6" lift and 17" rims compatible?

usaf2006 · May 13, 2016

I love the look of tall sidewall tires.. but most 6" kits say 18" rims or bigger. Can you not use 17" rims with 4.5" backspacing? What's the reason? Is it the lift spindle that gets in the way?

derekp · May 13, 2016

Yeah usually they make you buy bigger rims with more offset or buy spacers. The 17" stock wheels will rub the top of the spindle. My 2wd lift kit was designed for the 17" stock wheels to fit back on but not all 4wd kits are built that way. I'm sure somebody else will have better info as I'm only really knowledgeable on the 2wd kits. Lol

usaf2006 · May 13, 2016

I figured that the spindle is the issue. I'm hoping they'll fit cause I really don't like big rims.

derekp · May 13, 2016

usaf2006 said:
I figured that the spindle is the issue. I'm hoping they'll fit cause I really don't like big rims.

Yeah me either. I'm happy with my 17s. I don't understand the stretched tire look with 22" rims on trucks now a days. I wouldn't want to have to worry about curb rash on my lifted truck. Lol

Witch · May 13, 2016

6" lift with 17" rims

usaf2006 · May 13, 2016

Witch said:
6" lift with 17" rims

Sweet loving truck!

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