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Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by tacosteveo32811, Apr 9, 2021.

  1. Apr 9, 2021 at 3:54 PM
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    I posted this one other time with zero results. I am looking to buy a set of V-rock VR17 Storm wheels. They have a -15mm offset with 5" backspacing. For some reason the last post people needed to know what tires I'm putting on so for added information I am putting 275/70 Wildpeaks on. I need to know will these wheels fit my truck WITHOUT spacers? I do not want spacers.
     
  2. Apr 9, 2021 at 4:51 PM
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    Wheel width? 275/70/17? Stock? Lifted?
     
  3. Apr 9, 2021 at 4:52 PM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...lifted-info-inside-complete-with-poll.514755/
     
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  4. Apr 9, 2021 at 4:53 PM
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    17x10 wheel, 2" Bilstein 5100 lift with 1 ³/⁴" AAL in rear
     
  5. Apr 9, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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    The wheels will fit. You’ll need to trim some for tire clearance more than likely. Also that wheel has a hub bore of 108.1 so they’re not hub centric wheels. Imo I’d go with 8” or 8.5” width for that tire size.
     
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    That’s a lot of backspacing. I’ve read it could rub the caliper? I’m sure someone more savvy will correct/confirm/deny that.
     
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  7. Apr 9, 2021 at 5:02 PM
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    He’ll be good 5.5 is about the max on these trucks.
     
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    So a 5" backspacing will be good with clearance from the calipers correct? Just making sure I read that correctly. Would you recommend an 8" or 8.5" wide wheel for 275/70 tires or is there an issue with a 10" wide wheel?
     
  9. Apr 9, 2021 at 5:24 PM
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    Back space is not issue with caliper clearance wheel diameter is. The 17s will clear the caliper fine. I recommend us using a wheel that is 1.5-2” narrower than the tire cross section. The 275 is basically 10.5 to 10.8 wide depending on manufacturer. You could go 9” but I wouldn’t go 10” wide. I run a 285 on a 8.5 wide wheel.
     
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    Was there a reason you were going with the 17x10?
     
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  11. Apr 9, 2021 at 5:31 PM
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    I'm wanting a good stance as well as functionality. So I was thinking that I was going to need a 10" wide wheel but now that I am getting reliable feedback I'm seeing that a 10" must be the wrong way to go. It's my daily as well as my weekend overlander
     
  12. Apr 9, 2021 at 5:34 PM
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    Here is a 285 on a 17x8.5 -10 for reference. 1F03C86D-FB84-438C-A2B6-825B6CB0850E.jpg
     
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    As much as I would live to go to a 285 I am trying to not get into having to cut my fenders up and such. Yea its a 2009 with almost 260k on it but I still don't want to start having to cut it up. I have heard that many people have had to cut with 285 so that's why I'm going with a 275 and now it looks like I'm going down to an 8.5" wide wheel lol
     
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    275s on an 8.5 will look great.
     
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    Yeah. With 285s everything needs to be spot on, wheel width, correct offset, alignment etc.
     
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    I think I have found my replacement wheel. I really appreciate your help. Bilstein 5100's go on this weekend and I got my Biden bucks yesterday so I'll order these Method MR312's in bronze 17x8.5
     
  17. Apr 10, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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    Great!! What offset?
     
  18. Apr 10, 2021 at 5:45 PM
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    Offset is 0
     
  19. Apr 10, 2021 at 5:48 PM
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    Good looking wheel. Post up some pics once installed.
     
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    Will do bro, they should look great on Speedway Blue
     

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