TOY: Re: backspace and offset

["Mike Piechowski" <lil_mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I run 15X8 steel rockcrawlers with 3.75" backspacing (measurement from the
back of the rim to the back of the mounting flange), as required by my
TrailMaster Lift on my '92. This is a little less backspacing than stock,
but is required with the Trailmaster (and all other IFS) lifts that use an
upper ball-joint spacer. My 10.5 inch wide tires still are within the
fenders, but 12.5's would stick out a bit. If you're planning on lifting the
truck this way, consider this when you buy your wheels.

Cheapest bet - go to your favorite local used tire and wheel shop - find
yourself a set of OEM Toyota 15X7 steel wheels. That way you'll know they
fit right. I paid $10 each for 3, and found the matching 4th and an oddball
spare at a another scrapyard for $5 each. A little sandpaper, two cans of
quality spraypaint and an afternoon and you're set. My 31X10.50's fit just
fine.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Davis" <jdjr63@yahoo.com>
To: <toyota@4x4Wire.com>
Sent: Friday, December 26, 2003 6:59 PM
Subject: TOY: backspace and offset


> Hello,
>
> I am shopping for wheels for my 87 Toy extracab, 22R
> with stock steel wheels(15x6???) so I can get rid of
> the worn out 235 75r15's. What backspace measurement
> do I want in a 15x7 wheel to maintain inside
> clearances when going up to a 31x10.5" tire??
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim in Vermont
>
> =====
> Jim Davis
> Vernon, VT
>
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Mike thanks for the reply and info.

I am looking at 15x7 wheels, U.S. Wheels 84 series
namely as the price is right at $35/per wheel. These
have 3.75" backspace. Is there any advantage to an 8"
wheel over the 7" when fitting the 31x10.5's? 

Thanks again for the info!!

Jim in Vermont


--- Mike Piechowski <lil_mike@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I run 15X8 steel rockcrawlers with 3.75" backspacing
> (measurement from the
> back of the rim to the back of the mounting flange),
> as required by my
> TrailMaster Lift on my '92. This is a little less
> backspacing than stock,
> but is required with the Trailmaster (and all other
> IFS) lifts that use an
> upper ball-joint spacer. My 10.5 inch wide tires
> still are within the
> fenders, but 12.5's would stick out a bit. If you're
> planning on lifting the
> truck this way, consider this when you buy your
> wheels.
> 
> Cheapest bet - go to your favorite local used tire
> and wheel shop - find
> yourself a set of OEM Toyota 15X7 steel wheels. That
> way you'll know they
> fit right. I paid $10 each for 3, and found the
> matching 4th and an oddball
> spare at a another scrapyard for $5 each. A little
> sandpaper, two cans of
> quality spraypaint and an afternoon and you're set.
> My 31X10.50's fit just
> fine.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Davis" <jdjr63@yahoo.com>
> To: <toyota@4x4Wire.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 26, 2003 6:59 PM
> Subject: TOY: backspace and offset
> 
> 
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am shopping for wheels for my 87 Toy extracab,
> 22R
> > with stock steel wheels(15x6???) so I can get rid
> of
> > the worn out 235 75r15's. What backspace
> measurement
> > do I want in a 15x7 wheel to maintain inside
> > clearances when going up to a 31x10.5" tire??
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim in Vermont
> >
> > =====
> > Jim Davis
> > Vernon, VT
> >
> > __________________________________
> > Do you Yahoo!?
> > New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing.
> > http://photos.yahoo.com/
> > 4x4Wire.com Toyota Section
> http://www.4x4Wire.com/toyota/
> >
> 
> 
> 4x4Wire.com Toyota Section
http://www.4x4Wire.com/toyota/


=====
Jim Davis
Vernon, VT

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