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Originally Posted by Bucket81
I just installed a lift and headed over to Discount for a new set of tires. I wanted to go bigger currently I am running the factory wheels with 265/75 16x7 I think they have a 15mm offset. I was planning on putting a set of Sequoia 17x7.5 with a 15MM offset which would tuck a bit more. The guys at discount are saying I can only go as big as 275/70 those wheels because of the offset. They are worried it will hit the upper control arm. Are they just trying to sell me wheels?
On another note, I found a set of BBS FJ wheels but I haven't been able to find specs on them the ad says they are 17x8 with a +5mm offset. I'd really like a reason to buy these...
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The wheel isn’t really as much the issue, but more so that the next size up (285/70/17) being a risk of interfering with the UCA unless you run aftermarket UCA’s, wheel spacers or higher offset wheels. Some people get that combo to fit without rubbing, some people don’t. It’s a gamble, so they’re telling you what they know will fit without issues.
The 275/70/17 is roughly inbetween a 265/75/16 and a 285/75/16, so you’re getting a pretty good sized tire in there without pushing the wheels out further. If the 285/70/17 is the size you’re set on, I’d either plan on SPC upper control arms, spacers or a different wheel to avoid fitment issues.