265 / 275 or 285 width tyres ??

[Riff Raff]

Just thought I'd "bump" this thread up again for the specific benefit of "HAGGISGOOD".

[Riff Raff]

Just thought I'd "bump" this thread up again for the specific benefit of "HAGGISGOOD".

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[nfpgasmask]

Crotch, I'm sure you have my specs already, but I am running 16" rims with a 0 offset and 265s. I only had to trim a little and pound in the corners behind the front wheel wells. If you go bigger you will probably have to chop off more and pound more.

Bart

[haggisgood]

Thank you Riff Raff for the info.. Your advice in this topic is second to none!
That said.. its a Calmini kit for me and prob the 305/70/16 Geolander M/T.
$194 is not bad and the tire does look great. I have been on quite a few sites and read various reviews regarding these tires. Wear seems to be the #1 issue.
So, that said, will I have to trim the front w/ these tires or will the torsion crank be enough?
Guess I am wrong to think a 3" lift lifts the vehicle.. ( I knew a body lift did nothing but thought the suspension did)...
So in all reality, I would only be gaining about 2" or so of clearance??

Thanks again Riff Raff!
Our members surely appreciate the time & effort you put into your posts!

[Sprey]

Ive gone with 265/75/16 on a 0 offset wheel same as crotch and nfpgasmask.

Time to fit on friday or 2mrw

[don moore]

265/75/16 for me ........just like the gas man and the that JDM guy....lol

[hellomoto]

Without the risk of sounding stupid, what is the “off-set” on wheels? I’m looking at replacing my tires and rims and would like the “fat” look. You know, when the wheels kinda stick out a little. Any suggestions on wheel types (off-set) and tires sizes?
I have a 99 VX on 16’s and no lift at the moment, but will crank up the front 2” and do the same lift on the rear. Will only be used on the street and very mild off road.
Thanks

[nfpgasmask]

Without the risk of sounding stupid, what is the “off-set” on wheels? I’m looking at replacing my tires and rims and would like the “fat” look. You know, when the wheels kinda stick out a little. Any suggestions on wheel types (off-set) and tires sizes?
I have a 99 VX on 16’s and no lift at the moment, but will crank up the front 2” and do the same lift on the rear. Will only be used on the street and very mild off road.
Thanks

As far as I understand it, "offset" is the position of the mounting point of the wheel. If you find a wheel with a 0 (zero) offset, then the center of the wheel will be right in the middle. My wheels are a 0 offset. Back-spacing is the amount of space behind the mounting point. Backspacing can come into play with the look as well as clearance for calipers and such.



Bart

[hellomoto]

Thanks for your help. That kinda makes sense. So what i need are "negative" offset wheels but not too much as to interfere with the brake calipers etc. If anyone could recommend the type, make, offset i’m looking for it would be greatly appreciated.
I will probably be looking at the steel rims in black.