first off i have a 2002 ram 1500 4x4

So i have my heart set on some method NV wheels but i have some questions that i am hoping someone can help me answer?

First, in that wheel they only offer a 17x8.5 with a 0 offset and 4.75 backspace. will this fit my truck with any issues and how far will they stick out, if at all? my current aftermarket wheels (which i hate) came with the truck and stick out ever so slightly and don't mind it much but wouldn't want any more. sorry for my incompetence on this subject but don't really know what the backspacing or offset really mean.

Second questions is about my truck and/or the method wheels being hub centric or lug centric? again, don't really know much on this either except that it either puts all the weight on the hub or the lugs. i read somewhere that the method wheels aren't hub centric? if anyone could elaborate on this matter i would really appreciate it because the last thing i want to do is spend $1800 on tires and wheels and have issues. basically want to know if these wheels will work on my vehicle.

thanks and dont hesitate to give any feedback or advice (positive advice please). also if you have these wheels i wouldnt mind your thoughts and pictures either!

 

It is tough to figure it all out at first...but look here:
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...dodge-ram.html
This will get you started.

 

thanks

 

according to toyo.com, it says the 285/75/17 tires i want give a rim width of 7.5-8.0-9.5. the rims im looking at are a 17x8.5. is that just what toyo recommends? meaning can i use this rim still? what are the disadvantages of doing so? Not sure if im reading it right but is that between 7.5-9.5 or just those specific ones?

 

If rim width is to narrow it will cause the sidewall to pull in. Makes the sidewall vunerable to damage.