[S_e_X-Terra]

Okay i decided to get the same type of wheels as ponyboy http://www.4wheelcustoms.com/Products.asp?Cat=415 (procomp 97). I know i am going to need spacers and/or adapters. so I decided to go with the same type of adaptor as grunzen http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Adapter_6_Lug_4_5_To_6_Lug_5_5_p/6450-6550.htm I just wanted to know if this would be a good idea. Do you think that these things will handle off road abuse? Im not very familiar with the material they are made of (im not familiar with any types of material).

 

[usmc xterra]

Man can I convince you to wait until they make a proper wheel? Adapters are not a good Idea, especially where off road is concerned. Plus, the additional offset really really puts a strain on your bearings. If you see an OFF ROAD ADVENTURES magazine put out by 4 Wheel Parts check out page 98 under Wheel Bearing Worries. Not a good idea! Especially on our weak ass X. I waited a year for wheels. Been an auto enthusiast for over 40 years, many times I saw the lesson, don't use spacers. The factory plans that offset. Stick to it. MC

 

[S_e_X-Terra]

So do you think i should go with the wheels you got, and powder coat them? I want the black look, because im getting shrocked all around and i want it to match!!

 

[Catalyst]

you could get these instead http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?wd=16&pc=59902&rw=8&bp=6-114.3

i like MC's better though.... just wish i had gotten them when the deal was going

also there are these but they are 6 on 4.5..... would that work?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?wd=16&pc=52193&rw=8&bp=6-114.3

 

[S_e_X-Terra]

Are you SURE that those work?? there have been some caliper clearance issues with some rims.

 

[Catalyst]

im positive the top ones work..... but not sure about the second ones. I was sort of looking for an opinion from you or MC or whoever because if they would work id probably get a pair because of the price and because of the color and look.....

 

[S_e_X-Terra]

Okay maybe i will check them out (the second ones) but it says in the description that they are all on order (all states). I guess i wont be able to find out before i leave for france :crybaby:

But i dont like the first ones. the nascar symbol is a turn off

 

[RogueClimber]

But i dont like the first ones. the nascar symbol is a turn off

But it does make you go faster....

 

[mjm4soccer]

If you do decide to go for the adapters I would choose Cragar wheels instead. If you check www.summitracing.com they have the soft 8s which are almost identical to the procomps except 20 bucks cheaper. Summit also had free shipping at the time when I ordered mine.

 

[S_e_X-Terra]

If you do decide to go for the adapters I would choose Cragar wheels instead. If you check www.summitracing.com they have the soft 8s which are almost identical to the procomps except 20 bucks cheaper. Summit also had free shipping at the time when I ordered mine.

:thumbup: Noted!!

 

[Grunzen]

Remember I got the 6x4.5 to 6x5.5 adapters for the wheels I got you'll only need 6x4.5 to 6x4.5 1" adapters for those wheels as they come with are bolt pattern. They are made from 6061 billet alum.

 

[S_e_X-Terra]

Do you think that the adapters will hold up during rough wheeling? Im scared now to put spacers because of MC's comment!

I guess sometimes too much information can be a bad thing!! :tard:

 

[RogueClimber]

I am not a wheel expert but appraoching the problem with logic: A spacer between the hub and the wheel creates a longer moment arm for the forces applied to the tire to transmit thru the wheel to the hub. A longer moment arm means a greater amplified force on the hub which to me seems like a bad thing. I will wait till more wheels are developed to fit our Xs!

 

[Glucola]

I'm not a big fan of the spacers and adapters myself as they transmit more forces on the hub areas of the wheels,etc.

 

[AJ]

WHy not just try a bigger size? Why has no one tried 16.5 inch wheels? I mean 16.5 inch tires are cheaper then 16 inch tires.

 

[Catalyst]

find me a 16.5 in wheel that fits our X's and ill show you a happy Cat :cat:

unfortunately wheel companies just dont make many 6 on 114.3.... :violent2:

 

[S_e_X-Terra]

Plus i just purchased some new tires that are for 16" wheels. If i bought 16.5" rims i would need to buy new tires, that is not an option!!!

 

[usmc xterra]

All I know is, you will be better served with wheels that fit rather than with spacers, no matter how you go. Spacers can be bad news where wheels that fit are not. I've seen a lot of problems and I have read about a lot of problems. Spacers = More problems. Even if you maintain them perfectly, they are putting a lot of strain on everything that would normally not be there. It's asking for problems. Sooner or latter. Plus, it's a safety issue. Buy any wheel you like that fits without spacers.
MC

 

[S_e_X-Terra]

Okay guys.... no spacers here. I will wait for better whells or get the same ones that MC has and powder coat them!!!

 

[lifeinthesouth]

WHy not just try a bigger size? Why has no one tried 16.5 inch wheels? I mean 16.5 inch tires are cheaper then 16 inch tires.

I was kinda wondering the same thing... Does everyone have something against 17" wheels???
there are several of those available to fit out there.
And tires galore to go with them!