Need help chosing the right rims and tires...

[vangremlin]

So I found another wheel that I think I like better than the last one.  Still 16 x 7, about 5.5" backspace.  Comes in chrome or silver.  Oh yea, they are made by American Eagle wheels.   

I also discovered that Summit's website is very good for looking at wheels, and the prices are really good.

[4hammond]

I've had 215/75/15's and now have 225/75/15 and had to trim some for the 215's a little more with the 225's and I have  a little lift up front.

215's



225's

What bumper is that? looks great

[Prafeston]

He made that himself.

Front Bumper Build
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=37383.0

Rear Bumper Build
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=35492.0

[4hammond]

I think I found the combo I am looking for what are the thoughts? may have to trim a little I think. issue may be that the smallest tire size available in this brand is 235/75/15

Rim
http://www.jegs.com/i/Black-Rock/262/952571245/10002/-1?parentProductId=1561261

Tire
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Wrangler+DuraTrac&sidewall=Outlined White Letters&partnum=375QR5WDTOWL&tab=Sizes

[4hammond]

Most of the TJ/XJ stuff fits fine. Here's mine with a main leaf with the eyes cut off in #2 position and 235/75R15s on TJ rims.

Did you have to do much cutting on that combo?

[Zoro]

One thing to keep in mind is clearance between the rim and the steering knuckle. With the rims I'm running I can't run hammer on wheel weights or they'll hit, stick-ons only.

Really nice Eagle Zorro

Thanks man!

[carnuck]

Most of the TJ/XJ stuff fits fine. Here's mine with a main leaf with the eyes cut off in #2 position and 235/75R15s on TJ rims.

Did you have to do much cutting on that combo?

On the front fender where the mud flaps were I trimmed about 2 inches of extraneous stuff that I wouldn't have had to do if I had my new strut bushings put in ahead of time. The rear no longer touches, even with 1000 lbs in the back.