Switch to 17” Rims? Need advice please...

Ok folks, since SCS won’t budge on the bright silver bead lock bolt heads on a black rim, I contacted Icon alloys. They will switch the bolt heads to match the rim.

Now here is my original set-up forecast; I was going to do 18” rims with 295/70/18 tires, using a Bilstein 6112 in front at 2.5” and 5160’s in the read.

If I put 17” rims from Icon on, does anyone know how that changes my tire size? I want minimal trimming with the same “fill the wheel well” look the 295s would have given me. I am still doing the Bilstein set-up.

Thanks for your advice, and please post pics of your 17” rim setup!

 

If you're asking the equivalent height to a 295/70/18, the closest will probably be 315/70/17. Might rub slightly more because the tire will be 20mm wider and will stick out 10mm more than the 295's.

 

295/70/18 is gunna need some trimming to the front fender liner. I fully removed mine and it’s still a tight fit in there. And I’m on a 3 inch lift in the front.

 

Ok. So maybe 305/70/17??? Yes, that is exactly what i am trying to figure out.

Pretty much “back to the drawing board”.

 

Is there a difference in the rim width? That may play a part on rubbing issues. But google tire size calculator. The height of the 295 on an 18 and the 315 on a 17 are almost identical in height however just like @joonbug said. There will be a difference in the width and that is where you may have rub issues.

 

If you're worried about rubbing and don't want to get a CMC, the 305/70/17 is probably the way to go. It's only half an inch smaller than the 295/70/18 and will only stick out 5mm more. Might still rub the front liner a bit but shouldn't be too bad.

 

And let's not forget offset. All icons are 25mm offset. That's pretty sweet spot. I actually drove for a month with a 305/70 18 without a cab mount chop with front liners massaged a little bit with no rubbing... Granted that's a RARE occasion. Just didnt want to leave that part out

 

Yeah I agree but I’m running 25mm offset and you definetly need to massage it I agree.

 

35"s..enough said

 

You know he has a point....if your gunna trim no matter what why not

 

Hahaha...MINIMAL trimming! 35’s -?-17???

 

if it makes you fell better..we finna try 37s aftermarket bumper and cmc of course lol

 

These are 295/70 R17, no trimming, push front liner forward a bit, little heat gun to the mudflaps and no rub. I wanted to keep the mudflaps. Any bigger and I will be trimming stuff.

 

Could always try to shim the bumper. Give you .5inch

 

Hahahaha you fuckers are killin’ me. @Erichudgins 37’s!!??

I have entered into a whole different depth of tundras.com...,

 

you know you will want 35"s eventually on those 17's..just get it done now

 

Yup. Or just go straight to 37’s now.

 

Bro I will make you a killer deal on my 35's even have a full size spare. Hell wheels and all. Less than 10k miles on them

 

Don’t make the same mistake I made. Go with 37’s

 

haha..give me your setup. exactly what I'm looking for

 

You need new tires?

 

Damn so your telling me even if I go 35s in the future I’m still gunna always want 37s....it’s a never ending cycle....

 

That’s exactly how I feel Worst part about it, I had a chance to get the 37s lol. I had a couple of weeks and failed to make the right call

 

PM me the deets!

 

Can you post some pics of both setups? I’d love to see the stance.

 

Those with 17” rims, post a few pics of your trucks please, not just the tire. Thanks!

 

Man I wish you were on 17” rims. I’ve been looking trough so many tires wanting to upgrade but I’m kind of leaning towards the BFG KM3 at this point. They’re just quite a bit heavier than the Coopers

 

I’m just gonna leave this here......

 

That’s messed up! But at the same time sounds like permission to upgrade!