I've decided that the Pirelli's on my 08 Screw FX4 have got to go. Their performance in the inch of snow we had this weekend was horrid.

Having said that I am looking at a set of Greg Weld Fugitive 402 wheels. They have two center cap designs

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They come in 17" 18" and 20" diameters and 9" and 10" widths with 5.5 backspacing. I think that the 10" rims with 5.5 BS are going to stick out a ton which I don't want. Will the 9" with 5.5 BS be alright?

I am also torn on what tires to go with. I am a Fan of the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R's but they are pretty limited with their size I could only get those in a 285/70/17 or a 305/70/17. The 305 would be 34" tall so would that require a 2.5" leveling kit or could one get by with a 2"?

I think I would like the look of the 20" wheel better but weight and mileage would probably be better with the 18" or 17". I'd like to stick to something between a 285 and a 305 width wise, unless suggested otherwise.

Basically I am pretty open to opinions on what to go with so bring them on!

 

A 9 inch wide wheel with 5.5 inches of bs is gonna stick out 1.5 inches farther than the oem wheels. That would be my choice. I'd go with an 18x9 and some 33x12.50 (305/60-18) tires if you are looking at MT's.

 

What is the backspace of the stock wheels? I'm looking at Nitto Terra Grappler's right now in a 305/55/20. Not nearly as aggressive as an MT/R but they still look nice.

 

well whatever you do for tires...... def go with the top center cap, that bottom one ruins the look that the wheel is going for

 

The oem wheels are 7.5 inches wide with 5.5 inches of bs.

 

He mentioned having Pirelli's, unless Ford's now offering those on something other then 20's his OEM rims are 8.5 wide. But I don't know what the back spacing is for those.

 

Yeah you are right I have the stock 20" wheels

 

i like the top center cap!! it isnt like everbody elses.

 

Yeah I like the top one too

 

this is my 05 screw w/ 34 in bfg's. i am a fan of the new KM2's that are on the truck now.. these tires will get you through anything

 

I wish I could see those on a 2008 White XLT SCrew!

 

What are the specs on those wheels and tires please.

 

I like the second center cap style better.