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Title: rims
Post by: smoseley on January 04, 2009, 02:28:40 AM

what after market rims will fit 1988 samurai thanks scott

Title: Re: rims
Post by: Hillbillydave on January 04, 2009, 05:00:18 AM

5 on 5 1/2 lug pattern. Same as early Ford. Center hole is the main issue. Stock Ford wheels center hole is too small. I haven't run across any aftermarket rims that won't fit provided the lug pattern was right.

Rim offset is another discussion altogether. General consensus is 2 3/4". Hope this helps.

Title: Re: rims
Post by: Merlin93 on January 04, 2009, 09:53:19 AM

This is a popular topic.  Searching around will reveal a lot of discussion worth reading.
Be sure not to confuse offset with backspacing. They both measure to the wheel mounting surface, but from different perspectives.  Backspacing is measured from the inner wheel rim and offset, can be + or - , is measured from the wheel centerline.
 
Reduced backspacing is generally required for tires over about 10.5 inches wide, to keep from hitting when turning the front wheels.  8" rims with reduced backspacing are available.   A lift is needed to clear tires over about 28" in diameter. Largest tire that will fit a stock Samurai is 215/75R15.  Useful wheel info at: http://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html