if i was going to get a 17" wheel, id do 17 X 8 with 4.5" BS.. I went 15 x 8 with 4" BS and love them.

 

Let me preface by saying it's before 6am here and I've been up all night, but...

I think the center of each wheel will be in the "same" spot, but the outside edge (what he's worried about if he's worried about which will stick out further) will stick out further on the 9" wide wheel.

Now, let's see if I got that right...

 

Don't want to hijack the thread, but did you have any issues with the wheels hitting the brake calipers? I heard that was an issue with the smaller rims.

 

You are correct. The outside edge of the WHEEL will stick out 1/2" farther. However, the outside edge of the TIRE will NOT stick out 1/2" farther. You will just have less "bulge" in the sidewall with a 9" wheel.

Let's say you put a 12.5" wide tire on either wheel. We already said the center of the wheel falls in the same spot. The tire is centered on the wheel. In both cases half the tire is going to stick out, 6.25" from the center.

 

in the market for a cheap new set of rims for my stock 07 stone white. i like the look of the cragars and they are pretty darn cheap. however, i am concerned about using heavier steel rims if they decrease gas mileage too much. anyone know how much their mpg fell when they put the cragars on their rig?

 

Is it better to have more of the actual tire sticking out (with the 17x8) if you don't have beadlocks.

 

so the less backspacing the more the tire sticks out past the rim?
sorry for the newbie question but i was always told in school there are no dumb questions just dumb students

 

Hey Rogue (funny, I feel like I'm talking to myself)

Check out this chart under the modified tech FAQ it really helps explain things.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...74&postcount=3

 

Hey nice find, I never go in there. :-)

 

LOL I was going to post that same link but I didnt want to piss anyone off. Forums can be pretty competitive!