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15" Rims on a H3? - 10/18/2007 4:06:37 PM

Cheesehead H3

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Hello all,

Curious to know if I am able to install 15" rims on my H3 (pending offset)? I understand there are dependencies, but wanted to know, in general if this is an acceptable fitment.

The reason I ask is that I have an incredible deal on some great offroad tires but they will only fit a 15" rim.

I am currently on the stock 16's (non adventure package).

Thanks all!

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/18/2007 4:12:10 PM

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Man, i don't know for sure, but i'd say no. I doubt they would fit over the brake caliper. Maybe you should check the clearance, there prob. isn't any. I'd check myself, but i got bigger rims so thats no good...

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/18/2007 6:06:53 PM

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i dont think so either,i think the caliper will hit......but i guess you could alweays grind it down,i just dont reccomend it

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/18/2007 7:14:55 PM

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Yep, the more I research this is not recommended!

Thanks all!

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/19/2007 5:50:21 AM

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Yep, the more I research this is not recommended!

Thanks all!

Good lord 16" looks to small on an H3. 15" would be a joke. Start looking at 20" wheels or used 18"OEM wheels.

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/19/2007 10:08:37 AM

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15's will not clear teh caliper, some 16's won't either. Wish they would, nothing looks better than a small rim and huge mudders around em,

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/19/2007 12:45:43 PM

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I think that might make a good "poll". What size rim do you prefer? My preference is a 20 inch. Not too big, not too small. Jus' right.....

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/19/2007 1:10:07 PM

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Even 20 will look small without the right size tires. I had 20's on my blazer and they looked too small let alone an H3.

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/19/2007 2:16:34 PM

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I agree this would be a good poll. I prefer 17's for that off road look or 20's for more street appeal. But that's just my opinion.

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/19/2007 5:23:26 PM

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anything over a 17 with a 35" tire and you have yourself a pavement pounder..just not enough rubber to be able to air down enough to do any wheeling. a 20 might be "just right" for a street ride but IMO is worthless on a hummer or any other 4x4.

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/20/2007 5:59:51 AM

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anything over a 17 with a 35" tire and you have yourself a pavement pounder..just not enough rubber to be able to air down enough to do any wheeling. a 20 might be "just right" for a street ride but IMO is worthless on a hummer or any other 4x4.

X2!

I prefer 16", but 15" would be nice on the H3.

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/20/2007 9:40:17 AM

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/21/2007 8:22:40 AM

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i think peoples choice in wheel size is a direct relation to your age the older guys like small rims and the younger you are the larger the rims you want ..................my preferance is 16 to 17 inch but i think the larger the rim the easier it would be to balance a large tire

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RE: 15" Rims on a H3? - 10/21/2007 9:32:16 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Shellback

quote:

ORIGINAL: importkiller

anything over a 17 with a 35" tire and you have yourself a pavement pounder..just not enough rubber to be able to air down enough to do any wheeling. a 20 might be "just right" for a street ride but IMO is worthless on a hummer or any other 4x4.

X2!

I prefer 16", but 15" would be nice on the H3.