The Best Offset For A Raptor

[Pacific Wheel]

Put together this poll to help wheel mfgr's see what offset most Raptor owners prefer. With offsets getting more and more aggressive it seems like we get more calls for wheels that don't stick out. Please vote, I'll be passing it along to the wheel companies that supply us.

 

[SexyAvalancheGrey]

I chose 0 offset because thats what I went with but I am pondering pushing it out another half an inch with spacers to give a more aggressive look.

In my opinion if wheels aren't at a minimum flush with the wheel well it looks like crap. I have had every car under the sun basically and put wheels on all of them..... Raptor, Porsche, BMW, Audi, Range Rover....etc.

 

[Pacific Wheel]

I chose 0 offset because thats what I went with but I am pondering pushing it out another half an inch with spacers to give a more aggressive look.

In my opinion if wheels aren't at a minimum flush with the wheel well it looks like crap. I have had every car under the sun basically and put wheels on all of them..... Raptor, Porsche, BMW, Audi, Range Rover....etc.

Those +00 should have you out past the fender just a touch

 

[SexyAvalancheGrey]

Yea I knew they poke a little because thats what I run but there are two camps I think out there. The extreme who like those deep dish wheel and tires that are poking out 4-5 inches and the more old school where it is the conservative flush to a tiny poke which gives the truck a new look but extremely classy.

I think on the raptor forum you will find more people are looking for function then just a look.

 

[Robtor310]

0 offset, all the way

Looks the best and no issues with stock 35s on 17s

 

[nick71692]

I run 00 offset but rub at full lock in the front. RRW 17" on stock tires...

 

[Pacific Wheel]

I run 00 offset but rub at full lock in the front. RRW 17" on stock tires...

From our experience the +00 will rub with the stock tire at stock height. 17x8.5 +06 to 17x9 +12 just barely clears.

 

[TXRaptor]

I am using a Fuel Trophy 17x8.5 +06 offset with Toyo RT 37s. (Geisers and Deaver +3s)

I had to trim a 2-3" square of the plastic inner fender on both sides to avoid rubbing, but it is working good, so far. (See first pic)

 

[Pacific Wheel]

I am using a Fuel Trophy 17x8.5 +06 offset with Toyo RT 37s. (Geisers and Deaver +3s)

I had to trim a 2-3" square of the plastic inner fender on both sides to avoid rubbing, but it is working good, so far. (See first pic)

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That +06 looks solid!

 

[RaptorGuyNC]

I have a 2018 with factory wheels and want to get this combo:
Method Grid 309 Rims (18x9 +18)
BFG TA/KO2 (LT325 / 65R18)

I have no lift kit or front leveling, do you think that will fit without rubbing?
Anyone else out there with that combo???

 

[Pacific Wheel]

I have a 2018 with factory wheels and want to get this combo:
Method Grid 309 Rims (18x9 +18)
BFG TA/KO2 (LT325 / 65R18)

I have no lift kit or front leveling, do you think that will fit without rubbing?
Anyone else out there with that combo???

Stick with the 35x12.50R18 if you're not raising the front. That 325 is 13" wide and the +18 brings you out .75" from OEM. The rubbing would be minimal on full lock turns with the 325's but I think it would rub.

 

[Jake17]

Method 18x9 +18
325/65-18
no front lift

deadly combo @full lock

 

[mezger]

I'm a moderate fan of function over form. For the moment, I'm voting for a more stock centerline.

I've been bugging the OP all day WRT wheels and offsets, they've been very helpful.

To the larger audience, I need to learn some more about how the +00s are working out; should be a lot of data with all the Method wheels running around. I've been doing a bit of searching, but still haven't found a lot of info.

What happens at full compression with 00 offset, 8.5" wide, stock tires? Anyone have tires get into the fender lips? Or does the suspension geometry tuck them? Or does the travel run out just ahead of wheel-fender interaction? Any issues with reduced wheel bearing life?

 

[Loufish]

Wheels that stick out past the fenders look like a poor engineering choice....you know they are going to rub like hell....You don't see properly engineered Trophy Trucks with wheel sticking out past the fenders...
I'm not going to lose my precious wheel travel for wheels that "look cool" and rub when I use all the travel the truck came with....

 

[jjron322]

I got a stock avalanche raptor and am putting a 2 inch leveling kit and can figure out exactly what wheel tire combo to go with ( I love the look of the tire poking out 1/2-1 inch)

 

[drewabbs]

Important to note,
Unless we are all talking stock height your voting data will be off.
I am guessing with the perches and the suspension lifts that drives the hubs in 1/2" or so, so a more aggressive offset would be needed to make them flush.

At stock 17x9 +1 (Rotoform SixOR) I found during fast turning I get some rubbing.

 

[Pacific Wheel]

Important to note,
Unless we are all talking stock height your voting data will be off.
I am guessing with the perches and the suspension lifts that drives the hubs in 1/2" or so, so a more aggressive offset would be needed to make them flush.

At stock 17x9 +1 (Rotoform SixOR) I found during fast turning I get some rubbing.

That's a great point. I'm really just trying to show a few suppliers that -12 is not ideal. Trying to get more slightly positive offset wheels built in the future. For me the 8.5 +06/9 +12 is ideal. However Fuel for example has made all of their new wheels 9 +01 and 9 -12.

 

[PCDan]

0 offset, all the way

Looks the best and no issues with stock 35s on 17s

Don’t ageee. 0 offset will spew a shit load of whatever you’re driving on all over your truck. I have Methods with 0 offset on my 13 and they stick out enough that snow from the front tires flies past my window and all over my truck lol. I’ll be going with something more flush with my new 2018.

 

[PCDan]

That's a great point. I'm really just trying to show a few suppliers that -12 is not ideal. Trying to get more slightly positive offset wheels built in the future. For me the 8.5 +06/9 +12 is ideal. However Fuel for example has made all of their new wheels 9 +01 and 9 -12.

Neg offset wheels on a raptor are for the Mall Crawler crowd. IMO

 

[Kahuna]

Don’t ageee. 0 offset will spew a shit load of whatever you’re driving on all over your truck. I have Methods with 0 offset on my 13 and they stick out enough that snow from the front tires flies past my window and all over my truck lol. I’ll be going with something more flush with my new 2018.

+1

0 offset sucks. It rubs (with Geisers, let alone stock). The side of your truck will be constantly filthy, particularly the door handles.