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Old Mar 21, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by reagor
Its just the rubber no rims
Ok, that's a 32" tire, so a leveling kit would be necessary, and some trimming too.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2015 | 09:47 PM
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I had that size on mine for a bit, a little trimming because I'm running heavily offset 17x10 wheels. Also doesn't help that the tires look goofy since the tread is too thin for the wheel.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 06:41 PM
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wondering if i could get some help... looking to get my self a 2" levelling kit by daystar. and 265/70/17 general grabber at2. what would the difference be between a -6 offset and a -12 offset. trying to decide what rims i want.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ADFALK
wondering if i could get some help... looking to get my self a 2" levelling kit by daystar. and 265/70/17 general grabber at2. what would the difference be between a -6 offset and a -12 offset. trying to decide what rims i want.
The stock wheels have a 25 mm offset, so any lower, especially negative offset pushes the wheels out. The result will be more trimming necessary on the front splashguard and possibly front bumper cover. A lot of wheels have an offset of 18, so that would be your best option, with least possible issues. Changing the offset beyond a minimal amount will cause more wear on your wheel bearings (and other components), giving them a shorter lifespan, although that's certainly a debatable issue.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dakotaff
The stock wheels have a 25 mm offset, so any lower, especially negative offset pushes the wheels out. The result will be more trimming necessary on the front splashguard and possibly front bumper cover. A lot of wheels have an offset of 18, so that would be your best option, with least possible issues. Changing the offset beyond a minimal amount will cause more wear on your wheel bearings (and other components), giving them a shorter lifespan, although that's certainly a debatable issue.
so basically its better to run positive offset? so if I'm looking for a set of rims at 17x9 (with little dish) what size offset should i be looking for?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 05:05 PM
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so basically its better to run positive offset? so if I'm looking for a set of rims at 17x9 (with little dish) what size offset should i be looking for?
A lot of 17" wheels come with an offset of 18mm, so that is perfect if you can find a wheel with that option. My wheels are 17 x 9 with an offset of 20mm. Believe me, when I was searching for wheels, I looked at a lot of wheels, and one after another the offset was either zero or negative offsets.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dakotaff
A lot of 17" wheels come with an offset of 18mm, so that is perfect if you can find a wheel with that option. My wheels are 17 x 9 with an offset of 20mm. Believe me, when I was searching for wheels, I looked at a lot of wheels, and one after another the offset was either zero or negative offsets.
huh really i always thought a negative offset is better for trucks
 
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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 06:45 PM
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huh really i always thought a negative offset is better for trucks
When you're trying to stuff big fat 35's on your truck, a negative offset is necessary or the tire rubs on the inside.
 
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Old May 10, 2015 | 09:17 PM
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finally took it in to get the exuast modified properly, with the jmr lift had to use a flex pipe as drive shaft is in the way.
 
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Old May 10, 2015 | 09:19 PM
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the rest of it.
 
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