get method doubel standerds i loved mine i just could get them to hold whate because i have an 08 with bigger calipers ;(

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You will need to remove your front mudguards and probably do the Pinch Weld Mod, (PWM) ... especially for the 295's.

The -12mm offset on a 9" rim, gives 4.5" backspacing and causes the outside of the rim to stick out 2" more than stock, (1" smaller backspacing and 1" wider rim). So when you turn, the front wheels make a bigger arc, and the tires rub at the rear of the wheel well. Taller the tire, the more likely the rubbing, (tire width matters some, but not as much).

I have heard of rubbing at the pinch weld with rims with those same specs, and the LT295/70R17 Nitto Terra Grappler A/T. So with a slightly taller M/T in that size, and because of the larger lugs at the tire's shoulder, you will be even more likely to rub. But the PWM isn't a big deal ... see the last link in my sig.

If you want to avoid the PWM, and clear a LT295/70R17, a 9" rim with a +18mm offset only sticks the outside of the rim out 3/4". But for a 34" LT305/70R17, I think you would probably need the PWM even with the +18mm. I did with rims that stuck out 1".

 

NorCal 4x4, Thanks for the info. It sounds like tires rubbing is not a big concern, especially if I do the PWM. That's a piece of cake.

My biggest concern is if 2" out will look funny with a stock 4x4 (leveled) Titan. What offset/backspacing would you recommend. Does anyone have pictures of their titan with -12, 0, +... wheels? It's more of an appearance choice at this point.

Thanks

 

I like the looks of rims sticking out on level Titans, (even if smaller tires are needed), and think a 18x9 -12mm sticking out 2" more than stock would look great. You might need larger rear mudguards though.

Even 1" looks pretty good, but I wish my rims would have been out a little more. I need to get wheel adapters to clear my new calipers so I will be at 2.25".
For a 9" rim to stick out 1" more than stock 18x8", you would need +12mm offset for 5.5" backspacing. 0mm, (on a 9" width rim will have 5" backspacing and stick out 1.5").

This sideview pic isn't the best for visualizing the stance, but they 17x8 with 0mm offset so stick out one inch more than stock 18's , [in this case 0mm is 4.5" backspacing since they're an 8"width rim] ... tires are GoodYear DuraTrac LT285/70R17, (33x11.5"). 3" coilover lift in front, stock height rear.

 

I'm getting these for my 06 2wd.

(Same size tire as you but the Michelin LTX MS2)

Cragar #260-409S786355
Series 409S Silver Mirage Wheel
Size: 17'' x 8''
Bolt Circle: 6'' x 5-1/2''
Rear Spacing: 5-1/2''
Offset: +25mm


Cragar 409S786355 - Cragar Wheels - Overview - SummitRacing.com

 

I want to look aggressive, not mexican.

WOW.. Really.

 

As some may see it offensive, i know EXACTLY what he means.

There was a titan i saw a few weeks back that had like 24s, with offroad tires, that stock out atleast half of the tire. it looks insanely dumb. Not to mention it was lifted like 8 inches. ha

some people do some DUMBBB stuff to cars/truck. not always mexicans but the whole wide tire thing is kinda common

 

I went with the DC-2 (-12 offset). It looks great. Just how I wanted it. I'll get a side profile pic uploaded at some point if anyone wants to see it.

There is just the slightest rubbing on the outside corner at the back of the front wheel at the mud flap. I still need to remove the flaps and probably do the PWM.

How do you get the picture to show?
http://thomasgaudetphotography.tumblr.com/image/32267677802
http://thomasgaudetphotography.tumblr.com/image/32268263244

 

Trying to figure out if my signature picture is working...

 

Congrats man! Looks good!

 

-12 offset is perfectly what i was looking for. The nitto a/t grapplers don't have a lot of heavy lugs on the corners, so it rounds towardsruck nicely.

I did the pinch weld mod yesterday because the outside back of the front tires were barely touching the plastic wheel well cover when the wheel was turned most of the way. I got about an extra 1/2 to 3/4 inch of clearance from the tire. There's absolutely no concern for rubbing now, at any suspension angle.

Now my brakes pads are squealing. Anyone know of pads that minimize brake dust? Or a good thread that already discusses it?