Will this set of alloy rims fit '97 Previa?

[sifan]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...10004457155&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

My '97 Previa comes with factory 15" alloy rims with 5-114 bolt pattern (not sure about the offset). I am not sure if the eBay ones will fit my model year. The seller doesn't know, either. From the Tire Rack their suggested rims for '97 Previa have 38-40mm offset. The eBay ones have 45mm offset.

 

[Gary Allan]

I'm unsure how to articulate this ..even if I've got it right. Jeepers do all kinds of wheel upgrades. The biggest impact is on scrub radius ..or how the wheel is biased over the contact patch. It will cause differences in the way the front end geometry interacts with the road. Whether it adds up to much is another story.

The biggest issue that we encounter is backspacing ..and will the tire rub at full lock. I would think that this would be an issue for you to consider as well. This is in addition to any possible effects of a different offset. Some have cited the different reactive loads on bearings and such ..but I'm unsure of what real impact that can amount to

In something like a jeep TJ ..you're dealing with alterations of up to 3" in wheel width and reductions of 1.25" backspacing.

[ July 06, 2006, 01:25 PM: Message edited by: Gary Allan ]