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Mickey Richaud

Mickey Richaud

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I know there's an earlier thread, but can't seem to find what I need to know.

I've got some 5.5" x 14" rims with 3/4" more positive offset (mounting flange is further away from the back of the rim) than the Rostyles. This puts the tire that much closer to the wheel well. Anybody know the range of choices for tires that will fit?

By the way, these are from a Mitsubishi, and believe it or not, the stock Rostyle center caps fit!

Mickey
 
With that much offset, I would expect 175/70 to be the tire of choice. 195/65 would be the maximum I'd run on the rim itself.
 
Thanks, Steve - that's helpful. I'm not too interested in going much wider than stock, but did want a bit more patch, and wanted to fill up the wheel wells without rubbing. With "only" 3/4" more offset, I was hopeful that I wouldn't be too limited.

Mickey
 
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