Been spending a bit too much time looking at options and reading, could use some input to see if this idea is somewhat sane:
I may be keeping stock height, which I am leaning toward at the moment, but still digesting the input from this thread. If not, going 2" higher max. I don't plan to be wheeling, just need it durable and want larger size tires to help soak up the "roads" where I'm at.
The stock wheels on my 92 are ugly IMO. And I would prefer a bit wider stance as well.
Here's what I am considering:
New 15x8 wheels - either cheap American Racing alloys or Black Rock steelies, both with -19 offset.
Originally was thinking 33's but now considering 35's possibly (especially if will be lifting) They are both 12.50 and spec'd for 8.5 minimum rim, but I figure 1/2" narrower won't be too bad.
I'm leaning toward the steelies, but the alloys are 10lb lighter which I like. Also likely not as durable when hitting a pothole, but I plan to get 5 of whatever I get. I realize 35's in the stock spare carrier may require a bit of work to fit (or may not), but I can just throw it in the back or figure something else out. We're rarely more than 10 miles from home on this little island anyway.
Thoughts? Am I going to rub-town with the 35x12.5's on -19 stock height? What might I not be considering here?
Thanks!
I may be keeping stock height, which I am leaning toward at the moment, but still digesting the input from this thread. If not, going 2" higher max. I don't plan to be wheeling, just need it durable and want larger size tires to help soak up the "roads" where I'm at.
The stock wheels on my 92 are ugly IMO. And I would prefer a bit wider stance as well.
Here's what I am considering:
New 15x8 wheels - either cheap American Racing alloys or Black Rock steelies, both with -19 offset.
Originally was thinking 33's but now considering 35's possibly (especially if will be lifting) They are both 12.50 and spec'd for 8.5 minimum rim, but I figure 1/2" narrower won't be too bad.
I'm leaning toward the steelies, but the alloys are 10lb lighter which I like. Also likely not as durable when hitting a pothole, but I plan to get 5 of whatever I get. I realize 35's in the stock spare carrier may require a bit of work to fit (or may not), but I can just throw it in the back or figure something else out. We're rarely more than 10 miles from home on this little island anyway.
Thoughts? Am I going to rub-town with the 35x12.5's on -19 stock height? What might I not be considering here?
Thanks!