Wheel offset for Mitsubishi

From 1010tires.com

As far as I know the Kei trucks have positive offset [same as a FWD car]
being that the trucks come Japan the correct way to measure the offset of the rim is in mm.
i.e. The stock rims on my Sambar are +40 mm and the 14x5.5" Kia rims I have on are + 45mm.

You might want to start a fresh thread in the Diahatsu forum for further questions as it gets
awful confusing mixing brands

 

Thanks, Timetripper- that was well written!

 

Would a 23 8.00 x 12 tire work where a 23 8.50 x 12 tire has been?

 

IMO It should be fine.

23 = O.D. of tire in inches
8.50 = Width of tread in inches
12 = Rim size in inches

So by going to 23 8.00 x 12 from 23 8.50 x 12 you will be giving up 1/2" of tread width but all else should be the same

 

From what I'm reading, the actual stock rim width is 7", but that 8/10/11" tread widths will be fine because the tire sidewall will bend in to where the bead seats, right?

Also- I see where guys are running 8 or 9" tread up front and 10s or 11s in the rear, is that to avoid tire rub up front?

 

Just for simple input, I bought some Datsun B210 wheels and am running 13" tires. Wheels were much less expensive than custom aluminums and I have no clearance problems. Luckily, here in South Dakota we can run on the street everywhere except the Interstates.

 

how do I know which off set I have?

I have read that Mitsubishi has

MITSUBISHI 1990-1998 4x115 bolt pattern

MITSUBISHI 1998-2003 4x100 bolt pattern
http://store.4x4minitruckimports.com/bprg.html

I have a 92 minicab van
Year: 1992
Make: Mitsubishi
Model: MItsubishi Bravo Minicab van MZ-R
Vin/Ser.: U42V-01...

I have also read B210 wheels fit and so do suzuki swift NA wheels
can anyone clarify which will fit mine?

Thanks
R