OBX Wheel/Tire Upgrade Recs

[UneducatedPhilly]

Hey Y’all! New to the forum and very much a novice when it comes to Wheels/Tires. I know there are other threads re: the same topic but looking for recommendations on a wheel/tire upgrade for my ‘23 CG OBX, which goes into production today (yay!)! I know absolutely nothing about offsets, fits, etc. My preference would be to fit 33” tires with a more aggressive look + matte black/gunmetal wheels. A found 18” Fuel Quakes that I really like but again not sure this will fit. I’d like to upgrade without any other mods necessary (lift kits, etc.) + without compromising the ride, ideally making it a smoother ride. Any and all recs & help welcome. Thanks y’all and excited to be a part of the Bronco family!

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[IndianaBronco]

I went with the RTR tech 6 +30 offset. I added a 2” lift because I wanted 35s, but there are plenty of posts on here of them on 33s and no lift.

 

[UneducatedPhilly]

I went with the RTR tech 6 +30 offset. I added a 2” lift because I wanted 35s, but there are plenty of posts on here of them on 33s and no lift.

appreciate the context! Can you explain what the offset is exactly and how it might impact fit/look/performance please? Or if you can point me in the direction of an existing thread. Some explanations that I’ve found are too technical for my novice brain. Just trying to learn!

 

[mhtucker78]

www.tiresize.com

Play around with all the calculators and comparison tools to learn about the differences in tire and wheel sizes.

 

[UneducatedPhilly]

2 options I have found so far that I like and THINK will fit based on reading up:

Nitto Ridge Grappler (33x12.5R18)
MT Baja Legend EXP (285/65R18)

Can someone confirm these would fit without lifts or other mods? Assuming I stay with an 18” wheel!

 

[seawithin]

Hey Y’all! New to the forum and very much a novice when it comes to Wheels/Tires. I know there are other threads re: the same topic but looking for recommendations on a wheel/tire upgrade for my ‘23 CG OBX, which goes into production today (yay!)! I know absolutely nothing about offsets, fits, etc. My preference would be to fit 33” tires with a more aggressive look + matte black/gunmetal wheels. A found 18” Fuel Quakes that I really like but again not sure this will fit. I’d like to upgrade without any other mods necessary (lift kits, etc.) + without compromising the ride, ideally making it a smoother ride. Any and all recs & help welcome. Thanks y’all and excited to be a part of the Bronco family!

what gearing do you have? If you have 3.73 you want to be intentional about how much additional weight you are adding on with new tires. Just throwing this out there since you are trying to retain the drive quality of a stock bronco

 

[UneducatedPhilly]

what gearing do you have? If you have 3.73 you want to be intentional about how much additional weight you are adding on with new tires. Just throwing this out there since you are trying to retain the drive quality of a stock bronco

it is a 3.73 axle - what do you mean exactly? How would it affect drive quality?

 

[BCHBRNC22]

I am all for getting rid of the OBX wheels but would save some money and just buy a set of Badland takeoffs with the 33" BFG KOs. No lift required. Or maybe a set of the Blk Dia upgrade wheels if you really want all black.

 

[UneducatedPhilly]

I am all for getting rid of the OBX wheels but would save some money and just buy a set of Badland takeoffs with the 33" BFG KOs. No lift required. Or maybe a set of the Blk Dia upgrade wheels if you really want all black.

Whats Blk Dia?

 

[BCHBRNC22]

Black Diamond. You should be able to find new and complete Badlands or Black Diamond upgrade takeoffs for $1000-$1500.

 

[UneducatedPhilly]

Black Diamond. You should be able to find new and complete Badlands or Black Diamond upgrade takeoffs for $1000-$1500.

yeah, definitely looks like an option! Will keep this In mind for sure. Appreciate it!!

 

[seawithin]

it is a 3.73 axle - what do you mean exactly? How would it affect drive quality?

3.73 is going to be the gearing you have. The gearing is set up for the best driving experience for your vehicle as is, especially torque. You had a chance when ordering to have 3.73, 4.42? And finally 4.7 for Sasquatch.

If you add weight that is over the stock weight, your car will not drive stock. Your truck will be working harder to move the weight, and that shows up as being sluggish in the Lower gears.

I know people who don’t care about that or or that they don’t notice the diminished torque.

Im very sensitive to how my cars drive, and I noticed you mentioned that. It may not be an issue.

 

[UneducatedPhilly]

3.73 is going to be the gearing you have. The gearing is set up for the best driving experience for your vehicle as is, especially torque. You had a chance when ordering to have 3.73, 4.42? And finally 4.7 for Sasquatch.

If you add weight that is over the stock weight, your car will not drive stock. Your truck will be working harder to move the weight, and that shows up as being sluggish in the Lower gears.

I know people who don’t care about that or or that they don’t notice the diminished torque.

Im very sensitive to how my cars drive, and I noticed you mentioned that. It may not be an issue.

Makes sense! Not sure I would notice it too much, especially if it’s first mod I make early on. Thanks for the context & detail! Giving me things to consider

 

[Beach life]

Went with 35" on my OBX, RUNS GREAT NO ISSUES

 

[rpaluch1]

As a fellow OBX owner that also didn’t care for the stock wheels I put on 18 in Raceline wheels with a +12 off set and 26570R18 Falken Wildpeak tires. This gave me a better side to side look and. 33 in tire with no impact to ride handling or mileage. The largest I could have gone was a 285 but that would have provided a poke past the flares. Good luck.

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