What are some good 15x8 or 16x8 wheel options with 5x4.5” bolt pattern and 3.75-4” backspacing?

[psrivats]

I am trying to find a non-blinged out wheel in either 15x8 or 16x8 to run a skinny 32" or 33" tire. I was hoping I could go to 235/85R16 or 255/85R16 duratracs on my MOABs and not have to change wheels, but the 5" backspacing is not going to work for the new suspension I am getting. I am not a huge fan of polished chrome wheels or dual tone (ie black/silver wheels). I wish the Mamba MR1x would work but it only has 4.5" backspacing.

What wheels are you guys running? Also .. is there a skinny 33" tire for a 15" rim out there, like the 255/85R16s?

edit: fixed typo on tire sizes.

 

[IPerkWVU]

Why not run quality spacers with the moabs?

 

[scottgraham]

I've got the Quadratec Rubicon Xtreme 15x8, 4" BS
https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/rubicon-xtreme-wheel-wrangler-yj-tj

 

[Mr. Bills]

Have you looked at LT255/85R16? Typical industry dimensions: 33.1" diameter, 10" width, 610 rev/mile. Recommended wheel width 6.5-8".

I use a LT255/85R16-D Maxxis Bighorn MT-762 as a spare. Published dimensions by Maxxis are 33.3" diameter, 10.3" width.

 

[psrivats]

Why not run quality spacers with the moabs?

That's the plan as of now .. but I am not very clear on the safety/longevity aspect of running spacers vs wheels with right backspacing. I suspect that, just like in winching, like @jjvw always says, reduced number of connections is usually better - and I suspect it applies here as well. If I am wrong, I am happy to learn and understand.

I've got the Quadratec Rubicon Xtreme 15x8, 4" BS
https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/rubicon-xtreme-wheel-wrangler-yj-tj

Thanks, I missed this wheel somehow. Quadratec has some pretty decent photos.

 

[psrivats]

Have you looked at LT255/85R16? Typical industry dimensions: 33.1" diameter, 10" width, 610 rev/mile. Recommended wheel width 6.5-8".

I use a LT255/85R16-D Maxxis Bighorn MT-762 as a spare. Published dimensions by Maxxis are 33.3" diameter, 10.3" width.

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Gah- this is the tire size I wanted to write, and wrote "80" instead of "85". Thanks for pointing that out. I fixed the original post. Duratracs come in that size 255/85/R16 and I would love to run that tire (and I know it is E rated).

 

[jjvw]

Mine had spacers for several years. Never had any problems with them.

 

[psrivats]

Mine had spacers for several years. Never had any problems with them.

Mind sharing which specific ones did you ran?

 

[bobthetj03]

https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-x3
C rated, and a true 33" diameter.

https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-x3

 

[bobthetj03]

I run H&R 20mm spacers on my wife's Z. Happens to be the same lug pattern as our TJ's, coinkidinkly.

 

[Apparition]

Dick Cepek wheels

 

[psrivats]

https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-x3
C rated, and a true 33" diameter.

https://generaltire.com/tires/light-trucksuv/grabber-x3

Thanks, will look into it ... I am specifically looking for a skinny 32/33 this time around.

 

[bobthetj03]

Thanks, will look into it ... I am specifically looking for a skinny 32/33 this time around.

They make it in a 33x10.50x15 size. I currently run that size in the KO2's.

 

[jjvw]

Mind sharing which specific ones did you ran?

Synergy

 

[Grey_Machine7.3]

i hate running spacers. and not for any reason other than laziness. i hate taking them off and putting them on when i have to do maintenance.

 

[04RedLJ]

Have you looked at LT255/85R16? Typical industry dimensions: 33.1" diameter, 10" width, 610 rev/mile. Recommended wheel width 6.5-8".

I use a LT255/85R16-D Maxxis Bighorn MT-762 as a spare. Published dimensions by Maxxis are 33.3" diameter, 10.3" width.

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I do like these.
How are they in snow on wet pavement ??

 

[oldjeepman]

I ran a set that size but Toyo's mt.