cgbexec
Bronco Guru
I am a newbie, so forgive the long post and amature questions. I am looking at two different rims for an Early Bronco. I know that I need a 5 on 5.5" but I need to know the proper offset. I have not bought the truck yet. I am planning the build first. I am looking to build a mostly streetable truck that will only see occasional light trail duty. My questions are as follows:
1) With cut rears and mild flairs (Not sure on brand) and a 17" x 8" rim, what offset do I need? I plan on running a BF Goodrich LT 285/70R 17. (This is a 33" tall tire that is about 11.5" wide.)
2) Same question, but with a 17" x 9" rim?
3) What is the minimum suspension lift required to clear these? I don't like the look of a large space between the top of the tire and the bottom of the flair. I need it to clear without rubbing during mild trail duty, but I won't be rock climbing. I was thinking either 2.5" or 3.5" bullet proof suspension from Jeff's Bronco Graveyard.
4) Can I clear a 33" x 11.5" tire without cutting the rear? I am thinking that a 31" x 10.5" tire would be max without cutting, but I being a newbie, I don't know what is possible.
I did own a 75 EB about 12 years ago, but I bought it already lifted and just drove it. This one I want to build it over about a year or so just for fun.
1) With cut rears and mild flairs (Not sure on brand) and a 17" x 8" rim, what offset do I need? I plan on running a BF Goodrich LT 285/70R 17. (This is a 33" tall tire that is about 11.5" wide.)
2) Same question, but with a 17" x 9" rim?
3) What is the minimum suspension lift required to clear these? I don't like the look of a large space between the top of the tire and the bottom of the flair. I need it to clear without rubbing during mild trail duty, but I won't be rock climbing. I was thinking either 2.5" or 3.5" bullet proof suspension from Jeff's Bronco Graveyard.
4) Can I clear a 33" x 11.5" tire without cutting the rear? I am thinking that a 31" x 10.5" tire would be max without cutting, but I being a newbie, I don't know what is possible.
I did own a 75 EB about 12 years ago, but I bought it already lifted and just drove it. This one I want to build it over about a year or so just for fun.