I'm considering some M/T 16x8 Classic II rims where the Back Space is 3 3/4 and want to wrap them with a set of Mickey Thompson BAJA MTZ "LT285/75R16". How much further will this setup stick out then the stock 16" rims? This will be mounted on a '03 screw.

Also is anyone running this set up?

I've posted before where I was considering the same brand tire, but with a 17X9 rim and 33x12.5 R17 tires and the ones who have posted have sent some great pics! I'm still debating which route to go, but would like to compare them.

Thanks for any help.

 

An 8 inch wheel with 3.75 inches of BS will stick out 1.75 inches farther than the OEM 16x7 inch wheels and 1.25 inches farther than the OEM 17x7.5 inch wheels.

 

Great. How much farther would a 16x10 inch wheel with 4.5" of back space stick out than the OEM 16x7 wheel?

 

A 10 inch wide wheel with 4.5 inches of BS will stick out 3 inches farther than the OEM 16x7's. I have pics in my gallary if you want to see.

 

I just checked it out. I likes. What size are your rims and tires before the lift? I thought someone posted 33's...

 

Right. I ran 285/75-16 (33x11.50) BFG AT KO's on 16x10 Eagle 058's with 4.5 inches of BS.

 

Did you just crank up your torsion bars? How long did you run it like that before you went to the BL and 35's? Last one, what size gear do you have. I only have a 3.55 and am wondering if that will be enough if I go up to 33's

 

I cranked up the torsion bars slightly with the 33's. I later added a 3 inch body lift. At about 60,000 miles I added the 35's and cranked up the torsion bars more.
Also, I have the 5.4 engine with 3.55 gears.

 

Did you notice much of a power loss when you went up to 35's?

I keep debating between 16x8 & 16x10.

 

I didn't notice a difference in power when I went to 33's from the OEM 30 inch tall tires, but that may have been because I only drove the truck a couple times with the stock tires. I did notice a difference when I installed the 35's. It's not terrible but it's definately not a powerhouse.
As for wheels, I'd go with 16x10's if you have a 4x4.

 

Thanks. That's the direction I'm leading. I'll probably go with the 16x10's with 285's.

I guess if I ever decide on a lift I'll plan for a gear swap too.

 

Well I went with the GY MTR's w/Kevlar "285 75 R16" on my stock rims. I plan to get rims down the road, but was looking on there site and it recommends a 9" rim. Is a 10" rim to much??? I know you have 16x10 and ran some 285's but with a different tire.

 

I had no problems even though they are an inch wider than recommended.