Who is running a negative offset?

[OFC Ranger]

2.5" Level on 17x8 factory wheels running 285/70/17 Toyo AT II = full clearance no trimming or removing of anything. Not all 33" tires are exactly same, you may not get same results with a different brand or model.

Once I added 2" wheel spacers it required unbolting and removing of crash bars, but no cutting of anything else.

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[Whiskeybilt]

Hey Whiskeybilt, did you end up bolting the 285/75/17s onto the truck?

Nope. Waiting on the axle nuts from Ford.

 

[franciscoapg]

Nope. Waiting on the axle nuts from Ford.

Ahh, gotcha. Could you keep us posted when you do? Would love to know if there’s anything to keep in mind as I look to run the same tire.

 

[DesertRanger05]

Overall a good wheel alignment took care of the majority of it. Just had to trim the inner bottom of the bushwacker fender flares and just a tiny peice of the lower inner part of the fenders. Now on the front I do rub on the plastic liner directly above the front crash bars that were removed. I only rub at the transitions that you mention. However, it's only on the front and I don't sweat it as it's only the plastic. I could trim it but it's really not damaging the tire nor that inner liner. Now in the rear if you didn't remove the blocks behind the felt. Ohh yeah it will rub big time. I've attached a photos of the blocks before and after removal. Do not cut the liner. You can use an oversized washer and one of the original mounting bolts for the blocks to secure the liner back in place. Refer to the second photo for reference. You may have already removed these blocks so this would be info for others who may have a need if that's the case.

I seem to have some slight rubbing on the front fenders liners at full lock. The tire appears to rub the rear part of the front liners. What exactly did you remove here? I assume it sits behind the liner?

 

[Stangman570]

I seem to have some slight rubbing on the front fenders liners at full lock. The tire appears to rub the rear part of the front liners. What exactly did you remove here? I assume it sits behind the liner?

Yes thats correct I had to remove the plastic blocks behind the liner. The top image on my post was before the removal the bottom pic was after.

 

[TheKracka]

Overall a good wheel alignment took care of the majority of it. Just had to trim the inner bottom of the bushwacker fender flares and just a tiny peice of the lower inner part of the fenders. Now on the front I do rub on the plastic liner directly above the front crash bars that were removed. I only rub at the transitions that you mention. However, it's only on the front and I don't sweat it as it's only the plastic. I could trim it but it's really not damaging the tire nor that inner liner. Now in the rear if you didn't remove the blocks behind the felt. Ohh yeah it will rub big time. I've attached a photos of the blocks before and after removal. Do not cut the liner. You can use an oversized washer and one of the original mounting bolts for the blocks to secure the liner back in place. Refer to the second photo for reference. You may have already removed these blocks so this would be info for others who may have a need if that's the case.

How did you remove the plastic block? Was going to remove it but realized there's a 3rd bolt from the other directions holding it. After removing the kick panel in the cab I realized it isn't visible from that direction. Thought about prying the block out but not sure if I'll need more clearance. Have wheels/tires on the way(285/70/17 +1 offset).

 

[Whiskeybilt]

Ahh, gotcha. Could you keep us posted when you do? Would love to know if there’s anything to keep in mind as I look to run the same tire.

Should finally be doing it all this week or next.

 

[franciscoapg]

Should finally be doing it all this week or next.

Awesome--I would love to hear that they fit well! haha

 

[Stangman570]

How did you remove the plastic block? Was going to remove it but realized there's a 3rd bolt from the other directions holding it. After removing the kick panel in the cab I realized it isn't visible from that direction. Thought about prying the block out but not sure if I'll need more clearance. Have wheels/tires on the way(285/70/17 +1 offset).

No bolts in the opposition direction. All bolts are on one side. The ones near the outer fender i had to use a swivel on.

 

[TheKracka]

No bolts in the opposition direction. All bolts are on one side. The ones near the outer fender i had to use a swivel on.

Right on. Have to take a better look later this week when I go to swap over to the 285's. Only saw the two bottom bolts and I thought what looked like a third in the middle that was coming from the other direction. May not need to remove it but feel like the more room I make for the new setup the better.

 

[franciscoapg]

Should finally be doing it all this week or next.

Hey man, did you end up putting them on? I wanted to wait until my lift to take some measurements and see if I could run the size, but I have an upcoming trip and am going to need to install both lift and wheels/tires this week. I got a flat tire and don't want to buy two more tires in OEM size to replace the spare for just a couple of weeks...haha. Figured I would check back in and see if you happened to have some good news!

 

[DMVRanger]

Missed the convo but I’m currently running -25 offset rims

 

[Whiskeybilt]

Hey man, did you end up putting them on? I wanted to wait until my lift to take some measurements and see if I could run the size, but I have an upcoming trip and am going to need to install both lift and wheels/tires this week. I got a flat tire and don't want to buy two more tires in OEM size to replace the spare for just a couple of weeks...haha. Figured I would check back in and see if you happened to have some good news!

Sorry bro, still haven't had a chance. Can't find a torque wrench on this island to use. Hopefully this week.

 

[franciscoapg]

Sorry bro, still haven't had a chance. Can't find a torque wrench on this island to use. Hopefully this week.

No worries, man! Just figured I would ask--if I end up doing it this week I'll also let you know.

 

[RangerRick19]

Currently running a -12 offset with a 285/70/17. I love the wide stance! Removed front crash bars and cut the rears.

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