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Old 10-10-2013, 12:06 PM
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I'm a new blazer owner, new to this website. I bought a 96 2door 4wd blazer. I'm wanting to fix it up for light offroading. I'am looking for 15x8 or 15x7 black steel wheels that will stick out a little. Going to use my current tires till I get a 2.5 inch lift. Then I will go bigger on tire size. Currently on 235/75/15. My question is what size wheels will without a doubt fit? Two shops locally have told me I can't put 15x8 on here. Who can tell me for sure ?
 
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yea i saw that. but i cant tell by reading that what wheels will work. or rims? rim size is what im looking for.
 
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I would stick with a 15x7. It's the back spacing that will get you more than the inch difference in the rim. Most after market wheels have a max 4.5" bs which will give you the slightly wider dance you are looking for. I have that combo on my truck as a reference for you. I am also running spacers in the rear to even out the track width front to rear.
 
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You can put the 15x8 black steel wheels on your truck, but it will limit your tire size. If you can find a set of 15x8 wheels with a 6" backspacing, you could go a bit bigger tire.
 
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