Originally posted by Andrey
hi, what kind of Toyo are you using ? I am planning to buy Proxes 275/60R16.. have no idea if they will fit.
I have the Proxes on my VX right now... but they aren't that big... 255/55/18.... but since your looking at 16's... they will probably fit. My whole delimna is that I wanted to keep my stock wheels as IMO they look really nice. On the other hand, I REALLY wanted to get an MTR... which doesn't look to be happening right now... so, what to do.

As for the backspacing/offset comments... I actually think there is MORE to it than meets the eye.... the geomotry of the suspension and everything is specifically designed... at least I would think so. I doubt that Isuzu and others would design their wheels to have the different offset than normal just to be different. I am certain that changing the backspacing and offset will affect steering geomotry and could stress suspension components in a way that they were not designed. lets just say for instance... you put a wheel onto your VX that puts the centerline (of the wheel) out past what it should be... what does this do? Nothing? Wrong... it will create added stress on the steering linkage as your wheels would be creating pressure out further (more leverage) on the steering arms... this could wear out components quicker than expected... in the case of components that are already worn (even slightly), you could end up with a touch of toe-out that isn't apparent on an alignment rack (static) but in the real world could caust some indesirable conditions... aka steering wander or shakes (AlaskaVX). I will be looking around for something that is MADE to fit correctly... otherwise I guess I'm stuck with either a tire that isn't mud terrain, or I get the older VX wheels... I just like my 18's.

Anyway, enough rambling... does my explanation of how offset could cause a problem make ANY sense to anyone here? TTYL!

Coach...aka Randy!