I put 3rd gen wheels on my 2nd gen truck, now i have a question?
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I put 3rd gen wheels on my 2nd gen truck, now i have a question?
I love the way they look, however when i look at them from the rear, it looks narrow. So has anyone done anything to make it look better? Would spacers work? I have fender flares, so i could take them off, however i dont want to and the paint is scuffed under them from rubbing over the years.
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I just took off 3rd gen wheels on mine. I love the way they look, but wanted a little wider wheel, and the B.S. isn't right for our 2nd gen's. My right fr. tire nearly rubbed a hole through my brake line. Cooper 33x12.50 tires
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I have some rubbing issues with mine near full lock. I don't know what's different in the front ends from 2nd to 3rd. My dad has the exact same wheels I have on his 05 and he runs the next size larger tire (305/70) with no rubbing. I think modified H2 wheels are the way to go.
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I'm about to put a set on my 02 with those rims 265/70/17 , would I have rubbing with them ? I hope not , I also have fender flares and they are gona look narrow but they are going to just be my towing set. I'd like to see pics if anyone has any . Thanks
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3rd. gen. 265/70 Mich. on my 2wd 1998.5 2nd. gen.
3rd gen rim is wider and seems to be off-set to the inside
Outside edge of rim seems stick out the same as the original 6.5 wide rims but I may be wrong. No noticeable rubbing
Update: 2nd. gen 6.5 wide rim- 4.5" off-set to the inside.
3rd gen. 8" rim- 6 1/4" to the inside
3rd gen rim is wider and seems to be off-set to the inside
Outside edge of rim seems stick out the same as the original 6.5 wide rims but I may be wrong. No noticeable rubbing
Update: 2nd. gen 6.5 wide rim- 4.5" off-set to the inside.
3rd gen. 8" rim- 6 1/4" to the inside
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I run the 3rd gen chrome rims for winter wheels on my 98, they dont look bad, but will agree with flairs they stick in terrible...
I got Humer H2 wheels for next winter, gonna sell these 3rd gen chromies....
I got Humer H2 wheels for next winter, gonna sell these 3rd gen chromies....
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