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Old 10-13-2009, 04:07 PM
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Rim size .....how to determine???

Some low life stole one of tires w/rim from my 93 Aero. I know they came with either a 14x5.5 or a 14x6. Since I want all four to match how can I determine the size.

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most of the standard length came with 14 x 5.5 JJ steel rims unless it came with optional wheels

most of the extended length vans came with 14 x 6.0 JJ

will be stamped into the steel of the rim.

the rim width is important to match since it affects the roll over of the tires.
most tire shops don't like the narrow rims on the Aerostar, either 5.5 or 6"
also match the offset, 115mm from what i remember
 
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IS the stamp someplace visable with the tire installed?
 
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IS the stamp someplace visable with the tire installed?
It's usually on the mounting side of the wheel, so you may have to take the wheel off to see it.
 
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I run 215/70R14's will they fit on the 14x6 rim?
 
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Old 10-17-2009, 02:43 AM
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Yes, I believe that was one of the stock sizes that came on the Aerostar. I think that's what I'm running now because I could not get the 215/75/14 size that was original on mine.
 
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