Are Steel Rims OK? and Backspacing of 98 Chevy Rim?

[JonBoy]

Ok i have to questions first I am wondering if anyone knows the backspacing of the stock 88-98 chevy 6 lug alloy rim? Second are steel rims ok or should I stick with the stock rim since I cant afford much better. Also how long before steel rims start to show rust? Sorry getting back to first questions I will be looking for a 16x8 rim and think that I will want something with less back spacing pushing the wheel out just a little. So basicly 1" less backspacing and 1" wider rim should put my tires out about 2 inches? Right? Anyway I dont want to look like I am on skates but think it would look better moved out just a little. I will also be going from 265's to 285's and if I can find one a 1" body lift.

 

[upnover]

Steel rims are just fine. Strong and they don't break. They will bend, but can be put back into shape with a hammer. Less backspacing is rough on bearings. Also to be concidered is the tire rub you will most likely get when turning. Most people I know that have used body lifts, didn't like them. just s few thoughts to concider.

 

[mbalbritton]

I'd much rather have Steel rims than Aluminum.... the only beneift that I know Aluminum offers is lighteer weight... Personally, I'll not ever put Alum., rims on my CJ.

 

[hobie]

Also, Steel rims can be repainted with specialty equipment such as Rustoleum. It's kinda why folk use black rims and bumpers. Matching isn't much of an issue.

J

 

[TheGeneral]

I had a set of black steel rims on my old ford. The paint lasted about three to four months befor it would show sighns of rust, but i drove on the beech a lot more than most people do so yours should last a lot longer. When they did start to rust it only took an hour to hit them with a wire wheel and respray them. As far as strength is concerned I bent the crap out of three out of five that I had.

 

[Trebissky]

Also to be concidered is the tire rub you will most likely get when turning. Most people I know that have used body lifts, didn't like them. just a few thoughts to concider.

That's what I've got on the Jimmy I bought. The body's lifted 3 or 4 inches, but the 31-inch tires hit the frame, the edge of the fenders and in a bounce, even the top edges when I make a sharp turn. And that's just on streets.

These are on what seem to be the stock aluminum 4x4 wheels. I've been looking for some regular 235/75r15's to put on for everyday.