14" wheels & tires on Sambar - no lift

**350v8s10** · 10-20-2008, 11:10 AM

Here are the MB 5X 14", 4x100 (and 4x114), wheels and the General Altimax HP 185/60R-14 tires mounted on my 2000 Sambar without using a lift kit.

My tire specs=

manufacturer = General
model name = ALTIMAX HP
catagory = Grand Touring All Season
size = 185/60R-14
tread pattern = directional
UTQG = 440 A A
maximum load = 1047 lbs.
maximum inflation pressure = 51 lbs.
tread depth = 10/32"
tire weight = 17 lbs
rim range = 5" to 6.5"
section width (on 5.5" rim) = 7.4"
overall diameter = 22.7"
revolutions per mile = 890
price (from www.tirerack.com) = $51.00

**350v8s10** · 10-20-2008, 11:40 AM

My wheels are MB 5X from Discount Tire Direct. I would not have known about them, had it not been for Josh (jtpc).

The wheels are 14", 4x100 & 4x114 (dual pattern), 5.5" wide, and a 35 offset,

Here is a link to the variety of 14"s available in 4x100 from Discount Tire Direct-

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...wd=14&bp=4-100

**Acerguy** · 10-20-2008, 11:55 AM

Nice post. That's the exact same size wheel/tire that I can run on my Toyota. Got a picture of your whole truck with these on?

**NorthTexasMiniTrucks** · 10-20-2008, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Acerguy

Got a picture of your whole truck with these on?

Terry, Those wheels look great! Like Acer said, got any full truck shots?

**350v8s10** · 10-20-2008, 02:05 PM

Full truck shots? Full Truck shots?

I knew I was going to get called on this. I am no good at poker either.

Being as how I didn't have sufficient disposable income to buy all 4 wheels & tires right now, I decided to buy just one wheel/tire and then do a photo feature using the one wheel/tire and just move it to the various 4 corners of the truck as needed for the write-up. I am hoping for another economic incentive from my Gov't to fund the remaining wheels/tires I need........

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**Mighty Milt** · 10-20-2008, 02:11 PM

there's always a chihuahua in the pictures!! my dog does the same... lol. good looking rims!

**350v8s10** · 10-20-2008, 02:23 PM

I took him for his first ride in the Sambar today. 5 feet forward and 5 feet back. We did this about 3 times. All I heard from him was-

WOOOOF! (translated to "AAAAIIIIIEEEE Carumba!!!!)
and
Wooof-woof-woof (translated to "Ondolay - El Grande Rapido" or "Here Lizard - Lizard - Lizard!)

Thanks for the nice comments. I have a great base platform truck to work with. It is just a matter of time to evolve it into something personal. Got to finish it sometime this year as I want a "Classic" also.

**oldsnowman** · 10-20-2008, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by 350v8s10

Full truck shots? Full Truck shots?

I knew I was going to get called on this. I am no good at poker either.

Being as how I didn't have sufficient disposable income to buy all 4 wheels & tires right now, I decided to buy just one wheel/tire and then do a photo feature using the one wheel/tire and just move it to the various 4 corners of the truck as needed for the write-up. I am hoping for another economic incentive from my Gov't to fund the remaining wheels/tires I need........

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that was really funny

you had me beleaving it too by spacing the pictures down...great job...toooo funny

**NorthTexasMiniTrucks** · 10-20-2008, 02:28 PM

Looks good Terry!

Looks like you've been polishing on the truck a little, too. I see the BMW is out as well! Nice riding weather now!

**NorthTexasMiniTrucks** · 10-20-2008, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by 350v8s10

Thanks for the nice comments. I have a great base platform truck to work with. It is just a matter of time to evolve it into something personal. Got to finish it sometime this year as I want a "Classic" also.

I've got a "Classic" truck on order - could be yours!

Unfortunately it's not a S/C, so you'll have to drive it on Sundays!

**Colin** · 10-20-2008, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by 350v8s10

I took him for his first ride in the Sambar today. 5 feet forward and 5 feet back. We did this about 3 times.

I tried to bring my ~70lb black lab to the vet in the Sambar once. I left the passenger-side window down about half way so he could enjoy the breeze. As soon as I put the truck in gear and let the clutch out, he jumped out the half-open window and landed in a ball on the ground, then ran off as fast as his legs could carry him. I guess he knew it was time to get neutered.

Oh yeah, nice wheel/tire combo. Looks really familiar.

Colin

**jtpc** · 11-05-2008, 07:50 AM

Glad to see you got your wheels/tires safely in.

Let me know how it drives/handles now.

**Samurai9** · 11-05-2008, 08:50 AM

What is the advantage of 14 inchers over the standard 12 inch wheels? Granted, the original wheel/tire combination looks very puny on kei trucks.

Sam

**jtpc** · 11-05-2008, 09:00 AM

One advantage is you will be traveling at a higher speed with your engine turning a lower RPM.

**Mighty Milt** · 11-05-2008, 09:02 AM

for me the biggest advantage was a greater selection of tires. i liked the overal diameter of the stock tires for the gearing, but didn't like the width of it. i wanted a bigger footprint. for less money than stock tires would have cost to replace i bought used rims and new tires.