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I just got my wheels and tires mounted! Method Race Wheels 701's 17x8.5 0 offset with 285/70R17 BFG KO2's. A couple things to know if they haven't been said already.
Hub rings for the wheels. The hub size was not near a common as I thought it was going to be. The Bronco axle hub is 93.1mm and the wheels are 106.2mm. I found them here. Hub Rings / Spigot Rings for Wheels from USA $6.25 / pcs - HubCentric-Rings.com
TPMS are quite expensive from the dealership, about $90 a piece. I ordered 5 of these sensors, Ford Huf Intellisens TPMS Sensor F2GZ-1A189-A 315Mhz . The dealer was not able to calibrate their positions or learn them, However upon purchasing I shared my vin and they came pre calibrated. After a couple miles my Bronco picked them up and they work fine. I will need to purchase the aftermarket relearn tool to properly position the sensors.
The tires did interfere with the rear crash bars. If your mounting 33" to factory wheels, I don't thing you'll have any issues, my interference came from the 0 offset from the new wheels. It was really easy to remove the rear crash bars and I left the front ones in place.
MY CURRENT ISSUE!
If anyone knows what to do about this please let me know. The speedo is now quite off which also effects mileage and mpg. The dealer is not allowed to reprogram the tires. does anyone know how I can fix this issue?
Overall, I'm loving the look!
UPDATED COMMENTS!!!!!
Its a base non-SQ with 2.7 and 3.73 gearing. The acceleration with factory 30" tires was amazing, it pulled really hard. Going to the 33" tire, it was noticeable that I lost a bit of that holeshot but it still pulls really well. If I go with a taller tire, I will look to re-gear the diffs.
I did not transfer sensors because I like to have a winter/summer set of wheels and tires.
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They are not required but I wouldn't consider not having them. If your not really, really careful mounting your wheels without them, you can tighten them down off center and they can also become loose over time.
If you do some thing between 55 and 30ish in positive offset, you should need to do anything.
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Hub rings for the wheels. The hub size was not near a common as I thought it was going to be. The Bronco axle hub is 93.1mm and the wheels are 106.2mm. I found them here. Hub Rings / Spigot Rings for Wheels from USA $6.25 / pcs - HubCentric-Rings.com
TPMS are quite expensive from the dealership, about $90 a piece. I ordered 5 of these sensors, Ford Huf Intellisens TPMS Sensor F2GZ-1A189-A 315Mhz . The dealer was not able to calibrate their positions or learn them, However upon purchasing I shared my vin and they came pre calibrated. After a couple miles my Bronco picked them up and they work fine. I will need to purchase the aftermarket relearn tool to properly position the sensors.
The tires did interfere with the rear crash bars. If your mounting 33" to factory wheels, I don't thing you'll have any issues, my interference came from the 0 offset from the new wheels. It was really easy to remove the rear crash bars and I left the front ones in place.
MY CURRENT ISSUE!
If anyone knows what to do about this please let me know. The speedo is now quite off which also effects mileage and mpg. The dealer is not allowed to reprogram the tires. does anyone know how I can fix this issue?
Overall, I'm loving the look!
UPDATED COMMENTS!!!!!
Its a base non-SQ with 2.7 and 3.73 gearing. The acceleration with factory 30" tires was amazing, it pulled really hard. Going to the 33" tire, it was noticeable that I lost a bit of that holeshot but it still pulls really well. If I go with a taller tire, I will look to re-gear the diffs.
I did not transfer sensors because I like to have a winter/summer set of wheels and tires.
Q&A:
Ford used hubcentric wheels to center the wheel on the hub when tightening the lugs. Best case is to find wheels that have the same hub bore. If you can't, get some hub rings to re-correct the wheel centering. Its basically a plastic ring that fits inside the wheel hub bore.Appreciate the pic share. Wheel upgrade immediately makes the base look better. I have never heard of hub rings. What exactly is their purpose, and are they necessary or nice-to-have?
They are not required but I wouldn't consider not having them. If your not really, really careful mounting your wheels without them, you can tighten them down off center and they can also become loose over time.
Uhhh Not really. Noticeable yes but not sluggish. I optioned the 2.7 so its torque kicks in really fast and it had plenty of power. Also the factory 30"s with the 2.7 was really really quick. If anything I'd say its really well balanced now. I think going above 33"s will need regearing.... if you want to keep a proper power band for off roading.Does it feel noticeably sluggish now, because of the gearing and the 33s?
Looks great, and I love the bronze wheels!
I think that you could follow the same path I did and you'll be good. Just read up of offsets. I have 0 offset and factory is +55. So my wheels are effectivly 55mm pushed out beyond factory + a wider rim so add in a couple more. Pushing out the wheels can affect turning dynamics, which is why I had to removed the rear crash bars.Quick question. I am thinking about the same wheels but for a non-SQ Badlands. What do I need to do and buy besides wheels?
P.S. I have never changed wheels on my cars before :-/
If you do some thing between 55 and 30ish in positive offset, you should need to do anything.
No lift and no level. Base but the wheelsNice setup I love the white letter bfg a/t,s and the bronze wheels.
I will probably put a very similar setup on my rapid red base.
Did you use a lift or leveling kit?
Uhh its kinda hard to describe without pictures. So think about the swing arch of turning the wheel L&R. As you push the wheel outward that swing arch diameter increases, which is causing the interference.NOICE! ....
we have people who have mounted the same tires on 17X9 +30 offset rims on a OBX who report ZERO interference!! Now, you have installed wheels 17X8.5 with a 0 offset which places the rims further out but you say they interfered with the rear crash bars!! Why? what is different? can't wrap my head around it!
about $2,900Nice set up. What did the overall cost run you if you dont mind sharing?
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