OK wheel and tire question
#1
OK wheel and tire question
I am not the smartest one when it come to wheels. I dont understand the offset and all that but I am going to need new tires and want some 315/70/17's. The bolt pattern is 5x5.5 but what offset would I need to clear the tires from rubbing the upper control arm and how wide do the rims need to be? Where is a good place to get all this info I cant seem to find it. Thanks
#2
Answer is 4.5 offset, but you'll also need lift. That size you listed is basically a 35" tire, so you'll need 2" of lift. If it's a TRX, you've already got .7 lift. In most cases, a level kit will get you there, but there's lots of opinions on level kits.
Width of the rims depends on tire, but most brands call for a min width of 8 or 8.5 for a 35x12.5 tire. Best bet is to check the tire you plan to get and make sure.
Check the 3rd Gen Ram faqs section, there's a good link that answers all this stuff. How much lift, how much backspace, and how much tire, for what truck. Oh, and there's a bunch of other sticky's in that section that'll have you doing all sorts of other mods.
Check it out. Good luck.
Width of the rims depends on tire, but most brands call for a min width of 8 or 8.5 for a 35x12.5 tire. Best bet is to check the tire you plan to get and make sure.
Check the 3rd Gen Ram faqs section, there's a good link that answers all this stuff. How much lift, how much backspace, and how much tire, for what truck. Oh, and there's a bunch of other sticky's in that section that'll have you doing all sorts of other mods.
Check it out. Good luck.