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16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:24 +0000
by 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.

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:42 +0000
by 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.

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:56 +0000
by 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!

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 1:02 +0000
by 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

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 1:04 +0000
by 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

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 1:06 +0000
by white_hilux
im also assuming that you are getting or already have a lift as they will rub otherwise

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 1:07 +0000
by Anth D
Cheers fellas, now that I have decided to go with a 16x7, which offset (+10 or +20) is preferred to minimise rubbing?

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 1:09 +0000
by Anth D
Yeah that's right Ben, going with a 3" at front and 2" in rear (Billstein & TD combo).

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 1:10 +0000
by 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

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go +20 to stay safe

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 3:52 +0000
by oldrev
Anth D wrote: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

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 3:54 +0000
by 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.

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Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 6:14 +0000
by 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?

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 7:19 +0000
by 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?

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 6:58 +0000
by white_hilux
aff wrote: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

Re: 16x7 or 16x8 Steel Wheels & Offset

PostPosted: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:13 +0000
by 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

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