wheels/tyres will they fit.....

[Danny b]

Hi, after some knowledge of those that have fitted 265/75 16 tyres on 8" rims. I believe the norm is to opt for a zero off set, how close does this bring the wheel/tyre to the edge? I am looking at running a 265/70 17 on a 17x8 so overall dimensions will be the same but zero offset is £20 per wheel more than a -32 offset.. so would there be room to come out 32mm either side?

Pics would be good too.

Thanks Danny.

 

[Shayne]

Difficult one to answer unless someone runs exactly what you have . Do you have a lift ?

The front mudflap is where bigger wheels catch and you must appreciate that when the wheels turn they turn in an arc so the more a wheel protrudes the sooner it will come into contact with the mudflap .

Guessing I would say that size tyre on zero ofsett 8 inch wide rims would make it near flush with your wheel arch or maybe a few mm inside of flush .

 

[Danny b]

I have +2 lift, I understand about the arc the wheel will go through, is there much that can be cut for more clearance? if they would fit it will look great and save me £80 but could easily go the other way and cost me a set of wheels..

 

[Shayne]

Have patience because I think Froggy Steve may have a similar set up to what you want so it's worth waiting for his input .

I'm running 285/75 r16 on minus 32 with a 4" lift and despite trimming I still catch the mudflap but the metal seam inside the arch was cut down with a grinder and remains clear .

 

[Beau]

I'm running a -50mm offset, 10 inch rim and my tire sticks out past the sides about 50mm, so I would have to say on a 8 inch wheel, -32 might be a hair out a little. Tire choice will also vary how much it appears to be poking out.

 

[Danny b]

What lift and tyres size are you running, I want to order today, my tyres are 265/70 17 bfg mud terrains.

 

[chadr]

I'm running 265/75R16 on 80 series wheels which (IIRC) are 8 inches wide and zero offset. The wheels/tyres are just inside the arch flares and look very similar to a "standard" Colorado with 30mm spacers - just better!


Sorry I can't find an appropriate pic right now.

 

[froggy Steve]

Sorry chaps better late than never! 265/75/16 with -25 off set. Bit of rubbing with 2" lift, but cut back and ok, better when had the HD front Springs on. Tyres poke out about an inch. hth

 

[Danny b]

Steve do you think and extra 6mm is achievable? I like they way yours sits.

 

[froggy Steve]

If its width, then possibly, but you will definitely have to put some hd springs to get the front up to clear
Note my lack of front mud flaps......

 

[Shayne]

What tyres will make a difference to a square edge will catch sooner than a doughnut .

 

[Danny b]

Tyres are bfg mud terrain, and it has +2 suplex springs.