Wheel Spec Info, Hard to find a one stop shop.

[tom4bren]

Hope Y'all don't think that I'm serious about feeling picked on. It's just my warped sense of humor. I rarely take things too seriously.

I know that the "offset from hell" look (quoted from a thread long ago & far away) isn't for everyone. I like so I'm happy.

Personally, I'm not into the Kick Arse sound system so I'd prolly have similar comments to those who are (right Eric?).

I'm not into an electric fan conversion for 0.1% power increase so would have comments about that too (right Zeus?)

If I ever saw a VX that had been slammed & dripping with bling - I'd probably cry.

It's all a matter of opinion. In my opinion I'm right & you're wrong. It's all good.

[taylorRichie]

My wheels will stick out about .25" further on each side than littleBeast... uh oh...



Utah is pretty big on nailing those without proper fender coverage, so I could never pull of the Offset from Hell.

Plus it gives the police a reason to pull you over at any time

Otherwise I think it looks tough.

[tom4bren]

I was told that here in VA if I put a marker light over each wheel, they'll be completely legal. Didn't want to so I just found a station that would pass it 'as is'. So far my luck has held out (even drove 2.5 hours back from Shenandoah w/o rear tag & didn't get stopped).

[taylorRichie]

In Utah, you have to have fender coverage, AND mudflaps, Which I'm already going to get hassled for (just guessing)

They're pretty strict... atleast they were when I was under 20. Fix it tickets about once a month.

Maybe now that I'm older I won't get hassled.

[taylorRichie]

Not to resurrect this thread, but for future folks searching for wheel information.

Here is what a +10mm wheelset looks like with 33X12.5 Mudd Grapplers

[rowhard]

Your photo is helpful. Maybe we could develop a picture catalog of wheel offsets/tire so other's can see what their beloved VX would look like with these different combinations.

Here is mine. +18mm offset with 285/60/18 Toyo AT

[taylorRichie]

Very good idea... and your picture is almost identical to how mine was shot. Maybe we should start a wheel offset thread wiki. Where People only post images like the ones we just posted.

Only give wheel specs:

Offset
Backspacing
Width

Tire specs:

Brand/model
Size: width height.

[rowhard]

Very good idea. Your photo showed the offset well, so stepped outside, shot it, downloaded it, and uploaded in about 5 minutes to show what mine looked like.

[taylorRichie]

wiki Started on first post...

Please others contribute to this thread

[tom4bren]

Richie,

Do you need me to take 'nuther pic or can you grab one from my gallery?

Tom

[twistedsymphony]

I like really wide tires... I love the "offset from hell" personally

unfortunately it's illegal to run tires where the tread sticks out further than the body and in NH we have annual state inspections too... I don't need the hassle.

so with that said, what's the widest tire & maximum back spacing I can run while staying flush with the body? could I run 12.50" tires with adequate backspacing and without sticking out?

I don't mind buying new wheels to fit a wider tire either (in-fact I plan on it).


A couple other questions related to this topic:

Can I fit 15" wheels on the VX without interfering with the brakes? or is 16" the smallest I can go?

if I install a 3" suspension lift will the VX clear 33" tires without any trimming?

[etlsport]

very doubtul 33s will fit without trimming lift or not.. your best bet is stock 16" wheels for minimal trimming..

15" wheels should fit.. there are a few who run 15" wheels.. some say they had to shave down the control arm by like 1 mm.. i have a set of 15" wheels to go on my vx.. havent even test fit them yet though

[twistedsymphony]

good to know...

are there any threads on how much trimming is required and where? I noticed that a lot of people here seem to be running the 3" lift with 33x12.5" setup but I haven't been able to find much info on how well it all fits.

32x11.5 R16 would probably be better for gas mileage anyway

[LittleBeast]

Wheel Specs: Zinik Z26 chrome with black insert
Offset: +15
Back Spacing: 135mm (5.3")
Wheel Size: 20" x 8.5"

Tire Specs: Nitto Mudd Grapplers
Exact Size: 32.95 x 12.80 / 20
Approx Conversion: 33 x 12.5 / 20 = 318/52/20

Helpful tool to visualize: http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp

Of course we all know we have 6 x 139.7mm(5.5") lugs and 100mm center bore.

[twistedsymphony]

LittleBeast, a couple questions if you don't mind...

1. do you think you would have room for MORE backspacing or a higher offset on your setup without rubbing?

2. how wide are your wheels?

3. how much lift are you running

4. did you trim your fenders and if so, do you have close up pics of where you trimmed them? .