So I'm thinking of putting some custom wheels and nice tires on my truck. I have a 2007 stx Reg cab 2wd that I'm slowly blacking out so nice black wheels are a must. What do I need to know regarding size besides that I need 6 lugs and am looking for a 17" wheel. I'm looking to run 32s or 33s with my 2" leveling kit...wheel wise I was looking at 17s. What else should u know when picking out rims for my ride?

 

O and for tires I ve really become a fan of the nitto terra grapplers in a 265/70-17 or possibly a 285/70-17 if I'm feeling ambitious spending wise. From what I've heard the terra grapplers are awesome tires. I've also looked at Yokohama geolander ATS and falken high countries.

 

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Will I have any issues clearing a nitto terra grappler in 285/70-17?Its 32.8" or so

 

If you keep the backspacing and offset close to stock specs you won't have issues with the 285s even with 2wd. I ran the 285/70/17 terra grapplers on my 4wd and they were good tires, just a little small on mine so I switched to 315/70/17 falken wild peaks, which are also good tires. My wheels are eight inches wide with 5.43 inches bs and a positive 25 offset. Similar to stock. A nine inch wheel with around 6 inches bs and a positive offset will allow largest tire fitment. I have zero rub and didn't trim anything.

 

I have a 2005 xlt super crew. I'm stock as of right now with 265/70 17. Was wondering if I can run 285/70 without doing a leveling kit. On a side note did you put the black bumpers on? If so where did you get them? Thanks

 

If 4wd you can fit them without level. I had mine on pre level with no rub. If 2wd you will ned the level if you don't want rub. As for the bumpers, I had chrome bumpers which I sanded down and painted with rustoleum bedliner spray. I would recommend plastidip as it can be peeled off if you don't end up liking it instead of painting. Couple pics pre level and chrome bumpers.

 

Yeah right on I like that about your bumpers. So my brother in law told me that with a leveling kit I can go as big as 35's. If that's the case than I'm totally down for that. But I know back spacing is going to be a problem, which I still don't fully understand. So may end up saving up more money for some nice wheels.

 

can i run the 285/70-17 terra graps on my 7.5 oem rims. the rim range says 7.5-9.5 but the measurements for the tire are based on a 8.5 rim.

 

Yes.

 

thats the direct answer i was lookin for...thanks lol

 

I have 325/60/18 terra grapplers on my 07 4wd and they rub slightly when turned all the way. Those are 33"

 

Myself and member cagerattler both have 315/70/17 which is close to 35 without any issue. My specs are above for eight inch wheels and he has nine inch wide wheels, with just over 6 inches bs and +35 offset. Neither of us trimmed or rub.