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Old 01-31-2005, 09:06 PM
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I was looking at the Tire Size chart but it only covers the 285/75/16 on a 16X8 rim

I am looking at these Rims

I am wondering since they are 16X8 will they fit with my 265/75/16 tires or do i need others. They have to correct bolt pattern, and since the auction says they fit my truck i am assuming factory back spacing but i will check. My factory rims also have 14mm Inset. I am not shure if that is the back spacing or not

That is all i know any help would be greatly appriciated
-Ken
 
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Old 01-31-2005, 09:38 PM
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A 8'' rim for a 265/75R16 is techincally a bit wide, but they should work just fine.

BTW, the link doesn't work for ebay items.

Ebay #7949536976

I looked at the rims, they should work fine, but could be a real pain in the behind to keep balanced right.

I generally frown on the use of "sticky weights" as they often like to come off in cold weather, and are a real poor way to balance a tire, IMO. Most of the time they are used as a last resort by most reputable tire shops.

Personally I'd try to find a rim that can be balanced with weights on both sides of the tire (I realize that it takes away from the look, but I'd rather have balanced tires).
 
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Old 02-01-2005, 09:10 PM
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Thanx for the info on the ebay link.

I ended up passing on them cuz the warrenty covers the rims that were priveously damaged(Before I bought it). Any one else that is interested i found that the 1010 tire site calc is a good tool.(Tire Calc ) Gives you the info about a specific tire and what rim sizes would fit in width.
 

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