15" steelies and new tires

by **Marshall** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 12:04 pm

So after almost a year of owning my Patrol :dance:

- I've accomplished what I wanted to with my wheels and tires. The truck came with some chrome wheels, (off a 70s Jeep I suppose), and super wide 10.5" ballon tires. I found some 15" steelies on Craigslist, as close as I could match to the originals. As for tires, I was a little limited due to the 15" rims - but I found these STA Super Traction Bia Ply 78-15LT tires. I have the original spare, so I tried my best to match the dimensions and tread - a pretty good match... Here's how they look!

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by **BJA** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:25 pm

Looking sharp. Good choice. :clap:

by **mad4hws** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 4:30 pm

I was debating swapping out my wheels for wider ones and putting on taller tires. Have to say that your set up looks fantastic. I think I'll do the same with the Minion Missile....

by **mdawg4x4** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:55 pm

Great choice and looking good. That is probably going to be the tires I eventually put on my 63.

by **Marshall** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:10 pm

Thanks all! I'm pleased with how it turned out. The wheels have a nice inset as well, closer to original.

by **moore_rb** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 2:27 pm

Looks awesome Marshall...!

by **Coyote Patrol** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:05 pm

Very nice!

by **Mattbob53** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:57 am

I just picked up the same wheels last night of Craigslist. Glad to see there going to look good.

Matt

by **L60Boerne** » Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:55 pm

Patrolees,
I would be interested in all your opinions. I am looking at the 31.5 x 10.5 r15 BFG Mud Terrains simply because the 3 ply sidewall is so important where we Patrol. Question? With a 1" lift will my stock 63 wheel wells accept a 10.5" wide tire without rubbing under all conditions?

I'd also like any key words you used to search for that 15" steel wheels on Craigslist.

Thanks in advance,
L60Boerne

15" steelies and new tires

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