Another Wheel and Rim question

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Another Wheel and Rim question

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I want to put 30" tires on 15x7.5 Rims with the usual offset of 3.5-3.75"

With this combo am I going to have to trim the wheel wells? I would rather not trim if I can get away with not doing it but I don't want the tires to rub either. I would consider staying with a smaller tire if I have to trim, anyone have much experience at doing the trimming?

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Re: Another Wheel and Rim question

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30x9.5 fit really well, the only way they would rub is if the suspension is sagging like most Delicas you see after 15 years. Of course a slight crank of the torsion bars to level out the front end will help. With the torsion bar crank and 30's you shouldn't need to cut anything at all.
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Re: Another Wheel and Rim question

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As Ronin said, 30" fit fine but your offset might be a problem. Given it's a 7" wide with 3.5 or 3.75" you might rub a bit, especially if your torsion bars aren't cranked all the way up. Never seen 30x9.5", if Ronin said they fit well than I might be off the tracks???
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Re: Another Wheel and Rim question

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They'll fit no problem.

No 'may' get some rub on the fronts at full articulation on a turn but other than that it's fine.
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