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  1. diymirage

    N50s

    Never mind me
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    ET question

    i am looking to replace the rims on my plow truck and i am a little confused (the stockers are long gone so i only got internet date to go on) what i found is that stock wheels were 18X8 with an ET of 40 the wheels i want to get are 18X9 with a ET of -9 if the wheels were the same width...
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    that time of year again

    i put new tires on the duster (small bolt pattern with small studs and alluminum slots) and wouldnt you know it...i forgot to check the torque before pulling them off i put them at 80 pounds right now, sound right?
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    275/60-15 tire suggestions

    I took the duster out for a spin the other day and noticed the steel belts are showing on the nitto 555s Im thinking i dont need drag radials again (i dont think i made it to the track once since i took the old N-50s off) and im just looking for an affordable street tire Any suggestions on...
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    snow plow tires

    ok, so this time i am asking a serious question (just for the record) right now there are 295/75-16s on the bronco, and they could stand to be replaced does anyone have any idea what kind of tires i should put on there?
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    using tubes as wheel spacers?

    hey guys, i want to run some wider wheels, and according to my calculations, the new wheels have 3 inches more of backspacing then my old ones so, to keep the tires out of the frame, i figured i could install some longer studs and cut some tube to use as spacers as long as all my tubes are close...
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    installing wheel studs

    hey guys i had a bit of adverse luck with my bronco today and i need some advice i lost a wheel, snapped off one stud and galled up the other four i going to replace them all BUT i do not want to pull the axleshaft out (it a rear one) now, there is enough room there with the backing plate...
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    not a mopar but...

    its got wheels, and they rub before i get to full turn (87 bronco, with 295/75-16s on rims with 4 inch backspace) would it be OK to install the fancy "bolt on" wheel spacers? im thinking a 2 incher, something like this? 4pcs 2.0" Inch 5x5.5 to 5x5.5 Wheel Spacers 1/2" Fit Ford Bronco Jeep...
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    small bolt pattern center bore?

    hey guys im looking at buying a set of wheels for the front of my 71 duster it has the small bolt pattern, 9 inch drum hubs and scarebird brake conversion i figured 15X5 would be plenty, they come with 2.5 inches of backspacing, should be good right? anyway, US indy no longer stocks them...
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    only running one wheel spacer?

    hey fellows i just got my wheels and everything in, and im good with the springs clearance on one side but the other side is too tight now, i dont like running spacers, and i would rather not, so could i run a spacer on just the one side (it is the passenger side) that is too tight ?
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    minimum clearance to springs?

    hey guys, i just ordered some 15X8 withs 4.5 inch backspacing with some 275/60-15s for my SBP 8 3/4 duster they clear the springs...barely im thinking of adding some spacers to ensure it wont rub on the springs during cornering BUT i dont want to add more then i need to, because i like as...
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    so about those new US indy slotted mags...

    im thinking of finally buying some new wheels, retiring the terrific looking 14X10s with N50s, and going with some 15X8s (im running a stock 8.75 with small bolt pattern...anyone know what backspacing i need for my 71 duster) MHT U10115805445: U101 Indy Cast Aluminum Wheel Size: 15" x 8" | JEGS...
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    wheel not fitting?

    (not sure if this belongs in tires, brakes or suspension, so please move it you do know) ok, 71 duster, origenally with a slant six and manual drum brakes and 14 inch ralleys i bought a used set of slotted mags, 14X6, small bolt pattern and had them installed today the guys who installed...
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    tread wear pattern

    I was under my duster today and I noticed an interesting wear pattern on the rear tires the inside inch or so of the thread was worn more then the rest what (other than smokey burnouts) would cause this, and should I be worried? tires are old mickey Thompson N50-14 inflated to 32 PSI
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    will an L60 tire fit on a 10 inch rim?

    I'm running a set of N50-14s on the back of the duster and they are slowly wearing out...one smokey burnout at a time I have not been able to find N50s anywhere, but a set of L60s popped up according to my chart: N50s fit a 9 inch rim, have a 12.85 inch section width and are 26.84 inches tall...
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    Can I run a 14x8 with 3.5 backspacing on the front of a 71 duster?

    A fellow member is selling a set of small bolt slots which I think would look great on Ginger (Ginger is a 71 duster) The wheels aRe 14x8 with 3.5 inches of backspacing Will these fit on my Ginger? And what tire size would be recomended?
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    Can I fit a 345/50-14 tire on a stock 71 duster?

    Hey guys I need some new tires on the duster and I'm looking at a set of mickey thompson n50s According to thier website, this is a 27 inch tire with a section with of 13.2 inches Any chance this would fit on a 71 duster with stock suspension ?
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    tire options left in 14 inch ?

    so I'm looking at a set of 14 inch rims for my duster the car is a 71, with a 408/727-8.75 and 3.23 gears I think 235 is the widest I can fit? some of the tires ive come across are hankooks, coopers, and B.F.goodrich is either of those better? or is there another option?
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