Wheels/rims advice

[slatqh]

Hi guys,
I read all possible treads about wheels/tires but still not sure what to buy and looking for your advice.

I have almost new tires 265-65-17, which I want to keep at least for now, and change only wheels, because my stock rims in very bad condition.
But I'm confuse about offset/backspacing.
All I want is just wider look, as on picture.
For example, if I get little wider rims, 17x9 or 17x8.5 which offset should be right in terms of performance and overall driving?
I have no lift and I'm not doing off-road. 90% city/highway driving.
Thank you.

 

[greenscobie86]

Fellow New Yorker. Welcome. Browse some of the threads on this subforum, there will be some good info on wheels/offsets.

 

[Tanner H]

a 265 stretched onto a 9'' or even an 8.5'' wouldnt look too good and not sure if tire shops will mount them. My honest opinion would be to run your existing wheel and tire setup, or bite the bullet and get new tires with your wheels. I think if you got your current 265's on wider wheels you'll be bummed on the appearance...its already a small tire and will look even smaller when stretched onto a wider wheel.

Moving forward on offset: the stock gx wheels have a very high offset (tucked in). so anything aftermarket will have a more aggressive/lower offset. a 17x8 or 9'' wheel will have anything ranging from +20 all the way down to a 0 or even negative offset.

 

[NJGX]

Most tire manufacturers have a recommended rim width for each tire size. 265 width tires usually fall within 7 to 9 inches, but you should still verify to be safe. That being said, an 8.5 or 9 inch wide wheel would have to be zero or negative offset to clear the suspension components and poke out of the fender well slightly. there are a bunch of offset calculators that you can play around with once you find a wheel you like.

For your reference, the stock wheel is 17 x 7.5 with +25 offset. the more positive the offset, the more they are tucked into the wheel wells. Going negative pushes them out. Below is an example of a 17 x 8.5 with -10 offset vs stock:

 

[slatqh]

Thanks for input.

I will check with my tire shop if my existing tires will fit with 8-9 inch wheel.
According this table it's seems to okay. The questions is how it will look.

 

[slatqh]

Most tire manufacturers have a recommended rim width for each tire size. 265 width tires usually fall within 7 to 9 inches, but you should still verify to be safe. That being said, an 8.5 or 9 inch wide wheel would have to be zero or negative offset to clear the suspension components and poke out of the fender well slightly. there are a bunch of offset calculators that you can play around with once you find a wheel you like.

For your reference, the stock wheel is 17 x 7.5 with +25 offset. the more positive the offset, the more they are tucked into the wheel wells. Going negative pushes them out. Below is an example of a 17 x 8.5 with -10 offset vs stock:

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So if I get it correct, moving from +25 to 0 offset will push wheel out for 25mm. Switching to 8.5 width, will also add extra 1.5 inch out?

 

[NJGX]

So if I get it correct, moving from +25 to 0 offset will push wheel out for 25mm. Switching to 8.5 width, will also add extra 1.5 inch out?

It will be pushed out about 1.5 inches in total. ~1 inch from from the offset change, plus 1/2 inch from the rim width change (1/2" increase on the inside and outside).

 

[slatqh]

I found those rims and I'm really like them.

Fuel Vapor 17x9 20 Black Flake | D56917908457 | Custom Offsets

These Fuel Vapor wheels feature a Black Flake finish and are sure to make your ride stand out! This particular wheel setup is in 17x9 with a 20 offset. The Fuel Vapor is a One Piece Alloy wheel that features hidden lugs. These beautiful 6 spoke wheels are available in a 6x5.5 configuration and...

www.customwheeloffset.com

They are 17x9 + 20 offset witch makes me a little bit concern if they will fit. I'm newbie on all that stuff, so any help is highly appreciated.

In terms of tires, I stoped on Cooper Adventured AT3 4S. According tirerack, it will fit 9 width rims. But again, I'm not sure if it's a right choice, maybe I should go with a different size?
Please help.

 

[HomersCanyonero]

17x9 with +20 offset is not a good option.

First, you need to Google various tire calculators to show and illustrate what your desired rim size and offset do to your stock tire configuration. Some tire calculators draw pictures comparing your current setup vs your desired setup.

Second, if you are going to eventually put bigger tires like up to a 33” tire 285/70/17, then these are your best options:

17x9 with -12 offset
17x8.5 with around zero offset

I suggest you make the tire calculators your best friend for now.

 

[slatqh]

I talk with sales representative from where I'm going to purchases and he said that -12 offset is not a good option, because it will push wheel way more outside.
I'm confuse.
In general I wish to avoid bigger size wheels to save on mpg, cuz 99% I'm drive on road.

I want to stick with those rims, they are 17x9 and comes with 20 / -12 / +1 offset only.
The question is what tires should I buy to make it work without lifting? I'm okay to cut/ heat gun fender.