Okay I've got a 1998 4wd Lariat, no lift. I think I've settled on a set of 17" Md Motoring Razor rims... now for the lurking questions.

Lets start with rim width. I've found 17x8.5 and 17x10's. 10's are going to stick out a little, not a huge issue for me. Is one better than the other?

Tires. I'm torn between the Mickey Thompsons and the bfg AT k/o's. I'm on road more than off and I'm leaning towards bfg's. What size though?!? Is rim width going to make a huge difference? Can the 285/75/16 fit on the 17x8.5 rim? Will this clear on stock height at full lock? I'm lost!! Thanks in advance for the help! Joe.

I'm also open to suggestions. I'm just looking to beef up the look of the truck with out going into lifts, ect. I have considered twisting the torsion bar a little though...

 

If your going with some 17x10 rims I would go with some 305/70/17 tires and crank the torsion bars.

 

Can the 285/75/16 fit on the 17x8.5 rim?

no you cant have a 16 inch tire on a 17 inch rim, but if you look in my gallery i have a 98 with 285-75-16 bfg's that do not rub at all.

 

Personally, I think the 10 inch wide wheels will look better. A 285/70-17 (33x11.50) or 305/65-17 (33x12,50) will fit on an 8 or 10 inch wide wheel. With a 10 inch wide wheel (with 4.5 inches of backspacing) you will have to trim a little plastic off the front bumper's lower valance. Personally, I would not go with a 17 inch wheel because of narrow tire selection. I'd go with 16's or 18's.

 

Would I need any lift for the 17's w/the 305/65 - 17? Or just trim the fnt valance? Thanks guys for all of the help, I'll let ya'll know what i decided soon!

 

You wouldn't need any lift. Just trim a little off the valance.

 

Right.