15x10 rims for MK

Post by **84mksd33t** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:19 pm

looking to widen the stance of my MK - I currently have 15x8 LC offset with 35x12.5 trepadors.

i want to go for a wider offset 15x10...

where can i get some cheap?

or would i be better off going for a wider offset 15x8?

if so, what offset?

or should i get my rims cut and flipped to the offset i require?

Post by **RMP&O** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:50 pm

hard to say...number of questions there.

I personally do not like real wide tires, ie wide rims. I guess it depends on the kind of wheeling you do. But wider will also put more strain on your diff bearings. You will get a fair share more sidewall buldge with the 15x10 rims.

If it was me....I would change the offset/backspacing. I would also look into wheel spacers for a quick fix.

Post by **V8Patrol** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:49 am

Depends...

type of terain being driven ?

road usage ( traveling to and from the spot ) ??

Tire upgrade aswell as a rim upgrade ???

In truth it comes down to ......

do you just "want it"

or

do you realy "need it"

Huge differance between the two

Post by **84mksd33t** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:21 am

i like my rocks and hard terrain crawling. the odd bit of beach work....

the 15x8s i currently have sit just under my stock MK flares...but with the heighT i have and dropped front xmember and dropped rear shackle mount i need more width. its just too tall and not wide enough.

i have brand new 35x12.5 maxxis trepadors already on 15x8 LC offset rims. i just want a bit more width.

the car doesnt get driven that often as I have another little shorty to drive as a daily and also a vy calais.

Post by **SIM79** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:02 pm

If its to tall lower it and you will have a better COG. 15 x 10 rims are to wide for 12.5 inch tyre so when you air down its very easy to loose bead.

Post by **RMP&O** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:26 pm

I would say more offset in the rims or go with wheel spacers. If it doesn't get driven much except to 4wd then wheel spacers maybe the go. Just beaware they have a tendancy to loosen up.

If it is not SoA I don't see why it should be to high? Have you rolled it or come close before? Does it feel tippy? Got everything you can out of the suspension to make it flex to the max?

Post by **84mksd33t** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:58 pm

its got 6" lift + dropped front xmember and dropped rear shackle mount + the 35's.

before dropped xmember/mounts and longer shocks. the rear has another 1-2" of flex left in it.

the dropped xmember and mounts for better shackle angle and ride quality.
front shackle mount moved back 25mm and rear forward 25mm. will also improve flex. it feels a little tippy just cuz the width isnt there! i need an extra 25-50mm either side.

Post by **V8Patrol** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:02 am

From the last 2 pics .......

rear suspension is too soft

front suspension is too stiff

leaving the rig "unbalanced" thus giving the "feeling" of instability.

more pics showing the suspension maxed out will probably confirm it

Kingy

Post by **84mksd33t** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:10 am

front suspension is maxed out by shocks in those pics.

i have 4" extended shocks in now.

why do you say the rear is too soft?

Post by **jessie928** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:52 am

wheelspacers will add MILES of stability to your truck.
keep the 8" rims with a 12.5" tyre you will damage the rim and unseat the bead heaps with dirt rocks and general CRAP if you chuck them on 10's.

JEs

Post by **RMP&O** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:53 pm

V8Patrol wrote:From the last 2 pics .......

rear suspension is too soft

front suspension is too stiff

leaving the rig "unbalanced" thus giving the "feeling" of instability.

more pics showing the suspension maxed out will probably confirm it

Kingy

definately a solid point made there.....

Post by **V8Patrol** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:58 am

84mksd33t wrote:why do you say the rear is too soft?

cause it is

It's too soft in comparision to the fronts flexing ability in the pics provided.

Its all about BALANCE ..... & your pics show a huge inbalance in the suspensions ability.
You have a small rock yet the fronts movement is minimal, the rears movement however is taking nearly ALL the flex required to "mount the rock"

Basically your driving a 3 wheeler & we all know how unstable they are !

So you've added 4" longer shocks..... add some upgraded pics showing the suspension's new flex ( preferably on the same rock )
If you havent altered the springpaks then I'll hazzard a guess and say the pics will still show an unbalanced suspension setup....

Kingy

Post by **V8Patrol** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:12 am

jessie928 wrote: wheelspacers will add MILES of stability to your truck.

Agreed

They are also illegal in some states so check before fitting.
they also add extra load to wheel bearings etc
they also can have a huge impact on safely driving at speed.

jessie928 wrote:keep the 8" rims with a 12.5" tyre you will damage the rim and unseat the bead heaps with dirt rocks and general CRAP if you chuck them on 10's.

JEs

100% in agreement..

Post by **jessie928** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:58 am

V8Patrol wrote:
jessie928 wrote: wheelspacers will add MILES of stability to your truck.
Agreed

They are also illegal in some states so check before fitting.
they also add extra load to wheel bearings etc
they also can have a huge impact on safely driving at speed.

jessie928 wrote:keep the 8" rims with a 12.5" tyre you will damage the rim and unseat the bead heaps with dirt rocks and general CRAP if you chuck them on 10's.

JEs
100% in agreement..

the above 3 points are also the same for wheels with a large offset

Jes

Post by **84mksd33t** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:11 am

kingy - thats for all the input - really appreciate it mate

:)
quick pick of front with old shocks in...making it work a little harder:

once i get my diffs back in i will get some new pics

its not a daily driver, so wheel spacers could be the go...

Post by **Turbo Tonka** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:38 pm

i wish i had a car as stable as a mk,my old zuk and hilux just dont compare.

dad has one with 5" lift and just 8" LC rims etc, i think they are a tuff old trucks that work well,in saying that if you dont drive it on road often and can get spacers for cheap they would be good,i dont know if you can get better offset 8's without flipping can you??

Post by **84mksd33t** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:42 pm

might as well update you all on this

got some 15x10 procomp 97 series -44 offset wheels for her. at $130 a wheel im pretty chuffed.

feels a hell of a lot more stable just on the road with the extar 2" of width either side.

Post by **steel** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:59 pm

it's a shame i did'nt see this thread earlier, but for anyone chasing down this tech in the future, Summerfield engineering in Kenwick (9459 1078) does custom off-set changes for $40 a wheel, bargain.
he cuts the centres out then re-welds.

Post by **84mksd33t** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:20 am

i would have gone to summerfield but the 15x8 lacked the extra 2" of load bearing over the 10".

i will get some pics up.

Post by **steel** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:35 pm

84mksd33t wrote:

it can get pretty crowded up at Flyn rd these days, hey?

Post by **84mksd33t** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:39 pm

this was a trip i lead a while back...almost a year ago now.

it was a good day as it was pretty much just our group of 10 or so cars for the day...an 80 series group came in an few hours after us.

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