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Old 06-11-2009, 12:35 PM
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Which size of wheel should I get

Im getting ready to buy some new wheels for my stock 92 4runner and was wondering if I should get a 15x7 wheel or a 15x8. I know that the stock wheels are 15x7 with a backspacing of 4.75 but I figured that if I was buying new wheels I should also think about future mods.

I am going to be running 33x10.50x15 mud terrains. The options for wheels are:
*15x8 with 4in backspacing
*15x8 with 4.75 backspacing
*15x7 with 4in backspacing


Which wheel would be better for me?
Old 06-11-2009, 12:49 PM
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I think "15x8 with 4in backspacing"
would be the best all around option for you..

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Just remember; the bigger the tire, the crappier your already crappy fuel mileage will become; acceleration, too.
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Originally Posted by scuba
I think "15x8 with 4in backspacing"
would be the best all around option for you..

X2.. that will give you options for different tires down the road. I'm running 15X8 with 2.5" BS on my crawler.
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yeah i was thinking the same thing about the 15x8s. i guess ill be going with them then
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I didnt really notice that much of a loss in power going from my 28s to the 33s. Even up hill it isnt bad.
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Originally Posted by KVRunner
I didnt really notice that much of a loss in power going from my 28s to the 33s. Even up hill it isnt bad.
What gears do you have?

Sorry for the hijack. But good call with the 15x8s, very common rim size.

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4.30s according to the axle code
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