96pfinderSE Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I know this has already come up more than likely so just bare with me. Im look at buying some 30x9.5s soon. I was just wondering if there will fit on the stock xe wheels(yes i have an xe not an se error)? The tires have a pretty beefy tread with them so im not sure if it will rub on the stut at all. If some one could give me a reply i would much appreciate it. Possibly a picture also. <JUSTIN> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Not really sure about that, I'm still asking questions myself about tires. But about your username, you can ask a moderator to change your username. Then you can keep your rank and post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96pfinderSE Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 Well thats good to know thats the only reason i havnt changed i dont wanna be a newbie again. But i need to know an answer prolly by this weekend. Pretty sure ill get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowOSU Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Yes, they will fit. I've got the XE chromes and they fit fine with no rubbing or what not. Yea, they look beefy but the stuff under there ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwrounds Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I have a 98 SE, and have 31X10.50 on mine. They fit great. Only at extreme right turns does it rub. I am not sure if there is a wheel well size difference between the SE and the XE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowOSU Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Difference between SE and XE would be wheel size. I can't remember the numbers off the top of my head, but I think the XE wheel is a 15x6 or something to that matter and the SE would be a little wider. I also think, could be wrong, that the backspacing on the SE wheel is a little different as it tends to fill the fender flares better, that could however just be the width. Anyways, XE, go ahead with the 30x9.5 you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96pfinderSE Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 Alright appreciate it. Ive heard the xe wheels are 15x6.5 and the se wheels are 16x i dunno. I might just go ahead and by new wheels to have the tires stick out a little more. I dont like how they look all tucked into the fender. I dont know though. If I do that what would be the best backspacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_johnson Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 For the 96-99's, all wheels were 15" in diameter. The LE's and XE's were 15x6, and the SE's were 15x7. If you get new wheels (assuming in a 15x8), a backspacing of approximately 4" would be good. Check out some pics on the cardomain site of Vengeful on this board, he has wheels that are 3.75" backspaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I have a 98 SE, and have 31X10.50 on mine. They fit great. Only at extreme right turns does it rub. I am not sure if there is a wheel well size difference between the SE and the XE. I might be getting some of those. Dominators, I think Cooper makes them. You getting good gas mileage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96pfinderSE Posted February 16, 2005 Author Share Posted February 16, 2005 I saw a pathy with 31s today they looked bad im gonna go with that insteead of 30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96pfinderSE Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 Ok so now im leanin towards 31s. What backspacing would i need to make the rubbing minimal. Is 3.75 bacspacing ok? i Want the tires to stick out more to to kinda be lined up with the flares. The I saw had some that look good and lined up any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 The 31" Dominators were from Discount Tire. I went to Costco to see if there were any cheaper tires. I asked them about 31s and they said they wouldn't mount them if it was reccomended. I guess I'm going with Discount Tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I went back to Discount Tire and the guy that was selling me 31s wasn't there. I asked for them (31s), but they kept on telling me it was going to rub. I was really desperate for tires, since my Forteras were really bald and I'm traveling to San Diego. Frustrated as I was, I went ahead and got the 30s. I really don't feel satisfied, I still think 31s would fit nicely. Oh well, I hope these last long enough to make some cash for the next set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialsin26 Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 90SEVEN, I know what you mean. I did the samething, but in another 30,000 or 40,000 miles it will be time for a new set. And then I'm getting a set of 31's on black rock crawlers. The plus is my car will be paid off and then I can afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowOSU Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 The feeling is shared here too. Wish I had gotten the 31s but money did not permit at the time and now i want to wait till these wear out.. Start saving now for new wheels and tires.. hopefully get that OME done here soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Will the 31x10.50 tear off the fender? I don't have a lift, how hard do I have to turn for it to touch the fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosspbig Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 It should not tear it off, but it may rub a little at full turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 I called the next morning, and the guy I spoke to was really irritating. He kept saying that the 31s would tear of my fenders. Everytime I asked for the tires, he would repeat it. I kept insisting sarcasticly, that I wanted my fenders torn off. Before we hung up, he said, "Come down, we'll tear off your fenders." "Okay then, I'll be down." I went down but, I ended up keeping my 30s. Why? Since I already worked my last day. I need to keep as much money in my account as possible for my little family till I get to San Diego and start a new job. Thirty extra dollars would shrink my account. I know I could use that or gas for the trip. For my trip, I just spent money on new brakes. My brakes were about 2-3 CDs thick and was scratching my rotars. I got new rotars because of that. Then new tires, since it was bald. Oh well, I'll be getting the 31s for my next set. Hopefully I could afford them. Living on a budget blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowOSU Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Living on a budget is something that I think you have to deal with for the rest of your life. But I know what you are saying, the list of things I want/need grows faster than my measly checking account... Freakin tuition and books and crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96pfinderSE Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Im right beside you row. I think my want list is like 3000 dollars for stuff. But when you 600 a month for car insurance and car payment its doent help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Wow, I feel happy my truck is paid off. Woot for no more payments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowOSU Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Yea, that is one thing I am surely looking forward too.. if I took that 200/month for the truck payment and put it into my IRA.. I would be sittin pretty down the road. Or if I took that 200 and put it into pathy upgrades, that woudl be trey sweet too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Wow, I feel happy my truck is paid off. Woot for no more payments! Yup I pay my baby off this year. Can't wait. It'll be 3 years for us. :allclean: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Yup I pay my baby off this year. Can't wait. It'll be 3 years for us. :allclean: i got my 97 for 3200. paid off. yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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