Ok, I have tried almost everything, and I still can't figure this out. I would like to know what the stock 2000 XE 15 inch wheel measurements are. Backspacing, offset etc. I can't seem to find it. Thank you for the help.


Casper

15x7, 6 lug on 5.5''

offset...40mm?? i think that's what i remember reading.

It's in the owners manual...........

Yup, 40mm offset, about 5.25 or 5.5 inch backspacing.

Cool, that helps a lot. I read the owners manual about a year ago when I first got the X, I think that is the only thing I did not look in when researching this. :rolleyes:
Now I have read a lot about aftermarket wheels, and I realize that if I change the offset and backspacing, than bigger tires (32's) will rub pretty bad.
My last question is this. I am thinking of getting 32x11.5-15's,(since 32x10.5-15's are dam hard to find) and seeing if I can find a 8 inch wide wheel to put them on. This being said, do I want to look for a wheel with more backspacing, or more offset, or do I want to split the differance to get as little rubbing as possible?
I hope I have explained myself well enough.
Thanks for all the help, and next time I will remember to look in my owners manual. :p


Casper

With 32x11.50 tires, the inner sidewall of the tire will rub against the fuel line cover in the RR wheel opening, and will just barely rub on the body right above the frame rail inside both rear wheel openings, at least with stock wheels. Moving to more backspacing/offset will only make that worse, and since there's barely enough room to stuff that size, moving to less offset/backspacing will get you rubbing on the fender lip. See here:
http://www.xterraownersclub.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=37;t=002071

With the same change I got increased rubbing up front that a little extra trimming cured, but most aftermarket wheels have a considerably larger change from stock than the old Nissan alloys I have, so expect more than minor changes.
Stock wheels are best, otherwise invest in (a suspension lift with) bumpstop extensions, or a body lift.

Brent