will this rim set up fit my runner..?? (97 2wd) 16X8 6X5.5 4.5BS I am currently running 4"BS but I want to know if I can fit 4.5" with out any trouble. thanks guys. any input is appreciated.

 

unless you're lowered, no it wont be a problem lol

 

Based on feedback to one of my earlier posts , and my own recent experience, you'll need to test fit it. I tried a set of Mickey Thompson Classic II's with 4-7/16" BS (OEM is 4-3/8") and they wouldn't even get close to clearing the calipers. Even the Pro Comps I now have (and am still getting used to) with 4" BS are sitting very close to the calipers.

What size tires?

4Peanut

 

I will be running 285/75/16 MTR's

 

Find a shop that will test fit the rim. If the rim clears, have them mount the tire you plan to run and test fit again. Why are you changing wheels?

4Peanut

 

I want to change from my steelies to alloys.

 

My wheels are 16x8 w/ a 4.5" BS. With a 265/75 tire, it puts the tire right at the edge of the fender. Since Im not lifted, it rubs like crazy on the running board ends (Problems 99% of the people on here wont have). The spokes clear the caliper pretty well. They actually have more space than the stock wheels betweent eh spokes and caliper.

I have the American Racing ATX Victor.

 

I had 4.25" 16x8 black rock crawlers with 285/75/16 MTR's on my 96, and it fit with PLENTY of room to spare, so 4.5" should fit with no problem.

 

I run the same setup and had to shave some metal off the inside of the front fenders as well as take off the plastic caps from my running boards. After my 2" BL, I have no clearance issues what-so-ever! In fact, there was whole thread dedicated o this awhile back when I had the problem. Here it is: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/oh-yeah-new-tires-just-came-64558/

 

do your panther rims have a 4.5"BS..?

 

sure do

 

it will all depend on the style of the wheels...