I'm thinking of buying a set of used (cheap) steel wheels and putting some honest-a-God snow tires on them for my '96 Sidekick Sport. I'd use them just in the winter, of course.
Supposedly a 1/2 ton Dodge P/U uses the same bolt pattern but I'm concerned the center hub hole won't be the same. The offset is different by a very small amount (1/4" IIRC). Is there anyone who can confirm what size hub hole is on the Dodge wheels? Or am I going to have to just buy a set and find out?
They're 5 X 5.5 - Sidekicks, Vitaras and GM trackers all share the same wheel. IIRC Jeep wheels will also work. http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Suzuki___Vehicle_Bolt_Pattern_Reference.cfm
I can not confirm or deny the size of a Suzuki rim but I recommend www.car-parts.com as a search to find Suzuki/Tracker rims at junkyards in your area.
That's the same bolt pattern as almost every 4WD truck/Jeep prior to the mid 80's and almost all Ford full-sized trucks. Also, Dodge 2WD trucks went to that bolt pattern after '87.
Were it me I would be looking for the Samurai 15x6" rims and something in a nice 205/70 or so. Snow tires like skinny, and won't get much thinner than Sammy rims.
Thanks for the help, guys!
Suggestions on what color to paint?
when my wife bought her Vitara, we both agreed it was "too white":
so we went to this:
Not everyone's taste, but we're having fun with it.
In reply to eastpark:
I meant the wheels.
