Looking for aftermarket wheels

[benbachh]

I like those. So they are 17x9? How does that work being a half inch wider and 18 offset? Compared to a 8.5 wheel with 18 offset.

If you like more of a stock look I’d stick with 8.5

I like it a little aggressive and 9’s would be my choice, just sold my set 20mins ago.

 

[Bigahole]

@BigHoss 1/4" each direction (out/in) compared to an 8.5 at a +18. Personally I like a 17x9. The tires square up a little better in my opinion. Nothing wrong with 8.5's though.

Makes sense that they square up more. Good call.

If you like more of a stock look I’d stick with 8.5

I like it a little aggressive and 9’s would be my choice, just sold my set 20mins ago.

9’s seem like they would be great actually. No rubbing issues? Would a 1/4 wider on the outside with 18 offset would basically be a 8.5 with 0 offset right?

 

[benbachh]

No rubbing at full lock and full compression.
Every .50 inches is 12.7MM
i believe 8.5inch rim would be pushed in 6mm more.

Makes sense that they square up more. Good call.

9’s seem like they would be great actually. No rubbing issues? Would a 1/4 wider on the outside with 18 offset would basically be a 8.5 with 0 offset right?

 

[benbachh]

Just put on 17x9 0 offset & 37x12.5 Nitto ridge grapplers. Rubbing when turning into a parking lot. Might have f’d up…. I wonder if my fenders will rip off under full compression lol

 

[Nex]

If your aftermarket rims are not bead lock capable and you are using the truck where you need them to be...they are a downgrade. Now if you are NOT using it as intended...it really doesn't matter what you do...rock on. That was my only point. And I assume "he" is talking about bead locks with the actual bead lock rings installed for street use...frowned upon by many law enforcement, or so I've heard. I assume those who use the truck have two sets, one with stock rims and bead lock rings installed and one set for street use being stock with beauty rings or aftermarket regardless of the capability. It appears to be a PITA to switch it over and not something anyone wants to do for weekend fun often.

Run my beadlocks 24/7. No spare wheels except for the two other beadlocks in my bed. So....

 

[Shane361]

Run my beadlocks 24/7. No spare wheels except for the two other beadlocks in my bed. So....

So you run them with the bead lock rings installed 24/7 no issues with air or anything? Honest Question.....

 

[Bigahole]

Just put on 17x9 0 offset & 37x12.5 Nitto ridge grapplers. Rubbing when turning into a parking lot. Might have f’d up…. I wonder if my fenders will rip off under full compression lol

Yeah 17x9 and 0 offset might be pushing it. Especially with real 37’s

 

[BaseModelRaptor]

cite to the statute that makes bead lock wheels illegal please?

Good read on the Bronco forum.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/beadlock-wheels-legal-or-illegal-and-the-dot.26724/

I don’t believe there are many DOT approved bead locks but maybe a wheel reseller will chime in.

The real test is calling your insurance agent and even then you may get different answers depending on who you speak to.

To me not DOT approved means don’t run it on the street and if you do there may be consequences.

 

[Nex]

So you run them with the bead lock rings installed 24/7 no issues with air or anything? Honest Question.....

Seeing as they are aftermarket Methods, there is not an option to NOT run beadlocks. So again, yes. Full beadlock.

 

[Shane361]

Seeing as they are aftermarket Methods, there is not an option to NOT run beadlocks. So again, yes. Full beadlock.

Interesting, suprised you found a shop that does them or did you do them? Looks like a lot of work per rim.