Wheel size on Bigfoot 15B17

[JasonCM]

Hi everyone,

I have a Bigfoot 92 15B17, with flipped axle. It has a 5 hole bolt pattern and currently has 14 inch tires. I'm just wondering if I could possibly fit 15 inch wheels on them, would love to have beefier and nicer looking wheels

Thanks!

[40bpm]

Glad you asked this question. I too would like nicer wheels, so I'll be following this thread.

[Jack L]

I changed the original axle with 4" drop to a straight axle. I run 225-75-15 tires. Jason, if the 4'' drop axle on your 92 was underslung you probably have room for the same tires. Jan, your 02 may already have a straight axle as standard.

[WaltP]

My '02 came with the dropped axle and 14" tires.
I quickly corrected both with a straight axle and 225/75R15s.
Walt

[Jack L]

Recently, I saw an 04 with a straight axle and from conversation with the owner, I'm pretty sure it was from the factory that way. The straight axle and 225-75-15 tires are, in my opinion,the way to go.

[40bpm]

Thanks to the OP for the question and to others for answers.

I switched the drop axle on my 2002 Bigfoot 17' to a straight axle, but still have the 14 inch wheels. Would I have to change brakes or axles to accommodate 15 inch wheels?

[Jack L]

Originally Posted by 40bpm

Thanks to the OP for the question and to others for answers.

I switched the drop axle on my 2002 Bigfoot 17' to a straight axle, but still have the 14 inch wheels. Would I have to change brakes or axles to accommodate 15 inch wheels?

You can use 15 inch wheels with the axle you have now. The bolt pattern is 5 on 4 1/2.

[40bpm]

Thanks Jack L, and my apologies to the OP.

Now that I've disrupted this thread, is there any issue with wheel offset I need to beware of? I'd like to start shopping for wheels and can't afford to buy the wrong thing.

[Jack L]

Originally Posted by 40bpm

Thanks Jack L, and my apologies to the OP.

Now that I've disrupted this thread, is there any issue with wheel offset I need to beware of? I'd like to start shopping for wheels and can't afford to buy the wrong thing.

Zero offset is best and 5 on 4 1/2 correct. I've used recstuff.com twice now and been very satisfied.

[40bpm]

Thanks again Jack L.

[JasonCM]

That's great information, no worries @40bpm!

Please show us what wheels you are getting, I'm casually looking myself 😀