So is there a standard for wheels that people have when going offroad. Starting to look into tyres and wheels. Got the BFG MTs 32x11.50 picked out. I just need to seat them now. So what does everybody have. C'mon and brag a bit.

 

The black rockcrawlers I hear is very poplur I think, but I'm not too sure.

 

i have 32x11.5 procomp muds which is the exact same tire almost as the bfg and i have the mounted on 15x8 Rock Crawler Chome modulars and i like them very much plus they were only like 47 bucks each.

 

There are two camps for offroad wheels, 1) Aluminum & 2) Steel. Each has been argued many times over which is best. In either case if you don't plan to go wider than a 12.5" tire then you will want an 8" wide wheel for offroad.

Aluminum is stronger but if you bend one your hosed. Aluminum cost much more than steel.

Steel is cheaper and if you bend one you can pound it back with a BFH. Chrome plated steel wheels tend to rust after awhile.

Pick your poison.

 

check this out for wheels:
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Black Rockcrawlers (I have 32x11.50x15 on 15x10's)But we have no laws in Fla about how far your tires can stick out past the fender.

 

Unique 252 "Streetlock" wheels with the beadlock look and the reinforced rounded lip welded around the outside. Stronger than a "regular" black rock crawler, and $60.00 each at Discount Tire/America's Tire Company...

 

I have the black rock crawlers and a BFH behind the seat in case I dent one too much. I have no complaints and they were cheap.

 

Hey Terry, good to see ya over here! I've been considering a set of rock crawlers too. I sort of like these from Wheeler's Off Road.

 

Those look pretty nice. And a good price too. I'm considering replacing my rusty 7 yr old wheels when I step up the tire size shortly.

 

BLACKROCKCRAWLERS! i love mine, and at 39 bux a peice, they cant be beaten

 

I've heard just the oppposite - they prefer to be beaten...

 

Hey Doink..whats the backspacing on yours? i am looking to get some....and im looking at the 15x8 and i would like them to stick out of the wells a little..and that is the back spacing that makes them do that right?

 

Actually this just gives law enforcement probably cause to pull over the ricers. If you get caught in this w/ a truck then you've either done something to get the attention of the cop or you're just unlucky and the cop is just anal or looking for something to do.
More likely the first though.

 

Mine have the 3.75" backspacing. They stuck out enough that I could see my rear tires in my side mirrors. After wheeling them like that for a while I decided to get the Bushwacker Extend-a-fender flares. Now they are covered like the stock alloys were. All I need now is a matching spare wheel.

 

Having your tires stick out a little has a couple of advantages offroad. 1) The wider stance provides more stability, 2) On the driver's side they are more visible, easier to place 'em on a rock or picking the right line, 3) In a tight situation the wheels can actually save your sheet metal from trail rash.

 

gerat insights fellas, gotta do a bit more research for the best price. But it looks like the black steelie rockkrawlers will be the winner.

 

One advantage of running aluminum wheels is less weight.