statikuz Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Hey, I currently have 31x10.5 tires, and I'm looking for some new wheels. The stock wheels are 15x7, I know that, but would a 15x8 work just as well? What would be the difference? As long as the backspacing is close to stock, does it present any problems? Also, and this is probably a dumb question, but do all wheels have enough space inside the bolt circle for big hubs to fit through? [i.e. warns? =)] Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nufy Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 You have to specifically check the center hole as most chev / toyo rims will not fit over the hub. The bolt pattern / backspacing may be OK but its all pointless if you can't fit it on over the hubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 they only advantage is that on a 15x8 rim you are less likely to brake the 'bead' if you air down for some wheeln i run 15x8 for my 31x10.5, i think there good but the money you will spend on new rims probably really isnt worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted June 1, 2004 Author Share Posted June 1, 2004 Alrighty... one more question... what IS the backspacing for a stock 15x7r15 wheel on a 1993 Pathfinder? I've heard its around 4" or so, and is it true that as long as you're close that you're okay? How close is CLOSE? =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepRescueService14 Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Breaking the bead isnt a problem.... nothing starting fluid and a match cant fix! ...15x7s are fine for 10.50 tires anyways With the stock pathy lego wheels i fit 33x10.50s and all i had to do was adjust the steering bumpstops a little (rubbing on idler arms and radius arms) and... ta da... no rubbing! NO CUTTING OF FENDERS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingcool Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 they only advantage is that on a 15x8 rim you are less likely to brake the 'bead' if you air down for some wheeln i run 15x8 for my 31x10.5, i think there good but the money you will spend on new rims probably really isnt worth it Actually wider wheels make it easier to lose a bead when aired down. Stock backspacing is right around 4 5/8". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChromoTech Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 I made the mistake of getting 32X11.5 15 on the stock Pathfinder!! i already distroyed my fendersby using my sawsall. Now I have new Unique 15X8 15 rims with 31X10.5 15 BFG A/Ts much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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