mickey thompson wheels and adapters
10-02-2015 | 04:45 AM
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From: Tupelo,Ms
mickey thompson wheels and adapters
What im wondering is im looking at buying a set of MT Classic III's 15x10 5 on 5.5 pattern with 3.625 backspacing -45 offset. Munting these with spidertrax 5 0n 5 to 5 on 5.5 adapters that are 1 3/8 thick spacers. i was wondering if anyone has ever tried this and if it will work for me? suggestions? comments?
10-02-2015 | 09:19 AM
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Many people run wheel adapters, that isn't an issue.
If I did the math right, your setup works out to a 2.25" backspace? You would be better off finding different rims with an appropriate backspace. Or, if the tires are huge enough that you actually need that low of a backspace, you should probably be looking at wider axles.
If I did the math right, your setup works out to a 2.25" backspace? You would be better off finding different rims with an appropriate backspace. Or, if the tires are huge enough that you actually need that low of a backspace, you should probably be looking at wider axles.
10-02-2015 | 10:45 AM
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From: Tupelo,Ms
Many people run wheel adapters, that isn't an issue.
If I did the math right, your setup works out to a 2.25" backspace? You would be better off finding different rims with an appropriate backspace. Or, if the tires are huge enough that you actually need that low of a backspace, you should probably be looking at wider axles.
If I did the math right, your setup works out to a 2.25" backspace? You would be better off finding different rims with an appropriate backspace. Or, if the tires are huge enough that you actually need that low of a backspace, you should probably be looking at wider axles.
im trying to run a 15" wheel in a mickey thompson or a pro comp and the problem im running into is they only come in a 5 by 5.5 lug pattern and my jk is a 5 by 5.....im just looking for advice on running an old school deep wheel with a 3.5 backspace in a 15" that will work with my calipers on my 09 jeep. pretty tuff find i guess but i thought it was worth a try to ask around to alot of guys with more experience
10-02-2015 | 02:29 PM
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This will actually be useful feedback for you. I have a set of 15x10 dick cepek dc2 wheels that I need to use a wheel adapter to make them fit and it works just fine. Adding my other set of spacers (5x5") makes the jeep too wide to drive down the road.
I had 3.6" bs 15x10 wheels with 1.5" spacers that put me at 2" bs. The jeep was 84" wide at the widest point and I wouldn't want it any wider. The width made it feel more "planted" in the road.
Alternatively- "rebel racing Sahara matte black" on Google will pull up a wheels site that sells the 15x10 you want in the correct bolt pattern if you like the wheels.
I had 3.6" bs 15x10 wheels with 1.5" spacers that put me at 2" bs. The jeep was 84" wide at the widest point and I wouldn't want it any wider. The width made it feel more "planted" in the road.
Alternatively- "rebel racing Sahara matte black" on Google will pull up a wheels site that sells the 15x10 you want in the correct bolt pattern if you like the wheels.