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Anyone have these wheels? Level 8 Strike 6 or ZX

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by trdracing5, Sep 5, 2011.

  1. Sep 5, 2011 at 4:27 PM
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    trdracing5

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    Looking to see if anyone has the Level 8 Strike 6 or Level 8 ZX on a first gen tacoma.
    These wheels are available from Discount Tire Direct. the Backspacing says -6 so I am not sure if they will work.
    Level 8 ZX
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    Level 8 Strike 6
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  2. Sep 5, 2011 at 6:19 PM
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    Tacoma mud

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    Nope!!! Never herd of them
     
  3. Sep 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM
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    I found some nice pics of the Level 8 ZX (on a jeep). I really think they look nice. They come with the chrome trim ring or a black trim ring.
    I found some pics of the wheels on a frontier but decided that it was not cool enough of a vehicle to post on this site.:D
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    What is the width of the rims? What size tire do you plan on running?

    -6 is the offset not the backspacing.
     
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    yeeeeeep

    backspace to offset chart...


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    Hey Mike :wave:

    I have used that exact chart so much that I have basically inadvertently memorized it :laugh:
     
  7. Sep 5, 2011 at 7:44 PM
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    Engage Offroad long travel front and rear with some fat tires.
    yah, i think i got it from you... hahahaha
     
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    The wheels are 16X8.5 with a -6 offset which equates to a 4.5 backspacing (according to the chart provided above).


    Will a 4.5 backspacing work?
     
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    That depends on what tire size you want to run. It will work for 265/75/16, but nothing more than that.
    4.5" backspacing is stock on 1st gens.
     
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    Yeah 265-75-16 was what I was looking at.
     
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    That will work fine then
     
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    I know you asked about a first gen. I have the Strike 6 on sec gen, 16x8 with a 265/75. they only rub when full locked out turn. If you would like I can get better pic when I get home.
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  13. Sep 26, 2011 at 11:03 AM
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    So this wheel would not fit with a 285 or a 33" tire?

    Would the offset have to be +0?
     
  14. Sep 26, 2011 at 11:08 AM
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    For a first gen, it would have to be around -25 or so.
     
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    i am using a 16x8 wheel with 4.5in back spacing on 285z with no issues
     
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    Really? That's the stock backspacing. I'm surprised you don't rub at full lock or when flexing.
     
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    i got tha same size wheel and tire and dont rub too

    and remember yall have different model trucks
     
  18. Sep 26, 2011 at 5:05 PM
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    I'm not surprised because you have a 2nd gen. I'm just surprised that it's not an issue with the first gen though.
     
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    whats your offset? looking at the chart is it 0?
     
  20. Sep 28, 2011 at 9:08 AM
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    Yes, it would have to be.
     

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