Yet another "Will these wheels fit?" thread
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Yet another "Will these wheels fit?" thread
In particular, 18x9 with 5" back spacing, with 35x12.5x18 Toyo Mt's. I will have a Kore Recon suspension on it (3"front, 1"rear). I gave up trying to find 17" with 6" backspacing that I like.
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They'll work, but they'll stick out a bit far for my taste. You'll also have minor rubbing issues, but nothing to really worry about. If you really like those wheels go for it and deal with the rub.
If your KORE kit comes with the control arms you may not get any rub, but without they're going to rub the inner fender, may rub the back of the fender itself, and will probably rub the chin spoiler at the ends. The plastic is easy to handle. Trim the spoiler with a sharp razor, use a heat gun to reshape the inner fender (or just trim it away, but I prefer to keep it and reshape it), and you can use tin snips to trim off a portion of the fender, if it rubs.
Good luck!
If your KORE kit comes with the control arms you may not get any rub, but without they're going to rub the inner fender, may rub the back of the fender itself, and will probably rub the chin spoiler at the ends. The plastic is easy to handle. Trim the spoiler with a sharp razor, use a heat gun to reshape the inner fender (or just trim it away, but I prefer to keep it and reshape it), and you can use tin snips to trim off a portion of the fender, if it rubs.
Good luck!
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I had MKW 19 Wheel 17x8.5 w/ 35" Toyo M/T on my truck. They rubbed the back of my fender. Since I liked them when they installed them. I had them trim the back alittle. Would not recommend this. You can't tell unless you stick your head inside the fender. I did not do my homework w/ backspacing and off set. Had them on for about 6 mo. and took them off and went with Toyo 285 A/T w the stock wheels. They now are sitting in my garage and looking to put them up for sale.
http://www.mkwalloy.com/mkwoffroad/w...=2&display=M19
http://www.mkwalloy.com/mkwoffroad/w...=2&display=M19
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They'll work, but they'll stick out a bit far for my taste. You'll also have minor rubbing issues, but nothing to really worry about. If you really like those wheels go for it and deal with the rub.
If your KORE kit comes with the control arms you may not get any rub, but without they're going to rub the inner fender, may rub the back of the fender itself, and will probably rub the chin spoiler at the ends. The plastic is easy to handle. Trim the spoiler with a sharp razor, use a heat gun to reshape the inner fender (or just trim it away, but I prefer to keep it and reshape it), and you can use tin snips to trim off a portion of the fender, if it rubs.
Good luck!
If your KORE kit comes with the control arms you may not get any rub, but without they're going to rub the inner fender, may rub the back of the fender itself, and will probably rub the chin spoiler at the ends. The plastic is easy to handle. Trim the spoiler with a sharp razor, use a heat gun to reshape the inner fender (or just trim it away, but I prefer to keep it and reshape it), and you can use tin snips to trim off a portion of the fender, if it rubs.
Good luck!
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Well, I went ahead and ordered them - Centerline Grizzly's, 18x9 5" backspace. The guy at Centerline seemed pretty confident that they'd be fine with the 35x12.5 tires since I have the lift. The best part is they are over-stocks - normally MSRP over $500 each, I got them for $199 each including caps.
I'm installing flares too so if they stick out an inch or so more than stock that shouldn't be a problem.
I'm installing flares too so if they stick out an inch or so more than stock that shouldn't be a problem.
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