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Trouble locating 15x8" rims #774837 12/23/06 06:21 PM
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Fleabag Offline OP
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I am not sure why, but none of the automotive supply shops around here carry a 15x8" rim. They have to special order them in OR they are not listed in their books whatsoever!

I have been able to locate a salvage yard with 15x8 rims from a 84 GMC Blazer with the same 6 bolt pattern.

There seems to a small glitch with modern technology where a parts guy can not lookup a part that is not a factory option. Hell... they still have problems when I tell them I have a 87 Dodge Raider.. "a what?" .. try Mitsubishi Montero "I have nothing listed for that before 2001" .. try 84 Toyota Pickup, 6 bolt rims. "what engine size?".. who cares, find me some f'n cheap steel rims!!!! "Uh, I need a code to locate that item"..... oh nevermind << CLICK >>

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Last edited by Fleabag; 12/23/06 08:16 PM.

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Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims [Re: Fleabag] #774838 12/23/06 08:05 PM
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FYI 6 lug is ALLLLLLL the same EVERYTHING except dodge dakotas/durangos. Yota CHevy, ford, dodge, mitsu, nissan, mazda.... all the same.


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Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims [Re: LandRaider] #774839 12/23/06 08:21 PM
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Fleabag Offline OP
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I know that, you know that, but the kids behind the computers are using their narrow minds and unable to comprehend that there are more than a few ways to skin a cat!!

I usually look for people behind the parts counters that are A: not as young as my kids... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> B: not as old my grandparents as they can't comprehend why I am driving a foreign car and not a Chevy.
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But when you call them, you take your chances with who answers the phones!

Last edited by Fleabag; 12/23/06 09:33 PM.

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Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims [Re: Fleabag] #774840 12/23/06 09:02 PM
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Call a wheel shop. Do you know exactly what Back-Spacing you need?

You're going to want the whole wheel, and not just the rim BTW. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Should be an easy phone call to one of our 4x4 vendors.


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31's..Basically Stock
Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims [Re: LandRaider] #774841 12/24/06 12:46 AM
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sparkem Offline
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Get some 15x8s that fit a 4x4 Toyota. The hub hole will be big enough to fit over the mitsu hub. I told the guy Mitsu Montero when trying to find mine. He said they dont have anything to fit it. It was not in the computer, so I got some Toyota ones. Mine are AR 767s (American Racing) 3.5 years ago, they were $35 each.


I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims [Re: sparkem] #774842 12/24/06 03:01 PM
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Fleabag Offline OP
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Get some 15x8s that fit a 4x4 Toyota. The hub hole will be big enough to fit over the mitsu hub. I told the guy Mitsu Montero when trying to find mine. He said they dont have anything to fit it. It was not in the computer, so I got some Toyota ones. Mine are AR 767s (American Racing) 3.5 years ago, they were $35 each.


Thanks man, I will do some searching after christmas.


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Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims [Re: Fleabag] #774843 12/24/06 07:46 PM
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Procomp Rockcrawlers work as well, and look almost identical to the AR767s. I had em on my last truck. 33x1250 fits real nice on a 15x8 wheel. I *think* mine were 4.25" offset...

P


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Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims [Re: PHIL_] #774844 12/24/06 10:11 PM
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Fleabag Offline OP
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Thanks Phil. I will take what I can find, at a good price that is.


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Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims [Re: LandRaider] #774845 12/25/06 03:59 AM
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rxinhed Offline
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FYI 6 lug is ALLLLLLL the same EVERYTHING except dodge dakotas/durangos (AND New Ford).


Don't forget about International and older Ford & Dodge which used Budd style large 6-lug pattern...


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