What size wheels/tires with 4" suspension

Chad H · March 17, 2004

Hey guys,

I am wanting to put on this 4" suspension but I really dont wanna buy new rims and tires if I can keep from it. Right now I am running Mickey Thompson classic II's 16x8's with BFG A/T's 285/75/16. Will this look funny? Should I go with a 305 or a 16x10. Need a little help, wanting to do this next week.

Messenjah26 · March 17, 2004

hmm, rims would look fine tires would too probably. I have a 3 inch body and a 3 inch suspension lift and I have factory 16x7s and 315s on my truck and it looks fine

Machine · March 17, 2004

285's look good with a 4". After all, 285's and 305's are pretty close in size. 16X8's will work great, too.

Chad H · March 17, 2004

Thanks guys! I just ordered my kit!! I will be getting it installed Monday hopefully!!

Rookie · March 18, 2004

What kind of price did you pay and where???

Chad H · March 18, 2004

I paid right at $2,000 for the kit. Their is a place in Pell City, Alabama that is gonna install it for me. Says it will take them 2 days to do it.

Chad H · March 18, 2004

Hey guys,

I need a little more input. I have just put on a BRAND new set of 285/75/16 BFG A/T's on my 16x8 wheels. Are these gonna look goofy? I am scared that I am gonna have to drop some more $$$ on more tires. But, I dont 315's will fit will it? I dont want cut the sh%t out of my truck to make them either. Just need some more input.

Chad H · March 18, 2004

Anybody?

Mule · March 18, 2004

They will look fine - 285's on 16x8 is a great setup. hope to see some pictures when it is complete.

You did the research, asked the questions, don't second-guess yourself. Here is 5 inches of lift with 285's on 16x8. You aren't calling my truck "goofy" now are you?

Here:

http://www.northern4x4.com/creations/pics/yukon2.jpg

Chad H · March 19, 2004

Your right Mule. I really do appreciate all your help. I will post pics ASAP. It will be done Wed. hopefully. Thanks again.

Big Boy · March 19, 2004

Just be sure you have the right wheel backspacing necessary for the lift suspension parts.

Along the same lines -- I have a question. The Rancho 4 inch kit says it will not accomodate a 16 inch wheel with more than 4.5 inch backspacing.

Does anyone know if it will accomodate a 16.5 ir 17 inch wheel with more than 4.5 inches backspacing? I'd rather not go wider AND further out for the good of the bearings etc. Is there such a wheel?

BTW a BFGATKO in 33x12.5x16.5 is $50 cheaper than same in 305/75/16

Thanks

Chad H · March 19, 2004

Just be sure you have the right wheel backspacing necessary for the lift suspension parts.

Along the same lines -- I have a question. The Rancho 4 inch kit says it will not accomodate a 16 inch wheel with more than 4.5 inch backspacing.

Does anyone know if it will accomodate a 16.5 inch wheel with more than 4.5 inches backspacing? I'd rather not go wider AND further out for the good of the bearings etc.

BTW a BFGATKO in 33x12.5x16.5 is $50 cheaper than same in 305/75/16

Thanks

Well, my Mickey Thompson wheels have a 4 7/16" backspacing. Does anybody know if this will be okay? I would think it would. It so close.