Need help w/ finding rims..

[hunter61533]

okay ive been looking for quite some time to find rims to fit my explorer.. and so far no luck... i was wondering if someone on here could help... i am really interested in the Moto Metal rims but cant find any to fit my 05 explorer..

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=808&idproduct=7678

these are the rims i like.. somthing along the lines like this.. so if anyone knows where to get ones like this please let me know.. thanks..

 

[Ronin8002]

Why won't those work? Bolt pattern is right.

 

[hunter61533]

see i dont know all that much about rims.. i knew the bolt pattern matched but i didnt know what the 17X9 was.. im guessing the rim size x ? idk lol.. thats why im posting on here..

 

[Ronin8002]

see i dont know all that much about rims.. i knew the bolt pattern matched but i didnt know what the 17X9 was.. im guessing the rim size x ? idk lol.. thats why im posting on here..

Yes 17x9 is the size of the rim. 17" diameter x 9" width. What tires are you planning on running?

 

[hunter61533]

nothing fancy.. just what i have on there now.. 245/ 65/ 17 cooper all terrain i might go w/ more aggressive tires in the future.. what is a stock width on the explorer rims?

 

[Ronin8002]

what is a stock width on the explorer rims?

7.5" I think? So I would look for an 8" wide rim. that will allow you to continue to run those tires or change to something else later

 

[Teejay4490]

Ronins right but the wheel master is Kazer lol

 

[Kazer]

Lol thanks teejay. And hunter, you can run a 245/65r17 tire on a 9" wide rim, that's what I'm running on my truck right now

 

[hunter61533]

hey so would this work? idk if it would or not.. i see that it has -12 offset whatever that means lol..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/17x9-Moto-M...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item231620a764

 

[Teejay4490]

Yes that would fit..is there a pic of your X anywhere?

 

[hunter61533]

no affraid not.. havent gotten around to it.. mine looks alot like ronnin's but just stock lol.. and an 05

 

[Teejay4490]

Cool cool throw one up in the 3rd gen pics thread when you get a chance

 

[Kazer]

The lower the offset, the further the rim will stick out from your truck. Stock rims are +44 offset so -
-18 offset means they will stick out quite a bit. If you click on the link "my ex vera" in my signature look for pictures of my truck with the silver rims, those are only -6 offset so yours will stick out about a 1/2 inch further

 

[hunter61533]

alright thanks everyone... now do u know of any other websites that would have these rims w/ dif offset? or smaller width other than 9?

 

[mcspeed]

Discount tire has that or similar wheel. They will test fit to ensure no rub. I'm not a fan of on line tires/wheels because returns are a problem. Local retailer will handle any issues on the spot. Ain't easy to pull your wheels off and ship somewhere unless you don't need transportation for a week or two. I have had tire problems on top quality high end and middle of the road ones too. I made the mistake of buying on line just once!

 

[Kazer]

New Wheels (Moto Metal 951's)

This guy "jwigs7" runs the same rim your lookin at. Could try askin him what offset and rim size he got. I know he runs a 265/70r17 tire

 

[hunter61533]

alright thanks guys for everything it's helping me out alot..

ive found another set of rims.. im debating on the 2.. what do u guys think?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-17x8-...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item43a4bcf82e

 

[Kazer]

Those look pretty sweet.

Check out this thread

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340365

 

[duner]

I have an awsome set of 20"x9 black with machined with Kumho tires and lugnuts. They are about 8 months old and have about 5000 miles on them and they are like brand new. $1500 for all. They are the ones that were on my truck before I lifted it. I also have a set of modified drop coils I will take $100 for.