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Method 17x8.5 with 4.75" backspacing, with BFG KO2 285/70/17

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by taco211, Apr 18, 2016.

  1. Apr 18, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    taco211

    taco211 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm in the market for some new wheels/tires and i need some input before making the purchase.

    Im lifted about 2.5" up front and 1.75" in the rear. I plan on getting the Method 17x8.5 | 6x5.5 | 0/4.75" mounted on BFG KO2 285/70/17. Will i clear my coil overs, UCA, and calipers up front or do i need spacers? Based upon searching on the forums so far, i believe i do not needs spacers up front. This question has been asked a plenty of times but i figured someone on here has the same wheel/tire set up with the same amount of lift. Will the BFG KO2 285/70 tires require little to no trimming or alot of trimming? Im lifted about 2.5" up front and have a decent amount of clearance space leftover on FJ TRD rims with 265/75/16 tires currently. Also have SPC UCA set on C caster with about +2.8 (L & R side) of caster.
     
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  2. Apr 20, 2016 at 9:47 PM
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    anyone? would getting the 17x9 with -12offset/4.5" BS be better and the preferred choice?
     
  3. Jul 14, 2020 at 9:18 PM
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    i'm reading this trying to find out the same thing, from what i understand the 17x8.5 will be close to flush with the body of the truck, where as the 17x9 will poke out a bit more because of the offset and slight difference, my biggest question is if the lift pulled the tires inward much bc if they did than the negative offset should put that back towards 0 offset for a stock truck and what i've read is about the sweet spot for fitting big ole tires on, and from something else i've read you will likely rub a bit depending on how much you have trimmed the wheel well and might need a cmc depending on how lucky u get with offset at the "sweet spot" and the true size of the tires
     

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