Need some wheel help

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theliman

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Hey guys,

I've been on this forum for quite a while and have tried to keep an eye out for wheels that I like. I've looked through our lift/wheel stickies and all. But I still haven't found a wheel I'm thrilled with.

I'm currently running the sport edition wheels with Spidertrax. The Spidertrax continue to make me nervous with each trip through mountain roads - I'd like to get rid of them. I'm looking for suggestions for a wheel that:

-puts the outside edge of the tire where Spidertrax does (i have gathered that 0 offset and 4.5 backspacing does this, but it's still a bit confusing to me).

-is aluminum

-is not black or grey. My 4Runner is black. I just don't like black/black.

-is not flashy. Why is it so hard to find a conservative aftermarket wheel?

So far I like those elusive BBS wheels that I don't think I'll be able to find (http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/149/20100201/182442.jpg), the Method Standard (a bit pricey, they mention ok for "light" offroad use, possibly a bit too flashy but still undecided) and then I was recently looking at the AR Outlaw II. Has anyone put those on their 4th gen? Thoughts? (http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee349/cbrezman/IMAG0022.jpg) Would really love to see more pictures. Seems like they are more popular with the older trucks.
 
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Yes, 0 offset is about what you want, maybe even a -10 offset.

Most all are an alloy, so not much variation there.

American racing may have some you would perhaps like?
 
[MENTION=101303]scottblink23[/MENTION] I know it's +30 for the sport rims but I'm not sure about the sr5. My guess is they are same though.
 
Here's my pro comp7031 17x9 -6 offset 4.75 backspace with 285/70/17 Nitto trail grapplers
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I appreciate everyone's replies. There is a lot of conflicting info about offset and backspacing out there - I've searched through just about every thread about it, including other forums!

The wheels I am really thinking about are 4.5" backspace 0 offset. 17 x 8. Some of you say that might not be enough, can someone help me put a number on how far out that will kick the outside edge vs. stock? I am thinking roughly 1.2"?

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee349/cbrezman/Sliders014.jpg

[MENTION=93031]smc23[/MENTION] seems to have the same stats and wheels that sit out pretty good.
 
And one other item...

The Method Standard's look perfect to me on [MENTION=87687]LTDSC[/MENTION] . They look shinier on [MENTION=165]momo.75[/MENTION] . Morris did you do anything different w regard to the finish or just clean them up real nice for your pictures? Is there a way for me to make the finish less shiny (besides some dust and dirt?)
 
theliman said:
And one other item...

The Method Standard's look perfect to me on [MENTION=87687]LTDSC[/MENTION] . They look shinier on [MENTION=165]momo.75[/MENTION] . Morris did you do anything different w regard to the finish or just clean them up real nice for your pictures? Is there a way for me to make the finish less shiny (besides some dust and dirt?)
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I am sure they had just been cleaned. It isn't like they are chrome but if they are clean they are shiny. I am sure you could either scuff them up or even find a satin clear coat to spray them with.
 
That's not my truck haha

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But my wheels are 17x8 and have a 0 offset don't remember the back spacing on them though
 
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though i wanted something with a lighter finish, i am intrigued by the fuel trophy's. can i do a 8.5" wheel with 265 tires?
 
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