For a great look for a larger vehicle, including a truck or SUV, 8 lug rims offer a rugged yet stylish wheel choice that will certainly get the job done. These are a sturdy looking wheel that is built to stand up to heavy off-road driving.
However, for those who want great looks as well, there are many different 8 lug rims offered by some of the top companies out there. These rims are heavy enough to look balanced even with an off-road type of grip on a tire, which is a great option for truck or a decked-out SUV.
Size Considerations
Most of the 8 lug rims are available in all the popular size options from the smaller 17 inch to the larger 24 inch. For highway driving many people opt for the smaller size, but for off-roading or for a more “truck” and less “car” look, beefing up to a larger size of rims and wheels is a great option.
The vast majority of these rims are also going to be available in offsets. The amount of the offset will range from a negative to a positive, and if you aren’t sure of the offset you need talk to a wheel professional before placing an order.
It is also essential to consider all aspects of the truck and the tire combination before upsizing significantly. Remember the tire has to be able to turn to the right and left when mounted on the rim and on the vehicle without rubbing. Often the tire will sit in the wheel well and appear to be a good fit but will rub on the inside of the vehicle with either a sharp or full right or left turn.
Finish Considerations
If you are choosing 8 lug rims for a working truck or an SUV that gets a lot of off-road driving or driving on country roads, the finish will be an important consideration. Highly reflective finishes are going to take more care and more effort to maintain over a matte finish or a finish that can easily be touched up if needed.
Scratches and dents from rocks and rough terrain are definitely going to be a factor on the highly reflective options as they will be more visible. However, if you are using the truck for mostly road and highway driving, this will be less of a factor in selecting the right 8 lug rims for the vehicle.
