Finally found some wheels and tires for the girl

[MarkEkberg]

Finally found a set of 22.5's, all aluminum, with the right size rubber with all SS hardware for a reasonable price!!!!!

Too bad they are in NC and I am in NH but if shipping is too much it will be a nice ride down there to get them.


I hope I really like them, if not I am sure I can find someone who want them for their otr truck/trailer.

 

[MarkEkberg]

Forgot to say they were 2K shipped to me.

Anyone in the raleigh NC area willing to take a look at them before I send payment? I have a brother in law who can handle the money end of things, but knowing what to look for on something like this, not so much.

Mark

 

[MarkEkberg]

Well they were supposedly shipped on wednesday. Should get them next week. Will post pic's when done.

 

[MarkEkberg]

Received today. Boy are they big. After measuring, stock size is 31 inches tall. These 255/70's are 35 inches tall.

P O had diamond plate running boards and mud flaps. Those now need to go. Might have to massage rear of front fender a bit to prevent rubbing.

I thought all the rubbing issues would have come from the bumper? Nope all clear there. Too bad much easier to space bumper forward.


In trying to calculate rpm differences am I correct to do the following:?

35" is 11.29% larger than 31"

Is is safe to say that I will see a 11.29% drop in rpms across the board? If so I think I am at 1800 rpm at 65. This is with the 3.73 gears.

1800 x 11.29% is 203.22. Minus it from 1800 and I will be at 1596 rpm at 65?

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Where's the pics man?

 

[MarkEkberg]

No good pic's yet. Have a before and during for the right front. Will try to post.

I think this one is the before.

Trying to fit it in there. I think it will go. It will be close to rubbing with no lift.

 

[deeselfitter]

What are the specs on the Suziki i am seeing Mark.....year and size and is it for sale???

 

[MarkEkberg]

It is a 2000 TL1000R. Fun fun bike. It is a 1000cc twin. 130hp to ground. Lightening quick to 150, but then the inline 4's will chase it down.

I have agreed to a trade for a complete paint job on another of my cars. Cash is king, I am sure the guy would take cash v/s the bike.

Opps just looked at the pics. Bike in the back of the truck which you can't see is the TL1000R.

Bike in the pic that is taken apart is a gs500. Does not have many miles on it. Friends bike. We are having problems with high idle so intakes are off and he is looking for cracks causing a leak/

It is for sale, not much money would take it. He wants to get something bigger. Cosmetically bike is nice. Has a pipe and jetting.

 

[MarkEkberg]

Worked on it some more last night. Hard to find time with wife and kids for non repair items

First pic is front tire installed, running board and mudflap removed. I used a soft rubber mallet to massage the inside fender lip in a little just in case. You can see I still have the stock rear tires on at this point. Still sitting very level.

Second pic is the rear inner fender well that you need to trim. I used a pair of tin shears.

And last but not least the pass side is complete with all the road salt/grime included. I will have to remove and polish. I want 4 polished inside and out so I can do rotations once in a while. Right now this is the only configuration possible until I do.

And just to compare here is the drivers side awaiting install.

 

[MarkEkberg]

As you can see these do fit with no lift at all. Lifts might look nice, but they take away from the functionality of the truck.

So weird that this upgrade only picks the truck up 2", but it looks like so much more.

 

[mwilson]

Mark,

Those are hub piloted I see. Therefore I must ask if you torqued them...don't just use an impact. 450-480 ft lb. is the spec.

33MM socket size, right??

If they loosen it will trash the wheel and your adapter...

Just wanted to mention it.

 

[MarkEkberg]

Have not tq'd yet. I am using a 1 5/16 socket. Yes they are hub centered. Rear wheels went on center ring very hard.

I need to spec my impact gun. It might be able to do it for me.

 

[mwilson]

Ok, just wanted to make sure that you were aware of that. Those only have to be loose for just about a nanosecond before it all turns to scrap.

We sell a lot of rims, studs, nuts, hubs and brake drums because someone was going to "torque it later"...

My personal favorite is "My air gun will get them plenty tight!"..... Don't take that chance. See if a truck tire place would torque them for you if you can't get your mitts on a wrench that will handle it.

They look good and I am surprised as well at the minor change in the height.

 

[JR]

Were these wheels made for the Dodge hub and wheel bolt pattern?

450+ ft lbs sounds crazy high for for our wheel studs.

I thought that large of a wheel would look too big in the wheel well but they look great.

 

[mwilson]

Were these wheels made for the Dodge hub and wheel bolt pattern?

450+ ft lbs sounds crazy high for for our wheel studs.

I thought that large of a wheel would look too big in the wheel well but they look great.

No, this would be the wheel to the adapter nut torque that I am referring to. The adapter to hub nut torque would be a lot less.

 

[JR]

I kinda figured that, but wasn't sure.

Either way I like em!

 

[AH64ID]

As for the rpm difference look at rev/mile and not diameter.

OEM is ~635 rev/mile and 255/70R22.5's are ~569 rev/mil, or approx 10.4% larger. With the speedo on 65 you will be going about 72. There will be a 195rpm drop at 65 mph, from 1873 to 1678.

If you need more clearance up front you could look into slightly longer control arms.

 

[MarkEkberg]

As for the rpm difference look at rev/mile and not diameter.

OEM is ~635 rev/mile and 255/70R22.5's are ~569 rev/mil, or approx 10.4% larger. With the speedo on 65 you will be going about 72. There will be a 195rpm drop at 65 mph, from 1873 to 1678.

If you need more clearance up front you could look into slightly longer control arms.

I figure the od gear will change this as well? Compared to just doing a straight % change? I can reprogram for wheel size with the smarty. I am just trying to figure what my rpms will drop to using my brain.

I came up with a hair over 200, you came up with 195. I was close.
Thanks for showing me that way!!

 

[AH64ID]

Yeah it's all close. The % change will be the same regardless of gearing.

 

[AEdelheit]

As AH641AD mentioned, you can do 1/2" longer control arms and they will give you more clearance then a mild lift will, looks great.