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205 65 R15

Discussion in '5 Lug' started by Mr.Schertz, Dec 15, 2012.

  1. Dec 15, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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    Mr.Schertz

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    I have the chance to pick up a set of four MB Alpina rims for dirt cheap but
     
  2. Dec 15, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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    Thats a 25 inch tire..... it would be like a car tire.
     
  3. Dec 15, 2012 at 8:56 PM
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    I might just slap my 225 70 15's on there. They still have some good tread. Working on getting the rims cheaper because I cant use the tires. We will see
     
  4. Dec 15, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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    Make sure those wheels even fit your truck.
     
  5. Dec 15, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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    will do
     
  6. Dec 15, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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    They'll fit.
     
  7. Dec 15, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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    You know the back spacing or the lug pattern? Not all five lug wheels fit all five lug axles. Not all six lug wheels fit six lug axles.
     
  8. Dec 15, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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    Well, I'm only saying because I have the MB wheel style and that I run that tire size personally, and have a 5 lug.
     
  9. Dec 15, 2012 at 10:00 PM
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    MB makes 5 lug wheels in 3 or 4 different bolt patterns and a half dozen different backspacings.

    And 205/65-15?

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    Now, understanding that your speedometer is ALREADY about 6% fast, these tires will move that up by another 8%.... When your speedo reads 70 you'll be doing only 60, but you'll still be racking up 70 miles every hour on your odometer.
    Nice to know that when you blow past your warranty, you'll actually have fewer miles on the truck.

    And seriously... the stock 215/70's look horrible in the wheelwells. Those 205s will look like little donuts.
     
  10. Dec 15, 2012 at 10:07 PM
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    Discount tire's site shows that the Alpina 15x7 5-lug (5x100/114) in 38mm backspacing will fit.
     
  11. Dec 16, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    Didnt pull the trigger. The guy still wanted $300 for the rims. I can get them brand new for $400. Still rim shopping
     

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