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SeanIT72 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Wheels Hello everyone, I have a '82 280GE LWB with the stock 16x5.5 steel wheels. I am looking for a set of 15x7 or 15x8 wheels. I want to run 32x10 tires for a little more offroad traction. Any suggestions? Thanks, Sean P. | ||
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KERR Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Wheels why go down to the 15? is it to get a wider wheel? I mean they make a tone of 32 inch off road tires in 16's inch. | ||
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martin Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Del Mar, CA Isles of Scilly, UK Vehicle(s): 99 G500 95 E300D 95 R1100GS 06 K1200R Posts: 297 | RE: Wheels SeanIT72 - 6/7/2006 5:54 AM I have a '82 280GE LWB with the stock 16x5.5 steel wheels. Sean, I will buy your steel wheels from you. Please PM me with details and I will arrange the shipping. Thanks. Martin ..... (PM sent too.) | ||
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belosch Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: Wheels http://www.rubicon-trail.com/G-Class/wheels/start.html enjoy | ||
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SeanIT72 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: Wheels 16's would be fine, but I want something 7" to 8" wide so I can run a 10" tire. Can anyone point me to a good place to buy a set of 5? | ||
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sjtymko G-Class Photo Host Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Canada, AB, Sherwood Park (Edmonton) Vehicle(s): 2002 G500, 2009 B200 Posts: 511 | RE: Wheels I see a couple of options. You can stick with what you have and use a 235/85/16. This is around 32 inch or taller. Dave G. (Hipine) uses this size and has spoken very favourably of them. You can also possibly find a shop to replace the outter rim and keep the centres. This way you could put on wider outter rims and still have the EXTREMELY strong G centres. Paint them up nice and you are in business. Skinny tires aren't too popular in NA for some reason but they can offer superior traction in many situations, especially in shallow mud, firm uneven surfaces, etc. It all depends on your needs. I think this size comes with a pretty high load rating as well, certainly better than a 32/11.50/15 in most cases. Just a thought. Take care, Steve | ||
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