what size rims will fit?

[FASTRTHNU2]

Hi all I'm new I've been reading for a while and I have a question I can't find an answer to I have a 93 w250 and I need some 17 inch wheels I've searched every where and can't seem to find out what kind of backspacing and offset our trucks require please help I hope to order some quickly thank you

[RumbleFish]

ace is running 17's. he could tell you for sure.

[Ace]

I got the Alcoa 17s. They are zero (0) offset. I think the stock wheels are zero offset, but can't remember, and don't have mine anymore. Offset refers to the placement of the hub face relative to the rotational plane of the wheel. Zero offset means the hub face is centered in the wheel. Backspace is just another way of referring to this value, but depends on the width of the wheel, so I prefer to talk offset to avoid confusion.

One thing I don't like about the 1st Gen axles is they seem too narrow. I also installed 1.25" adapters to push the wheels outboard:

http://stuff.is-a-geek.net/PhotoAlbum/C ... TD_192.jpg

That was what it needed to get the 17x8 Alcoas to look right, flush with the fender flares, and fit 34" tires for clearance with 3" lift.

http://stuff.is-a-geek.net/PhotoAlbum/C ... TD_167.jpg

The problem with 3rd Gen wheels is they have alot of negative offset (more backpace), requiring rather thick adapters, which I would not recommend. Tire scrub and increased bearing load becomes a problem with the adapters at some point.

[FASTRTHNU2]

Wow thanks for the quick response I orderd a set of 17x9. Gearalloy 713mb wheels and I'm putting some 315/70/17 bfg ats on them I'm just worried the extra lenght of axel sticking out is gonna take away from the wheels.has any one tried this size tire on a stock suspesion?

[dpuckett]

On a stock suspension, I'd almost bet they will rub somewhere- that's a pretty good sized tire. The 91-93s seem to sit a little higher stock than the earlier ones, but that could also be the result of the difference in use and age.

[Ace]

The 285/75 17s on mine "just" clear with the wheel adapters. I worked it out that way to get the maximum sized tire with 3" lift. Not going any higher than that.

[FASTRTHNU2]

Well I got it all mounted and they do fit. I had to trim the front fenders just a little bit you can't even tell. they look very good. I went with 17x9 with a 315/70/17. I would post a pic but I don't know how.