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Jun 5th, 2019, 03:22 | #1 |
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Amazon wheel option - 15x7” Legendary Minilite Repros
Picked up a set of these Wheels in silver on eBay https://www.cjponyparts.com/legendar...973/p/W1065-B/. Liked the look and couldn’t resist free shipping to Alaska. Had them shod with a side of 195/60’s, And fear that I may have taken too many liberties with the dictum of 7 inches at the widest. It is drivable, but the arm strength needed is greatly greatly greatly greatly increased. Will consider running for the summer season and then installing 5.5 or 6 inch wide wheels next summer.
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Jun 5th, 2019, 06:34 | #2 |
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Jun 5th, 2019, 12:01 | #3 |
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Love the look of these wheels... at least you might be able to save some bucks by canceling your gym membership.
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Jun 5th, 2019, 12:19 | #4 |
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Looks great. Don't know what tyre pressures you're running but try about 32psi all round. Also, get an alignment check and set a little bit of toe-in. Of course, suspension and ball joints should be good and well greased. Front lower, outer ones can get rather stiff. Idler arm bush also worth checking.
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Jun 5th, 2019, 18:16 | #5 |
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Vendor page
Couldn't pull these up on my phone while posting last eve - the vendor's page with the wheels in silver -
https://legendarywheel.com/product/lw80/ In general, pleased, but a radical difference from running the 4.5" wheels with 185's on them. Derek - will double check the wheel pressure. Have the bushings, dampers and bits to redo the front suspension - need to get that done and then get the alignment set. |
Jun 5th, 2019, 18:43 | #6 |
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185 on 4.5 isn't the best combo.
If you swap to the first series idler arm bushing made with brass and with a grease nipple it will be a hughe step forward. There is a conversion kit on the market. If you reduce caster it will be more easy at low speed. Doesn't run strait at high speed. Good luck, Kay Last edited by mocambique-amazone; Jun 5th, 2019 at 18:45. Reason: Not my natural |
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Jun 5th, 2019, 19:11 | #7 |
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No, 185's on 4.5" wide rims isn't the best combo, but it was a combination of convenience for the winter as I had the studded tires and needed something for the winter. It actually drove quite well, though was a bit balloony looking.
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