Rear Wheel Well Rubbing With Stock 35s

[GregJ2]

Completely stock?

Completely stock except for icon wheels with +6mm offset. Stock tires. It has been off roaded hard though.

 

[GregJ2]

really? How can +6 in the rear rub when plenty have run 0 with no rubbing? I think the OP has something else going on.

After reading the replies I’m blaming it on my driving style and see this is normal under fully articulated suspension. No real damage has been done just missing paint.

 

[Kendv8s]

Definitely there is rubbing with 35’s. Just be happy this doesn’t happen to you

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Exact same thing happened to my left rear wheel well. Ripped the metal and pinch welds apart. I'm going to try to put a couple rivets into the remaining sheet metal to prevent it from cutting the tire.

 

[Sunchild714]

As long as you are not tearing up your fenders or any suspension parts, a little rubbing won't hurt.

 

[fordraptorfun]

Ordered some Method 703s with a +25mm offset. It’s really hard to find aftermarket wheels that have the stock fit (17”x8.5”; 34mm offset). 25mm is the closest I found. Therefore it’s a 9mm outboard shift.

I don’t understand why aftermarket wheel mfrs don’t start with factory sizes. Reducing offset pushes the wheel outboard. 2 risks:

1) increased probability of full compression interference w bedsides and fenders

2) steering axis no longer intersects with the center of the wheel’s footprint, adding steering load due to loss of mechanical leverage

anyone have any experience running a 17”x8.5”; 25mm offset wheel?

 

[Droid]

Ordered some Method 703s with a +25mm offset. It’s really hard to find aftermarket wheels that have the stock fit (17”x8.5”; 34mm offset). 25mm is the closest I found. Therefore it’s a 9mm outboard shift.

I don’t understand why aftermarket wheel mfrs don’t start with factory sizes. Reducing offset pushes the wheel outboard. 2 risks:

1) increased probability of full compression interference w bedsides and fenders

2) steering axis no longer intersects with the center of the wheel’s footprint, adding steering load due to loss of mechanical leverage

anyone have any experience running a 17”x8.5”; 25mm offset wheel?

My some-guy-who-reads-internet-forums opinion is that +25s should work fine. I would think running the factory beadlocks in "real-beadlock" mode should push the outside edge of the tire out that far, though it will also effectively be a 17x9-ish rim at that point too.

Please post pics when you get this setup! I didn't realize these were available yet, I'm considering doing the +25 703s as well.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Ordered some Method 703s with a +25mm offset.

I don’t understand why aftermarket wheel mfrs don’t start with factory sizes. Reducing offset pushes the wheel outboard. 2 risks:

anyone have any experience running a 17”x8.5”; 25mm offset wheel?

Please post pics when you get this setup! I didn't realize these were available yet, I'm considering doing the +25 703s as well.

#Chris1980, where did you get them? That fitment is not on their site in 703s nor the 704 Titanium I'd prefer. I've been badgering the Method contact for a while about these since I heard they were coming out.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

They rub. Stock 19. View attachment 135234

Looks reasonable.

under extreme conditions. yes they rub.

I'd not call the above extreme (catching 7-9 ft of air is more like it). Just not a mall crawlin queen.

 

[fordraptorfun]

#Chris1980, where did you get them? That fitment is not on their site in 703s nor the 704 Titanium I'd prefer. I've been badgering the Method contact for a while about these since I heard they were coming out.

You’re right they’re not on Method’s website.

I found the 25mm option on Discount Tire Co.‘s website. They’re not stocked and are telling me a 45 day lead time. I’ll keep you posted to see if Method backs out of the order.

Unfortunately I don’t see Discount Tire Co. list the 704s. I’d give them a call and ask if they can special order for you.

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-wheels/method-race-wheels-mr703

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Thank you. The only option i didnt get on my truck and I wanted was the OE beadlock ready wheels. However, I can easily run 6 Methods for the price of a used OE set.

Looking back at my emails to Method, they last said end of this month.