So I just ordered my 2" leveling kit and now looking at 18x9 wheels and think about running 35s. I have Pocket style fender flares that stick out about 3in. I would like my tire to be even with the outer edge of my flares. What kind of backspacing will i need? is this even possible or will it rub? Will my handling go to hell? i think it should look great if it will work. any one do this?

thanks guys!

 

1. The tires will rub.
2. It will screw up your suspension and steering components FAST.
3. It will handle like crap on ANY substandard road.
4. It will look like a dorky chevy wannabe truck.


The rim is 1" wider than stock and should push the tire further out enough to fill the void. You want the tire inside the flare anyway. Keep the back spacing at factory or as close as possible for best results.

 

Any opinions on what backspacing would be best? Looks and drivability

 

XD wheels have a few 18x9 wheels that have 5.7" backspace. This will put you about 2" wider than stock. I have the 18x9 XD Monsters with 5.7" backspace and 35" tires with pocket flares and the tire comes just about to the edge of the flare.

As far as driveability goes, some people seem to have some success with just a leveling kit, but a lot of people do not because it throws your steering/suspension geometry off. This is where you are at high risk for death wobble, and wearing out parts. Plus, I think with that wheel tire combination you will rub.

 

Backspacing should be at stock for best results, 6.25" IIRC. 6" should work but might rub at full lock.

Driveability and perofrmance is going to be better the closer to stock you can get the rime and tire. The wrong offset moves the tires outside the normal wheel tracks on most roads and it just wallows around from side to side. The 35" is already wider than OE and aggravating that with not enough back spacing just causes issues.

As for looks, if you like the training wheel look of tires, you probably won't like the tires positioned correctly. Once you have to replace steering\suspension parts or you get DW, looks won't be as important.

 

Stick with a positive offset. Factory is +48mm. With a wider wheel you want to move the rim out for clearance against the frame. With wider tires you also want to push outward. But push too far and you screw up your wheel bearings and suspension geometry.

I went with a 18" x 9" +18mm offset and have no complaints. I run 35's. The rim is 30mm further out from the truck, but the rim is 25mm wider than stock so half of that moves inside, leaving the inner edge of the rim about 18mm further out than stock. The tires I have are a couple inches wider than stock, so my tires run a bit closer to the frame than stock tires, but no problems.

Remember if you go too far out, you'll be running your wheel bearings at a negative offset and your tires will rub the rear of the fender well when you turn.

I'd find something in the +20mm offset range.

 

That is true. I'm not dead set on 35s but would like something a bit bigger. My 285s look so tiny on my truck most because of the fender flares. Just want a good look without sacrificing drivability and reliability

 

this is just to hard. every dang wheel style i like only comes in a -11 or a +30 offset

 

Mine are +18mm. I think mine are XD. Hummer wheels work too.

And I don't want the real wide tires for snow... So I have the 295/75/18.

 

thinking these ones
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/XD...PXD79589068818

 

That link is to a 6-lug wheel. Be careful.

 

And the wheel is only rated for 2200 lbs, not good.

 

Oops that's my bad I must of clicked the wrong one. What should the min. Weight rating be?

 

If you don't ever exceed the GVWR of the truck then 3000 lbs would do it. Most sotkc wheels are rated at slightly over the OE tire max rating so somewhere in the 3400 lb range.

It does no good to put tires rated a 4000 on wheels rated at 2000 lbs and expect to drop a 5'er on the rear. Only a matter of time until something gives. Makes a difference if the rims are hub centric or lug centric also. Snap the studs overloading htem and you are just as done.

And yes, I agree finding good wheels with the correct backspacing, offset, and weight rating sucks. I gave up and run the OE 17's and call it good.

 

3,000 lb wheels seem weak. The rear axle of my truck weighs 3500 lbs. Throw a fiver on and it's over 6,000 fast! Not that I'm the weight police... I know there's a big fudge factor in there.