-12 offset wheels with stock suspension?? Help!
01-15-2019, 09:48 AM
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-12 offset wheels with stock suspension?? Help!
I just ordered new wheels for my 2013 sport and they are -12 offset. My current tires are 285/70/17 Firestone Destination. They are worn some so they measure out to less than 32". I am getting a 2.5 inch lift installed but it won't be until after the wheels get here. Can I go ahead and run the new wheels on stock suspension or will it rub? I am new to all of this so thanks in advance.
01-15-2019, 11:30 AM
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Offset is how far in or out of the wheel wells the rims/tires sit. Higher offset is tucked into the wells, lower offset they move further out.
The only problem with lower offset (assuming no lift and stock flares) is that, with stock offset, the tires tuck up inside the wheel wells - but if pushed further out, they may come into contact with the lower lip on the flares when the suspension cycles. This will depend on usage, tire height and width, bumpstops, load, etc, etc. Onroad only, probably not an issue. Offroad where the tires will stuff upward, they're more likely to contact the fenders. Because of the variables, we can't really give a definitive answer on it.
The only problem with lower offset (assuming no lift and stock flares) is that, with stock offset, the tires tuck up inside the wheel wells - but if pushed further out, they may come into contact with the lower lip on the flares when the suspension cycles. This will depend on usage, tire height and width, bumpstops, load, etc, etc. Onroad only, probably not an issue. Offroad where the tires will stuff upward, they're more likely to contact the fenders. Because of the variables, we can't really give a definitive answer on it.
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01-15-2019, 11:36 AM
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Offset is how far in or out of the wheel wells the rims/tires sit. Higher offset is tucked into the wells, lower offset they move further out.
The only problem with lower offset (assuming no lift and stock flares) is that, with stock offset, the tires tuck up inside the wheel wells - but if pushed further out, they may come into contact with the lower lip on the flares when the suspension cycles. This will depend on usage, tire height and width, bumpstops, load, etc, etc. Onroad only, probably not an issue. Offroad where the tires will stuff upward, they're more likely to contact the fenders. Because of the variables, we can't really give a definitive answer on it.
The only problem with lower offset (assuming no lift and stock flares) is that, with stock offset, the tires tuck up inside the wheel wells - but if pushed further out, they may come into contact with the lower lip on the flares when the suspension cycles. This will depend on usage, tire height and width, bumpstops, load, etc, etc. Onroad only, probably not an issue. Offroad where the tires will stuff upward, they're more likely to contact the fenders. Because of the variables, we can't really give a definitive answer on it.
01-15-2019, 12:17 PM
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A lot of people will put a larger and wider tire on the factory wheels. At that point, they may rub a bit on the frame at full turn (due to inadequate backspace), and on the fender under articulation (as nthinuf mentions). What you read is a common comment, but you might have just missed the part about tire size or it may have just been implied. IDK, but I do concur with nthinuf that you will be fine driving on the pavement with that tire/wheel combo until you lift.
01-15-2019, 12:30 PM
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A lot of people will put a larger and wider tire on the factory wheels. At that point, they may rub a bit on the frame at full turn (due to inadequate backspace), and on the fender under articulation (as nthinuf mentions). What you read is a common comment, but you might have just missed the part about tire size or it may have just been implied. IDK, but I do concur with nthinuf that you will be fine driving on the pavement with that tire/wheel combo until you lift.
01-22-2019, 05:36 PM
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I am getting a set of 285/70r17 Duratrac’s very soon. (They are in transit from Indiana) I am also getting a 2.5” coil lift soon too. They are in transit as well. My garage guy told me that I can drive the Jeep whichever one is installed first, just stay on the pavement.
285/70r17 fit stock suspension.
2.5” lift can tolerate stock wheels.
of course, I hope he is right.
285/70r17 fit stock suspension.
2.5” lift can tolerate stock wheels.
of course, I hope he is right.