What is optimum rim to get a couple inches offset?

[chewy97delica]

I currently have stock rims with 235/75R15 tires, but I want more stance (up to 2" offset). Where can I find rims like these? Are there compatible companies such as toyota? Is there an issue with going to a 16" rim? I'm getting a suspension lift that is approx 2" high. Does anyone have a part/model number of rims that have worked for you? I don't want to have to do any mods like cutting wheel wells, etc. Is 33mm the stock offset for delica rims? Thanks for any info or advice!

[Growlerbearnz]

Huh. You'd think this would be in the FAQ by now, but nothing. The MDOCUK has a decent thread on it here that might get you started: http://www.mdocuk.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12326.

[thelazygreenfox]

A couple of inches wider stance is a big jump.... You'll need very wide fender flares to contain the mud thrown up. It's a big mess everytime you go offroad. Ask me, I'm washing the door steps and under the doors in the wells everytime. My Toy rims are 3/4" wider but no numbers are available. The rim centers needed to be machined a little ($100).

Call your tire company with the rim specs, make and model number and they can tell you the offset.

You can buy spacers or wider rims but remember to get longer wheel bolts and proper sized lugs. Safety first....

Some 16" rims fit the same height tires as 15". The tires just have a lower side wall although the tire weight rating is no better. Sometimes no wheel well mods are needed. Ask your tire company to do a fitting before you buy the tires. 1010 tires promoted the idea in case my 16" toyota rims/new tires wouldn't fit the wheel well..

I wanted wider rims to fit chains on the front of my deli. I'd cut off my front cable chains where they contacted the upper A arms. Amazing how much your tires and rims move when you're bouncing around. I did other mods to ensure the chains fit.

FYI there's no extra stability with a wider stance. That goes back to torsion bars and shocks.
Have fun
MD

[chewy97delica]

Thanks for the info guys! I've got a bit of research to do! I realize I'm probably asking the same questions that have been brought up before but this is my first time logging on to a forum and I'm still figuring out how to navigate through threads to find pertinent information. And I was able to upload a photo of my rig thanks to some tech support from a buddy. That's my camping set-up with an ARB awning and tent! Canoe and cargo box on top and a loaded bike rack on the back! Add people, dogs and gear and that's why I'm putting in a stiffer suspension and looking for some lateral stability. I was thinking 2" offset might be a little bit wide as well, but my fender flares already stick out that much and I'm adding mud flaps to the front (I currently only have a pair on the back). And I do like the look of a small lift and wider tires (I've had some big trucks and done some good mudding in my day, but I plan to take it easier on this baby).
Keep the opinions and info coming and hopefully I'll have something to add in the future now that I'm part of the culture!

[Big-Bird]

X2 on Toyota wheels. I bumped up from 15x6 to 15x8 and had to have the rim center hole machined to 108.5mm just to fit over the massive hubs that Mitsubishi uses. The part I really hate is there are very few options when it comes to center caps as there are very few that can fit over the stock front hubs. If you have manual hubs like Aisin you have a few more options.

American Racing had a steel wheel they called the AR767. this was a black powder coated spoke wheel. If you use the Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1996-1999 you can use that as a baseline for the Spacegear fitment and might even find some compatable aluminum rims.

and if you do get the positive offset...flares are a good idea. But they are hard to find. Took me 2 years to get mine.

[thelazygreenfox]

Try Flexy Flares, they're cheap, strong, flexible and good looking. Lots of different styles and sizes to choose from, available in Canada but much cheaper in the U.S,
MD