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Technical => Wheel & Tire Forum => Topic started by: James Buchan on April 20, 2006, 07:23:59 PM

Title: 6" Slick On A 5.5" Rim?
Post by: James Buchan on April 20, 2006, 07:23:59 PM

Is it advisable or should I get a pair of 6\" rims? (I already have extra 5.5\" ones)

Title: 6" Slick On A 5.5" Rim?
Post by: dannyboy on April 20, 2006, 10:31:27 PM

what brand?
are they 6s or 6ws...
i *think* the 6s are close to 6\" and the 6ws are actually 7\"
 

Title: 6" Slick On A 5.5" Rim?
Post by: Bruce on April 21, 2006, 03:08:18 AM

If they are Firestones, the ideal wheel is 1\" narrower than the tire.  6\" slick on a 5\" wheel.  

Varying it still works.  When Hans was playing with my slicks, he had them on 4

Title: 6" Slick On A 5.5" Rim?
Post by: James Buchan on April 21, 2006, 04:56:56 AM

the are 6s not the wider 6w's - good to know Bruce, Id rather ask dumb questions here than goto the mounting shop and look like a dumbass

Title: 6" Slick On A 5.5" Rim?
Post by: Matt Davis on June 13, 2006, 02:29:29 AM

They'll be fine. I used to run the reg 6\" on a 5.5\" Chromie. Worked killer!