235 tire on 5.5" rim?
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06/23/08 06:27 PM
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OOOPS! 1) Bought tires (235/60/14), 2) Measured rims (5.5"), 3) Found rims 1" too narrow than minimum recommended for tire.(6.5") Is this too far? (Mild SB A-body driver)
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Re: 235 tire on 5.5" rim?
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06/23/08 06:59 PM
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I ran 245-60-14's on 5.5in. rims for years on my Duster. They worked fine.
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Re: 235 tire on 5.5" rim?
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06/23/08 07:15 PM
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Thats good to hear. Thanks.
Anyone else?
If it aint broke, dont break it.
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Re: 235 tire on 5.5" rim?
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06/23/08 07:35 PM
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I had 225/60-14 on 6" rims, I did not like it. Max recommeded tire on 5,5" rims is 215.
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Re: 235 tire on 5.5" rim?
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06/23/08 11:17 PM
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Not enough rim width for that tire.
The places I priced tires at didn't want to go anything over a 215 on a 5.5" wheel.
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Re: 235 tire on 5.5" rim?
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06/24/08 02:26 PM
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I ran 245-60-14's on 5.5in. rims for years on my Duster. They worked fine.
me too. They are a really nice fit. Not tight at all.
I'm currently running 305 50 15 on a stock cop wheel. It was a pain to get on, but it works.
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Re: 235 tire on 5.5" rim?
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06/24/08 10:55 PM
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I wouldn't be doing any hard cornering with loved ones in the car.
i would...
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Re: 235 tire on 5.5" rim?
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06/25/08 11:48 AM
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You gotta love the 'net, 180° disagreement (as usual). I attended a seminar on rigging, hoists, chains, cables, etc some years ago. A question arose on whether someone could weld a hoisting hook onto an item instead of bolting it. After some discussion and naysaying from some 'experts' in the crowd, the final response of that factory rep was 'Do you think you know more about our products than we do?'. I'm sure this comment will anger the folks driving on this tire setup, but I would trust the tire manufacturers recommendations more than the heresay of individuals that may or may not have the same car, same vehicle weight, driving habits, judgment, etc, as you.
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16" x 6" Dodge truck wheel(s), from early 70s?, takes 9" dogdish - need for a research job so cheaper is better.
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