[cookX]

Since i had some free time and 5 X wheels laying around waiting to go to the powder coater, i figured i would make this cross section up as to make finding wheels to fit the new x simpler

these are not the minimum dimensions for clearance, they are just the dimensions of the 2005+ 16" steel wheel, once i mount them i will measure clearance and shade in the cross section accordingly so we know what dimensions a wheel needs to have in order to fit the X.

this should be alot easyer than trying on a million different wheels just to see if they fit.

without further adue...

(not to scale, bottom of picture is the outside of the rim)

 

[BGXterra]

call me an idiot but i can't make anything out of this picture

 

[cookX]

better?

 

[BGXterra]

Duh... I am such a dumb ass thanks budy good job on the drawing

 

[Muzikman]

What does that 2 1/4" measurement actually tell you? It looks like a random spot.

 

[cookX]

it gives you the general slope of that part of the rim


out 2-1/2", down 2-1/4"

yes, it is a random spot

 

[armandov99]

Would that be the ever-important brake caliper clearance dimension? It looks like it, if I'm reading it correctly.

Also, has anyone test-fitted Unique 297 steelies?...They have the same specs as the MB Predator wheels that supposedly fit: (16x8, 6 - 4.5 bolt pattern, 12mm offset).

I did a search here but didn't see them mentioned.

EDIT: Discount Tire's site sucks, links don't work after a while...I removed it.

 

[Muzikman]

No, the important number is the 1 3/4".

 

[kokopop]

It is shameful I have Pony's wheels still sitting in my garage.

 

[PonyBoy]

It is shameful I have Pony's wheels still sitting in my garage.

Haha, you should rub it in. There was like 4 peeps behind you that wanted them.

 

[kokopop]

It is shameful I have Pony's wheels still sitting in my garage.

Haha, you should rub it in. There was like 4 peeps behind you that wanted them.

I haven't even openned the boxes. They are just stacked up in the garage where I cannot even get to them anymore. Dam shame. But I call it being prepared for the tires I will have in the future.

 

[yobuck]

oh that's evil yo! I was trying my hardest to find some OR stock rims b4 I got my new tires, b/c i didn't want to put 33's on the SE 17' rims! pure evil man...

 

[Shodan]

Don't know what's on there now, but I paid $200 on ebay for 4 ea. 16" frontier rims that I use for my spares.

 

[usmc xterra]

Well,
I'd go with a more narrow tire, more along the lines of a OR stock.
Mind the diff. Get the gas mileage!
285 75 16 works but calls for a wider rim. I'm waiting for wider rim. Then I'll get a OR set for my factory rims.

MC

 

[Grunzen]

I've noticed one really bad thing with my 305/70/16 on steelies. If I thought my mileage was bad before now I'm in a state of perpetual depression. Especially since I've had to make 3 and a half trips from Ft Bragg to KC,MO in 30 days. :confused2: