Hi all. Decided on my brake upgrades, and listened to the wisdom here and will not be doing Teraflex products.
As part of that I am swapping my 16" wheels for 17" wheels. At this point liking the Method Racing MR 313--this is a new flow formed wheel (stronger, lighter) available in either a +25 or 0 offset. Is 0 the better choice?
Then I want to go with something close to a 35" tire, and because of my state's laws I want a winter severe service rated tire (mountain and snowflake symbol) and I wasn't thrilled with the life I got our of Wrangler Duratracs, so thinking about going with BF Goodrich T/A KO2's.
On a quick search of specs, I could do a LT 315/70R17 (measures 34.4" diameter) or a 35x12.5R17LT (measures 34.5"). Once concern I have is that the "measured rim width" of those two tires is 9.5" and 10", but the Method wheel is a 17x8.5". Does that mean that this rim is too narrow for the tires that I am considering?
Currently have a Teraflex leveling lift--junking that as well and going with either a 2.5" or 3.5" lift--I still have stock fenders and I am not anxious to go flat, but I think I know that I can adjust bump stops to prevent fender rub as needed.
Thanks for your help.
As part of that I am swapping my 16" wheels for 17" wheels. At this point liking the Method Racing MR 313--this is a new flow formed wheel (stronger, lighter) available in either a +25 or 0 offset. Is 0 the better choice?
Then I want to go with something close to a 35" tire, and because of my state's laws I want a winter severe service rated tire (mountain and snowflake symbol) and I wasn't thrilled with the life I got our of Wrangler Duratracs, so thinking about going with BF Goodrich T/A KO2's.
On a quick search of specs, I could do a LT 315/70R17 (measures 34.4" diameter) or a 35x12.5R17LT (measures 34.5"). Once concern I have is that the "measured rim width" of those two tires is 9.5" and 10", but the Method wheel is a 17x8.5". Does that mean that this rim is too narrow for the tires that I am considering?
Currently have a Teraflex leveling lift--junking that as well and going with either a 2.5" or 3.5" lift--I still have stock fenders and I am not anxious to go flat, but I think I know that I can adjust bump stops to prevent fender rub as needed.
Thanks for your help.
