Steel Wheels

[Redster]

Does anyone know where I could get a set of steel wheels to meet the MM specs? I would like to tone down the look and save my spoked wheels. Do I have to buy custom made steel wheels? What are the specs?

Thanks if you feel like asking my question.

Cheers

Rod

[bob6364]

There is actually a set of wheels and snow tires for sale right now in Parts for sale,if anything you can see what they look like.

[CRUZTAKER]

Does anyone know where I could get a set of steel wheels to meet the MM specs?

I cannot get into any details as I may not have all the right answers...but as far as steelies in our exact size...

NO. They do not exist.

[RoyLPita]

Unless you want to try the spare wheel from an 2006 and up Explorer with simulated 18" chromies.

[magindat]

Unless you want to try the spare wheel from an 2006 and up Explorer with simulated 18" chromies.

GROSS!!!:puke:


No, you will not find 18x8 5x4.5(114.3) 50mm offset rims in steel, but you can look now that you have the spec.

You can, however use the 16" CrownVic Police rims (CVPI) as many do for winter and at least one has done as a daily. You will need to shop tires that match the stock overall diameter/revs-per-mile/circumference.

[Marauder]

I cannot get into any details as I may not have all the right answers...but as far as steelies in our exact size...

NO. They do not exist.


No, you will not find 18x8 5x4.5(114.3) 50mm offset rims in steel...

Yes they do...sort of. Not 100% exact but they'll fit just fine without sticking out or rubbing the inside and according to BFG's website, you could use the stock tires on these rims since the rims are within the acceptable range for the tires. :)

18x7.5, 44mm offset (very close to 18x8, 50mm offset)
http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?wheelbrand=Wrims&wheelmodel=Universal+Fit+Steel
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/diablo1200/replica_universal_fit_lg_enlar ge.jpg

[GreekGod]

...Me likey, mucho!....just what I've been looking for! I hope Discount Tire can get them (?).

[B.C. Bake]

Can you use PI wheels and tires,? do they fit and does it mess up anything such as TC because of the size difference.:confused:

[RoyLPita]

GROSS!!!:puke:


No, you will not find 18x8 5x4.5(114.3) 50mm offset rims in steel, but you can look now that you have the spec.

You can, however use the 16" CrownVic Police rims (CVPI) as many do for winter and at least one has done as a daily. You will need to shop tires that match the stock overall diameter/revs-per-mile/circumference.

I beg to differ. I checked once on a 2006 Eddie Bauer with the steel 18" spare. It is also 18" x 7.5" . I just haven't tried it out on my MM for fit.

[magindat]

I'm still right! It's not 18x8 with 50mm.

However, they are an acceptable fit. Just doin my part to put the specs out there. Hope those rims work out for ya. I just thank goodness I don't have those snow problems here, in FL!!!

:D

Rich