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Title: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: NightMission on May 12, 2005, 10:53:07 AM

Hey I saw a set off wheels I like, but they measure 15 x 8...Anybody using this wheel size ??? I know 15 x 7 is the common wheel...but I'm really green , when it comes to this subject.

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: darnold87 on May 12, 2005, 12:03:28 PM

15 = is the wheel diameter.
8 = is the wheel width

You need to know if the "wheel bolt pattern" is the same as yours... (i.e. 5"x5.5" - like Samurai/Tracker/Sidekick, older Ford trucks, older Jeeps, etc.)
If its the same bolt pattern, it should work.
It also depends on your tire size... you don't want too wide of a wheel on a skinny tire.

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: Cwkick on May 12, 2005, 03:36:03 PM

I have 15 x 8's.  I don't know what the  backspacing is.  I have 235/75/15's on them.

(http://www.omghi2.us/april05/Img0108.JPG)


Cwkick

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: HotRod on May 12, 2005, 03:49:53 PM

15x8s here
(http://www.omghi2.us/april05/front%20tire%20shot.JPG)

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: dwcrisp on May 12, 2005, 03:53:39 PM

I hate it when I see cool new tires on someones rig! Drives me freekin nuts!   Makes me want to go buy some new tires. . . but wait, I have new tires. . .  but I want newer tires. . . but I've got newer tires!   then I see some cool AT's and there it goes again. . .  I want new tires. . .  but I've got new tires. . .  then I see some cool mud terrain tires. . .  then here I go again!  Then I see some cool BFG's and I want them. . . then I see a Hummer with some cool Nittos and I want them!  I can't take it anymore!!!!!

Ok so what has this got to do with the thread?




Nothin.  >:(

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: purevil71 on May 12, 2005, 05:31:53 PM

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I hate it when I see cool new tires on someones rig! Drives me freekin nuts!   Makes me want to go buy some new tires. . . but wait, I have new tires. . .  but I want newer tires. . . but I've got newer tires!   then I see some cool AT's and there it goes again. . .  I want new tires. . .  but I've got new tires. . .  then I see some cool mud terrain tires. . .  then here I go again!  Then I see some cool BFG's and I want them. . . then I see a Hummer with some cool Nittos and I want them!  I can't take it anymore!!!!!

Ok so what has this got to do with the thread?




Nothin.  >:(

Did you see my post....lol ;D
I was running 15x8" rims with my 31x10.5

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: NightMission on May 12, 2005, 05:38:56 PM

Thanks!!! For the responses...I deliver pizza , I wanna widen the wheel base. Yet don't wanna push it to far outside the body work...I love my Tracker..And am so glad to have found this Forum..Thanks to all who have & will respond..Pics are a great help..

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: HotRod on May 12, 2005, 06:05:19 PM

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I hate it when I see cool new tires on someones rig! Drives me freekin nuts!   Makes me want to go buy some new tires. . . but wait, I have new tires. . .  but I want newer tires. . . but I've got newer tires!   then I see some cool AT's and there it goes again. . .  I want new tires. . .  but I've got new tires. . .  then I see some cool mud terrain tires. . .  then here I go again!  Then I see some cool BFG's and I want them. . . then I see a Hummer with some cool Nittos and I want them!  I can't take it anymore!!!!!

Ok so what has this got to do with the thread?

Nothin.  >:(

I know how you feel, Every time I see a set of MTRs
BTW: thats an Old pic, Honest ;D

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: HotRod on May 12, 2005, 06:07:00 PM

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Thanks!!! For the responses...I deliver pizza , I wanna widen the wheel base. Yet don't wanna push it to far outside the body work...I love my Tracker..And am so glad to have found this Forum..Thanks to all who have & will respond..Pics are a great help..

BTW: is it stock? If its stock, I think 15x8s would be too wide.
I'm running 15x7s on my stock 97 4dr SideKick and they Rub a weeettle bit.

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: JDMCRX on May 12, 2005, 11:44:48 PM

man 235/75 R15 on 7" wide rimswere hard to mount

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: Digger on May 13, 2005, 02:18:22 AM

Both of my Trackers are running 15x8" rims with 3.5"-3.75" of backspacing. One with 31x9.50-15 swampers and one with 33x10.50-15 Swampers...

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: dwcrisp on May 13, 2005, 02:22:40 AM

I run 235X75X15 All Terain tires on the Original Equipment 3 spoke alloy wheels which are 5.5 inches wide.  It works perfectly.  Wish I had a smaller back space to get more width in the stance but I may go to spacers for that.  Before spending money I would look back at other tire threads.  do a search about 180 days back and see what you find.  There is a lot of knowledge out there.    

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: nitromax on May 13, 2005, 05:02:42 AM

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I deliver pizza

I'll have a large "Quatro Formaggi con Ansjovis" please !



;D


Oh, and 15 x 8 with 33 x 12.5 does work  8)

(http://www.nitromax.nl/SamFlexLeLow.jpg)

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: purevil71 on May 13, 2005, 06:40:49 AM

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([url]http://www.nitromax.nl/SamFlexLeLow.jpg[/url])

WOW...a long bed....drool

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: nitromax on May 13, 2005, 08:47:14 AM

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WOW...a long bed....drool

Yup, took some time to find a good one, I knew exactly what I wanted the rig to look like ( even had it PhotoShopped before I had a Samurai ) and knew I needed a LWB for it. Turned out just the way we PhotoShopped it ( even a little higher ;) ), just needs the colors to be changed to "American Police Car" colors: MattBlack with MattWhite doors and "Official Hummer 2 Recovery Vehicle" on te doors ( which it now only says on the little decal on the doors ;) )

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: Natebert on May 13, 2005, 09:57:29 AM

Here is a 10 inch wide rim, 15 inches in diameter with at 4.5 inch offset, with a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern

(http://www.granitepath.com/photo/050315PleasantValley/DCP_6957.jpg)

Title: Re: Rims 15 x 8...will it work?
Post by: SnoFalls on May 13, 2005, 02:49:39 PM

LOL ... and a few other mods too :)