Brain Hurts, Wheel/Tire Selection...

[Juicehead]

The raptor is by far the most difficult vehicle I have ever had to pick a wheel/tire combo for. I feel the wheel should have a "race look" and not be too flashy/shiny. The method standards would be a perfect choice but the selection in 20" diameters don't allow the aggressive stance I am looking for.

Looking at Black...

1. 20x9 xd addicts -12 offset
2. 20x9 Fuel Octane +1 offset


Tires are another issue, I want something light and decently quiet with an aggressive tread, and light...

1. 35x12.5x20 Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ - Aggressive tread design for an AT
2. 325/60/20 Goodyear Duratracs - These tires worry me on low offset wheels.

If anyone has more input, let me know...

 

[AngryBird]

I personally wouldn't go with 20" wheels. It stiffens up the sidewall of the tire and is going to reduce ride quality on and off road.

 

[Squatting Dog]

I personally wouldn't go with 20" wheels. It stiffens up the sidewall of the tire and is going to reduce ride quality on and off road.

X2

-Greg

 

[BIRDMAN]

I have 20"s and the ride quality is fine, ijs. the top perch mod was a much more noticeable change in ride quality. stay away from negative offset wheels you will rub.

 

[Raptor Retrofit]

Just go 18's, save money and a little weight... the right wheel looks just as good as a 20, just sayin ----> http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f25/new-shoes-12364/

 

[Juicehead]

Just go 18's, save money and a little weight... the right wheel looks just as good as a 20, just sayin ----> http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f25/new-shoes-12364/

wow, for a +25 offset, I like the stance....

 

[whisler151]

stay away from negative offset wheels you will rub.

Im -6 and dont have any rubbing. And yes, i've been at full compression and there are no problems.

 

[Juicehead]

Im -6 and dont have any rubbing. And yes, i've been at full compression and there are no problems.

I am thinking another -6mm would be ok if I went with the XD Addicts. I think alot of it depends on how aggressive the tire is as well.

I see you have pro comp wheels. I forgot about those, I had the 7005's on my old jeep.

I kind of dig these, zero offset too...

 

[Raptor Retrofit]

wow, for a +25 offset, I like the stance....

Exactly, I thought I needed 0 to +18 to get the look I wanted but no. It also has a lot to do with the tire size you choose. I have no rubbing at full lock and full compression.

 

[BIRDMAN]

Im -6 and dont have any rubbing. And yes, i've been at full compression and there are no problems.

Are you at stock perch? What tire size? If you go to middle perch+ or retain stock tire size then its possible you will be OK but most go a tire size up and stay at stock perch height. Its a bad combo. Plus you're begging for trouble down the road with wheel bearings. It just isn't proper

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