Rubbing with 17X9 pro-comp wheels with 285/70R17 (33" tall) Nitto Ridge Grapplers - what to do?

[sduhamell]

I picked up a Base 2022 4 door this past weekend. (someone ordered it and then did not take it due to life reasons). It has lots of options, but still had the base wheels and tires.
I ordered and installed a set of wheels and tires from Extremeterrain.com. They were very knowledgeable and helpful, but I have a little issue. They are 17X9 pro-comp wheels with 285/70R17 (33" tall) Nitto Ridge Grapplers. The ride is very quiet and smooth, no noticeable difference from the factory setup. The info from the salespeople said they would fit with no modification needed and no rubbing. However, when I turn to full lock in either direction, there is a very slight rub on the track bar.

I contacted the salesperson who's exact response was "that's odd, there should be no rubbing" and when I confirmed there was, he said "sorry bout that". The dealer installed the wheels and tires and a Bronco guy in the shop stated that a 1/2" spacer will fix it without issue. At this point its not about the money or the work, but I feel like I really got blown off my Extreme Terrain, who I have had nothing but good luck with previously.

Any comments?

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[Wannabe Techie]

Not sure what the offset is, but that may be your problem. You take off the crash bars?

 

[ATLBronco75]

If it's this wheel: https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/pro-c...ttern-flat-black-7032-7973/_/R-BKBQ-7032-7973

That's a bad offset for Bronco.

 

[sduhamell]

Its not even close to the crash bars.

Yes, thats the wheel. -6 offset...Should it be more...like -20? or Positive

 

[F OR D]

Its not even close to the crash bars.

Yes, thats the wheel. -6 offset...Should it be more...like -20? or Positive

i thought the offset for non-sas was +55. -6 is a huge difference.

 

[F OR D]

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Your Bronco does not have a front tack bar. Is it hitting the sway bar? -6 with a 17x9 is not a good combo. The factory Base wheels are +55 and the factory Sasquatch are +30.

 

[sduhamell]

Yes, sorry, the sway bar. What's your opinion of the proper offset?

 

[ctandc]

17x8.5 with 0 offset work great. I've got 315/70/17s with this wheel size / offset on a 2dr BB with ZERO lift or spacers (removed crash bars) and they fit great. Zero rub even under flex.

 

[Wannabe Techie]

I’d ask Extreme for a discount so you can apply money to the lift. That is if you want to keep these wheels.

 

[BOLD Renegade93]

17x8.5 with 0 offset work great. I've got 315/70/17s with this wheel size / offset on a 2dr BB with ZERO lift or spacers (removed crash bars) and they fit great. Zero rub even under flex.

That’s good to know because I’ve got 17x8s at 0 offset right now with 295/70/17s and want to go to 315s when these wear down. Was hoping I could do so without a lift but I may still put a level on it

 

[sduhamell]

That’s good to know because I’ve got 17x8s at 0 offset right now with 295/70/17s and want to go to 315s when these wear down. Was hoping I could do so without a lift but I may still put a level on it

No rubbing? not even at full lock ?

 

[sduhamell]

17x8.5 with 0 offset work great. I've got 315/70/17s with this wheel size / offset on a 2dr BB with ZERO lift or spacers (removed crash bars) and they fit great. Zero rub even under flex.

No rubbing of any kind at full lock?

 

[sduhamell]

Got some cooperation from Extreme...they are recommending more offset (-12mm) to move the wheel out more.

 

[BOLD Renegade93]

No rubbing? not even at full lock ?

Not after I removed crash bars. I had minor rubbing at about 65% lock in reverse, but none in drive before crash bar removal.

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