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Trouble locating 15x8" rims
#774837
12/23/06 06:21 PM
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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.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1 31's..Basically Stock
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Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims
[Re: LandRaider]
#774839
12/23/06 08:21 PM
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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. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />
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.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1 31's..Basically Stock
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Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims
[Re: LandRaider]
#774841
12/24/06 12:46 AM
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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.
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Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims
[Re: sparkem]
#774842
12/24/06 03:01 PM
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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...
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Re: Trouble locating 15x8" rims
[Re: PHIL_]
#774844
12/24/06 10:11 PM
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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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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...
1987 Raider - Roxy 1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl 1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy 2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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