tire wheels size explained?

Recently acquired a 2005 DC 4x4 with the 17" factory wheels ( 7.5" wide I think) that are in pretty rough shape. Have 285/70/R17 tires on it now.
I am looking to replace those wheels sometime soon but don't fully understand what to take into consideration when choosing a wheel width if I stay with the 285/70/R17 tire size.
Please share some wisdom folks.

 

If you go to the tire manufacturers website it’ll show you a recommended “rim width range”. This can also be found on sites like discount tire and tire rack.
Without knowing your specific tire (if memory serves right) that tire will mount up to a 9” wide wheel. Most aftermarket 17” wheels will be 8”, 8.5” or 9” wide.

 

Like he said ^ 8-9" wide wheel would be good. The other thing to pay attention to is offset or backspacing. I hate offset math, look for a backspacing of 4 to 4.5".

 

Not that we don't have the talent and info here, but you may find info over in the wheel & tire subforum: https://www.tundras.com/forums/wheels-tires.18/