1st Gen. Ram - All Topics Discussion for all Dodge Rams prior to 1994. This includes engine, drivetrain and non-drivetrain discussions. Anything prior to 1994 should go in here.

Just scored some 17x8 3rd gen wheels with grreat tires for $125!!!!

Old Apr 14, 2010 | 02:19 PM
  #1  
pwrtripls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,088
Likes: 0
From: Katy, TX off north Mason Road.
Just scored some 17x8 3rd gen wheels with grreat tires for $125!!!!

Since I took the nice 18" rims off the old dodge and put them on my Dmax I've been back to the stock 92' rusted metal rims. So I've been looking around for some good rims and tires to replace the rusted ones with.

Then this morning I found some stock 05' 2500 chrome rims with BFG Rugged Trail tires that look almost new for $125 on craigslist!!!!!

I'll see about mounting them up tonight and measure for what size wheel spacers I'll need. I'm thinking 1.5" for the rears and 1.25" for the front. We'll see tonight and I'll take pics.
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 02:25 PM
  #2  
Crossy's son's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,547
Likes: 2
From: Quinton, New Jersey (middle of nowhere)
I think you can run 1.5 on front and back. It'll look great. rbrettctd did this i think..so did a few others like schamram but he's 4x4 and you're 2wd.

Get some pics when you get them on
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 02:26 PM
  #3  
jimbo486's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,389
Likes: 114
From: Orange County, California
IIRC, 1.5" is the magic number.
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 02:57 PM
  #4  
pwrtripls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,088
Likes: 0
From: Katy, TX off north Mason Road.
I want them to run just about even with the funder wells, I cant stand for rims and tires to be tucked way under the truck.

Just looked at a bunce of pics, I think I am going with 1.5" front and 2" rear spacers. The front is a little wider stock and I want them to line up right. I cant stand the rear tires to be tucked in further than the fronts.
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:17 PM
  #5  
Rick 12v CTD's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,591
Likes: 11
From: Thunder Bay
Originally Posted by pwrtripls1
I want them to run just about even with the funder wells, I cant stand for rims and tires to be tucked way under the truck.

Just looked at a bunce of pics, I think I am going with 1.5" front and 2" rear spacers. The front is a little wider stock and I want them to line up right. I cant stand the rear tires to be tucked in further than the fronts.
Right there with ya. I've considered getting wheel spacers just for the rear because of that exact thing.
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 12:25 PM
  #6  
pwrtripls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,088
Likes: 0
From: Katy, TX off north Mason Road.
Originally Posted by Crossy's son
I think you can run 1.5 on front and back. It'll look great. rbrettctd did this i think..so did a few others like schamram but he's 4x4 and you're 2wd.

Get some pics when you get them on
I took a couple quick pics today. I still have a ton of body work to get it ready for paint, but at least i'm making progress. I also ordered some 2" spacers that should be here early next week. The pics are with them just bolted up and the center caps are sitting on the long lug nuts making them stick out right now, but with the new spacers on it'll fix that problem.
Attached Thumbnails Just scored some 17x8 3rd gen wheels with grreat tires for 5!!!!-diesels-002.jpg   Just scored some 17x8 3rd gen wheels with grreat tires for 5!!!!-diesels-003.jpg   Just scored some 17x8 3rd gen wheels with grreat tires for 5!!!!-diesels-004.jpg   Just scored some 17x8 3rd gen wheels with grreat tires for 5!!!!-diesels-014.jpg   Just scored some 17x8 3rd gen wheels with grreat tires for 5!!!!-diesels-005s.jpg  

Reply
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 12:28 PM
  #7  
pwrtripls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,088
Likes: 0
From: Katy, TX off north Mason Road.
The last 2 pics were added for fun. Since we all know each window sticker adds 10hp, then I have 30 more hp right there. LOL The last pic is my other toy/daily driver. I still love the old first gen and hope to get it into the condition I want so I can drive it more often. Plus when the Dmax is dead and gone we all know the old 12 valve will still be running. LOL

The rims on the chevy were originaly on the old 92' and looked awesome! One of these days I may buy another set to go back on there, and a set for the wifes H2, that way they all kinda match. LOL
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lgp9999
Other
5
Jan 7, 2008 01:57 PM
sakisaki400
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
23
Dec 31, 2006 10:17 PM
twvette
General Diesel Discussion
2
Jun 16, 2005 04:05 PM
Cummins600
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
3
Dec 17, 2004 03:44 PM
evernham
Other
2
Jan 18, 2004 06:21 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:38 AM.