck! looks about a thousand times better
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Old 12-14-2015, 05:29 PM   #11
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Thank you guys, means alot.
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Old 12-15-2015, 08:48 PM   #12
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Re: Rims and tires advice

Ditto what the others said. World of difference!!!

I just bought an unfinished project that is running the chrome reverse with moons as he was going with more of an old school look...after seeing the difference on yours, I think I will eventually change mine...after I finish the build...
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