farthest offset i can go

Ok, there realy is like 10 threads on here debating the thought of if wider was bad or not.

I will say BOTH sides make valid arguments. I'm not taking sides here, youcan decide for your self. but at least from the people on here, and there is a fair a mount of members on here with wider off set, rimes, and or/wheel spacers.
Also the "Titan swap" is a popular mod for our trucks.

There is also very few (none that I know of, just assumeing there is) threads reguarding that pre-mature wheel bearing failure had happend.

Just throwing that out there.....

NissanPowerBaby!!! said:

^^ By using a more negative offset without either upgrading the suspension components (better coils) or by installing wider control arms (titan swap) you increase your scrub radius which, like toryroyce said acts like a lever on your wheels bearings and hub. Now unless you drive your truck incredibly hard around corners and jump it like a wild a$$ indian I doubt you'll have any problems.

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I agree, but there is next to no threads that talk about pre-mature ware on wheel bearings.

And EVERYONE has wheels with wider off set.

ltrdan said:

okay so would 0.00 to be much of an offset for just being leveled?

like these

Cragar 3977760 - Cragar Soft 8 Wheels - Overview - SummitRacing.com

and i'll probably have to get something like these right???

http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com/images/trail-gear-6-lug-wheel-spacers.jpg

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If stock is +30. And you went 0.0, then the 0.0 would be super narrow. Right?

toryroyce said:

Oh, and like the guy before me said, [email protected]# will get flung all over the side of your truck. AND in most (all?) states, it is illegal to have tires that protrude from the wheelwells.

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No bro, I totaly agree with ya. The more they stick out the more mechanical advantage the wheel has on the bearing, causing it to die sooner. I get that, I just think the life of modern wheel bearings is so long, that what you will be hurting, may be worth it.

The look of a wider stance is killa! IMO. And to take a few years of life off of the bearing that may last 15 years, is "ok" by most. (I for one will not own my truck that long)

So, sorry I should have been more clear. Its not that I disagree with you. Cuz I think you are 100% correct.

And yes, the mud rocks and debris flinging all over your ride is deff gonna hapen and I deff DID NOT THINK OF THAT!

Good call from the both of you!


Plus, at least in PA it is 100% illegal. (but i see 100 vehicals every day that have wide as hell wheels with jet black tint on the front windows. Also illegal in PA)

ltrdan said:

okay, how how far do you guys think my tires will stick out with 4" back space 0 offset and 1" wheel adapters 265/70 R 16

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Can you put those numbers up against the stoke numbers? I cant tell juyst by what you will have.