Wheel question

I have been reading threads on here now for a few months, and after all the thoughts and beliefs on lifts, I have decided to go with the Bilstein 5100 lift kit from Headstrong for my lift. However, I also want to replace my wheels with an aftermarket wheel, and I just needed to know if I might have any rubbing problems with the wheels I want. I know I will not have any rubbing issues on the suspension, just wondering about the outside rubbing on fender wells when at full turn. I want to have a more aggressive, wider stance look. I want to get a 17" wheel, 9 inches wide, -12 offset, and 4.5 inch backspacing. I am going to put 265/70r17 tires on these wheels. I am just wondering if anyone has a similar setup, and if there is any rubbing? Thanks.

 

Just be aware that most tires in 265 are not recommended by the manufacturer for a 9 inch wheel. I have 9 inch wide wheels too. In hind sight I wish I would have gotten a 17x8 or 8.5 for more tire options.

 

Yeah, the tires I want and Goodyear Duratracs, and they do fit a 9" wheel. I just want to know if the outside of the tire will rub on fender well. The tire is gonna be sticking out about 2 1/4 inches farther than stock. What offset, or backspacing are your wheels?

 

I have 17x9 with 1mm offset which is a 5 inch backspace. I initially lifted 1.75 inches and no rubbing. But I'm a 2nd gen so there are some diffrences.

 

So my setup would be sticking out about 1/2 inch farther than yours. How close would that put you to rubbing?

 

Hard to say but I think I would be clear. I'm lifted about 2 or 2.25 now. The 3rd gen have more clearance to start with so I think a lot will depend on how high you lift.

 

The lift I'm looking at should give me about 2 1/2 inches.

 

I think you'll be fine.