Biggest tire stock uncut front fenders

[Timmy390]

I currently have poorly cut front fenders that have holes in them form several sets of flares plus a few dents. I want to go back to stock front fenders and grafted rears (there cut poorly as well with holes) and before I do, I need to know what size tires will fit.

Currently 2.5SL, 1 inch BL running 265/75/16's mounted on unknown rims 16X8 with 3.75 inches of back spacing

I'm looking to run Mastercraft Courser MXT Mud Terrain 285/70R17 mounted on Method NV (matte black) rims 17X8.5's with 4.75

I'm a street pounder that hits some mud now and then. No rocks.....

Tim

 

[duffymahoney]

I don't think the rears will clear with 4.75 Bs. I tried 4.5 and 4.75, both would have hit. The fronts will clear. The tire needs to be slightly narrower. Or you can narrow your axle. It works

 

[Bronc937]

I've got 3.5" SL and 1 inch body with 285/70-17. The rims are 17x8 with 4.5" BS. So far no rubbing but it's close and I don't intend to do a lot of wheeling.

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[Timmy390]

I was hoping to run a spacer on the rear. While the rig in the pic has flares and I want grafted rears, the rig has the wheel tire combo I mentioned and per the thread, has a 1 inch spacer in the rear.

 

[Bronc937]

This is the rear. Just barely sits inside be fender, but will likely need rear axle moved back 1".

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[Timmy390]

937,

Thanks for the pics I'm going to cut the rears and "graft" in fronts so I should be able to trim where needed and make it work.

The front is where I want to make sure fits with stock fenders. My worry is they will rub in the front with only a 2.5SL and 1 BL.

I can always chagne the wheel and tire size if 285/70R17 mounted on Method NV (matte black) rims 17X8.5's with 4.75 back spacig will not work. Just don't want to spend the bucks and then have to spend again.

Tim

 

[duffymahoney]

This is the rear. Just barely sits inside be fender, but will likely need rear axle moved back 1".

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Beautiful bronco! I live up in Sandpoint. I would love to see it someday. Looks like you are clearing. Mine wouldn't for sure.

 

[duffymahoney]

And it's a 77!

 

[duffymahoney]

937,

Thanks for the pics I'm going to cut the rears and "graft" in fronts so I should be able to trim where needed and make it work.

The front is where I want to make sure fits with stock fenders. My worry is they will rub in the front with only a 2.5SL and 1 BL.

I can always chagne the wheel and tire size if 285/70R17 mounted on Method NV (matte black) rims 17X8.5's with 4.75 back spacig will not work. Just don't want to spend the bucks and then have to spend again.

Tim

I don't believe you will have any issues in the front.

 

[deltabronco]

This is the rear. Just barely sits inside be fender, but will likely need rear axle moved back 1".

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What wheels are those?

 

[Bronc937]

They are the new American Racing AR969. I liked the retro-mod look to them. They also come in all black


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[deltabronco]

They are the new American Racing AR969. I liked the retro-mod look to them. They also come in all black


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Ive been looking for a similar look on my Bronco. Ill check them out.

 

[Bronc937]

Beautiful bronco! I live up in Sandpoint. I would love to see it someday. Looks like you are clearing. Mine wouldn't for sure.

Hey Duffy I've been keeping tabs your build and I'd have to say I'm jealous with all you've done. Mines just about ready for the road. Finishing up on the details

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[duffymahoney]

Your bronco looks amazing, I wouldn't be jealous.