I’m in search for some new wheels for the 78. But was wondering, what is the most backspacing I can have without the wheel touching any of the suspension components front and rear??

 

I was looking at getting wheels with a 5inch backspacing all around.

 

get a tape measure? lol

Here's some pics I took of my 75 with two different wheels, to show clearance to the ball joint and suspension parts so I had an idea when looking for new wheels. Dunno the actual measurements, you can look up the specs on these wheels for more specifics:

Mustang GT 'Starfish' wheels, 17x9:
https://imgur.com/elVYdjX
https://imgur.com/r82HKJ3


Jeep Cherokee 'Turbine' wheels, 15x8:
https://imgur.com/sbkVur6
https://imgur.com/MPonZWU
https://imgur.com/Lyk9ERG

 

What year jeep? Can’t seem to find those wheels, I found some in 15x7, but not 15x8.

 

Offset will depend on width.

For reference, I test fit some 18x9 +40(ish) on 215/40/18 tires and they didnt touch any suspension component BUT the tire did rub the firewall. I also test fit some 15x8 with about a 5" backspace and those were more than fine but they poked out a good inch.

 

These are 15x10s, but I wonder what backspacing he is running.

 

Thank you! I’ll keep that in mind.

 

Pretty sure the offset is in the negative. Are you looking to tuck the wheels or have them poke out? If poke then just get whatever has a negative offset

 

Okay I’ll keep my eyes open. There isn’t as much Japanese wheels for these trucks huh? Being that it’s Toyota and all.

 

Hmm, I thought they were 8" wide, but could be 7" - I probably measured across the OD, not the ID where the tire sits

There are tons of wheels that should fit these trucks - just find some in 5x114.3/4.5" lug pattern and go from there with offset/backspace.

 

So I actually had some time today to do some measurements, looks like 5.5 backspacing is the most you can go without hitting the strut. But don’t quote me lol it was a rough measurement

 

The only thing I hate about the 5x4.5 bolt pattern is a set of work equip or any or those 4 lug wheels would look good on these trucks.

 

That’s exactly my point! Ugh.

 

I’m actually just gonna settle for a nice pair of steelies or centerlines for now, til I source a 5x114.3 jdm wheel one either 14inch or 15inch.

 

There are A LOT Of wheels with this bolt pattern. The bolt pattern is still used today on new cars. Just have to look

 

You’re right. But the period correct Japanese wheel is what I’m after.

 

Can always swap to 4 lug, you wouldnt be the first

 

never heard of that! I’m gonna look into it. Lol.

 

"Period correct" wheels for Toyota trucks would be a 5-lug, 15x7 wheels.

 

Well yes, period correct style, 15s. Something from the late 70s early 80s. Japanese wheel.