So I'm gettin ready to order my wheels and tires when I run across another wheel that I like, and I'm not sure which one to go with. I've got a 2011 Rubicon four door, gettin the Teraflex 2.5" coil kit and BFG 285/70R17 KM2s. The wheel I had picked out is the ATX AX181 17" x 9" the other one I like is the ATX AX188 17" x 8". So could anyone who is running this tire/wheel combination or this size KM2s with 17" x 9" and 17"x 8" wheels post some pics that show how far past the fenders the tires might or might not stick out. Also any other reccomendations/opinions would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help and have a great weekend!

 

It depends on the backspacing on the rims. Stock is 6.25. If you choose rims with a 4.25 BS, and use stock tires, they will stick out 2" further. If you go to a 12.50 wide tire, they are 2.5" wider than stock. 1/2 of the difference being on each side of the rim, right? So 1.25" wider from the tires, and 2" from the rims, each tire is a total of 3.75" further out.

A wider rim will pull the middle of the tires out further. A narrower rim will pull the middle in further.


Clear as mud, huh...

 

I am running 17X9 VTEC RAPTOR wheels with 4.75 of back space and LT285/70R17 HANKOOK DYNAPRO MT tires. They may stick out an 1" thats all. this is the best pic I have so you can see what they look like.