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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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So I have an 06 HSE with 19s I was looking at off road rims that fit my bolt pattern however I am unsure if they will fit on an lr3?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/crr-3975834/overview/

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Cragar Soft 8 Black Wheels 3975834 with a 5 x 4.75 bolt pattern and they are 15inch rims and I was just wondering if they would fit?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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No way is a 15 going to fit an LR3. Some have been able to get 17s to fit, but they are a tight fit with V8 brakes. It might be possible to fit 16s with V6 brakes, but I don't know if anyone has tried.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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Does anyone know any brand that I can search of after market rims that they make off road tires for? I can't seem to find any se rims or they are hard to come by plus there are more options for 17s so if someone could direct me that would be great?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 05:22 PM
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Lucky8 sells a 17" rim specifically for the LR3 they have the right backspacing and will clear the brakes. $110 each and look almost identical to the soft 8. Give us a call at (716) 898-8153.

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If you haven't done a lift yet, and are looking for a larger tire ask about the proud rhino lift rods as well.
 

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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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This is perfect thank you!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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No worries, glad to help.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 06:22 AM
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Would any 17 inch off road tire fit and could the LR3 fit 35s or should I go smaller?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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You should speak with the guys at Lucky8 and see what folks have been using tire wise. If you go too tall, you may have to get with a lift kit, such as toddco or something along those lines.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by cgray11
Would any 17 inch off road tire fit and could the LR3 fit 35s or should I go smaller?
No 35's. Some have fit 33's and complained about rubbing. I think with the lucky8 wheels, those guys fitted 32s. They have some videos on youtube.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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32 is the tallest tire you can fit "comfortably." Quite honestly, it's the sweet spot for the LR3 under normal circumstances. If you have a complete EAS failure you'll wish you had 31s or smaller, but all things functioning, 32s don't rub with a 1.5" lift (many ways to do that) and you are not in the realm of getting out-of-range faults. Also don't need hardware to get that much lift.

32s under and LR3 are like 34s or even 35s under a solid axle rig. This is conjecture, mostly, but considering that the LR3 sports about 12.5" of ground clearance on 32s - due to the location of the diffs - I think it's a fair statement.
 

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