What wheels do I get for 285/75R17??

I have read a bunch of posts about this size tire. It seems to often get mixed up with other sizes. I did read the one on this being the "perfect size tire". I was able to get some info out of it and hope I didn't miss a better thread on this.

I want a wheel that will stuff well. This truck is a DD, but it WILL get wheeled. I plan for it to be full locked with sway bars removed when offroad. Wheels/tires are going to be my first purchase for this new truck. Thinking Methods with BFG ATs...

Specifically what back space and offset has worked best for you? I have heard some comments on offset that rubbed worse than others. It looks like my options are basically 0, -12, -24ish? 4.5 backspace? I will change UCAs but can you comment on fitment as it relates to them as well and the stuffing without rubbing?

I fully understand I will need at least a CMC and liner shaping. No fear there...

Please advise!

 

I have methods 17x8.5, ET0/4.75"BS and have 285/75/17s.
with SPC uppers, I have enough camber adjustment that I can run the tire into the control arm.
Obviously I'll be adjusting the rest of the camber through the LCA eccentrics if needed (haven't done it yet)
I wouldn't run any more backspacing than this.

I clear the upright gussets with these wheels

 

@GoodDogRUGER

I’m in a similar position now, have SPC uppers and wanting a 0 offset wheel with 285/75r17.

I am curious what wheel offset you went with, or if switching UCA solved your issue.

I saw another post of yours where you said 0 offset and SPC didn’t work?

 

My setup. BFG KO2's 285/75/17 Method 701 Bead grip wheels 17x8.5 0 offset with JD Fab spindle reinforcement and currently JD Fab stock length UCA. I have 3/8"-1/2"max clearance between tire sidewall and spindle. Anything more than a 11.5" section width/overall width tire you will need to go to a negative offset wheel. But you also have to be careful of what the offset and wheel width is. For example Method does the same wheel in a 17x9 with a -12 offset. But that wheel only puts the inner bead about 0.062" out board than the 17x8.5 0 offset. If I was to go to a 12.5" wide tire I would go with a -25 offset on a 17x8.5 wheel.

 

Can you guys post pics of your setup please.

 

Decided to get 285/75r17 Toyo AT III (33.9” diameter, tread width is 8.8”) which is on the smaller side of the options in this size. I also decided to test install without a cab mount chop to see how close things are.

0 offset wheels, stock lower control arms, rear alignment cams are maxed out which pushes the LCA away from the cab mount.
I’m barely rubbing the cab mount but definitely need a CMC.

Upper control arms are SPC in position D. No contact at ride height, however at full droop the tires is running the control arm when fully turned. Probably fine to run SPC for daily driving but I wouldn’t off-road this setup. I’m planning to replace my SPC with tubular control arms.

Ride height

Full droop

I think 0 offset is a good option for this tire size. Shouldn’t take too much work to address the rubbing and I’m happy with the stance coming from a skinny 33 on +13mm wheels.

 

Stock UCA, 0 offset methods 285/75r17 wild peaks. Daily driver.