Post of all Rims and Tires out there!

[Y33TREKker]

*Lol* yeppers. I didn't have it spaced until after those pics were taken in the links. The one up top was taken a couple months ago. Forgot about it until I was cleaning off my phone and decided to post it.

For some reason it sometimes looks borderline on whether a VX is lifted or not. Your wheel-fender clearance looks about the same as mine, and all I've done is cranked my torsion bars to level the front for my winter rims/tires.

[VXorado]

For some reason it sometimes looks borderline on whether a VX is lifted or not. Your wheel-fender clearance looks about the same as mine, and all I've done is cranked my torsion bars to level the front for my winter rims/tires.

Tire size... if you put his tire size on your VX, the wheel-fender clearance would shrink and lift vs non-lift would be more noticeable.

Unless you already have the same tire size?

[EVO]

NOICE!! Really Clean and Crisp Ron! Reminds me I really need those skidplates!

[VXD959]

This is a good tool to "preview" wheels on the vehicross

http://tbcwheels.ridestyler.com/?mode=webtk

This is the information I got for a 2001 Vehicross
Bolt Pattern: 6x139.7
Center Bore: 108
Wheel Load: 800
Min Offset: 0
Max Offset: 25

[VX KAT]

How do I know what wheels work on the VX? Any specific specs?

From the Vx.info Knowledge Base:
The 1999 VehiCROSS has 245/70R16 Bridgestone Duelers mounted on 16", 5 spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

2000, 2001 VehiCROSS use 245/60R18 Bridgestone Duelers mounted on 18", 18x7JJ, 5 spoke chromed, aluminum alloy wheels.

Offset = 38.0mm (1.50in)

Stud pattern = 139.7mm (5.50in)
************************************************** ****

Our OEM wheels are:
16" or 18" x 7"
Offset = 38
Stud/Bolt pattern: 6 x 5.5"

You need to KNOW these numbers when you select other rims.
In general, any larger rim will require some cladding trimming, the amount of trimming is determined by the size of the rim AND the TIRE SIZE you select. Review the chart below, you'll get a better visual of the issue.



Here's a good place to start, they have a real easy to use size comparer:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp
OEM TIRE size:
on 18": 245/60-18
on 16": 245/70-16



MY recent experience fitting new rims & tires when I went with 18x8" rims, +2 OFFSET. Rim is 1" wider than stock, so it causes rubber to rub much more significantly. (thread has all details)
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ghlight=offset



Here's some info on how the sizing works.






First post here gives great data:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ghlight=offset


The place you're buying from should have experience and can tell you about sizing, once you tell them what OEM was - - BUT DON'T RELY ON THEM, THEY'RE OFTEN WRONG OR DON'T GIVE A FLIP.


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[VXD959]

Thanks Kat!! This is what I'm considering so far based on the information in the website. It says that it fit the VX:

http://www.rimsntires.com/wheelfit.jsp?wheelid=220763

Just want to make sure it's OK. From the website

18x9.0 PCD 6x139.7 (6x5.5) ET 12, 5.5"BS
DIRECT FIT package.

They offer different tire sizes to go with it, from 245 to 285's. I don't do off-road (light only). I might go for the Nitto's
Nitto
NT404 Street/Sport Truck All-Season tires
285/50R18XL (743x285mm)
http://www.rimsntires.com/tire.jsp?i...odel=Vehicross

18'' packages for 2001 Isuzu Vehicross
Package Price
Ultra 235B Maverick Machined/Black wheels
18x9.0 PCD 6x139.7 (6x5.5) ET12, 5.5"BS $217.67 each
wheels only:
$870.68
buy install kit included Full package: 4 wheels + 4 tires
+ install kit: $1,723.56
buy
Nitto
NT404 Street/Sport Truck All-Season tires
285/50R18XL (743x285mm) $213.22 each
tires only: $852.88
buy
DIRECT FIT package.

