Tires: Buying used rims for 1997 Safari AWD van, steel rims, auto recycling


Question
I am buying new winter tires P215/75R15 for my 1997 Safari AWD van and would like to save some money by getting some used steel rims at an auto recycling place. How do I find the right sized rims? What are the things I should look out for when I'm inspecting the rims?

Answer
Take the rim off the car or have the junk yard check for you.
Look for the stamp size inside the rim ( where tire is, requires taking tire off ) or in the inside of the rim, side of the rim against the brakes.

Check your rim for bents or damaged.

Rims can NEVER be safety repaired!

It should be 6.5 x 15 rim.  However please check to make sure this is right.
John