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15" steelies and new tires

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 12:04 pm
by Marshall
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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Re: 15" steelies and new tires

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:25 pm
by BJA
Looking sharp. Good choice. :clap: :clap: :clap:

Re: 15" steelies and new tires

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 4:30 pm
by mad4hws
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....

Re: 15" steelies and new tires

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:55 pm
by mdawg4x4
Great choice and looking good. That is probably going to be the tires I eventually put on my 63.

Re: 15" steelies and new tires

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:10 pm
by Marshall
Thanks all! I'm pleased with how it turned out. The wheels have a nice inset as well, closer to original.

Re: 15" steelies and new tires

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 2:27 pm
by moore_rb
Looks awesome Marshall...!

Re: 15" steelies and new tires

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:05 pm
by Coyote Patrol
Very nice!

Re: 15" steelies and new tires

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:57 am
by Mattbob53
I just picked up the same wheels last night of Craigslist. Glad to see there going to look good.


Matt

Re: 15" steelies and new tires

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:55 pm
by L60Boerne
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