[VX KAT]

Just a few points….
Direct fit?
If they mean you just pop them on and everything fits…they're insane!

OEM width is 7" +38 offset
I went up to 8" wide (1" wider) with -2 offset
Mine required pretty extensive cutty/trimming of cladding, and chopping off/beating back the rear of the front wheel well.
With all this set up, my tires (265/60-18) stick out about 1/2" beyond the fender cladding.


You're looking at a 9" rim (2 full inches wider than stock)
AND an offset of +12

That means your proposed RIM will fit further OUT by 10mm (about 1/2") than mine and 50mm over stock.
AND 1/2" of wider rim OUTWARD than mine (1" extra outward over stock) You get this number by dividing the total width gain by 1/2 as half sticks outward, and half of it sticks INWARD.

RESULT: You've got a LOT of trimming and a LOT of BFH work to accomodate all that WIDTH in the front.

And 50 aspect tires that's really wide!!

Think about the swing arc of the rim (and whatever tire you put on) in a turn. Since it's so much wider than stock, it's going to hit various parts of the wheel well turning both left and right.


I know some owners have done it, and some have decided not to.

I think Tom4Bren is one example of pretty high negative offset. You can see how his rims/tires stick out beyond fender.

I'm sure the gang will chime in here with "how to" and other tips etc….

HTH!


Here's pics for comparison.

First pic is my new set-up. 8" wide rims, +2 offset, 265/60-18 tires.

Second pic is old set up (OEM rim) 7" wide rims, -38 offset, 285/60-18 tires (larger than OEM).

See the wider stance with the new set up?
Check out where the red shackle falls on each.
But the old tires ARE LARGER width!
That's because the OEM -38 offset, keeps the rubber tucked inside the well much more.

Last pics show how my tires stick out past fender now.

[evillecutter]

thats some mean lookin' rubber brother

[Stevil6531]

Thanks man! I screwed up the post when I attached the images, but I'm still learning how to use this thing.

Man I gotta tell you, these tires are awesome. Great offroad, surprisingly quiet on the highway, but a little slick in the rain. Tires that big don't really lend to anyone driving like a jerk anyway either, so I guess its all good.

Thanks again.


-Stevil

[Leon R]

Personally, I found our hub size of 4.25" (aka "pilot diameter" in the above figure) as the biggest obstacle to finding proper wheels... Most big Chevy trucks use 3" hub and DO NOT fit on VX .

[VXD959]

Personally, I found our hub size of 4.25" (aka "pilot diameter" in the above figure) as the biggest obstacle to finding proper wheels... Most big Chevy trucks use 3" hub and DO NOT fit on VX .

Thank you Leon R. The wheels I was planning on ordering online say "hub bore 106.10", which is 4.19". I called and they told me that it won't fit the 4.25" (108mm) hub.
Will a larger wheel hub be a problem (110mm to 125mm)?

[Leon R]

Thank you Leon R. The wheels I was planning on ordering online say "hub bore 106.10", which is 4.19". I called and they told me that it won't fit the 4.25" (108mm) hub.
Will a larger wheel hub be a problem (110mm to 125mm)?

The ~3" is the popular Chevy size that doesn't work on VX.

4.25" (108mm) definitely works and 4.17" (106mm) might still work. I wouldn't rule it out just yet.

Edit: judging by this thread: http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...3188&highlight

Both 108mm and 106mm should work

[Vendetta]

Dan, following up on our PM here... where are you looking to get them?
-V

[VXD959]

Dan, following up on our PM here... where are you looking to get them?
-V

Thanks for the info in your PM. It seems that Leon R directed me to the correct answer (Thanks!!!). Our hub should be 100-101mm according to the link, so anything above that will fit.

Here's where I'm looking
http://4wheelonline.com/ultra-wheels.1946

Let me know if there is another good online place!

[Vendetta]

Looks like you're good to go, brother! I want a buck every time someone compliments the wheels though.

Enjoy 'em. I love the way they look!
-V