rim width

*91explorer1009* · 08-03-2004, 12:58 PM

Will a 15x8 rim make the tires stick out further than a 15x7 rim, might sound like adumb question but if I am running 32 on a 15x7 rim as opposed to a 15x8 rim, i know about the stability and everything, i just want to know if the 15x8 will actually make the tire stick out past the fender more than the 15x7??? any info would be great, thanks

*Jason94sport* · 08-03-2004, 03:02 PM

It totaly depends on the backspacing of the rim. The lower you go the more they will stick out. Stock is 4.5" so a 15X8 takes away 1" from that. You would need a 3.5" backspace to have it stick out the same. If you get 3.75 or 4" it will stick out the amount from 3.5" So .25 if it's 3.75 & .50 if it's a 4" backspace.

08-03-2004, 12:58 PM	#1
91explorer1009 Elite Explorer NJ 91 sport Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 266 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	rim width Will a 15x8 rim make the tires stick out further than a 15x7 rim, might sound like adumb question but if I am running 32 on a 15x7 rim as opposed to a 15x8 rim, i know about the stability and everything, i just want to know if the 15x8 will actually make the tire stick out past the fender more than the 15x7??? any info would be great, thanks __________________ 91 explorer eddie bauer sport - 2 inch skyjacker lift -

08-03-2004, 03:02 PM	#2
Jason94sport Elite Explorer South FL 93 Sport 2WD 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,469 Vehicle Specs	It totaly depends on the backspacing of the rim. The lower you go the more they will stick out. Stock is 4.5" so a 15X8 takes away 1" from that. You would need a 3.5" backspace to have it stick out the same. If you get 3.75 or 4" it will stick out the amount from 3.5" So .25 if it's 3.75 & .50 if it's a 4" backspace.