[steve500]

Just sold my rodeo as my frontier is the new money pit, So, I know about my engines, drivetrains, and electronics, but, when it comes to tires and all of those numbers and coilover suspension, I might need a little bit of help.

So, I would like to get the cooper discoverer SST 265/75/17or18 tires with rims of these Specs:

Diameter- 17'' or 18"

Width - 9"

Offset -12 (4.5 backspace)

Bolt Pattern - 6x5.5/6x139.7

Will these fit my frontier without having issues with calipers, etc?


Also, I want to add a few inches of lift. I see there are a few different manufactures out there that make coilovers for this truck, I would love to have a little bit of more suspension travel up front and steer away from using spacers. Can I change my coilovers and upper control arm to make this happen? If so, what is suggested ? What weight of spring do I want? I don't find myself putting a heavy front bumper and winch on anytime soon and I'd like a softer ride. For the rear, is just adding extended shackles and longer shocks an alright route ? I dont find myself needing leafs that will handle more load, just want a little extra flex in back.

Anyone willing to waste a moment of their time pointing me in the right direction is greatly appreciated. I don't want to spend a tremendous amount of money, probably not over $1500 in suspension. Wheels are around $450 shipped at tires are almost a grand, leaving me with what my budget is for suspension.

Thanks guys.

-steve

 

[domoMKIV]

So, I would like to get the cooper discoverer SST 265/75/17or18 tires with rims of these Specs:
I am going to take a guess that you meant the STT, I do not think they are available in that size.

Diameter- 17'' or 18"

Width - 9"

Offset -12 (4.5 backspace)
This will cause some rubbing issues most likely. I have a 17x9 with 285/70/17 and a +18 offset, I still rub with a 2" lift. A -12 will rub during turns even worse.
edit: maybe not with a 32" tire, but for sure with a 33".

Bolt Pattern - 6x5.5/6x139.7
Will these fit my frontier without having issues with calipers, etc?
The 05+ Frontier has a 6x4.5/6x114.3 bolt pattern. So they won't fit without adapters.

Also, I want to add a few inches of lift. I see there are a few different manufactures out there that make coilovers for this truck, I would love to have a little bit of more suspension travel up front and steer away from using spacers. Can I change my coilovers and upper control arm to make this happen? If so, what is suggested ? What weight of spring do I want? I don't find myself putting a heavy front bumper and winch on anytime soon and I'd like a softer ride. For the rear, is just adding extended shackles and longer shocks an alright route ? I dont find myself needing leafs that will handle more load, just want a little extra flex in back.

Radflo coilovers can be done with the stock UCA and still be pretty good. Spring weight I am not sure on but I believe it was 600 or 650 for a stock front end (someone else much more knowledgeable will chime in soon, im sure). I don't suggest a shackle or a block for the rear. Both will just end up flattening your already flat leaf pack and you will want to replace them. Get the Deaver AAL from PRG or the one from 4x4parts - Both about the same price ($150 - $170). New shocks would be a good thing to do as well at this time. PRG sells the Bilstein 5125, good choice.

I also recommend just browsing the suspension, wheel/tire and build-up sections to see what other people are doing as well as what works and what doesn't. It might take a few to go through things but it really does help a lot.