15" wheel recommendations?
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15" wheel recommendations?
Well, after hoarding and catching some good deals on the old 215/75R14 tire in the past, I'm finally going to have to bite the bullet for a different size. I no longer have any stashed away and I used my last one this afternoon. A couple of quick calls confirmed that all the local places don't have them and can no longer get them. Mail order is probably out also.
So, with that in mind, can anybody recommend a good-looking 15" wheel to choose from?
I've heard some from certain Jeeps look good, so to the people who are using 15" tires, what wheel and what size tire did you use? Photos would be nice also.
TIA.
So, with that in mind, can anybody recommend a good-looking 15" wheel to choose from?
I've heard some from certain Jeeps look good, so to the people who are using 15" tires, what wheel and what size tire did you use? Photos would be nice also.
TIA.
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Really? Can't find 215/75/14? What about the BF Goodrich radial TA? I still have several cars that run 12",13", and 14". What will we all do? The used shops around here never have 12" or 14" anymore. 16" is about it now. I still find a few 14" at the local junkyards.
I don't have pics, but I've seen aerostars with the 15" steel wheel, 5 lug Mustang wheels, Full size mid 70s-80s wheels...which I really like, and Explorer wheels. Our local custom/tuner/import/4WD shop sometimes sells the white or chrome wagon wheels for $25 each. If you could find some in a 16" size you would really be set.
I don't have pics, but I've seen aerostars with the 15" steel wheel, 5 lug Mustang wheels, Full size mid 70s-80s wheels...which I really like, and Explorer wheels. Our local custom/tuner/import/4WD shop sometimes sells the white or chrome wagon wheels for $25 each. If you could find some in a 16" size you would really be set.
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So why do you want to run a 15" rim? Unless you are upgrading to larger rotors and a better brake system, the 15" wheels don't really help with anything. You have to run a fairly low profile tire to prevent rubbing issues, and the low profile has an adverse effect on ride quality and the tires will have a greater tendency to wear down the sidewalls. If you want load carrying capacity, there are excellent tires for the 14" but in a 15" rim, you can't get anything that doesn't cause the potential for rubbing.
I have been through all that when I was looking at my options. 15" wheels just don't make much sense, because there are almost no benefits.
I have been through all that when I was looking at my options. 15" wheels just don't make much sense, because there are almost no benefits.
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225/60R15 are better for rought roads.
but no other advantages, some problems - yeah, to fit 235/60R15 I had to lift front end.
if you haul a lot inside van, look for ranger rims and use C (cargo rated) tires, less risk get them blown driving on bumps at high speed
but no other advantages, some problems - yeah, to fit 235/60R15 I had to lift front end.
if you haul a lot inside van, look for ranger rims and use C (cargo rated) tires, less risk get them blown driving on bumps at high speed
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The 225/60R15 does rub when you load it down. You can get a similar overall diameter tire on a 14" rim that rides even smoother too. The more rubber you get between the wheel and the ground, the smoother the ride will be.
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In a heavy truck (which Aerostar may be classified) you really want more sidewall height to accommodate tire compression from the potentially higher loads.
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Is this lift for the aerostar?
Where did you find it?
