Wheel Offsets

[Grey Ghost]

Originally Posted by shanus05

grey ghosst, i think im in the same boat as your response to the triton. i have a 1990 maverick. ive just bought some tyres which came off a 96 model hilux. i was under the impression that these rims would fit as they are meant to be, to my understanding the same offset. the rears fit fine, the front rims seem to rest/rub on the brake calliper. do you know any way to fix this apart from getting new rims?? thanks.

Could get some spacers to bring the wheels out wider BUT A) its illegal and puts extra stresses on the driveline and B) with the wheels spaced out further you will find they are more likely to hit the mudguards etc when turned or the vehicle is flexing, so you're likely to damage something. My thought would be to (unfortunately) sell those rims, or try for a refund , and get a set suited to the Mav.
Brian.

[Chops_78]

Hey i am looking at putting 285/75/16 tyres on my GU wagon and gonna run a 2nd set of rims what rims should i look at getting??? as in offset etc??

[grit]

It's very difficult for a novice to determine the correct wheels required to suit a particular vehicle when they attempt to use 'offset' as the critical parameter. The specification is always dependant on wheel width which more often than not causes more confusion for those not proficient with wheel specifications. I recommend using "backspace" as the critical specification when attempting to find the ideal wheel for your particular needs. Firstly know the backspace of the stock wheel for your model and with the stock wheel on the vehicle measure any critical clearances essential for full articulation and at full lock in both directions. backspace is constant regardless of wheel width, so you should be looking at clearance to inner guard (or control arms, etc.). The other parameter is what width will allow the vehicle to articulate fully without hitting flares, guards or mudflaps, etc.

I'm happy to provide a graphic comparisons to show the effect of changing to wider wheels based on backspace alone or width at a specific offset.
When using offset alone, most end up with a wheel that will not perform as intended and in many cases live with this compromise as the cost of that mistake inhibits further correction.

[boogie74]

I'm hoping to get some new rims for my 74 series cruiser when I get the cash together.
I'm looking at 16x8 sunnies with - 34 offset. What are other cruiser drivers running?

[matscruiser]

Originally Posted by 1firefighter63

i have a leaf over 60 during articulation the tires rub on the inner surface of the guard ,i have negative offset rims .question is can order more depth an extra 20 mm will give me more flex less rub cheers

i need a set of of sunraysia rims with an offset so mt 33x12.5x15 wont rub on the rear in side gard

[zzzaggg]

does any one know if you can fit 32" by 11.5" or 12.5" tyres on a 2002 xtracab hilux 2.7ltr ifs with 2" suspension lift? could you use off sets to compensate for any tyre scrubbing inside wheelarch? thinking of fitting Maxxis Big Horn 762 s to my ute not sure how they will fit and tyre companys are not keen on letting you try before buy (fitting only)

[zzzaggg]

does any one know if you can fit 32" by 11.5" or 12.5" tyres on a 2002 xtracab hilux 2.7ltr ifs with 2" suspension lift? could you use off sets to compensate for any tyre scrubbing inside wheelarch? thinking of fitting Maxxis Big Horn 762 s to my ute not sure how they will fit and tyre companys are not keen on letting you try before buy (fitting only)

[UNL5HD]

zzzzagg you can definetly fit 32"s under the Hiluxes guards

[cowboydave]

Wow I am so out of my depth here, I was thinking of getting a second set of rims for off road with some cooper tyres but now I am lost and very confused. I have read this article and still cannot get my head around it. ( not very mechnical ) If any one has any thoughts or advise to share with me please do so I have a 2007 SWB NS Pajero bog stock.