16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

[Anth D]

G'day all,

I am wanting to throw on a set of BF Goodridge's in LT265/75R16 on my 2008 Hilux.

I will be throwing 16" wheels on, but unsure what the pro's and con's of a 16x7 or 16x8 steel rim are? Assume the wider rim will seee the tyre bag a little less on the sidewall?

I don't want tyre sidewall to protrude past the edge of the SR5 flare if possible and want to keep legal.

What offset should I be looking at as well?

Any help will be much appreciated. I've searched through the forums but haven't come up trumps yet.

[white_hilux]

there isnt a hugh difference between 7" and 8". The price is a little different but thats about it. Personally i would go 8". Regards to offset, a +20 offset will keep the tyres under the guards and is pretty popular on here.

[Anth D]

The 16x7 appears to be a little more suited to my application, is there an issue with going for "too" much offset? Most guys are running +10 offset, what the the pro's/con's with going to a +30 for better clearance and to avoid rubbing? Cheers for your response mate!

[white_hilux]

the standard sr5 rims are +30 and a 265/75r16 tyre comes close to rubbing on the upper control arm and in some cases guys have found that they do rub. So if I were you I would look at getting between a +10 to +20. These will also give the car a wider stance but still keep the wheels under the guards

[Loosey]

I think you might have it backwards, +30 pushes the centre of the rim out from the middle, effectively pulling the rest of the tyre into the guard...

Stock offset is +30, +10 offset would mean that the tyre is pushed out 20mm either side of the Lux and gives the rim a "Deeper Dish" look.

0 offset means that the face of the rim is in the centre of the wheel...

Hope this helps

[white_hilux]

im also assuming that you are getting or already have a lift as they will rub otherwise

[Anth D]

Cheers fellas, now that I have decided to go with a 16x7, which offset (+10 or +20) is preferred to minimise rubbing?

[Anth D]

Yeah that's right Ben, going with a 3" at front and 2" in rear (Billstein & TD combo).

[white_hilux]

the pic below is my car with +10 offset and 265/75r16 tyres. all stay within the guards which are tjm ones which are a little wider than sr5 ones



go +20 to stay safe

[oldrev]

G'day all,

I am wanting to throw on a set of BF Goodridge's in LT265/75R16 on my 2008 Hilux.

I will be throwing 16" wheels on, but unsure what the pro's and con's of a 16x7 or 16x8 steel rim are? Assume the wider rim will seee the tyre bag a little less on the sidewall?

I don't want tyre sidewall to protrude past the edge of the SR5 flare if possible and want to keep legal.

What offset should I be looking at as well?

Any help will be much appreciated. I've searched through the forums but haven't come up trumps yet.

mate try using the search program on this site
there are umteen dozen posts on this topic
+30 put the bloody thinngs on damm

[Anth D]

*BUMP*

Tyres and new wheels were fitted today. Absolutely stoked. Minimal rubbing and will be a great fit once the lift goes in week after next.

Ended up with 16x7 King Wheel steel rims with a P30 offset with a 265/75.

Appreciate all the advice fellas.

[frenchie]

looks good, cant wait to see it with the lift. thats the same kind of tyre and wheel combo i was after.
how much did it cost you if u dont mind me asking?

[aff]

Hi all I'm new to this I've got a 2006 sr5 I want to fit 15x8 rims just don't know what offset to go can anyone please help?

[white_hilux]

Hi all I'm new to this I've got a 2006 sr5 I want to fit 15x8 rims just don't know what offset to go can anyone please help?

Hey mate,

There is a thread already dedicated to a 15x8 with a 0mm offset
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6221&hilit=15x8

I would be hard in my opinion to fit any other offset. I ran the above rim on my hilux and were great

[Phildo]

I went the +20 sunnies with my 265x65/16, just thought id add come pictures for those looking into rims, sizes and offsets. I know I had a headache learning about it haha