Wheel , Tire , Offset question ???

Thinking about going to a 17x9 .

Question I have is if I stay at factory height with 265/70/17 , would it be better to go with an offset of 01 or -12 . I know the -12 is going to push the wheel out more but will it fit without rubbing or will it rub . I don't mind removing mudflaps but will other trimming be needed .

I have done research on all this and yes , I did use the "search" button before I get told to

Yes i'm a newbie at this stuff . I can tell you all about lowering a car and what you need but never really done the truck modding .

 

I can shed some light because I just put a set of 265/70/17 (32") BFG KOs on my truck last week. Keep in mind, I have Bilsteins set at 1.75 in the front so I am leveled. Even with my level, my tires were still rubbing on the front inside mud flaps where they bulge out. IMO, either way, with those size tires and wheel width and factory height, you will have to remove your mud flaps or get Husky mud flaps (which don't bulge out in that certain spot that the OEM ones do). My wheels are a 17x8 with a 0 offset and they stick out ever so slightly (maybe half an nich) pass the fender well. If you get the 17x9 with the -12 offset, they will stick out a good bit further pass the fender well, too much IMO if you don't have a lift. If you are set on the 17x9 wheels, then I would try to get at least a 0 or positive offset, but make sure they clear your UCAs and calipers. Either way, I think it will still rub.

 

if the calculations are correct , the 17x9 with the 01 offset will be pushed in 1/3 of an inch and out about an inch.......this is based on the factory TRD wheel specs

does this sound right ?

 

I have a 2013 TRD sport that has sat level from new. With stock wheels my 265-70-17 BFG TA KO tires do not rub even with stock mud flaps in place. Not every truck created equal?

 

What kind of level and wheels you got? Could be the difference. I have Billys at 1.75 in the front and 17x8 aftermarket wheels on 265/70/17 BFG KOs and mine rubbed.

 

No level, no lift, no aftermarket wheels and no money. Just the bfg's everything else stock. I came from the Jeep world and wanted to try stock capabilities and reliability. What I don't understand is I see posts that some set Billies at any where from 0 to .85 to 1.75 just to level. Maybe the variance is the age of the suspension components or if a new vehicle, are there slight variations in stock springs and shock setups?