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RabidPony
01/21/2012, 07:49 PM
Just saw these linked on another forum. Wish I'd seen them before I got the ones I have now. All three models on the site are awesome.

http://fnwheels.com

Riff Raff
01/22/2012, 05:52 AM
Hmmm; I can't say they make the perfect VX wheels, but they look well made. The style of the spokes with their outward bending curvatures remind me more of TRD (Toyota Racing Development) or Nissan OEM wheels and nothing like those that are found on Isuzu's. Personally, I think those wheels would look more at home and compliment a Toyota or Nissan and not an Isuzu. Just my 2-cents.

:bgwb:

JHarris1385
01/22/2012, 10:26 AM
Do you see a price(s)?

Ldub
01/22/2012, 11:30 AM
Do you see a price(s)?

Nope...:_confused

However, I do see something that makes me go...:_thinking

Diameter: 16"
Width: 8"
Bolt pattern (PCD): 6x139.7mm
Offset: 0mm
Backspacing: 4.5"

Their measurements don't add up.
In my world, an 8" rim width, with 4" backspacing = 0 offset...:confused:

pnwdawg
01/22/2012, 11:47 AM
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/buy-sell-trade/88562-16x8-konig-countersteer-offroads.html

Matte Black PRICE $700 Picked up (Riverside CA) / $775 Shipped FOR EACH SET
Anodized Bronze PRICE $700 Picked up (Riverside CA)/ $775 Shipped FOR EACH SET


I was planning on ordering these for my vx in bronze but the wait time was about 2-3 month with a small deposit and he needed about 5 people in the group buy before the process started moving. I decided on buying another set of wheels in the long run. I love these wheels though remind me of the volk te37

Riff Raff
01/22/2012, 03:57 PM
Nope...:_confused

However, I do see something that makes me go...:_thinking

Diameter: 16"
Width: 8"
Bolt pattern (PCD): 6x139.7mm
Offset: 0mm
Backspacing: 4.5"

Their measurements don't add up.
In my world, an 8" rim width, with 4" backspacing = 0 offset...:confused:


Sorry Dubster, but check the polarity of your batteries in your calculator. An 8" rim width, with 4.0" backspacing = Negative Twelve (-12) Offset. The posted measurements of the wheels are correct as stated; an 8" rim width, with 4.5" backspacing = Zero (0) Offset.

See "Offset Chart" in the link below:

http://www.readylift.com/t-tire-calculator.aspx

:bgwb:

Ldub
01/22/2012, 04:10 PM
Sorry Dubster, but check the polarity of your batteries in your calculator. An 8" rim width, with 4.0" backspacing = Negative Twelve (-12) Offset. The posted measurements of the wheels are correct as stated; an 8" rim width, with 4.5" backspacing = Zero (0) Offset.

See "Offset Chart" in the link below:

http://www.readylift.com/t-tire-calculator.aspx

:bgwb:

Well...if you say so, but take this from the link that you posted

"Zero Offset
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel."

Then YOU crunch the numbers.

Last I checked, 1/2 of 8 = 4.

Should not an 8" rim with zero offset have 4" backspacing...:_thinking

Then go back & give that chart another look...:smilewink

H3_VX
01/22/2012, 04:23 PM
No offense to anyone with a 99', but the best wheel for a VX is the stock 18's on the 00-01's. :)

yellowgizmo99
01/22/2012, 06:03 PM
the BS is measured to the outside of the rim, not the lip from what I can tell from the sites I have been looking at, not that I am saying that I understand it.

Ldub
01/22/2012, 06:43 PM
the BS is measured to the outside of the rim, not the lip from what I can tell from the sites I have been looking at, not that I am saying that I understand it.

That would explain the discrepancy...:yesgray:

Mile High VX
01/22/2012, 07:59 PM
That would explain the discrepancy...:yesgray:

And the BS...hahahahahahaha

Ldub
01/23/2012, 05:49 AM
And the BS...hahahahahahaha

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/0001_wheel_offset.gif

Yep-yep...my mistake.

Backspacing IS measured all the way to the inner edge, I whiffed that one...:mbrasd:

Sorry Riff, you were right.

Riff Raff
01/23/2012, 06:16 AM
No harm; no foal, Dubster. I'm glad you are part of our VX family, and your many "links" you provide to others has always been a time-saving asset to our VX community in search of answers. Thanx for your continued hard work and devotion. Cheers!!!

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