Anyone changed their OEM Raptor wheelset?

[GreyThumper]

The spokes of the stock wheelset stick out a bit, and they can get dinged when going off road.

I'm wondering if it's worth it to get a more dished wheelset. But then, if the tires stick out, it might compromise suspension articulation (tire could hit the fender in rough ground). I'd appreciate any info or advice on this. Thanks!

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[Galion]

I did my research and couldn’t find many wheel options with the correct offset and hub size (et25~et35 / 93.1) I like my wheels flush with the fenders, hate the skateboard look. ICON has some nice Ranger specific models but still prefer the OE Raptor wheel design, they look great, made for Ford Performance in forged alloy and the color matches the Dyno gray accents. Yes they stick out a bit, but never had a problem while off-roading, they still look like new. I run 25mm quality spacers and stance is spot on.

 

[bentroia]

I would not sweat it. Even if you do crawl in tight enough spots to grind a wheel on a rock, it is only a grind mark. Those wheels are high quality units made for the truck. Run em and see what haapens. Grinds will be battle scars is all.. if they even happen.

 

[KNI]

I learned with my old Jeep that "Every dent is a memory!".

I still remember the dents, and memories behind them, though I haven't had a Jeep for 12 years and it got baled 7 years ago. And my previous Chevy Volt OEM wheels lasted 8 years, on tarmac.

So... Don't worry, be happy.

 

[onobeka]

I feel the rim design "poke" is also an excuse to buy aftermarket wheels with a bit of offset.
Anyway, if serious offroad is implied, the best rim in that case is a steel one, which you can repair on the trail with two mallets and stick welding. Sure, they look "technical" not to call them ugly.

https://www.alcar.it/xx/steel-wheels/dotz-survival/dakar/

Actually, I could enjoy the "look of purpose", except maybe of the chinbar which, while I also like, it defeats the off-road purpose.

 

[GreyThumper]

I feel the rim design "poke" is also an excuse to buy aftermarket wheels with a bit of offset.
Anyway, if serious offroad is implied, the best rim in that case is a steel one, which you can repair on the trail with two mallets and stick welding. Sure, they look "technical" not to call them ugly.

Actually, I could enjoy the "look of purpose", except maybe of the chinbar which, while I also like, it defeats the off-road purpose.

Whoah, those steel wheels look awesome!

Thanks for the advice, everyone. Based on everything said here, yeah, I think I'll just stick to the OEM wheels, as long as any damage is just surface grinding.

 

[GreyThumper]

Just curious, why not sell the 20" OEM wheel and tire set? I'm assuming the tires on your offroad wheelset are chosen for mild offroading (17"s and ATs? Not MTs?), so it might also also be more comfortable on road than a 20" wheel with thinner sidewall tires. Why not just have the offroad wheelset mounted all the time?

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