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Old 05-14-2008
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OK So I have A Problem

I Have a problem i cant decide what size rim to get, i work for goodyear so price is not the issue, i dont know what siZe to get

15x8 or 15x10

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I NEED ADVICE WHATS THE BENIFIT TO EACH OF THE SIZES ????

PIC???
 
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depends on tire size
 
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well its only a 3.5" spindel lift and 1.5"front spacers so i think i can only run a 31 10.50 15
 
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Other than being able to run a wider tire, I don't see any other advantage.
 
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so ist not worth it to fun the wider rim huh???
 
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31 10.5 you will be fine on a 15.8 inch wheel same as a 32 but any bigger run 10s
 
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do you have an xlt or edge? your avatar looks like an edge, but your sig says xlt...either way with the spindle you can fit 32s, if you have an edge 33s...and go 15x8
 
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its an xlt but has the t-bar sup
 
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weird...cause nothing on your truck says xlt in appearance...no chrome, has flairs, has fogs, doesnt have xlt wheels...does it say xlt under the ranger badge???

aside from that you can go 33s with the spindle lift
 
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it does not say xlt or edge i know its wierd i thought the same thing
 
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I'm almost 100% positive thats a edge then, not a XLT. What's up with that ridiculous rake in your avatar? You can run 33s with a spindle lift, 31s are gonna look stupid.
 
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Yea dude thats an EDGE! They only made XLT's with coils.

Trent he probably just has the front suspension on there.

With that lift you can run 33X12.50's NO PROBLEM!!!

Hell I ran 33X12.50's STOCK lol
 
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their is no edge emblem on it its wierd

i didnt lift the rear yet but i wil i think
 
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Okay.. here is a picture for you.. this is a 12.5 wide tire, on a 15x8 wheel:

Sorry for the big size.. but the bigger the better!!! :-D







It looks jsut fine.. a wider rim will push the sidewalls out a tad farther.
 
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if you bought it used, im sure the previous owner just took off the edge decals...id recommend some chevy shackles to kick the back up a little but still leave you with some rake and go with 33s!
 
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