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Post by waandy »

having scrubing issues in back end and was wondering how effecient wheel spacers would be and what size to run. running 31x10 and a halfs on f100 15x7 9mm offset and a 2 inch shackle lift. any advice would be great.
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Post by nicbeer »

any spring or BL? and what vehicle is this. NT or WT also.

I would be thinking bumpstop extension is the best so far.
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Post by waandy »

no bl and as far as i no theyre the stock saged out springs.
i was thinkin bumpstops 2 but it scrubs ova basicaly nothing.
im new to this so im playin it safe
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Post by VR Rodeo »

What exactly is it scrubbing on ??
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Post by waandy »

the inside ok the rear wheel arch. not the chassis but the body just above
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Post by want33s »

I'd change to rims with more offset before fitting spacers.
New rims are cheaper than spacers too.
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Post by MUD-PIGSIERRA »

15x8 -28 Offset that should help....
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Post by Nev62 »

waandy wrote:having scrubing issues in back end and was wondering how effecient wheel spacers would be and what size to run. running 31x10 and a halfs on f100 15x7 9mm offset and a 2 inch shackle lift. any advice would be great.
I got a set of 15x7 Desert Rat (like sunrayisa) rims to suit a CJ7 Jeep with an offset of neg 15mm for $55ea from Bob Jane's.
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Post by Gwagensteve »

want33s wrote:I'd change to rims with more offset before fitting spacers.
New rims are cheaper than spacers too.
X2.

Speedy's (-15 in a 15X7, or -28 in a 15X8) will fix the problem, however, your saying the clearance problems are in the back? (As in the rear wheels?) Normally clearance problems will be far worse in the front than the rear.

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Post by waandy »

yea the front is scrubbing on the leafs at near full lock but i can rig something up to fix that. and hopefully different rims will help with that. rear tyre scrubing is the major concern. scrubs over everything. even on road. is there any diference between the hard top hi tops compared to soft top in the wheel arch/ diff area? go the bigest offset rim i can find?
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Post by GRPABT1 »

Except for custom rims, the biggest offset you will find is the speedy's anyway. But pretty much yes more offset the better in a zook but you may have to trim the outside of the gaurds then.
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Post by waandy »

thx .what model speedy would give me more offset? the -15 15x7s or the -28 15x8s? and who sells them and what are they worth? still cheaper than wheel spacers? have removed 31s 4 time being so it is driveable. even tho it has no grip.lol
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Post by Gwagensteve »

They're effectively the same. That's why I like to work in backspacing rather than offset. Clearance is always a problem on the inside of the tyre so regardless of rim width, backspacing is the measurement that's critical.

so a -28 8" rim has 3" of backspacing.
a -15 7" rim has... 3" of backspacing. (there's actually only 0.3mm the difference on paper)

So yes, the 8" rim has more "offset" but the inside edge of the tyre will be in nearly the same spot with either rim.

I say "nearly" because the wider rim will reduce sidewall bulge and aid clearance a little at the shock mount/spring.

Personally, I prefer 10.5" tyres on a 7" rim, but each to their own. If you're narrow track, the added overall width the 8's give you will help with stability.

Hope that helps.

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Post by Pezooki »

Hi all,

Just for your info, the "Speedy Desert Rat 15" x 8" -28" is no longer available. It has been replaced with the "Speedy Desert Rat 15" x 8" -24"

I am running these with 31 x 10.5 with no scrubbing anywhere. I'm VERY happy with them! (even at very low pressures) :D

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Post by Gwagensteve »

4mm - shouldn't matter at all.

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Post by waandy »

so the 15x8 -24 will be the go? does anyone know what they are worth roughly? i have no probs choppin the outside of the guards if needed. and they wont scrub at full lock. score
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Post by waandy »

and does anyone know of speedo adaptors to re adjust your speedos with biga tyres?
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Post by Pezooki »

Either the Speedy 15x7 or 15x8 should work fine for you. Its personal preference really.... Both will help solve your tyre to spring clearance issue.

Price ranges from $50 to $90 per rim. It pays to shop around!

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Post by alien »

i cant believe speedy stopped the 15x7!!! i've got 4 on the zuk and one spare in the garage - right now im VERY glad i bought a 5th!
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Post by GRPABT1 »

WTF! they stopped making the 15x7?!

I was thinking of the 15X8 anyway for the extra width but bugger the 15X7's were a better fit for a 10.5 tyre
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Post by Pezooki »

Have you guys lost the plot :?: :roll:

Where did I say that the 15x7 is no longer available???

Relax fellas! :lol:

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Post by fool_injected »

Pezooki wrote:Have you guys lost the plot :?: :roll:

Where did I say that the 15x7 is no longer available???

Relax fellas! :lol:

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Pezooki wrote:Hi all,

Just for your info, the "Speedy Desert Rat 15" x 8" -28" is no longer available. It has been replaced with the "Speedy Desert Rat 15" x 8" -24"

I am running these with 31 x 10.5 with no scrubbing anywhere. I'm VERY happy with them! (even at very low pressures) :D

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Post by Gwagensteve »

Exactly - the 15X8 has changed from -28 to -24 offset.

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Post by grimbo »

WHAT VEHICLE DO YOU HAVE? Just a little bit of important info missing
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Post by tjm_tj »

king do the -28 still
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haha that'll teach me to skim read... sorry =)
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Post by MUD-PIGSIERRA »

tjm_tj wrote:king do the -28 still
And the bigger offset and 15x8 inch rim allows you to upgrade to bigger tires in the future if you plan on going to say a 33" tire or 35" where as a 15x7 really isn't the best idea for larger tires of that size.
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Post by waandy »

grimbo wrote:WHAT VEHICLE DO YOU HAVE? Just a little bit of important info missing
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Post by waandy »

i shall order my speedy 15x7s 2moro. should be shweet. then we can try some decent stuff. :twisted:
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thx fellars. il let yous know how i go
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Post by GRPABT1 »

tjm_tj wrote:king do the -28 still
I've never been able to find info on this tyre from king except from word of mouth.
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