Yeah good point, I wish I had thought about that before I bought the wide 5 adapters with my brake kit...
This is not my set up but I have the same thing as far as the adapter...
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| Author: | myrddin [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help with wheel selection |
I am looking at some Douglas wheels Not 100% sure what size I need... I have 3x3 arms in the rear and so far stock BJ Beam up front (next years project). I wanted to know what you guys thought... 15 x 15 with 2 inch BS or 15 x 12 with 2 inch BS 15 x 5 with 2 inch BS or 15 x 4 with 2 inch BS Would like to find a deal if I could and am not in need of Douglas but like that style (Douglas/Centerline). I need 205mm 5 lug as well (Wide 5). let me know your thoughts please... if I do order online and I get a 15 inch deep wheel and I end up with a crazy wise rail I may not be able to send back. Also interested in beadlocks if I can find 205mm |
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| Author: | RaceBugg1098 [ Wed Aug 29, 2012 12:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help with wheel selection |
I dont think douglas makes a wheel NEARLY as strong as a centerline. I could be wrong. I would go with centerline! |
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| Author: | myrddin [ Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help with wheel selection |
How wide do you think? My buddy says better to run 4 inch wide rims with 33s or should I do 4 inch in the front with 10 or 12 or bigger in the back? I will have 3x3 arms with coil overs... Plan to do the arms and coils soon... I guess I could figure it out after? |
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| Author: | ridenrace6 [ Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help with wheel selection |
to start with tire size plays a big role in what width wheel you should run but i wouldnt run anything wider than a 12 or 14 inch wide wheel personally and then only if the tire was at least a inch or 2 wider (ive run rear wheels in 10, 12, & 14 inch wide and fronts have been either 4 or 5 inch wide) also with aluminum wheels especially douglas type wheels i would run at least 3 or 4 inch backspacing to keep from warping the center if its gonna be run in the woods |
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| Author: | A. Cole [ Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help with wheel selection |
I always thought Douglas were more for the sand. Go centerline, or take a look at the BTR wheels. |
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| Author: | myrddin [ Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help with wheel selection |
Thanks guys, I wasn't sure... Centerline it is... unless I find some bead locks that I can afford... I may go with the 12 inch rim with 3or 4 inch offset for the back and 4 inch wheel in the front... I have no tires yet as well so I am looking for both. but in no rush... just planning. I have a lot of work to do to get there... Any idea if I can rent a welder or do you know anyone I can trust to show up to weld shock mounts for the rear? I just got in some Fox Emulsion Coil-overs... and have new dual pivot 3x3 arms to install... |
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| Author: | RaceBugg1098 [ Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help with wheel selection |
I have a buddy in merango indiana that works on buggies |
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| Author: | myrddin [ Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help with wheel selection |
hmmm that is not far from me... 45-50 min... |
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| Author: | hillaholic [ Thu Aug 30, 2012 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help with wheel selection |
Why not go with weld wide 5 dirt track beadlocks with some wheel adapters for the rear? Most run 15x14x5. Can get nice used cheap, they only weigh 15lbs and can take a beating. |
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| Author: | myrddin [ Thu Aug 30, 2012 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help with wheel selection |
Yeah good point, I wish I had thought about that before I bought the wide 5 adapters with my brake kit... This is not my set up but I have the same thing as far as the adapter...
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