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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: stovokor on June 10, 2011, 04:23:46 PM

Title: wheel size
Post by: stovokor on June 10, 2011, 04:23:46 PM

i want a wider wheel  (looks more then anything else)   what size   i.e. 15x7 or 15x8  would fit/be the better choice on my samurai the tires i have are 235/75r15  i have only a 2 in shackel lift  also what back spacing 50/50?

Title: Re: wheel size
Post by: wildgoody on June 10, 2011, 11:21:31 PM

I would go with a 7 in max for 235 rubber

Title: Re: wheel size
Post by: woof359 on June 12, 2011, 01:25:07 PM

i have a set of 15x8 off a 70s cj on mine with 235 tires. a calmini shackle lift and they work great.

Title: Re: wheel size
Post by: Capt on June 13, 2011, 06:14:58 AM

If you swap rims, check your "Back Spacing" as it may cause your steering to "Rub" the spring
on hard turning. Or too much and your left arm is going to get "Highway Freckles" from all the
gravel & mud coming up the side from the front tires. (Wider Flares is the usual cure)

CAPT

Title: Re: wheel size
Post by: wachtelhund on July 04, 2011, 07:43:04 PM

I've also been looking for new wheels for my zuk.  Came across this site with very good prices. http://www.buywheelstoday.com/search/wheels.asp (http://www.buywheelstoday.com/search/wheels.asp)

Title: Re: wheel size
Post by: javariajee on July 05, 2011, 12:07:23 AM

Thank You for the info. on surveys. I just might give it a try.