Got a question about tire & wheel combo. Not very intelligent on the subject so bear with me. Got a new 2003 2500 4x4 truck and I want to replace the stock wheels. My first question is what are the dimensions? I know the rims are 17", but what is the depth? Second, how does my tire effect my new rims? If the depth of the stock wheel is 8" can I put a 17" x 9" wheel on and the tire still fit correctly? I really like the look of the Helo Maxx so I am trying to get this wheel and the tire to fit together. I did upgrade the tire to the LT265/70R17E OWL on/off road when I ordered so would really like to use them. Thanks

 

You should be able to. But your sidewalls are gonna be stretched out a little. I don't think it's anything major though. 1/2" on each side ain't much.

 

You can call 4wheelparts and they will tell you everything from stock tires to biggest size w/o lift. And they can recommend which rims and tires look good together. Also you have to watch the rim offset. Here is the number if you want it.1800-284-9840. Sorry if it didnt help. <br>SD03

 

not to sure about 03's, but on previous years backspacing has been a big issue. Most manufacturers don't make their custom wheels with the same backspacing as stock wheels (I think my stock 02 wheels are 5&quot What this means is if you replace a stock 16 x 8 wheel with 5&quot; backspacing with a 16 x 9 with lets say 3.5&quot; backspacing, the after market would stick out 2.5 inches further than stock even though the wheel is only 1&quot; wider. On the positive side you can check your tread depth with your rear view mirrors <br>I went though this at length (I also looked at the Helo Maax's) and ended up getting a set of Boyd Coddingtons with the proper backspacing. A lot of the higher end (typically billet) manufacturers will make the backspacing to your specs, but you are generally in the 4-500 per wheel range.<br>good luck<br>Tim

 

[quote author=tlea link=board=7;threadid=14158;start=0#133270 date=1051643182]<br>Most manufacturers don't make their custom wheels with the same backspacing as stock wheels (I think my stock 02 wheels are 5&quot <br>[/quote]<br><br>Actually, more like 6&quot; to 7&quot;, HUGE backspacing stock.<br><br>[quote author=tlea link=board=7;threadid=14158;start=0#133270 date=1051643182]<br>What this means is if you replace a stock 16 x 8 wheel with 5&quot; backspacing with a 16 x 9 with lets say 3.5&quot; backspacing, the after market would stick out 2.5 inches further than stock even though the wheel is only 1&quot; wider. On the positive side you can check your tread depth with your rear view mirrors <br>[/quote]<br><br>And run the risk of flipping up boulders and having them bounce off your doors and rocker panels.<br><br>[quote author=tlea link=board=7;threadid=14158;start=0#133270 date=1051643182]<br>I went though this at length (I also looked at the Helo Maax's) and ended up getting a set of Boyd Coddingtons with the proper backspacing. A lot of the higher end (typically billet) manufacturers will make the backspacing to your specs, but you are generally in the 4-500 per wheel range.<br>good luck<br>Tim<br>[/quote]<br><br>I got the biggest backspacing Weld offered, 4.625&quot; (or something like that) and my 11.5 inch wide tires (on 10 inch wide rims) stuck out 3 inches.<br>($350.00 per rim)<br>I could definately check tread depth with my mirrors.<br><br>With the lower backspacing, you also run the risk of rubbing on the inside of the fender.<br>My 315's at 34.75&quot; diameter rubbed seriously.<br><br>Taller tires with the stock backspacing will rub on the control arms at steering lock.<br><br><br>phox

 

I have 315's on my '98 and they have never once rubbed. They are on stock rims with no lift on the truck.

 

[quote author=cfm3110 link=board=7;threadid=14158;start=0#133319 date=1051652931]<br>I have 315's on my '98 and they have never once rubbed. They are on stock rims with no lift on the truck.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Dang you. <br><br>Did I forget to mention that every truck is different?<br><br>What works fine for one won't work at all for another.<br><br>I'm glad mine rubbed as bad as they did, otherwise I wouldn't have my 4.5&quot; lift now ;D .<br><br><br>phox