Tire size for 17" Motos on a 2wd?
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Tire size for 17" Motos on a 2wd?
I just picked up a set of 17x9 Moto Metal 951's in black and am trying to figure out what the best tire size would be. It is a 2008 2WD with just a 2" AS Leveling kit in the front. Should a 285/70 17 work ok with the 9 inch rim? I am thinking some BFG AT's in that size should look and ride pretty decent...am I right?
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I just picked up a set of 17x9 Moto Metal 951's in black and am trying to figure out what the best tire size would be. It is a 2008 2WD with just a 2" AS Leveling kit in the front. Should a 285/70 17 work ok with the 9 inch rim? I am thinking some BFG AT's in that size should look and ride pretty decent...am I right?
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Oh and this is to Wandell (or anyone else that can help) ....I think the offset of the rims is -12, so like 4.53" backspacing. Still OK with a 285/70? Should I inquire about maybe a different offset, and what would you recommend? I assumed that since most of the Moto rims I see listed are -12 offset thats what I will be getting. I just don't want them to stick out "too far" but I still want a wider more aggressive stance w/out having to put flares on it. Kind need to know ASAP before I go pick 'em up. Thanks for all the help guys!
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A 9 inch wide wheel with 4.53 inches of bs is gonna stick out about 2.5 inches farther than the oem wheels. I think one with 5 to 6 inches of bs would be a better choice. A lot of the MM wheels are available with 4.53, 5.7 or 6.1 inches of bs. I think a 9 inch wide wheel with 5.7 inches of bs would be just about perfect. It would stick out about 1.5 inches farther than the oem wheels.
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Cool, thanks for the help...just waiting to hear back from the seller regarding what offset are available. I will post some pics as soon as I get some new tires for them. However I just did the figuring and the 9 inch wheel with the 5.71 bs will sit .5 inch closer to the suspension...will this be a problem with a leveling kit and rubbing on the front suspension?
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No, that will probably be your best choice. You will probably have to do some minor trimming if they have the 4.53 inch bs.
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good choice of tires..im bout to buy these exact tires on thursday..(sorry to hijack ur thread btw) but i have a question that has been bothering me..and no need to make a thread bout it..soo mm951s..have a 9 inch wide wheel with 4.53 inches of bs would that fit with bfg 35 12.50 17? and why?
