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Old 11-16-2011, 06:34 PM
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What kind of rims?

I am looking into buying some new rims and get rid of the stock rims. I am running 31s on a 10.5x15 rim. Truck is stock height but plan to lift the front or get a 2" lift later.

I was looking on SummitRacing and saw a few that interest me.
But I really am looking to buy the rims but do payments on them BUT I don't know who will do them. I would need 5 rims.

Any ideas what will look good? I was thinking about going wider some BUT not to wide (thinking of MPGs a little bit)..just wide enough to stick out some.
 
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Old 11-16-2011, 07:46 PM
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You won't necessarily need to go wider with the wheels themselves to get them further outboard. You should look at shallower backspacing. Your stock wheels have about a 4.5" backspacing. Reducing that to 3 to 3.5" will push the wheels outward without having to without having to change tire section width. Be careful though because in pushing the wheels out from under the truck also makes them swing wider when you turn. So, wheels/tires that didn't rub the bumper, fender, or radius arms with the OEM backspacing may well start rubbing once pushed further outboard. Just take the time to get accurate measurements before making a purchase.
 
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Old 11-17-2011, 08:05 PM
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Also to add to what Greystreak said, check with local laws too. If a tire sticks out too much you may be required to run fender flares.

Heres a decent place to buy rims and they offer financing.

Home - Discount Tire Direct

You might also check the classifieds on here to find some wheel deals.
 
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:09 PM
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LOL, We ain't like most states. Georgia....we can have them wide; well in my area. No one cares, even the cops and state patrol has personal vehicles with wide tires.
 
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:15 PM
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So how wide does the rim usually has to be to stick out on a Bronco but not to wide to where it affects anything. Have you tried the credit stuff on here that lets you do payments?
 
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I can vouch for Discount Tire Direct. I buy all my tires from DTD. Great to deal with and they have the best road hazard warranty in the industry.
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:20 PM
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How quick is the shipping? I may sign up for the credit deal so I can do payments without using all my money up right now
 
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My Bronco has 15x10 wheels 3.75 back spacing with 33x12.50 all terrains. The tread sticks out an 1"past the fender, the bulge of the tire is 2" outside the fender. I have a 2 1/2" lift with no rubbing issues other than the bumper had to be spaced out.
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I normally get my tires in 3-5 days. If you have DTD mount and balance your tires and wheels I have no idea how long the wait would be. I'm sure they will tell you when you place the order.
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I have their credit card and have no complaints about it.

@94XLT That's a nice looking Bronco there. Did you order your wheels through DTD or elsewhere?
 
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4 wheels came from ebay and the 5th wheel came from Summit Racing.
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