I might give this a shot also. I actually like the stock wheels and not ready to give them up yet. I don't want to trash these flares since they are expensive.
Your point is a lot of why I stated this thread. I know people have added rims that poke the tire out some. I am hoping some would know if they can go full stuff with out hitting the fender or other parts. And whats the most off set you can go with out affecting full suspension travel +12, 0, -12 for instance.
I'm not a fan of them either. There are a couple billet ones on the market that are hub centric which is what I would do. I will eventually do rims I believe.
That looks really nice. Thank youI run 17X9 w 0 offset on Nitto 38x13.5 Trail Grappler and RPG 2.25 collars. My tires stick out about 1.5" from the fender at it's most outer point and no rubbing yet. I haven't tested it at full articulation but thought I share this for what it's worth.
This seems to be a really good spec, I have seen it now on quite a few. I think with the collars full articulation won't be an issue. A true 38 was tried on an OEM wheel with no other changes and it will barely hit the flares at full compression.I run 17X9 w 0 offset on Nitto 38x13.5 Trail Grappler and RPG 2.25 collars. My tires stick out about 1.5" from the fender at it's most outer point and no rubbing yet. I haven't tested it at full articulation but thought I share this for what it's worth.
Seems to be what I am finding also. Not only does that provide a good look it gives some poke. Should protect fenders flares on the walls. Really not ready to buy new rims and tires yet. But I am thinking 0 offest is about the most you can do with out rubbing. Going to a true 38 and 13.50 will require perch collars.
I was going to do the perch collars first, I may take the spacer route until I can order a set of wheels/tires and maybe more options will come out. 5 wheels/tires is a chunk of change so maybe I wait for a black friday deal later this year.
I'm still doing a little research bit I think I will go 1.5" spacer first. Then I will go 2" perch up front and 3" rear. Reason for 2" up front is the 1/4 drop from winch and mounting plate.
How do you like your mudflaps? Are they flexible enough not to tear off while crawling?@FLSTFI Dave you should be good with a 0 offset and 12.5 or 13.5s.
I have RTR 17x9 +18 with 39x13.5 and though my wheel is flush with the fender the tire bulge actually extends beyond the fender.
With a 17x9 0 offset you would like about .70 inches more than my pics below. Keep in mind this is with a 9” wide wheel. With an 8.5” wheel this would change.
We've been using these for years on the Ford Raptors and they share the same specs as the Bronco Raptor as far as bolt pattern and hub diameter.
I like the flaps but haven’t went crawling yet. They are pretty flexible and have held up well to moderate offroading. I have tube doors so I can see them flex pretty good.
