Final advice needed

[JHarris1385]

I dont have any nearby shops that have 6-bolt rims in stock for text fitting....I live in Southern Indiana and there are not many shops. There is a pep boys (the largest around my area as far as automotive shops are concerned,) but they only display tuner racing rims 4&5 bolt rims and only about 7 are in stock of those. Im certain I will have to purchase the rims off line. I like the rock crawler set up to the one above. Not to incredibly picky I just am looking for a set under $500.....

[nfpgasmask]

I dont have any nearby shops that have 6-bolt rims in stock for text fitting....I live in Southern Indiana and there are not many shops. There is a pep boys (the largest around my area as far as automotive shops are concerned,) but they only display tuner racing rims 4&5 bolt rims and only about 7 are in stock of those. Im certain I will have to purchase the rims off line. I like the rock crawler set up to the one above. Not to incredibly picky I just am looking for a set under $500.....

Yup, I went through the exact same thing. I was almost just going to order one rim, do a test fit myself, and then go from there. You just need to find a place that will let you do a refund, but you will eat the cost of shipping back and possibly have a restocking fee too.

I actually found a Big-O Tires that had the AR Teflon Chambers on display. I asked the sales guy behind the counter and he assured me they will fit Isuzus. That gave me enough confidence to just order the rims. I was still nervous until the day they came in and I did a successful test fit in my garage.

Sometimes, you just have to say "eff' it" and order the rims you want. Worst comes to worse they don't fit and you can sell them on eBay or something. Its a huge pain but if it works out you will be rolling on the wheels you want.

Bart

[JHarris1385]

Well if this has the same deminsions as Bart (nfpgasmask's) chambers then why would this not work. I will gladly trim the cladding a little to fit this. I dont understand the offset to backspaing issue? Nor do I get hub cntric or not? Thanks again.

[JHarris1385]

Anyone?

[nfpgasmask]

I think they will fit if the specs are the same. I would just make sure the hub is big enough to fit our truck. Just make a few phone calls and tell them you have a 2001 Trooper and ask if these rims will work. If 2 or 3 wheel shops say "yes" to that question, I would say you are on the safe side. But, don't blame me if they don't fit!

Go for it, and post photos when you get them on!

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

About the hub centric thing, I would just call a few shops that sell these rims and ask them which ones have the bigger opening. They should be able to tell you which ones can be used with Toyotas, Nissans and Isuzus and which ones are for GM Trucks. From the link you posted, it looks similar to the way American Racing has their wheels listed. There are two sets of Chambers in 16x8, 0, 6x5.5, one for GM Trucks and one for the rest. You do not want the ones for GM Trucks, which I THINK, are the hub centric ones, but I could be wrong, you need to call and talk to some shops...they should have the answers you seek.

Bart

[WormGod]

Don't be too afraid of extending from the wells.... just be aware that you may end up doing some trimming. I extend a little over 1" but it's a nice aggressive look. Cops don't like it too much and it creates a nasty but cool looking rooster tail in rain. I only drive it on weekends though, so it stays low profile.

These are 18x8.5 (6-5.5) with 0 offset.... it's all about researching and taking that chance. The tires are 285/60 Yokohamas, but they have since been replaced by the same size Grapplers.... which are actually larger due to the tread.