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cpldavis37
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Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:45 pm Posts: 357 Location: Thornton, Co
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Wheel question.
Kirk helped me out a few years ago with the ruffstuff knuckle over conversion. I know a bunch of people went to this combo. I will be purchasing new wheels and tires soon and I was wondering what offset and backspacing people are running. The wheels I have now are very close to rubbing the inner portion of the wheel. I want 15x10's for 35 12.50's. I know this subject is beat to death, so thanks in advance.
_________________ TJ "Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people I have ever known." F. Scott Fitzgerald 1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:27 am |
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crawlercreations
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Joined: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:36 pm Posts: 1101 Location: Arvada
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Re: Wheel question.
Do yourself a favor and step up to 17s now. The tire selection for 15s is dwindling quickly and 17s aren't that much more expensive. Price is much less of a difference than it used to be. 17s will clear the tie rods and brakes easier so you can pretty much pick any offset you want. All advantages.
_________________ There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:49 am |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Wheel question.
I'm in agreement here. 37's are the new 33's (tires), and 17's are the new 15's (wheels). Now there are some setups where I could see the benefits of sticking with a 15, but if you're not concerned with the OEM look, then I'd jump to 17's. That's my plan at some point in the future...
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:18 am |
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cpldavis37
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Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:45 pm Posts: 357 Location: Thornton, Co
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Re: Wheel question.
17's are expensive and tires are at least 100 dollars more, but all the cool kids do have 17's. hmmm
_________________ TJ "Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people I have ever known." F. Scott Fitzgerald 1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Fri Oct 20, 2017 12:44 pm |
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: Wheel question.
I am staying on the ackward bus
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:44 pm |
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cravenbronco
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Joined: Sat Apr 19, 2014 5:40 pm Posts: 916 Location: Bailey
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Re: Wheel question.
I have the best of both worlds. I do like the 17s they look great but I like the price of the 15s and the way they hold the Half Cab. I guess if I had 2 choose I'd stay with the 15s unless I had a huge lift then I'd go with 17s. My 2¢
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Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:03 pm |
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: Wheel question.
i debated over and over about going up to a 17. in the end I couldnt find a wheel I liked that would fit the way I want with out running spacers or $500 a wheel.
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
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Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:36 pm |
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B.O.B.
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:31 am Posts: 770
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Re: Wheel question.
I deal with this a lot . If 35’s are the biggest you want to go then go with 15” wheels. If you ever plan on going bigger than that might as well step up to 17. The 17” option is tough for Broncos because the new wheels are designed for ram 1500 with a higher offset. Which means they are tucked in under the fenders more. Some of the 17x10 have more negative offset that push out the wheels but then it starts to limit the choices you have. If you have any other ? Hit me up at the shop 303-692-0802
_________________ 71' bronco, np435 w/trailbanger, 302 efi, 35" KM3 on 17x9 Fuel Anza, warn xd9000i, cage arms, 5" lift
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Sat Oct 21, 2017 5:56 am |
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B.O.B.
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Re: Wheel question.
Or you could just buy my 16” off of me :-)
_________________ 71' bronco, np435 w/trailbanger, 302 efi, 35" KM3 on 17x9 Fuel Anza, warn xd9000i, cage arms, 5" lift
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Sat Oct 21, 2017 5:59 am |
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cpldavis37
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Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:45 pm Posts: 357 Location: Thornton, Co
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Re: Wheel question.
Thanks for all the input. I think I am going to stay with 15" wheels. Cost is a major factor. Ill give you a call when I am ready to buy wheels and tires Bobby.
_________________ TJ "Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people I have ever known." F. Scott Fitzgerald 1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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