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NOOB Wheel replacement question

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by EeeOrr, Mar 1, 2023.

  1. Mar 1, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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    EeeOrr

    EeeOrr [OP] Member

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    Olympia, WA
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    1998 Green Xtra-Cab SR5 2.4 Auto
    Mack Bulldog hood ornament with Light-up eyes.
    Howdy.
    I am hoping to replace the 14" steel spoke wheels that came on my used '98 SR5 when I bought it, but I'm having trouble sourcing some regular 15" steel OEM-ish rims that I'm certain will fit.
    I've found the correct diameter, width, bolt pattern and offset, and the center hole is a proper size, but the "fitment guide" on the seller sites say the wheels I've found won't fit. I get the impression that the seller sites (Wal Marche and Amazon, among others) don't believe that any 5-lug wheel over 14" in diameter belong on my pickup. I've run into this sort of mindset in motorcycle parts retailers and it drives me frickin' nuts.

    Am I out of line here? Should I just make my choice and purchase based on the specs instead of the fitment guide? All the local walk-in stores are no help, they source from the same companies and seem to have no motivation to think outside the box.

    Any help is appreciated and encouraged. I just want a set of four 15x6 black steels, 5x114.3/5x4.5, +41 offset, which I happen to believe look badass.

    Thanks in advance, folx.
    -E
     
  2. Mar 1, 2023 at 11:16 AM
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    TacoTyusday

    TacoTyusday Well-Known Member

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    I always used this website to see how wheel geometry changes from current to new. hasn't led me wrong yet
     
  3. Mar 1, 2023 at 2:15 PM
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    Discount Tire

    Discount Tire Tire & Wheel Specialists Vendor

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    @EeeOrr if your truck came factory with a 14" wheel, going 15" would give more clearance for brake calipers. The 4x4 model shows 15" factory so there should be no problem with fitment.

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    upload_2023-3-1_15-15-18.jpg
    Here is an option that I think meets your expectations. I hope this helps.
     
  4. Mar 2, 2023 at 2:30 PM
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    EeeOrr

    EeeOrr [OP] Member

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    Mack Bulldog hood ornament with Light-up eyes.
    Thank you, my friend, I snagged a set of four.
     
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