D window steelies (16/17") with aggressive tires?

[Colo_Ranger]

Yep, this is the style I was referring to. Seems like there's a few in size/offset but no one is running them

Its generally viewed as a downgrade to go from alloy wheels to steel wheels. They weigh more and don't 'look as cool' to most. I've considered steelies, but the weight concerns me (I am much more built than stock, so I save weight wherever I can).

The D windows are good looking, classic wheels. Do it and share the pictures.

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[Colo_Ranger]

That's exactly what I was looking for! Thanks.

Just something to be aware of, the link posted is a -12 offset. Stock wheels are +55. 0 offset stick out a bit past the fender, so -12 is going to be real out there.

 

[VESH]

Every car looks better with steelies and rangers are no exception

 

[RedDakooter05]

Its generally viewed as a downgrade to go from alloy wheels to steel wheels. They weigh more and don't 'look as cool' to most. I've considered steelies, but the weight concerns me (I am much more built than stock, so I save weight wherever I can).

The D windows are good looking, classic wheels. Do it and share the pictures.

Unless you're taking corners at 100mph, weight really won't matter in most traffic or crawlng trails.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Unless you're taking corners at 100mph, weight really won't matter in most traffic or crawlng trails.

Adding weight to your rotating assembly will affect performance and fuel economy. I know I am not going to be winning any prizes for economy, but I do try to consider it when I can.

 

[gryder]

Found these on rough country.

 

[Gazmic]

Just something to be aware of, the link posted is a -12 offset. Stock wheels are +55. 0 offset stick out a bit past the fender, so -12 is going to be real out there.

I did the math after I posted. looks like they stick out about 2.64" more than stock. Might be a bit much for me with just a level kit.

As far as steel Vs. aluminum rims, I'd feel more comfortable rubbing big rocks with a set of steelies.
I don't rock crawl but have been known to veer off the trail to hit a mud pit or two when driving around the forest service roads.

 

[mm10]

Ok so I ended up finding a pair of Bronco (Black Diamond) steelies and confirmed they're the same hub pattern (or negligible if different; wet on fine) and offset (+55), so put them on. Can confirm:

• They fit stock (FX4 suspension and unmodified crash bars; 265/70/17 is ~1" > factory 265/60/18)
• Doesn't rub forward in full lock but will have to test in reverse
• Definitely noisier, but an unscientific phone meter says only 1-2 db increase overall across ~30-70mph (it's just the obvious knobby hum more than anything)
• The full size spare fits in the stock spare place, but doesn't seat as firm as I'd like
• Checking threads on the bronco forum side and comparing to stock, I think I gained ~6lbs unsprung mass per corner, which is slightly noticeably on the butt-dyno
• TPMS appear to be the same frequency and talking as normal, have not had to recalibrate yet; overall size difference should mean ~2mph (slow) speedo difference
• Lost about 1-1.5mpg as well (mixed highway/city), also expected
  
  
  

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