Whats the best offset for 15x8
#6
No, less. You will need to go to zero offset or negative offset if you want the wheel/tire to stick out more.
For example, many popular 15x8's have a -19mm offset and a 3.75" backspace. Using that wheel would push the center of the tire and wheel out about 1 1/4" more than stock. The combo of the 8" width and the -19mm offset would push the outer rim of that wheel out roughly 1 3/4" more than a factory 7" Ranger wheel.
For example, many popular 15x8's have a -19mm offset and a 3.75" backspace. Using that wheel would push the center of the tire and wheel out about 1 1/4" more than stock. The combo of the 8" width and the -19mm offset would push the outer rim of that wheel out roughly 1 3/4" more than a factory 7" Ranger wheel.
#9
^^Yup. 3.5-4" is about perfect for a Ranger. With your non-flared truck, I'd go for a 4" BS. That'd put the tires just outside the fender a little bit...about an inch. The smaller the number, the more it'll stick out.
Here's Marie's flareless truck with 15x8 w/ 4" BS and 12.50's compared to my 10" w/ 4" and 12.50's....
Here's Marie's flareless truck with 15x8 w/ 4" BS and 12.50's compared to my 10" w/ 4" and 12.50's....
#11
#16
I can type 23 paragraphs explaining things, but here's a pic to look over....
Backspace and offset tell you basically the same thing. You can figure out BS if you know the offset and the wheel width. Wheel width plays a very important role. My pic I posted of my truck and Marie's....one has 8" with 4" bs. The other has 10" with 4" bs. The 10" will stick out 2" more than the 8". I can tell you a 12" wheel with 4" would be a hell-no for a 98+ Ranger with 'normal' sized tires(double lift w/ 35's, single lift with 33's). Puts the tire out way too far and will rub and catch the fender. It's best solved on a case by case basis if something will fit or not. Mostly due to the insane amount of variable.s
#17
i was meaning the interior part... if a 5" wide rim, with 3" bs fits, without hitting the swaybars, or rotors, or controll arms, or anything else on the inside of the truck, then a 12" wide rim, with 3" bs, should fit the same way (not taking into consideration tire bulge or fender or bumper clearance)
does this make sense? am i right?
does this make sense? am i right?
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