Offset Rims

As far as I can tell (correct me if I'm wrong...), offset rims are better for the wheel bearings than spacers.

I've found a set of 15" black steel modulars with a -7 offset. Not sure if that's cm or mm.

Does anyone know who else is selling steel rims with a range of offsets? I want a few more options to choose from before I buy, and can't find many in Jimny config when I've looked.

Jimny bits now stock offsets

I asked this a long time ago and was told there is no difference i.e. both options are harder on the bearings.

GuardianAngel wrote: I asked this a long time ago and was told there is no difference i.e. both options are harder on the bearings.

Yes the leverage is still there - you need the width to be added to the inner and outer faces which on an 8x15 would make it an impossible fit.

However a wider wheel will give a better base for the tyre so for example putting a 31-10.5-15 tyre on an 8x15 rim rather than a 7" rim will give a less flexing and more stable tyre. So I would always go for a wider wheel rather than a spacer when fitting a bigger tyre and if a spacer is needed for clearance get an even greater offset..

Thanks for the replies folk, will be looking at Jimny Bits for the rims, and I guess some new bearings sometime in the nearish future too...