to get the basics out.. i've got a 02 FX4 supercrew w/ 6" fabtech lift. the truck is 98% street driven b/c i dont have anywhere to go mudding at. anyways, i'm thinking of putting some new rim's an tires on the truck b/c its getting close to new tire time anyways. I dont want anything larger than a 20 x 9 rim or 35" tall tires (atleast until i re-gear it). I found these:

American Racing Burn B's 20x8.5 w/ 18mm offset and 5 1/2" backspacing.



and a set of 305/55/20 Nitto Dune Grappler tires. Question is, how will these fit inside the wheel wells. Any fitment issues i'll run into? etc.

thanks,
thomas

 

That wheel will tuck inside the wheelwell like the OEM 17x7.5 inch wheels. Personaly, I think your truck will look a little funny with a 33 inch tall tire tucked in like that. I'd go with a 9 to 10 inch wide wheel with 4.5 inches of backspacing and some 35's.

 

unfortunately to get a wider rim i'd have to up the overall size to 22's, and i just dont want a rim that large (due to the $130 more each plus the extra $$$ for the tires.). I'm beginning to think 35's may be what i'll put on it, as the truck does look funny w/ only 33's on it. which i guess a 325/60/20 tire will be more appropriate?

 

the other thing to check into woudl be, if I remember right, that the Fabtech lift will only allow a wheel with max backspace of 5in.