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235/75R15 problem

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235/75R15 problem

Post by bornstar15 »

before you ask ive done reasearch and couldnt find a def answer to my question im getting 235/75R15 tyres put on my sierra with stock rims and i went to bridgestone and they told me i need ot buy new rims which were going to cost me 100 bucks each, so i shopped around and i found another local tyre company that said they would fit on the stock rims no hastle wat so ever i was jut wondering if anyone has fited these size tyres on the factory rim (the one with holes all around it) thanks
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Post by Gwagensteve »

It is possible to run those tyres on stock rims, but it is not recommended - the tyres are too wide for the rim.

Whilst you may find a tyre shop that will fit them, technically, they're not supposed to and there are insurance and liability issues for a store that fits tyres outside of the recommended rim wdiths.

Some of the larger franchise stores are very reluctant to do anything outside of what the book says.

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Post by bornstar15 »

so will i have any problem with them? i dont want to be rolling a bead around a corner at 100km/h.... :!: or is it just a precaution like havn your sway bar connected in which 99% of zuk drivers dont?
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Post by Gwagensteve »

I can't really answer that - they should be fine and it has been done plenty of times before... but it's not a recommended fitment and will tend to crown the tyre, taking the centre of the tread out.

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Post by grimbo »

basically tyre fitters have a list of legal tyre/rim combinations and wont fit outside that range these days
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Post by lilzook »

i have 235/75/15s on my sierra, but i brought new rims at the same time. 45each for 15x7-12. the sunny rims look much better than the stock rims (with the holes). i couldnt wait to get rid of them. the extra width and offset has also made the car more stable at higher speed, which is a big plus!

just shop around and get rims at the same time mate, its worth doing.

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Post by alien »

look into the speedy desert rat wheels - about $55 - 60ea and tough as nails. www.speedywheels.com.au
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Post by bornstar15 »

so just wondering what other cars will have the same stud pattern? i know the f100 does but is there any others? went to two dealers today and they said around 80 dollars a rim for sunraysia just wondering if i can get them any cheaper as money is an issus at the moment, and also how are these speedy desert rats? after reading that article im a bit scared of them anyone had any troubles with there ones on a suzuki? thanks fellas
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Post by Pezooki »

I recently purchased Speedy 15x8 et-24's for my zook (running 31's). I have given them a fairly hard time so far and I am VERY happy with them. I WILL be keeping a closer eye on them after reading that article however....

As a side note, I was originally looking to purchase the Speedy 15x8 et-28's, but I found out that Speedy no longer stock that rim, and they are sourcing the wheels from different supplier... I wonder if this supplier change is related to the issue in the article???

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Post by Gwagensteve »

Just buy the speedys.

The bible lists all the 5 on 5.5" cars, but the offset and centre bore can be wrong.

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Post by bornstar15 »

all sorted got a set of sunraysia and tyres going on tomorow got out of it cheap on the side with cash got the sunnys for 55 each and tyres 165 so cheering
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all fixed

Post by bornstar15 »

got a set of firestone firehalks 30/ 9.50 look sick but need larger flares as the offset i got was a bit of an over kill but yeah not sure on the offset jsut asked for big and yeah i def got it any ideas on extending the flares? pictures and ideas welcome
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Post by Pezooki »

Do a search ^ for "Bunnings Flares". This is one of many flare options.

Pics of mine can be found here:
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic133 ... highlight=

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