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Need Some Tire and Rim Help

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Justroc, Jan 30, 2013.

  1. Jan 30, 2013 at 5:25 PM
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    Justroc

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    I am in the market for some new rims and tires for my 2011 Double Cab Tacoma

    I am thinking of going with the KMC XD Monster 18x9 rims
    What offset and backspace do you recommend?
    Offset: -12 Backspace: 4.53
    OR
    Offset: 18 Backspace: 5.71

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    And for Tires I am thinking of the BFG Mud-Terrain T/A KM2`s, my question would be what tire sizes would you guys recommend that would fit the XD Monsters.

    Thanks
     
  2. Feb 1, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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    Bump!
     
  3. Feb 1, 2013 at 12:05 PM
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    Go with the -12 this way no matter what lift down the road you go with your wheel will work

    On the tires since you don't have a lift the ideal size would be a 275.60r18 but in a bfg km2 they don't make that size. What I would do is run a 275/65r18 and just put some bilstein 5100's and just set at .85
     
  4. Feb 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM
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    Yeah, -12offset. But I wouldn't be able to give you confirmation on that.

    But if I'm not mistaken, with those size rims (and I'm guessing some significantly bigger tires) you should plan on spending some more money on a lift kit.
     
  5. Feb 1, 2013 at 12:24 PM
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    -12mm for sure....thats what I have
     
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    The plan is to get a 3" lift kit to go along with the time and tires, so make your suggestions based on a 3" lift, sorry I forgot to mention that, kinda important
     
  7. Feb 2, 2013 at 7:24 AM
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    I also have a 3" lift and the -12mm offset and 4.5" backspacing is the best option and thats what most people are running on their trucks so stick with that option. You also might want to look into getting some aftermarket UCA's.
     
  8. Feb 2, 2013 at 7:25 AM
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    Nice wheels!
     

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