Let's have a wheel offset conversation

[TOPTEAM]

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum and appreciate all the useful information I have found. This is my first SUV that I'm modding so there are a few things I still need to learn about this truck. Before I get into my question, I want you all to know that I have searched and fell short of my answer so maybe posting a new thread would help.

I'm currently running et0 Method NV wheels and I'm looking into installing 1.25" spidertraxx wheel spacers to achieve a more aggressive stance. My question is, what is the most aggressive offset I can achieve without rubbing? From my calculations, the 1.25" spacers would set me at a final et-31.75

Can anyone with Zero Offset wheels and 1.25" wheel spacers post a pic of your rig? I'm trying to get a general idea of how far my wheels will be pushed out and if I will experience any terrible rubbing

Tire size I'm running is 285/70/17

Here's a pic for views....

 

[wfo9]

LOL, I can tell you are new to this. Offset means nothing without wheel width being stated.

I'm going to guess your wheels are 8" (best case scenario) wide. Which would put you at 4.5 Backspacing. 1.25 spacers would put you at 3.25 BS and that is just not typically enough for an 8" wide wheel. -31 is pretty extreme.... -10 - 15 is more typical.

It will most likely rub on the body mount when you turn because of increased scrub radius. Might be possible to do it with a body mount chop....

The rear should be fine.. but it can even rub a bit when fully articulated off-road and stock bump stops with the wheels sticking out like that.

 

[TOPTEAM]

LOL, I can tell you are new to this. Offset means nothing without wheel width being stated.

I'm going to guess your wheels are 8" (best case scenario) wide. Which would put you at 4.5 Backspacing. 1.25 spacers would put you at 3.25 BS and that is just not typically enough for an 8" wide wheel.

It will most likely rub on the body mount when you turn because of increased scrub radius. Might be possible to do it with a body mount chop....

The rear should be fine.. but it can even rub a bit when fully articulated off-road and stock bump stops with the wheels sticking out like that.

Hahaha I am new to this.

Thanks for the quick reply. My wheels are 8.5" wide so I'm assuming 1.25" spacers will cause rubbing issues. Glad I asked before I coughed up the coin.

 

[Gabex35]

[MENTION=166873]TOPTEAM[/MENTION]

I don't usually pay attention to offset (mostly because I am American and don't do millimeters :usa but I have the same wheels you have in a 4.75" BS and did rub with my 285's and spidertrax spacers... it wasn't much but it was there. for reference I had 285 MTR's so that may have been a bigger contributor.

if you don't want to rub I would not run spacers or run a shorter spacer. the shorter spacer will require you to trim your studs though because the methods don't have the pockets in the mounting face like OEM wheels do.

Good luck

 

[TOPTEAM]

[MENTION=166873]TOPTEAM[/MENTION]

I don't usually pay attention to offset (mostly because I am American and don't do millimeters :usa but I have the same wheels you have in a 4.75" BS and did rub with my 285's and spidertrax spacers... it wasn't much but it was there. for reference I had 285 MTR's so that may have been a bigger contributor.

if you don't want to rub I would not run spacers or run a shorter spacer. the shorter spacer will require you to trim your studs though because the methods don't have the pockets in the mounting face like OEM wheels do.

Good luck

Thanks for the info!

 

[Trixx]

I can't remember the name off hand, but there's a company that makes like a 3/4" spacer I believe. I think that would be the sweet spot for the wheels and offset (I have the same wheels). That's my plan eventually.

 

[Gabex35]

I can't remember the name off hand, but there's a company that makes like a 3/4" spacer I believe. I think that would be the sweet spot for the wheels and offset (I have the same wheels). That's my plan eventually.

Bora

 

[Sauce839]

Bora

Also note that Bora requires you to trim the existing lugs so they don't interfere with the wheel if I'm not mistaken.

I know people on this forum have done it, but It wouldn't be my first choice.

You could run the stock wheels with the 1.25" spacer and have, IMO, a pretty good stance. But if you are going up to 285's, you will also get ~0.6" of tire outside the lip of the wheel. Given the wheel/tire set up you are looking at, that should give you a fairly flush fitment.

 

[e60ral]

keep it stock

 

[Jetboy]

You can get a pretty good idea of fit by just looking at your vehicle. Turn the tires to full steering lock in one direction. Then look in the fender well and see how much room you have to the body mount or front bumper depending on direction and side. Then go do the same on the other side. If you have more than half an inch of clearance with 285s on any wheel - your 5th gen is a unicorn.

So... skip the spacers or get out the torch.