I've got a set of BFGoodrich / Mud-Terrain T/A 35x12.50R17LT arriving soon and I've narrowed my choice of rims to the Pro Comp Xtreme Alloy Series 7089:



Since the only "chrome" on my truck is the F150 & Ford Badges, I'm going for the FBI Interceptor look:



I'm curious to anyone's thoughts/recommendations to the following choices:


17x8__6x135mm__0mm__4.5"

vs

17x9__6x135mm__-6mm__4.75"


I do want the tires to stick out past the fender, but not more than 2"

Thanks.

 

You might have some rubbing issues with those tires if you mount them on aftermarket rims. You will probably need rims with at least 6" of backspacing. Wandell? Comments?

 

I believe you would need to go with the 33" tire to do that.

 

Yep the golden Wandell rule. With a leveling kit, 35's on stock rims....33's on aftermarket rims.

 

Well... that was my plan, but I can't seem to find stock 17" rims for a decent price. eBay has a few for $3-400 + s/h - where I can get the Pro Comps for a few $$$ more.


If I went with these stock 17's, what process/cost would it take to black them out?

 

I'd just go with some 33 inch BFG's. You will have to add a body lift also to fit 35's using those wheels.

 

I beleive he said he already ordered the 35s. And I would do the 17x9, but I think the wider wheel looks better (tougher!!!) But as others said, pretty sure they will rub pretty bad.

I think I am gonna end up ordering the same tires. Unless I get a GREAT deal on some MTZs at the 4Wheel Jamboree in Springfield MO. this weekend


Shane

 

American Racing makes two 17x8s with 5.5" backspace (Crush anf Fuel). I am running 315s. 35s might work. I think both come in black also ?????

 

Yep, called the wife and they were delivered on 5/4. I also picked up these stock 17"s for $180 shipped (which will come on Tues)

I'm just hoping they're chrome clad where I can rip/sand off the chrome and paint them black. I'll get pics up when I'm back in town.




Shane - check out eBay for the 315/70/17 - they're stock H2 tires and eBay is FLOODED w/ them. All the H2 guys are putting on 22's & 24's so I'll be more than happy to take their "sloppy seconds"

 

Yes, I saw those too... but the Pro Comps were a little cheaper. I'm gonna see how these stock 17's (above) work out for now.

Thanks for the advice.

 

Or you can go with some 305x70x17 Maxxis Buckshot's or some Goodyear mudder's on the aftermarket wheels you like? Of course that won't help if you already have the tires ordered!

 

Tires seem pretty close... now you got me thinking

 

Decided to stick w/ the 17" OEM Chrome Clad wheels for now ($180 shipped from TX) and the BFGoodrich / Mud-Terrain T/A 35x12.50R17LT ($300 shipped from CA). Yes the tread is a little low for a mud tire, but I couldn't see myself spending $1300+ on tires/rims only to find out I didn't like the ride.

All together, here's my totals:

$300 - BFGoodrich / Mud-Terrain T/A 35x12.50R17LT
$180 - 17" OEM Chrome Clad Rims
$112 - 2.5" Auto Spacer (powder coated)
$75 - Alignment
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$667 - TOTAL


Thanks for all the information everyone provided - couldn't do it without you!

 

THAT LOOKS KILLER!! Just goes to show that you dont have to spend a mint to get the aggressive look

Dumb question time: whats the 2.5" spacer for? The lift right?

 

Looks good!